Lining for a sauna: features of finishing

Lining - a material that is very well suited for finishing the sauna. The name of such a coating is of interest to many. It is connected with the fact that earlier wooden slats were used for finishing transport wagons. Such material is not a thing of the past, but turned into a modern coating, which today is often used in living rooms, saunas, bathhouses. Such products have certain features that allowed them to gain great popularity among consumers.

Lining is used for finishing ceilings, walls and other grounds. This is a thin board in which there are special connecting grooves. When creating such materials, manufacturers are guided by strict parameters.

It is also worth noting Eurobolting. These are almost the same coatings, only they are created, focusing on other standards and applying other wood. There are longitudinal ventilation grooves on the back side of the eurolining, which remove condensate from the room. Such coatings are made of high quality wood, it is applied a special protective agent.

Modern consumers are available a variety of types of such materials, coatings of various textures and shades.

However, first it is worth highlighting the general advantages of such products.

• Ease in leaving and at implementation of installation works. Usually when installing such coatings does not happen. On products there are special grooves with which you can connect elements with each other very easily. Most often, installation work is carried out as soon as possible.
• It is also worth noting that you will not be able to damage the products during installation, because they are highly resistant to various mechanical influences. This nuance is especially important in the implementation of full-fledged construction work, when the risk to spoil the coating is quite high.
• Creating a special atmosphere.The tree has a very pleasant smell, which also lasts a long time. Using the clapboard, you can create a cozy atmosphere in the sauna. In such rooms, people feel as comfortable as possible.

• Aesthetic appearance. Wood is a natural and very beautiful material. Lining is used not only in saunas, but also in other rooms. It should be noted that such coatings, in principle, are very well suited for saunas, because they are resistant to high temperatures.
• Environmental friendliness. This quality is very important for many, because the finishing materials in the room should be different safety for human health. People have more confidence in natural materials, and lining refers to such coatings. In the sauna is better not to use plastic and other similar products.

However, the wall panel has some drawbacks.

• The complexity of care. It is necessary to care for such coatings regularly, otherwise their appearance will cease to be aesthetic. If everything is done correctly, in the future you will not encounter problems and the material will last as long as possible. Otherwise, the wall panel will lose its positive qualities and quickly darken.
• Pretty high cost: not everyone can afford to buy such coverage.Wood is a material that in itself is quite expensive. It is carefully processed, and the result is a coating that is distinguished by its long service life and increased strength. It is safe, environmentally friendly. Naturally, high-quality wooden materials are expensive.

Modern manufacturers create lining for the sauna from different tree species. It is necessary to consider in detail the pros and cons of various types of wood.

The structure of such wood is soft. The surface of linden quickly heats up, but they do not burn. This tree cools down slowly (which is very important in the sauna), because it has a minimal thermal conductivity. It is resistant to high temperatures and excessive moisture.

When such wood is heated, a fragrance emanates from it, which is healing. Lipu does not have to be further processed. The main disadvantages of such a tree are the fragility, looseness of the structure, rather high cost.

Such wood is more durable.It is characterized by increased strength, low thermal conductivity, resistance to decay. Over time, the surface of aspen does not become less aesthetic. She does not emit tar. Perhaps you can select only one minus of such products: a bitter smell.

Such surfaces are smooth, they do not have to be further polished. There are no knots on them. Alder is very resistant to fluid and deformation. When drying, the size of the material does not change.

Finishing work can be carried out without the help of specialists: it is quite possible to cope with them yourself. The disadvantage of such wood is high price.

This tree has a very aesthetic appearance: it is as attractive as an oak. The drawing on the cut of larch is very interesting, unusual. In such materials there are antioxidants that increase their resistance to negative external influences. Larch is also quite expensive.

Canadian or any other cedar will make the interior more refined. The main advantages of cedar - therapeutic smell, long service life, beauty of texture.This wood is distinguished by antibacterial properties, resistance to rotting and splitting. Its cost is also quite high.

