Steam room lining: selection and installation rules

The construction of a bath is a rather painstaking process, since it requires the use of special materials that tolerate moisture well. After the bath has already been built, you should decide on the finishing material. Among other types of raw materials, you can make decoration using lining. To understand how to choose a material for a steam room, you need to be guided by the fact that the decoration in the bath performs a lot of functions, and therefore the requirements for it must be high.

Lining is an excellent option because it has a good appearance and has all the qualities that are necessary for the finishing material of a steam room. There are many options for how to process it without harm to health.

Due to the fact that there are many types of lining, you can decorate the steam room in the style that you like best. When choosing a particular tree, you should think carefully about what kind of bath you would like to see in the end. In addition, you need to calculate the price, since the cost is different for each type of wood. There are, of course, other types of finishing materials, but they are more expensive and require much more attention during installation. In addition, the lining is easier to dismantle in case of damage.

Usually a bathhouse consists of a steam room, a shower and a dressing room. There are specific requirements for each of these rooms. That is why the material that will serve as interior decoration must have specific technical characteristics and be of high quality.

The main advantages of lining over other materials are:

• value for money;
• high moisture resistance;
• resistance to high temperatures;
• variety of species in stores.

The lining can be called an environmentally friendly and safe material for human health. Since the temperature in the steam room is quite high, the material with which the room will be decorated should in no case be heated. In addition, in order to know how to choose the right material, you need to inquire about the features of the wood species from which the lining can be made. Certain types of wood can release resins when heated, which sometimes cause allergic reactions. There are no obvious flaws in the lining, so you can safely purchase this material for decoration.

For finishing work, deciduous lining is often chosen. It does not emit tar, has a pleasant aroma and does not heat up when the temperature in the steam room rises. Unlike coniferous varieties, this species emits odors that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Let's take a closer look at the advantages of each material.

Linden is a good option, it is quite wear-resistant and durable. Due to its high resistance to moisture, it does not deform, it makes it possible to evenly distribute heat over the entire area of ​​the room. In addition, this material has a low heat capacity, so such a coating will be safe, it will not leave burns on the body when touched.

Alder will cost a little more than linden or aspen, since its quality is much higher. This lining has an ideal surface, and therefore does not require additional grinding work. It is characterized by high performance characteristics.

Cedar is used to decorate steam rooms in expensive establishments. This is due to the fact that the material has a luxurious appearance and has healing properties.The cedar does not require special care, and installation work with it is quite easy. If you know how to sheathe the bases with this clapboard with your own hands, then you can save on the costs of craftsmen.

Larch rightfully deserves the title of the best material for finishing work in the steam room. Firstly, it has a beautiful pattern, and secondly, it is especially durable and moisture resistant.

Such lining has a high cost and at the same time a very refined appearance and high strength. The most expensive and luxurious cladding material is oak. In addition to it, the African tree Abashi is in great demand. It fell in love with the fact that it hardly heats up, and therefore often shelves in the bath are made of it.

Pine wood is not the best option for a steam room. This finish will not last long. In an attempt to save money on sheathing material, you can lose on quality.

After the material is selected, the lining must be correctly calculated. So you can find out how much material is required for the entire area. To calculate the amount of required finishing material, you should measure all the parameters of the room (height, width, length). Using these indicators, we calculate the area of ​​each wall, then add them up and get a figure that will show how many lining will be needed. You should know that it is better to buy 5-10% more material (in case something is damaged in the process of work or additional costs arise). If you carefully study the technology of cladding, installation will not require unnecessary costs.

Any wood in the course of its operation is influenced by various factors. This can be deterioration from moisture, damage by rodents, or due to thermal effects. So that the coating does not deteriorate during operation, you need to know how to process, soak the material so that the lining does not darken or deteriorate. Despite the fact that this procedure is quite logical, there are those who are against the use of impregnation. This is due to the fact that the impregnating materials are made from chemistry. The vapors that are released have a harmful effect on the human body.

But if the question of the need to treat the lining with impregnations has already been resolved, you can cover it with the least safe materials.

Among such impregnations, the following means are worth highlighting:

• drying oil;
• linseed oil;
• antiseptic.

You can mount it vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. The most convenient option is horizontal mounting. Its advantages are that if the wood near the floor starts to deteriorate, the lower part can be easily replaced. Visually, the room in the bath expands and air circulation decreases. Methods of fixing a vertical reception also take place if you want to get an effect like in a sauna (low humidity and high temperature).

Before sheathing the bathhouse inside, it is necessary to make a crate. This will allow the installation of the lining correctly. Only separate sections are usually fixed diagonally, since this type significantly increases material costs. If you combine all types of fastening, you can get a unique design. The main thing is to remember that in addition to beauty, you also need to think about the convenience of dismantling some areas in the future. To save costs in the future, it is better to choose the most optimal option.

Sheathing the steam room with clapboard should be correct. Plating is a fairly easy process that does not require a lot of effort. Before you start, you need to take care of heat and vapor barrier. For the first, foam glass is best. After this work is done, you need to move on to vapor barrier.For this, it is best to sheathe with foil. Basalt wool is often used as a heater. It is less prone to damage and more durable.

The best material for such a case will be cork agglomerate. It does not lend itself to decay, it is rare to find a fungus on it, it is not difficult to process the base with it. After that, it's worth moving on to the installation work, starting from the ceiling. Fix the lining with ordinary screws and nails. You can also use a method that hides the cap and nail it in, then the steam room takes on a more aesthetic appearance.

Now you should learn more about designs. The most familiar and beloved option is a restrained and laconic style.

• These are large wooden chairs, a table and a modest linden or alder finish. For the dressing room, you can choose a pine finish. It is not suitable for a steam room, but if there is a question of how to sheathe a room in a bathhouse where there is no steam, pine or spruce will be more useful than ever. Scandinavian pine is usually chosen because it has a beautiful pink hue and looks original indoors. Knowing how to nail the lining and furnish the dressing room, you can get a good modern bath.
• If you want the steam room to look rich from the inside, it is better to remember the ways of fixing horizontally, combine them together with the diagonal option. In this case, it is preferable to use a species such as oak. This is how a chic design solution will come out.

• Do not forget that the bath is not only a steam room, but also a pool and a shower. It is necessary to make sure that these rooms do not differ from the general appearance and look harmonious. To do this, it is better to choose elements similar to the style of the steam room. For example, if the finish is oak, it is better to add products in red and gold colors.
• Beautiful handmade chairs will not be superfluous either. In addition to them, do not forget about the light, it should be bright and warm. All wiring must be well protected from moisture.

For the rules for installing lining for the steam room, see the following video.