When mentioning the imitation of timber in the interior, most people have before their eyes a picture of a small dacha, inside of which everything is lined with yellow clapboard. In fact, you can use such a beam in an apartment, and in a country house, and in a bathhouse, and in country houses. Although outside the city it is really used more often. And yet, yellow lacquered lining is far from all examples of using imitation lining and timber in the interior.
Materials
To create the effect of wood-like surfaces, materials such as:
- Clapboard is the most traditional type of finishing material for timber imitation (the lining will further mean a board - an imitation of timber, which is an analogue).
- Wood wallpaper suitable for living room walls.
- PVC-panels with imitation of a wooden pattern are more often used in the bathroom, in the toilet for both walls and ceilings.
- Putty - with or without a special spatulait can create textures that mimic wood.
Natural wood
Use for finishing and imitation of lining timber is very popular. This is a natural material that will perfectly decorate the interior and create a special atmosphere in a country house. For finishing in apartments, it is used less frequently, mainly for finishing walls and ceilings on the balcony, in the pantry. Along with the traditional yellow tint, many hardware stores have samples of painting in other colors - from white to dark. This can be done using special stains, impregnations and varnishes for wood.
Advantages and disadvantages of lining
The advantages of finishing with clapboard imitating timber are:
- economy of material consumption - with proper calculation and purchase, it is consumed in small quantities, installation takes place with virtually no waste;
- environmental friendliness, naturalness - lining is made of natural wood, without the use of harmful additives;
- strength, wear resistance - the material is durable, withstands mechanical stress;
- noise and heat insulation - additionally protects the room from outside sounds;
- ventilation - thanks to special micro-holes on the back, it allows air to pass through;
- aesthetic appeal - gives rooms a noble look;
- simple installation - thanks to the grooves, even an inexperienced master will cope with the connection of the lining.
Among the disadvantages are the following:
- fire hazard - as you know, wood is a flammable material;
- difficult to care for - afraid of moisture, do not use abrasive products for washing;
- high cost of fittings.
Using lining to simulate timber is the best option for a country house. With such a finish, the house will have a solid and presentable appearance.
Using wallpaper
Another interesting option to imitate wood in the interior is to use wood-like wallpaper. This option is more often used in apartments. The main thing when creating an interior using wallpaper with imitation of timber is not to mix a large number of styles and textures. Otherwise, the nobility of wood will be lost among the details. Everything must be carefully and harmoniously matched.
The benefits are:
- low cost - wallpaper can be purchased cheaper than lining;
- simplicity of pasting - you can handle wallpapering alone;
- environmental - made from natural materials;
- assortment - you can find various options for colors and shades.
The disadvantages are:
- fragility - subject to mechanical stress, and if there are children or pets in the house, then you will have to re-paste the wallpaper often;
- burn-out - fade over time from bright sunlight;
- fear of moisture - not recommended for use in rooms with increasedhumidity.
Putty
With the help of decorative putty, you can create an imitation of timber on the walls. This is done using a special roller or an ordinary spatula. Such an imitation of timber in the interior looks original, unusual and expensive. You can use it both in a country house and in an apartment.
Benefits of putty
- Inexpensive - putty is cheap.
- Environmental friendly - the material is natural, does not contain hazardous additives.
- Breathable - thanks to the pores, the material breathes and maintains the microclimate of the premises.
- Hides uneven walls and surface roughness. When performing imitation under a beam, it is not necessary to first perfectly evenly level the surface of the walls.
- Economic consumption - the consumption per square meter of most brands is low and allows you to finish several rooms.
- Fire resistant - unlike natural wood.
Disadvantages of putty
- Expensive if you hire a finisher. In principle, it is possible to master the technology of applying and creating a pattern for a beam, but this will require certain skills, and a hired craftsman will ask for a round sum for a decorative finish.
- Complexity of technology. Difficulties may arise here if a person is, in principle, far from construction and repair. Better hire a specialist.
- Exposure. When moving furniture or carrying objects, if you hit a wall with this finish, chips may appear.
- Additionally requires painting and varnishing. Painting will give the wall a finished look, while varnishing will protect against chips and scratches, and will also facilitate maintenance.
- You need to work with putty quickly. When applying the finished mixture, it is necessary to act quickly, because after 20-30 minutes it hardens and becomes unsuitable for application to the wall.
- Dirty during the process. After applying putty and creating grooves imitating wood, you will need to clean the wall a little with sandpaper, respectively, it will be dusty in the room.
Panels
PVC, MDF and fiberboard panels for walls and ceilings are available in a wide range of construction markets. Among the variety of drawings, you can also find false timber panels. They are used for finishing walls and ceilings. PVC panels are made of plastic, and they are suitable for rooms with high humidity. MDF and fiberboard panels are more environmentally friendly, but are not suitable for rooms with high humidity. Both those and other panels are fire hazardous, and when burned, those made of PVC also emit hazardous substances. This method of wall decoration is practical and not very expensive.
Pros and cons of using panels
Benefits include:
- easy installation;
- well hide irregularities, wiring;
- do not require special processing and preparation before installation;
- light, which reduces the effort during delivery, loading, unloading and installation;
- plastic panels are unaffectedultraviolet;
- strength;
- easy care.