Other tree species are used to create the sauna batten. You can select, for example, Abashi. This material is almost not heated, so recently it is often chosen for finishing in saunas.

Hemlock is also used. This coating provides a pleasant coniferous aroma indoors. Outwardly hemlock looks like an oak.

Selecting the most suitable wall for the sauna, you need to take into account certain recommendations.

Pay attention to the following aspects.

• The thickness of the lining should not be less than 1, 25 cm. Otherwise, the performance of the coating will deteriorate significantly, it will be much more difficult to mount it. It is also worth noting that in the finished form on the surface too thin materials look pretty ugly.
• Pay attention to the size of the spike. The recommended value is 0.8 cm, so installation will be reliable. If the spike turns out to be too small, serious difficulties will arise during the installation.
• If there is no groove, you will not be able to use the keys, because they will have nothing to attach.
• Bathtubs for saunas and saunas have a standard width. Usually it is 8.8 cm.

• You should consider whether the gouging is of high quality. If it is low, the appearance of the product will deteriorate significantly. It will take more materials to finish the base.
• Humidity should not be too high, otherwise the material may shatter, turn blue.
• On the slats should not be knots (especially rotten).
• There should also not be even a small amount of resin on the battens, otherwise burns and breathing problems may occur.
• Coatings must be graded and packaged. They are laid out, focusing on certain criteria.
• There are certain classes of carriages: C, B, A. The most high-quality materials belong to class A.

Finishing the sauna using lining is quite easy. To avoid mistakes, you should consider certain rules. You can install one product to another with the help of specially provided holes and slots.

First you need to take care of creating crates.To do this, apply the bars of wood. The surface should be as smooth as possible.

To align elements, you should use a level. The paneling can be installed horizontally or vertically. This article describes the latest option.

Using screws, attach the bars to the surface. A screwdriver should be used. To work as quickly as possible, you can use nails and a normal hammer. Bars will be located horizontally. They will need to attach the lining itself.

The method, which is proven and old, involves simply nailing the cover to the middle of the bar. Ensure that there is a distance of approximately 100 cm between the bars. However, this rule is not mandatory. You can also use boards, not bars.

Begin to attach the wall paneling should be from the corner. You can use clamps, screws, nails. Heads of nails should be slightly buried in a wooden surface: drive them as carefully as possible. Otherwise, it is quite possible that people in the sauna will hook on these hats.

If possible, it is better to use klyimery. Such devices are resistant to corrosion. There will be no holes in the tree from them. This mounting device is very convenient. It will be absolutely safe for people in the sauna.

When thinking about which fastener material to choose, be guided by your preferences and specific situation. If the work needs to be done as quickly as possible, it is better to stop the choice on ordinary nails.

Starting at the corner, attach the first board. Then insert another element into the groove and so on. Finish the entire sauna.

It will be necessary to protect the wall paneling in the sauna from direct exposure to liquid even in the course of finishing work. Apply to the coating of linseed oil. Such material will provide reliable protection of a wooden surface, will prevent rotting. Use a sponge or brush to apply varnish.Both tools are equally convenient: choosing the appropriate option, you will need to focus only on their preferences.

Drying paper can be processed and other wood surfaces that are in the sauna. So you can significantly increase the service life of products.

The lining can be protected with varnish, but not all prefer this method. Many are confident that to counter the negative external influences is quite enough natural qualities of the material.

When choosing the most suitable wall panel for the sauna, it is better to give preference to premium coating. It is recommended to choose for eurolining for such premises: it has all the positive qualities of wood, it is easy to install. On poor quality coating there will be a lot of knots. In the sauna or bath they should not be, otherwise you can get burned.

It is very important to take care of the warming of the sauna. Insulation is installed between the bars. It should properly select the thickness of the material for insulation.

The whole process of finishing the sauna clapboard is shown in the video below.