Euro-lining is a modern finishing material that is popular in the process of covering a bath. General recommendations for the selection of Euro lining and installation of material, according to building requirements, can be found in the article. Content:
- Features of euro lining
- Wood selection
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Finishing the bath with eurolining
- Preparing for sheathing
- Installation of lathing
- Fastening euro lining
It is recommended to use only natural materials for decorating the bath. Therefore, wooden Euro lining is most often used for these purposes. As a rule, only the inner lining is performed with it. For cladding a bath from the outside, a wooden block house, which is more resistant to an external aggressive environment, is often used.
Features of the bath cladding with eurolining
Note that the term "Euro lining" does not mean that the material was manufactured at a European enterprise. Euro lining is boards that meet European quality standards. And the usual lining is a material that corresponds to domestic GOSTs. In the first case, the requirements for the quality of raw materials are stricter. The wood for the lining is carefully selected, it is of the highest quality, and further surface treatment brings it to an ideal state.
This material is not in vain popular. In addition to naturalness and environmental friendliness, it has many more advantages: durability, excellent sound and heat insulation properties, aesthetic appearance, ease of installation.
The operational characteristics of the euro lining for a bath allow you to use its different types. This material is sheathed not only in the steam room, but also in auxiliary rooms. However, when purchasing euro lining for the washing department, dressing room and rest room, you must also take into account the specifics of these premises.
Selection of wood for cladding a bath
Wooden euro lining is of two types - from deciduous and coniferous species. The latter type is undesirable to use for covering the steam room due to the high content of resins, which, when heated, can burn the body.
Of deciduous wood, the following are especially popular:
- Linden … It has a pleasant odor, uniform color and low thermal conductivity, and is resistant to drying out.
- Aspen … The smell is bitter, the wood is hard, durable and easy to handle.
- Alder … Due to the content of tannins, it is recommended for covering the steam room. It is hygroscopic and has low thermal conductivity.
- Ash … It is characterized by a dense and elastic structure. Has a grayish texture.
- Birch … The texture of the material is bright. However, wood is not suitable for finishing rooms with high humidity. She can sheathe a dressing room or a rest room, having previously treated with antiseptics.
- Oak … Solid, dense and heavy wood. Among the shortcomings, one can single out, perhaps, the high cost.
As for conifers, they are more versatile and highly moisture resistant. Therefore, not only the washing room, but also the dressing room, and the rest room, in which, as you know, the humidity indicator is too high, is often sheathed with euro-lining.
Most often used:
- Larch … Very dense and water resistant wood. Practically does not rot. Disadvantages include difficult handling, splitting tendency and high thermal conductivity.
- Cedar … Plastic and soft material. It has an original structure, pleasant smell and is easy to process.
- Pine … Inexpensive and practically non-rotting wood. Differs in high thermal conductivity.
- Spruce … Good thermal insulation properties, but at the same time low moisture resistance.
Having chosen the right material for finishing each room, do not forget about the fasteners (clamps, nails). They must be galvanized to protect against corrosion.
Technology of finishing the bath with eurolining
The lining has a relatively deep groove-ridge connection. It also has an increased spike size. This technical solution is designed to provide effective ventilation, as well as drainage to remove excess moisture. Therefore, this type of lining is a priority when choosing a wooden finishing material for a bath.
Preparation for plating a bath with eurolining
Before starting the installation of the euro lining in the bath, it is necessary to decide on the method of fastening. There are only two of them:
- Vertical … This arrangement allows you to visually enlarge the wall and provide a higher temperature. However, due to the influence of different temperatures at the top and bottom of the rail, the service life will be reduced. Because of these characteristics, it is recommended to sheathe a dry steam room in a sauna using this method.
- Horizontal … Placement assumes an even distribution of temperature over the rail. The vertical frame provides reliable ventilation. Some experts argue that this arrangement prevents the free flow of water and leads to early decay. This method is better suited for traditional Russian baths.
Before sheathing, the lining must be left indoors for several days to acclimatize.
Installation instructions for lathing for euro lining
The frame is built on the walls and ceiling. At this stage, you need to start laying wires in a metal hose or special corrugation. Only after summing up all the utilities do we proceed with the installation.
We carry it out in this order:
- We fix the suspensions on the ceiling with self-tapping screws or dowels 6 cm long. The distance between them should be no more than 0.4 meters. Otherwise, the structure will not be strong enough.
- We fix the timber on the suspensions with the help of self-tapping screws 3, 5 cm long. If only the lining is supposed to be fastened, then a slat with a section of 2 * 5 cm will be enough. To fasten additional elements, you need to select a thicker timber.
- We check with the building level the evenness of the fixed elements of the crate.
- We process the frame with a fire retardant and antiseptic composition in several layers. We are waiting for complete drying.
- Laying insulating layers. The best insulation option is mineral wool. For a tight joint with the crate, it must be cut into separate pieces, which will be a couple of centimeters wider than the recess. When installing, we squeeze them slightly.
- The best material for hydro and vapor barrier is aluminum foil. We fix it with a reflective surface inward.
- We fill the counter-lattice with strips 3-5 cm thick. It is necessary to provide a ventilation gap between the insulation and the casing.
Please note that the lathing must be filled in the opposite direction to the installation of the Euro lining. By combining them, you can make an original drawing on the wall from elements of finishing material. Also note that it is important to use strong and durable lumber for the installation of the structure. For these purposes, you can even use a slab or non-planed boards.
Features of fixing the euro lining in the bath
Do-it-yourself lining of a bath with eurolining begins from the ceiling. In order to fix the material correctly and quickly, we act in this order:
- We nail down the first part on the ceiling opposite the door to the frame with a doboynik. For convenience, it is better to drill the grooves in advance.
- We install the rest of the elements close by placing them along the thorn-groove system.
- We fix the first segment on the wall from the corner using self-tapping screws. We deepen the caps of the screws into the base.
- We check every detail with a level.
- We put, if necessary, the cut pieces of Euro-lining in the slopes of the windows, resting them with one side against the strip of the window opening, and with the other against the batten of the lathing. The starting profile must be from 1 cm thick.
- With a mixture of wood and PVA glue, we putty the grooves near the fasteners.
- We attach the platbands to the windows and doors.
- We process the lining with special protective compounds. It is undesirable to use chemical impregnations for the steam room. Therefore, here we coat the lining with a special oil to protect the wood from cracking. We saturate the lining in the washing room, dressing room and rest room with several layers of antiseptic and fire retardant.
It is advisable to leave a gap of 0, 4-0, 5 cm between the ends of the euro lining and the wall of the steam room, since the wood can deform due to high temperatures.
Please note that it is forbidden to sheathe the surface with wood near the stove. It is better to use non-combustible materials for this. How to sheathe a bath with eurolining - look at the video:
Step-by-step instructions will help you understand the finishing processes and sheathe the bath with Euro lining yourself. Adhering to general recommendations, you will be able to correctly select the material, taking into account the specifics of each individual bath room. In this case, the finishing of the steam room will last for more than one year and will retain its aesthetic appearance.