From the shortcomings can be identified:
- higher cost of MDF and fiberboard products than plastic panels;
- plastic is not safe for he alth;
- false MDF and fiberboard not suitable for bathroom.
Although there are no special differences in the operation of all three types of panels, MDF and fiberboard products will, of course, be more environmentally friendly and natural. False panels for timber from fiberboard and MDF can have not only a smooth texture. They also have relief. This allows you to give even more naturalness to the imitation of timber in the interior.
Walls
All of the above materials are suitable for decorating walls with imitation of timber in the interior. When choosing, you should proceed from the following parameters:
- budget - the cheapest option would be wallpapering or using PVC panels;
- personal preferences - someone likes textured putty, someone likes wood-like wallpaper, and someone likes natural wood; in any case, you should choose a material that will please the eye;
- the need to level surfaces - wallpaper should be glued only on a flat surface, but putty will help smooth out bumps;
- wiring and other communications located on the walls - if necessary, hide the wires, it is better to use lining or false panels;
- renovation style - materials throughout the home should be close in texture;
- the room where the decoration will be carried out - plastic wood-like panels should not be fixed in the hall, but wallpaperglue in the bathroom.
Nevertheless, the imitation of timber in the interior, made of lining, will look most noble and impressive. This finish will decorate the interior and help create a unique style, as well as give a special charm. The lining can be painted white, and the room, while retaining the wooden texture of the walls, will visually appear larger.
Ceiling
Finishing with an imitation of a ceiling beam is very common. In order to knock out the ceiling, use lining or panels. Clapboards are popular in private homes, in apartments you can find clapboard trim on balconies. Ceilings are sheathed with panels in the bathroom, toilet, balcony, pantries. This option is affordable and durable. Mounting it is not difficult.
As for the color scheme, it is better to choose light shades of lining or panels, a dark ceiling is suitable only for very large rooms. An interesting design solution would be framing existing clapboard or creating false beams. They give the room an unusual look and make the design very stylish.
When choosing wooden materials for finishing, it is better to take a higher grade, since all defects are clearly visible on the ceiling. It is better to mount panels or lining towards the light, after the wall decoration is ready. If the room is narrow, paneling the ceiling in this case should be across, not along, this will visually expand the space. If the walls are finished with clapboard, then for the ceiling you should choose slats thinner in width than on the walls. Beforeinstallation should fill the crate in increments of 50-60 cm.
The ceiling, finished with panels or clapboard under the beam, takes on the correct shape, has clear geometric boundaries, looks strict and elegant.
Gender
To finish the floor under the timber, an analogue of the lining is used - a planed board. It differs in profile and large size. This floor looks very beautiful and natural.
During installation, care must be taken to ensure ventilation in order to ensure sufficient air exchange. For this purpose, gratings are installed in the corners of the room and under the batteries.
After grouting, the floor is sanded and covered with protective impregnations. Varnishes, stains or enamels of various shades are used for coating.
Natural wood flooring is labor intensive, and materials such as wood-grained laminate or cork flooring and wood-look tiles are more popular today.
Clapboard is the best choice
Despite the fact that there are enough options for imitation of wood, lining remains more traditional and natural (like imitation of timber). The choice of wood makes this option even more attractive.
- From deciduous trees. Suitable for all interior spaces, ideal for people with asthma or other respiratory problems.
- From oak. Will be good for nursery, kitchen, gym. Moisture resistant and resistant to mechanical stress. Expensive material that gives the room chic and pomposity.
- From coniferous trees. Not suitable for use in the kitchen, bath and bathroomdue to the high resin content of the tree.
- From cedar. Ideal for finishing offices, halls, living rooms. The special texture of wood will add rigor and sophistication to any interior. The wonderful smell has a beneficial effect on he alth.
- From maple or alder. Good for decorating the bedroom, nursery, living room. They have an interesting red hue with clearly defined rings.
The conditions of the premises where the lining will be mounted affect the nature of impregnation and staining:
- in rooms without heating - in cottages, verandas, terraces - the material should be treated with antiseptic impregnation and drying oil, which will extend the service life;
- to imitate timber inside heated rooms, it is enough to cover the products with varnish.
When decorating walls, horizontal fastening is most often used to make it look more like a true lumber wall. But this does not mean that the vertical or corner mounting is wrong. You can arrange the panels as you like, based on the most suitable option for the style and parameters of the room.
Price and points of sale
The answer to the question: "How much does an imitation of timber cost?" - can be obtained by monitoring prices on the Internet sites of construction stores. Lining in a large assortment is presented at the points of sale of building materials. The price (depending on the type) varies and starts around 500 rubles. per sq. m. If you wish, you can order delivery via the Internet.
Wallpaper is better to look for in specialized stores or order inthe Internet. Prices vary depending on the characteristics and quality of wallpaper products.
Using the Internet, it will not be difficult to find out where to buy imitation timber. You can buy any material in construction hypermarkets, construction markets, online stores.
PVC, MDF and fiberboard panels, as well as different types of putty, can be found in any building supermarket. A wide price range, a diverse assortment and sales advice will help everyone find what they need.
