A beautiful cozy bath is a balm for the Russian soul. All owners of suburban areas dream of it and, in an effort to make the dream a reality, spare no effort or money. It is important to understand here that the main advantage of the building will not be its architecture, but the decoration of the bath inside.
This will require specific materials and technologies. With certain skills, finishing work can be done independently, but if there is no self-confidence, then it is better to immediately hire professionals. The latter does not relieve you of the need to know what and how should be done in the bath interior, since the control of ongoing work should be in any case, so let's delve into the process.
Bath structure
The layout of a real Russian bath must have the following premises:
1. Dressing room.
Dressing room - a room in front of the entrance to the steam room
2. Washing.
Washing room in the Russian bath
3. Steam room.
Steam room in the Russian bath
The rest room is equipped at its own discretion. It may not exist as a separate room. This mission can be entrusted to the dressing room, but if possible, do not refuse the chance to take a breath between visits to the steam room in the most comfortable environment.
Comfortable relaxation room in the bath
The mission of finishing the bath inside is not only in aesthetic aspects. She also:
1. Waterproof and insulate rooms.
2. Extends the operational life of the building.
3. Protects from burns.
4. Has a healing effect.
Aspen wood trim has a healing effect
Finishing material for a bath, what is it?
Everything that will be used for interior work must meet the following quality standards:
1. Be resistant to temperature peaks and moisture.
2. Be hygienic.
3. Do not contain toxins, the release of which can provoke hot air.
4. Be safe in contact with human skin, that is, do not cause allergies and do not leave burns.
5. Have a pleasant color and look aesthetically pleasing in the finish.
6. Differ in strength and durability.
Materials for finishing the bath should be environmentally friendly
Ideal in all respects, the material, of course, is wood, so look for a cool lining from it. It is not so easy to do this. Lining should not be either damp or overdried. In the first case, the structural elements will dry out under the influence of dry heat, and the surface that is homogeneous during assembly will be covered with solid cracks. Nothing can be done about it. In the second version, the lining will pick up moisture and swell and deform when heated. There is also no need to talk about the aesthetics of the finish in this case.
Finishing the bath clapboard remains the most popular
Some Tips
Do not use when finishing baths inside metal parts, even in the form of fixtures or holders. It's very easy to get burned on them.
Shelves and benches can be made stationary and adjustable. Correctly position them against a blank wall. There should be a free space of 1.2 meters from the top shelf to the ceiling. This will make it comfortable to sit on.
Stationary shelves in the bath
Make shelves different sizes. The lower one can be narrower, within half a meter, but the upper one should be made one and a half meters wide. So it will be more convenient to use them.
Multi-sized shelves are more convenient to use
In the decoration of the bath inside, chipboard, plastic, linoleum should not be used. The presence of painted surfaces is also not allowed, even in the dressing room.
In order for the microclimate inside to turn out to be optimal, take care of the heat and do not make the window openings too large.
Small window openings help keep the heat in
Set up dim lighting. This will help you relax.
Subdued light in the steam room promotes relaxation
Installation of sheathing lining is carried out vertically. In this case, water will not accumulate in the grooves.
With vertical clapboard lining, water does not accumulate in the grooves
Don't insulate floors. The flow of water must be free, then the coating boards will not rot in one season.
back to index ↑Finishing the bath inside the dressing room
The dressing room is an analogue of the hallway and approximately the same functions are assigned to it. But besides the “visiting card”, the dressing room often also serves as a place to rest a heated body, so the atmosphere in it should be comfortable. If earlier the room was not spacious, today they are trying to allocate a larger square for it. Inside the room is decorated in Russian style and it is quite justified. It would be funny to see an oriental interior in a Russian bathhouse.
Dressing room in Russian style
Finishing material for the walls of the room must be selected taking into account its specifics. It should be borne in mind that in the waiting room at high humidity, it should remain quite warm. The tile is excluded in this case. It gives a cool effect, so go look at wood finishes. This is an outwardly attractive material that quickly accumulates heat and slowly releases it, moreover, it exudes a pleasant aroma with healing properties that has a beneficial effect on our body.
Natural wood finish will give warmth and pleasant aroma
Be sure to make the floor non-slip. An alternative to wide dry boards can be porcelain tiles, but you can’t walk barefoot on such a coating, because it is not thermally unstable.
Non-slippery porcelain tiles can be an alternative to lining
Sheathing the walls with clapboard, you can lay it in any way: vertically, obliquely, horizontally. It is also better to sew up the ceiling with a board, not forgetting to provide it with a vapor barrier.
Having completed the finishing of the bath inside the dressing room, they move on to furnishing it. If the space is cramped, it is filled to a minimum, limited to a few stools and wall hangers. The decor elements are bath accessories and thematic reproductions.
Decorative elements made of wood for the dressing room
In a spacious dressing room, rattan furniture will be good. You can add a table and chairs to the decor.
Practical rattan bathroom furniture
The lighting in the dressing room is soft, subdued, relaxing and relaxing. There is no need for fancy lamps. The most ordinary lamps will perfectly cope with the task.
