The use of OSB panels in the interior

OSB boards are considered one of the most popular building materials on the modern market. The abbreviation stands for Oriented Strand Board. It is a hybrid material with the properties of plywood and particle board, which gained wide popularity just a couple of decades ago. The performance characteristics of the new invention allow it to be used for both facade and interior work. Initially, the product was intended for rough surface finishing, but the attractive exterior texture set the stage for new creative discoveries in interior decoration.

The OSB surface is distinguished by its original external data. It looks like a kind of abstraction, represented by a plexus of large chips of various shapes, which are stacked in a directional order on a plane. The board has a type-setting structure, which is obtained by pressing 3 layers. The structure of the outer surfaces is oriented in the longitudinal direction, and the inner - in the transverse direction.

This new feature sets OSB apart from other wood-based building materials. In addition, oriented slabs are characterized by the highest strength and ability to hold fasteners.

The new material lends itself well to processing, it is easy to saw or drill. In addition, if necessary, the surface can be polished with conventional abrasive materials for bonding or painting. If the use of OSB boards in the interior occurs in accordance with technological standards, then their service life is measured in tens of years.

When sheathing the interior space of a room, drywall is most often used, with which it is easy to give linear characteristics to the walls. OSB boards will do it just as well, and the surface they create is resistant to mechanical damage. The optimum sheet thickness for wall cladding is 10 mm.

If OSB plates are used for decorative purposes, sheathing the walls inside the room or the ceiling, they are installed on a frame made up of a galvanized profile for drywall or wooden beams. A wide variety of coatings can be used to change the color or texture of the material.

In addition, the surface sheathed with slabs looks great when painted. Acrylic paints create an additional protective layer, and water-based paints are environmentally friendly materials that provide a water-repellent coating. If necessary, OSB boards can be putty. In this case, the surface must first be impregnated with a special primer.

OSB manufacturing technology involves the use of wax impregnation, which is sometimes replaced with paraffin or various resins. When interacting with decorative coatings, this composition can become mobile and appear on the front side in the form of spots. This complication can be avoided by using a special primer that forms a protective layer on the surface of the material.

If OSB panels are used as flooring on a concrete base or wooden deck, then the minimum material thickness should be 10 mm. This size is suitable for floors that do not support heavy furniture or other structures. Otherwise, the coating thickness should be increased to 16 mm. The smooth outer surface of the oriented slab will be an excellent base for any decorative materials when creating the interior of a country house.

• Varnish or paint. If OSB panels are chosen as the main decorative floor covering, it is enough to cover them with paint or varnish. To make the formed surface monolithic, the joints between the plates are filled with a sealant, and irregularities during joining are smoothed out with abrasive materials. This design will be an excellent solution for a summer residence.

• Linoleum or carpet. If it is supposed to lay roll materials on the OSB base, then it is necessary to ensure that no drops form at the joints, which will be visible on the surface of the coating. In this case, abrasive materials are also used to smooth the floor surface, and the joints are filled with a sealant.

• Tile. For laying the tiles, a hard surface is required, for this reason, OSB sheets are laid on the crate in increments of no more than 40 cm. In this case, the fasteners are placed in increments of no more than 20 cm. It is necessary to use a special adhesive that can fix the ceramics to a wooden surface. Before starting the facing work, the surface of the oriented slabs is impregnated with a suitable primer.

• Laminate. Laminate flooring has its own rigidity. This eliminates the need for additional surface preparation. All flaws and inconsistencies when laying OSB panels will be hidden with a layer of laminate underlay.

The smooth surface of OSB boards and their pliability to processing allow the material to be used for the manufacture of more complex structures, such as pieces of furniture. The resulting furniture will have a minimal cost price, be distinguished by waste-free production and ease of assembly.

The attractive texture and abstract pattern on the surface of the material creates a presentable appearance for the facades of furniture compositions. The functional characteristics of oriented slabs make it possible to create furniture even for rooms with high humidity. After all, the material is not subject to decay, swelling and accumulation of liquid in its structure.

Various chests of drawers made from OSB will be distinguished by original colors and sufficient strength to fill the interior with functional items with excellent aesthetic characteristics. After all there are no knots or cracks on the surface of the material, in addition, it is able to withstand significant loads.

OSB boards can become an excellent basis for the manufacture of armchairs, chairs, trellises and headsets from body structures.

In most cases, OSB panels will be the best pre-flooring option. Depending on the situation, they can be installed on a wooden frame or laid on a rigid concreted base, without worrying that the surface may deform.

The material is excellent for covering ceilings and creating functional partitions. The surface can withstand loads remarkably, therefore, hanging pieces of furniture can be attached directly to the plate, which favorably distinguishes it from plasterboard structures.