Consider the construction of a Turkish bath with your own hands, namely, drawing up a project, a list of materials and a step-by-step description of the work. Content:
- Seat selection
- Project
- Materials (edit)
- Finishing
- Floor and ceiling
- Heating
- Sewerage and ventilation
- Lighting
- Equipment
A Turkish bath is a great addition to an apartment or house. You can build it yourself in 1-3 months. When creating a hamam, it is very important to take into account its features. In this article, we will look at the construction of a Turkish bath in stages.
Choosing a place for a hamam
The hammam can be placed in any building - a house, apartment, health center, etc. When choosing a room, it is important to take into account that the construction of a bathhouse will slightly reduce the size of the site. The walls will become thicker by about 7-15 cm. This is due to the presence of interior decoration, as well as good hydro and thermal insulation.
For a video review of a small Turkish bath, see below:
Turkish bath project
The traditional hamam consists of three separate rooms. The first has a changing room and shower, the second has a steam room, and the third has a lounge. There are also three swimming pools in the bathhouse - with warm water, neutral and cold. It is impossible to do this in an apartment, so one or two rooms are quite enough for a home hammam. In most cases, the size of a Turkish bath does not exceed 8 square meters. In the first room you can install sun loungers, and in the second you can place the steam room itself.
In addition to the premises of the bath itself, it is necessary to allocate a place for the installation of a technical unit. There will be steam generators, fragrances, heating systems, light projectors. For a technical room, 1 square meter is enough. It should be located no further than 15 m from the main room.
Materials for building a hamam
The following materials are used to decorate the hamam:
- Natural marble … It is quite expensive, but very high quality material that will last a very long time. Nevertheless, experts recommend choosing talcochlorite, which has about the same cost. Its advantage lies in the reduction of sharp temperature changes (approximate price - 250 $ / 16,000 rubles per 1 square meter).
- Smalt … It is a small mosaic that can be laid out in different patterns. The material is decorative, creates a play of color and has an internal glow. It can also be rough, transparent, matte or smooth (approximate price - 10 $ / 600 rubles per 1 kg).
- Ceramic tile … It is the most affordable material for building a hamam and perfectly replaces marble and smalt. Thanks to the variety of decor, you can create a beautiful interior and get a variety of shapes (approximate price - $ 22/1500 rubles per 1 square meter).
Turkish bath decoration
Finishing is one of the most important steps in the construction of a Turkish bath. There are two ways:
- First, a layer of plaster is applied to the walls for additional waterproofing, then thermal insulation is carried out. Next, a reinforcement frame is installed and a plaster mesh is attached to it. This allows the installation of a heating system.
- In the second version, the frame is made of rigidly expanded polystyrene panels. They create excellent sound, heat and waterproofing properties. Polystyrene is a very popular material for hamam construction. It can be used to create not only walls, but also loungers, fonts, pallets, podium, ceiling dome, cornices, columns, etc.
Floor and ceiling in hammam
Consider the features of the construction of the floor and ceiling of a Turkish bath:
- The floor consists of two layers of cement-sand screed, between which waterproofing is installed. It is important to equip it with a slight slope for water drainage, in which a shut-off device is installed to prevent the penetration of unpleasant odors. The topcoat is made of marble, smalt or ceramics.
- The classic ceiling in Turkish baths hammam is domed. With a height of 2.5 m and above. This form is used for a reason - it makes the condensate drain to the floor along the walls, and not drip on the head. Instead of a dome, you can create an arched or vaulted version of the ceiling structure.
Turkish bath heating methods
The temperature is created by internal heating. Heat should come from walls, floors and benches. There are two ways to heat a Turkish bath:
- Electric heating … Electric heating elements are installed under the surfaces.
- Water heating … It is more advantageous in terms of price and performance. It involves the installation of a plumbing with hot water in the floor, benches and walls. A small electrically heated boiler is placed in the technical department, from which there is a wiring under the surface.
Sewerage and ventilation in the hamam
When creating a Turkish bath with your own hands, it is important to remember about sewage and ventilation. The sewer system must be connected to the common building. The ventilation can be connected to the general cycle of the premises of the house, but the condensed steam will form leaks in the rooms. Therefore, it is recommended to connect the ventilation to the common building system and install a steam separator to dry the moisture.
Turkish bath lighting
In the steam room, it is customary to install low-voltage moisture-proof lamps designed for pools and saunas. Some developers are equipping the ceiling with a "starry sky" system that reproduces the twinkling of stars. This gives the Turkish bath the feel of an oriental fairy tale.
Additional equipment and accessories
For a Turkish bath, you will need a steam generator and a fragrance:
- The hammam is supported by a steam generator with a temperature sensor that regulates the steam release. If the temperature in the steam room exceeds 55 ° C, the steam supply stops. The steam nozzle is placed in the bath under the bed. In the steam room, it is necessary to install a display with temperature indicators.
- The sprays of essential oils give an unforgettable experience, therefore it is recommended to install an aromatherapy system. The fragrance itself is a metal flask with a fan, wick and remote control.
In Turkish baths, it is customary to put a kurna - a bowl resembling a washbasin with taps for hot and cold water. It is meant to be doused. Kurna should not have a drain, this emphasizes the oriental style of the bath. Mandatory attributes are sun loungers and a massage table. They are built of bricks and heated.
For useful tips on building a Turkish bath, see the video below:
[media = https://www.youtube.com/watch? v = W3Vf3o90SO8] Now you know how to make a Turkish bath with your own hands. Completing the above steps will allow you to turn an ordinary room into an amazing corner of Eastern culture. If you are not intimidated by construction and technical skills, as well as the prospect of becoming a plumber, electrician and designer at the same time, you can build a hammam yourself.