You can decorate the dressing room in a rustic style by adding to it such a characteristic element as a clay-brick oven. It will take up a lot of space and serve as an accent spot of the composition. The presence of ceiling beams and log walls will add fullness of sensations.
Rustic dressing room with stove
Steam room design
“The decoration of the bath inside the steam room will again be made with clapboard, only from special types of wood”
If you can still play with the style of decor in the dressing room, then it will be difficult to finish the bath inside the steam room. The reason for this is the small size of the room. Filling the interior should not interfere with the free circulation of hot air.
When using wood or natural lining, make sure that they are not derivatives of conifers. Pine, spruce, cedar and other members of the family will release gluten resins when heated, which will not cause delight at all. Linden is considered the best option. It does not overheat at all and does not lose its original beauty for a long time.
Linden is the best option for finishing a steam room
Never do anything in a wood-based steam room and do not use linoleum there. Not only are they toxic, they are also flammable. Moisture will quickly spoil their structure and deform.
There are not so many options for choosing a material, and in principle, the decoration of the bath inside the steam room will again be made with clapboard, only from special types of wood. This decor is really beautiful. The material is practical and, due to its structure, improves the circulation of air flows in the steam room. Good air exchange is the key to preventing the formation of fungus on the walls, their mold, as well as excessive moisture. Wall surfaces will not become a place for condensation to accumulate.
Finishing the steam room from the lining promotes better air circulation
The steam room is furnished with strong furniture. Shelves, sun loungers, benches give streamlined rounded shapes. Their surface must be perfectly finished. Knots and splinters are not allowed.
The ceiling can also be rounded. This will give the room an interesting look. Original small lamps are mounted in it, emitting a pleasant diffused light.
The steam room will look stylish enough, in the decor of which wood was combined with brick. The brick perfectly tolerates temperature and steam tests.
The combination of stone and wood in the decoration of the steam room
If the steam room has low ceilings, the situation can also be corrected with thoughtful finishes and proper furniture. Sew up the walls with a vertically installed clapboard, arch the ceiling and furnish the room with benches. With this decor, being in a steam room will be very comfortable, and low ceilings will go unnoticed.
Smooth lines hide low ceilings
Washing room design
Finishing the bath inside the washing room can be done in different ways. Everything will depend on the design features of the design. If the washing room serves as a logical continuation of the steam room, then wood will also be used in its decor.
Wash lining finish
Good air exchange is equally important in the room. Fresh air should uninterruptedly penetrate there, but given the high humidity, it is better to use coniferous wood here. Synthetic materials in the decoration of the room are also not used.
For finishing the washing it is better to use coniferous wood
Wanting to simplify the care of the washing, the surface of the walls in it is laid out with tiles. The decor looks very beautiful, the finish itself is practical and durable. In addition, the tile, if necessary, is perfectly combined with other types of finishes.
Tiling is durable and practical
The walls of the washing room can be finished with wooden slats. Here you will need to take care of their tight fit. This method of laying the finish for the bath inside the washing room is needed to prevent moisture from getting under the skin.
The floors of the premises of this functionality should be properly tiled and, in order to avoid accidents, covered with ladders assembled from wooden slats. An alternative to ladders can be rubber mats or walkways. When using relief tiles, flooring can be neglected.
Tiled floor in washroom
It will not be superfluous to equip the washing room with benches and benches. After an invigorating shower or pool, it is so nice to stretch out on them and feel the bliss that spreads through the body.
back to index ↑Rest room decoration
“Solidly and for centuries, the sauna inside the rest room will be finished with oak”
If for the main components of the bath rooms the main thing is the practicality of the interior, then for this room the aesthetics of the finish will come first. Cheap and cheerful, you can decorate it with pine. The material has a variety of colors, and in terms of quality with ease of processing, it fully satisfies the needs of many. Those characteristics of pine that prevent its use in the steam room, in the relaxation room are worth their weight in gold. Scandinavian pine remains the priority of choice. It is preferred for its beautiful pinkish tint, the practical absence of knots and the decorativeness of the cut pattern. After years of use, this type of decor will not only not lose its originality, but will become even more beautiful. A noble patina will appear on the surface of the finish.
Scandinavian pine has a pinkish wood color and does not lose its decorative effect for a long time.
Soundly and, as they say, for centuries, the sauna inside the rest room will be finished with oak. High strength material. The presence of tannins protects oak boards from decay.
Oak wood - a material of increased strength
Spruce is also in demand in the decor of baths, but many are stopped by its knottyness and rather weak moisture-resistant characteristics. Recently, the Swedish spruce lining, processed using a special technology, has entered the market. The knots and hitches that completely cover the material, the manufacturers managed to make it a highlight, so it will look just fine in the interior.
Furnish the room on a grand scale. Sofas, armchairs, massive tables are quite appropriate here. A good solution would be pallet furniture. Specific processing will make it invulnerable to the non-standard microclimate prevailing in the bath.
Furniture from pallets for a bath
Conclusion
A careful approach to the task and the refusal to save on trifles will contribute to the fact that the interior of the bath will be identical to the magnificent pictures from advertising booklets, and perhaps even better. More original, for sure!
Photo gallery - finishing the bath inside
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