A bath is a popular place for rest for many people and if there is a possibility, then why not build it on your site. Of great importance is the finish of the steam room, because it depends on how well the heat will be retained and how many years the bath will last.
Internal finish of the steam room
To get a good bath, it is important to carefully think through all the stages of work and get high-quality materials. If a sauna is being built, it is necessary to carry out the finishing of the steam room inside taking into account the installation of qualitative ventilation, because. There are different systems and a suitable option is selected individually depending on the operating conditions and features of the structure. To properly finish the steam room, it is also important to install a drain hole to allow excess moisture to escape.
Wall decoration in the steam room of the bath
There are different materials that are suitable for equipping the steam room. Recently, many use a combination, for example, wood and stone, so you can create an original design. Finishing the steam room from round logs or other material is carried out taking into account such stages:
- At first, a crate is made and a heater is attached, but keep in mind that it should not be pressed by a lining or any other material, as it will lose its qualities. It is important to leave a gap of 2 cm.
- It is recommended to use a foil material, and the glossy side should look inwards, which will increase the thermal insulation. Mount it with a stapler, placing the sheets overlap.
Finishing the ceiling in the therma
It is important to properly and accurately treat the ceiling, because it can take away a lot of precious heat. Variants of steam rooms are different, but more often a tree is used. The sequence of work is as follows:
- The top layer is made of boards that go to the attic.
- At the next stage, an insulation layer is made to protect against moisture penetration.
- After that, a heater is installed, so, the most popular is mineral wool, which is not heavy and will not increase the weight of the ceiling, and it is much easier to mount it. For a heater it is impossible to use natural materials which easily give in to decay and sink in a short period of time.
- From above there is a layer of vapor barrier, and then you can fasten the slats that are needed for the cladding.
Furnish of a stove in a thermae
To bake not only gave heat, but also had an attractive appearance, you need to think about its finish. For this purpose, the following materials can be used:
- Tiles . The most popular and available material. You can strengthen clinker and marble tiles, Majolica and Terracotta.
- Brick . In the steam room, the stove can be trimmed with a brick, which is the most economical in price. Thanks to this material, the structure will quickly heat up, retain heat for a long time and resist the action of moisture.
- Stone . The material is noble and aesthetically pleasing. Ceramic granite, coil, granite and marble can be used.
- Plaster . This is the Russian version of the cladding, which was used in ancient times. The plaster is applied in two layers, and then you can whitewash.
Floor finishing in the bath room
When setting up the steam room, please note that it is necessary to start from the floor. It is worth considering that here the temperature rarely rises above 30 °, so the floor can be earthy, clay and concrete. The main thing is the presence of a good and rapid outflow of water. It is recommended to use such a coating: fibrous mat, flooring from planks or cork coating.
- Finishing of steam rooms with linden and other types of wood can be carried out. The boards must be laid tight and fixed with screws.
- Another option is tile and in this case the screed is made and the surface is leveled. To fix the tiles used a special adhesive mixture, and the seams are processed by trowelling. On the tile should be a protective coating, for example, a wooden shield, so that people do not slip.
Finishing in the steam room sauna near the stove
It is important to comply with all the rules of fire safety. If the stove is located next to the wall, then you need to install a protective screen, which can be made of metal or brick. It is important to know and take into account, than to trim the walls around the oven in the thermae, adjacent to it, as they are not insured against overheating. Experts advise the use of reflective sheathing or lining with lining.
Material for finishing the steam room
Before considering possible options for finishing the steam room, it is necessary to pay attention to materials that are strictly forbidden to use. You can not take linoleum and plastic for construction, because when heated, these materials begin to release toxic substances. It is forbidden to finish the chipboard and fiberboard, because they are easily flammable and have great hygroscopicity. They fix at the inner finish bath (steam room) shelves on which you can place, for example, towels or brooms. Do them more often from wood.
Finishing the steam room with tiles
This option of finishing is not popular, because if you make the wrong choice, during operation you can get very burned on the wall or the finish is simply cracked. To understand how to trim the walls in a thermae, it is worth considering the pluses of tiles, which is ideal for rooms with high humidity, and yet easy to take care of and when heated it does not release hazardous substances. It is better to choose a glazed or Metlakh tile. The first option looks more attractive.
To finish the steam room was qualitative and pleased the eye, when choosing, be sure to inspect the basis of the chosen option, which should not be porous. The ability to absorb moisture is indicated by the labeling "Al" and "Bl". Experts recommend checking the material, for which take several options that differ in composition and texture, and leave them on the floor of the steam room at high temperature or use another method of heating. It is important that the tile maintains an adequate temperature.
Wood stove finish
The most popular material used in the finishing of the steam room is wood. It is important to know which breeds are best used for work:
- Hardwoods tolerate temperature changes well. It should be borne in mind that because of the high humidity of the logs through time will darken. Please note that aspen absorbs moisture well, therefore, in time it will be necessary to change the finish. It is better to choose linden.
- Among coniferous species, you can use spruce, pine, cedar and larch. The first two types are the most affordable. When choosing such wood, make sure that there are as few resinous pockets and knots as possible. Cedar and larch have the most optimal moisture resistance, but they are more expensive.
For proper finishing, special vertical beams are first installed. Be sure that the boards used in the frame must be treated with an antiseptic so that they do not start rotting. Between them the insulation material is laid, and then the protective membrane is fastened. After this, the steam room can be trimmed in a log from the log, note that the wood must undergo acclimatization in the place where it will be used.
Finishing the steam room in the bath with clapboard
Finishing material, has the form of panels, which have different length and width - lining. With it, you can get a continuous coating without cracks. If you think about how to trim the therma inside, you should consider the advantages of the lining: environmentally friendly material, has a low level of thermal conductivity, beautiful texture, easy installation and light weight. The disadvantages include poor resistance to moisture, so it is important to do additional processing, and even the material is not fire resistant.
For finishing, the insulation is laid, the supporting structure is erected and then the panels are fastened. Fixation can be carried out in three ways: by kleimers, finishing nails and screws and their subsequent closing by pins. For the final treatment it is recommended to use natural oil, which penetrates deep into the structure of the wood. Paint and varnish materials are not used, because when they are heated they release volatile substances.
Decorating the steam room with a stone
Increasingly, the bath uses partial decoration with a decorative stone. This material is used by many near the stove, which increases the safety of the premises. Finishing the brick steam room is able to store and give off heat, so that you can keep the desired temperature in the room. Choose the best rocks of the magnetic rock, which have no defects. Note that the clutch needs to be changed from time to time. The finishing of the steam room is often carried out by such rocks:
- Talcochlorite - has a high thermal conductivity and density.
- Jadeite - is durable, reliable and environmentally friendly, and yet it perfectly tolerates temperature changes.
- Raspberry quartzite - well resists damage, reliable and durable.
- Gabbro-diabase - is frost-resistant, it gives off heat well and allows producing a lot of steam.
- Porphyrite - perfectly tolerates numerous heating and cooling, and still well maintains the desired temperature.