Decorating "Block House" inside the house: design ideas and installation methods

Block house is a modern finishing material made of wood. Finishing with such material not only gives the room an aesthetic appearance, but also allows you to create a favorable microclimate. This article will tell you about the features of finishing the space inside the house with a block house, design ideas and installation methods.

The block house is a type of lining. On the one hand, the surface of the panels has a convex shape, which visually resembles a log house or a rounded beam. There are special spikes and grooves for fastening to the material.

The block house is used for interior and exterior decoration. The building material can be used to cover rooms of a small area, since the thickness of the panels is not very large.

The products have a number of advantages.

• Safety for human health. Since the panels are made of natural wood, the block house is a completely environmentally friendly material.
• The panels do not create a large load on the walls due to the fact that they have a low weight.
• The material provides a good level of sound insulation.
• The coating has thermal insulation properties. Of course, the panels do not provide absolute heat retention, but they minimize the influence of cold surfaces on the microclimate.

• The material is easily attached to the surface of walls and ceilings. The work is not difficult even for beginners.
• The block house made of valuable species of trees fills the room with a pleasant aroma, which creates a special mood and has a beneficial effect on the health of households.
• Wood panels do not have to be used to decorate the entire room. The block house goes well with other materials; it can decorate only one wall or part of it.

In the modern construction market, you can find many varieties of block houses, which differ in some parameters and characteristics. The main classification implies the selection of several types of material, depending on its quality.

• "Extra". "Extra-class" panels do not have significant defects, are of excellent quality and high cost.
• Category "A". Panels in this category are of good quality. A small presence of healthy knots, resin pockets and traces of pests (wormholes) with a width of no more than three millimeters is allowed.
• Category "B". The material may have more significant surface defects. However, flaws should not spoil the performance and decorative characteristics of the panels.
• Category "C". Products of this class are distinguished by low cost and the worst quality. The material has an unpresentable appearance and needs additional processing. Panels of this class can be used to decorate the walls of utility rooms.

The operating characteristics of a block house are influenced by the type of wood from which the material was made.

• Pine. On such a surface, there are usually traces of knots, which create an interesting pattern. The material can be used for both interior and exterior decoration of houses.
• Siberian fir. This material stands out among other conifers with the smallest weight. Fir contains little resin, so such wood is prone to decay and requires additional treatment with an antiseptic.
• Spruce. This material has a nice texture. Unlike pine, spruce has a lighter shade.
• Cedar. Such wood has a pleasant aroma and has a good effect on the indoor microclimate.

• Larch. This material is highly durable. Larch contains a large amount of resin, which protects the material from decay.
• Alder. This type of wood is considered one of the most durable and moisture resistant. The performance of alder panels only improves over time.
• Linden. Such a coating is practically not exposed to high temperatures. Most often, a linden block house is used for cladding bath rooms.
• Birch. The wood has a homogeneous structure and is easy to process with paints and varnishes. With the help of birch panels, you can create an imitation of almost any expensive wood species.
• Aspen. Such panels are not subject to decay, they tolerate moisture well and are highly durable.

Wooden panels can be of different lengths, widths and thicknesses. Standard material thicknesses are 20, 30 and 36 millimeters. The width can vary from 90 to 190 millimeters. The intermediate values ​​of the width of the released material are usually 120, 140 and 160 millimeters. The panels are usually two or six meters long.

The choice of a suitable block house depends on several parameters at once.

When buying material, the following factors should be considered:

• area of ​​the room;
• interior design style;
• the purpose of the room;
• type of surface to be trimmed.

For small apartments or small rooms, it is better to use panels with a minimum thickness. This material does not take up a lot of space. For large rooms, you can use wide panels, which will allow you to create an imitation of a rounded beam.

The block house looks good in interior styles such as country, rustic, provence, shabby chic. The panels work well with other materials such as decorative plaster, natural stone or paintwork. Only part of the wall can be finished with a block house, creating an interesting interior solution.

The panels are quite easy to mount on a wide variety of substrates. Most often, the material is used for cladding brick, concrete, wood or metal surfaces.

The purpose of the room in which the cladding is planned affects the choice of the type of wood from which the panels are made. In rooms with high humidity, moisture resistant tree species will be the best option.

Block house wall cladding can be easily done by hand. Installation work does not require thorough cleaning and leveling of the base, since the panels are attached to the lathing. Before proceeding with the main work, it is recommended to treat the slats of the block house from the outside and from the inside with an antiseptic composition and dry at room temperature.

To protect the base from the adverse effects of external factors and microorganisms, it is necessary to clean it from contamination and treat it with an antiseptic impregnation. If there are significant irregularities on the surface, then the wall must be leveled with plaster or putty.

The main preparatory stage before cladding a block house with panels is the installation of the frame. For the lathing, a beam is used, the thickness of which can be from three to four centimeters. The slats are vertically attached to the surface with an interval of 50-65 centimeters using dowels and self-tapping screws.

First you need to attach the slats in opposite corners of the room. When installing the timber in the corners, its upper part is fixed first.The correct position of the lower part is determined using the building level.

A rope is pulled between the installed slats, then the rest of the structure is attached, starting from the middle of the wall.

It is recommended to start fixing block house panels from the bottom of the wall, moving towards the ceiling. A small gap (no more than a centimeter) must be left between the first panel and the floor to ensure good ventilation. The material is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.

Self-tapping screws are screwed into the groove using a screwdriver at an angle of 30-45 degrees. Special clamps can be used as an alternative fastener. The advantage of such an attachment is that it will be hidden behind the panels.

Each subsequent panel is placed with a tenon in the groove of the previous strip and knocked down for better fixation with a carpenter's hammer. If the wall cladding is carried out in a room with high humidity, then it is recommended to leave a gap of a couple of millimeters between the panels. This will avoid deformation of the block house.

After all the strips are securely attached to the battens, it is recommended to level the surface with a sander. To improve performance, wood also needs to be treated with antiseptic and fireproof impregnation.

The gaps that were formed during installation between the planks and the floor, as well as the planks and the ceiling, must be covered with skirting boards. To give more aesthetics to the cladding, the block house can be treated with paint, varnish or stain.

For surface painting, it is better to use water-dispersion compositions in order to preserve the natural structure of the wood. The technology for applying the paint and varnish composition does not differ from the similar treatment of any other wooden structures.

Wood looks great in the interior of the kitchen. Light panels fill the atmosphere with warmth and comfort.

A block house made of moisture-resistant wood can be used in rooms with high levels of humidity. White painted wood panels look great in a Provence style bathroom.

Wooden panels are quite often used for finishing attic floors. The material does not create a large load on the walls, improves the level of heat and sound insulation.

The block house is used to decorate not only walls, but also ceilings. Wide panels with a bright natural texture create an imitation of a country house from a log house.

Wood covering can not only create a homely atmosphere. The block house in dark tones perfectly underlines the strict interior of the study.

Decorating the bedroom with wood paneling looks discreet and calm, which contributes to rest and relaxation.

For information on how to decorate a rest room with a block house, see the next video.