It's very nice after a tiring and stressful working week to relax in your own bath. However, in order for the stay to be truly healing, the room must be equipped accordingly. Of particular importance is the interior of the steam bath.
General information
After the completion of the foundation, log cabin and roof construction, the finishing of the bathhouse, steam room begins. This is necessary not only for aesthetic purposes. Finishing the bath, steam room will provide additional tightness in the premises. Carefully done work on the arrangement of rooms will prevent the appearance of dampness and, as a result, the decay of surfaces. If the interior finishing of the steam room is not carried out correctly, then the temperature in the room will not be maintained at the proper level. As a result, there will be no pleasure from visiting, not to mention relaxation. Next, consider the main options for finishing the steam room.
Materials
Finishing a steam room with your own hands is generally not accompanied by difficulties. However, certain knowledge and skills are required. Therefore, if experience is not enough, it is advisable to consult withknowledgeable people. Finishing of Russian steam rooms is carried out taking into account the peculiarities of temperature and humidity conditions. The materials used must be environmentally friendly, otherwise, when they are heated, harmful impurities may enter the air. This requirement corresponds to the tree. The decoration of the steam room, made using this material, in addition, looks very aesthetically pleasing. This, in turn, sets you up for relaxation and rest. Of particular importance is the thermal insulation of the room. For this, special materials are used. First, a heat-insulating layer of mineral wool is equipped. It is available in rolls or slabs.
Wood selection
Before finishing the steam room with your own hands, you need to purchase material. When choosing wood, you should pay attention to the quality of the elements. If it is supposed to finish with a pair of clapboard, then it must comply with today's standards. This material is classified into grades according to the presence of natural defects. Flaws, in particular, include darkened, ingrown or fallen knots, fungus, tar pockets, and so on. It must be assumed that the fewer defects in the skin and the higher the quality, the more aesthetically pleasing the material looks. This, in turn, enhances the pleasure of being in the bath in general and the steam room in particular. Hardwood paneling is recommended by professionals as it does not release resin.
Linden
Healing properties are not only in honey and flowers. The wood itself under the action of hightemperature spreads a pleasant smell. Linden board releases essential oils into the air. They have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties. Due to the high humidity in the room, the beneficial qualities of wood are preserved for a long period. It should be said that the essential oils secreted by linden are hypoallergenic. This makes wood a very valuable material. During finishing and subsequent operation, other advantages of the material are revealed. Linden, in particular, is easy to process, almost completely waterproof and has a low density.
Aspen
This wood has a pleasant light shade, moisture resistance, hygiene. Aspen is also not subject to deformation. It is considered an excellent material for finishing a steam room. Wood does not rot in wet conditions. Aspen has a pleasant smell. At elevated temperatures, no resins are released from it. In addition, the material has the ability to clean the room from the "old" steam.
Alder
This type of wood has been used for a long time. It was used in bridge building in the manufacture of piles, in shipbuilding. This material is also used for finishing the steam room. Wood is very attractive in appearance. Alder has a light coffee shade, which is "diluted" with marble veins. A room decorated with this material becomes exclusive and stylish.
Abashi
This is a fairly expensive African tree. Finishing the steam room with this material is durable andreliable. Wood is resistant to moisture and high temperatures. The undoubted advantage of the material is the variety of its shades. They range from cream to light yellow. The shades are pleasing to the eye, and the interior as a whole looks stylish and interesting. Abashi wood is resistant to deformation and decay, it has high strength and low density. Due to the reduced thermal conductivity, the material does not burn the body, even when heated strongly.
Conifers
This wood can also be used in the finishing of the steam room. As a rule, varieties are chosen that emit as little resin as possible. For example, finishing a steam room can be done with Canadian cedar. This is a solid and expensive material that has, among other things, antiseptic properties. When heated, its dense wood with a complex coffee shade and original texture spreads a delicate aroma that can soothe, relieve stress and fatigue, and relax. In such a steam room, the body is filled with strength. Canadian cedar is characterized by heat and moisture resistance. Wood is perfect for high-end finishes.
Combined options
The combination of several types of wood in the decoration looks original. For example, a combination of dark alder and light abachi, aspen or linden wood looks great. Choosing one or another combination, you can achieve different results. The main thing is to use high-quality materials that are resistant to environmental factors.
Ceramic floor tiles
When finishing the base, the main task is to arrange the slope of the surface towards the drain. Otherwise, the water will stagnate in the room. As a rule, ceramic tiles are used for finishing the floor. This is a fairly economical and convenient option. First of all, it should be noted that the tiles are easy to maintain. It is enough to wash it regularly using traditional means. Also, ceramic tiles are resistant to high temperatures and humidity. The material has all the properties that a coating in a steam room should have. To prevent slipping over the tiles, removable wooden flooring, cork panels, natural fiber mats should be provided. The use of synthetic materials in this case is undesirable, since when they are heated, toxic compounds can be released into the air.
Wooden floor in steam room
Initially, the base is poured with concrete. Brick posts are installed on the screed after it dries, the cross section of which is 25x25. Instead of concrete, there may also be an ordinary sand bed. Logs are laid on brick columns. For flooring, edged or tongue-and-groove boards are used. They are laid on the logs. Wooden elements must be impregnated with antiseptic compounds. Processing will prevent the rotting process. In the steam room, the floor is arranged 15 cm higher than in the washing room. Wood flooring undoubtedly has many advantages. First, it is warm. Secondly, the wooden floor is non-slip (unlike ceramic flooring). Besides,flooring will be perfectly combined with wall cladding. However, it has a wooden coating and a minus. The material, unlike the same ceramics, wears out quickly enough.
Interior
Aesthetic pleasure is considered an integral part of quality rest. In this regard, the finishing of the steam room should be, among other things, beautiful. You can create an original design yourself or involve a professional in this. In addition, the lighting system should be thought out correctly. For a small steam room, one lamp in a sealed enclosure will be enough. Do not install switches and sockets in the room itself. They must be mounted outside. To reduce the likelihood of wiring fire due to a short circuit, fixtures are built into the ceiling.
Special material protection
Steam room cladding, which is in conditions of constant humidity and high temperature, needs additional processing. For this, special impregnations are used. They contain safe components that are harmless to the human body. High-quality compositions do not affect the appearance of coatings. Under the influence of humidity and temperature, the impregnation does not emit harmful compounds into the air. During processing and after it, during operation, no unpleasant odors come from the compositions.
What is not recommended for decoration?
Absolutely not suitable for indoor materials such as plastic,wood boards, pine boards, linoleum. All of them are categorically not recommended in the decoration of the steam room. For example, linoleum and plastic begin to release harmful compounds, and pine - resin at elevated temperatures. Fiberboard and chipboard are also not suitable for steam rooms due to their hygroscopicity and instability to fire.
