Russia has always been famous for houses made of wood. There are many examples of wooden architecture made by famous masters. There are beautiful log huts, attracting with their splendor and solidity. Picturesque roofs with unique sholoms in the shape of a horse's head, carved piers, window frames, shutters, pillars of galleries and porches delight the eye.
finishing the ceiling and walls with wooden panels is a popular solution for decorating the interiors of houses made of timber
The construction of wooden houses has always been and will always be. Modern technologies have brought qualitative changes to the attractiveness of the external appearance of a wooden house and look inside. An indescribable atmosphere, filled with romanticism and the stunning energy of the forest, creates the spiritual harmony of the structure. The interior decoration of a wooden house is made from the latest materials using modern technologies, giving the owners maximum coziness and comfort.
What kind of work is done inside the house?
Interior decoration of a log house includes the following work:
- Organization and finishing of the floor.
- Installation of double-glazed windows, window sills, finishing of doorways. If necessary, they are painted or varnished.
- The base of the ceiling is erected, which is the floor for the upper floor or attic. Next, the ceiling is sheathed with clapboard, panels or plasterboard, followed by plastering.
- Wall finishing using facing materials is done last.
Basic Rule
Floor
Floor installation begins after communications have been installed. Layers of materials are laid sequentially on the subfloor:
- waterproofing membrane;
- mineral wool insulation;
- vapor barrier membrane;
- counter-lattice on joists;
- flooring made of boards or plywood.
The next stage is finishing the floor. In bathrooms and other rooms where tiling is expected, the screed is made with a thin layer of concrete.
Preparatory work for walls
First of all, the walls are caulked; this eliminates drafts and reduces heat dissipation. Caulking is performed in two stages:
- The first time was a few weeks after the walls were assembled.
- The second - after six months or a couple of months before complete shrinkage.
A sealing and heat-insulating material is used, work begins from the bottom of the walls, simultaneously outside and inside, along the entire perimeter of the building.
Instead of caulking, it is allowed to seal the seams with special sealants.
In order to protect against rotting, fungus and mold, the wood is treated with a special antiseptic. Applying a layer of fire retardant can significantly increase its fire resistance.
Imitation timber fastening technology
There are some features of fastening imitation timber:
- the first panel is inserted into the bracket with the groove down; fix the clamps with 2 self-tapping screws (unlike nails, they are easier to attach to the ceiling); the next imitation panel is inserted into the bottom one, the groove is connected to the ridge; the next fastening of the clamps is carried out; maintain a step between fastenings of 40-50 Follow the steps until you finish finishing
Important advice: carefully check the fastening of the first panel with a level so that there are no distortions. The further location of the flooring will depend on it.
Wall Decoration Ideas
Designers offer several options for finishing the log house inside:
- A style that is as close to natural as possible, involving minimal changes in the texture of the walls. In this case, methods are used that hide inter-crown insulation and at the same time emphasize the beauty and quality of the tree.
- The walls are covered with clapboard or decorative strips. The color of the trim should be in harmony with the tone of the wood itself.
- A popular option is to use standard plasterboard slabs, decorative plaster, natural or artificial stone, ceramic tiles and other modern finishing materials.
Often it is the kitchen or bathroom that is finished in a modern style, with materials that can provide comfort and beauty for a long period.
Natural style
Finishing work is simple. They begin without waiting for the house to shrink; it is not necessary to pre-finish the floor and ceiling. The option that is the most profitable from an economic point of view.
However, the method does not allow hiding communications; the coverage will have to be updated every five years.
According to fire safety rules, in wooden houses the main part of the electrical wiring is laid on the outside of the building, so there is no need to hide it.
Work order
Wall decoration in a natural style is done as follows:
- Logs (outside and inside the house) are polished with a grinder and flap wheels of different grain sizes, 36-150 units. Sanding removes mechanical damage and unevenness caused during the construction of the building. Internal grinding should be carried out in several layers, special polishing agents are used. Sanding is often carried out during the construction stage.
- Next, the wood is impregnated with a special agent. The impregnating agent can be colorless or tinted to a specific color. After impregnation, the surface becomes smoother and matte.
- Coating of wood with protective varnishes, making the color of the wood more saturated and the texture more contrasting. Apply at least 2-3 layers
Wood treated in this way looks very impressive, while it almost does not absorb moisture or dust.
Application of jute rope
Often, jute decorative rope is used for interior decoration of a log house assembled from rounded timber.
Sequence of work when laying decorative rope:
- Cut the rope to the required length.
- The edges of the rope are wrapped with thread and coated with varnish or glue by dipping.
- The rope is impregnated with water-repellent agents.
- Using a gun, thermal glue is squeezed into the inter-crown joints.
- A jute rope is laid, and nails 15-20 cm long are driven into it.
- Cover with varnish.
The rope is not expensive, allows you to hide defects between the joints, additionally protects against drafts, and gives the wall a more refined appearance. But finishing with rope becomes a more labor-intensive process.
Self-installation
The question of how to sheathe the inside of a log house with clapboard does not cause panic among people who have previously handled the tool. Preparatory work also makes sense:
- First, the surface of the walls is thoroughly cleaned and impregnated. This requires such compounds as fire retardants, bioprotection, etc. If the wall is not perfectly flat, then you should remove all roughness that does not allow the material to lie as it should.
- Now the material is prepared. First, the lining is brought into the room and left there, having previously been disassembled into its components for a day. During this time, she will get used to the microclimate.
Then each element is impregnated with the same compounds as the walls. And they also let you rest.
- Next, we proceed to insulation and waterproofing. Many people attach the material directly to the wall - this is fundamentally wrong. First, a vapor barrier film is placed on the wood, then the sheathing for the insulation is installed.
It will also be the basis for fastening the lining. Basalt wool or another type of thermal insulation is placed in the sectors, and then they proceed directly to the cladding.
- Be sure to choose the direction of attachment. If the lining is installed vertically, then the sheathing bars should be positioned accordingly. And vice versa.
- The coating is secured with any anti-corrosion fasteners. These can be nails, screws, staples, etc. And definitely from the bottom up if we are talking about the horizontal version. If the fastening occurs in a vertical position, then from the window.
- After completing all the work, wipe the lining with furniture cleaner and admire the appearance!
The solution to the question of how to sheathe a log house with plasterboard is not fundamentally different from what was described above. The only difference is that instead of lathing, metal profiles are used, and the waterproofing should be more reliable than for lining.
Having decided to sheathe the inside of a log house, you should carefully consider all the options - after all, lining or drywall are far from the only finishing materials.
Taisiya Pavlova
Author of publications on 1Drevo.ru with the topics: GOST for window installation | Round log house | Construction of a country house | Pros of a house made from cylinders | Bathhouse with attic | Wood boiler | Infrared heaters | Okosyachka | Winter construction | Dry timber | Bathhouse made of timber | Frame technology | Wooden stairs, etc.
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Cladding
Finishing a log house with clapboard has a number of features that should be taken into account when choosing a material. There are several methods for laying lining:
- vertical, more suitable for small houses, with a wall height of no more than 2.5 m;
- horizontal.
The lining is made from different types of wood, up to 220 mm wide. According to the configuration of the transverse profile it is divided into:
- standard,
- block house,
- soft line,
- land house,
- American.
Before installation, the lining is treated with agents that enhance fire-resistant characteristics, as well as the level of protection against fungi and insects.
Frame organization
Experts recommend attaching the lining to the frame. In this case, the result is as smooth as possible; in addition, the gap between the lining and the wall allows you to close wires and communications, lay a layer of insulation, and ensure air circulation and drying of the walls.
The frame is erected from wooden blocks or metal profiles, the guides are placed horizontally every 0.5 m along the entire perimeter of the wall.
In a house made of profiled or laminated timber, the walls are already quite smooth, and a frame for attaching the lining is not necessary.
Ways to fasten the lining
Installation of clapboard starts from the corner. The tongue-and-groove grip ensures that the boards fit tightly together. The wooden lining is fixed to the sheathing in several ways:
- a special clamp - kleimer;
- self-tapping screw;
- galvanized nail.
The nail is inserted into the groove and driven in at an angle of 45 0. For the self-tapping screw, make a hole to a depth of half the thickness of the board. The self-tapping screw is screwed in and closed with a pin, the surface of which is compared to the board by grinding.
The assembly of wooden lining is simple; it is an environmentally friendly, natural material. Lining that has undergone chamber drying is distinguished by its quality, but also by a higher price.
Advantages
Cleimers are more expensive than nails and self-tapping screws. Experts recommend using clamps. Installation using this fastener has a number of advantages:
- quick and convenient installation of imitation timber without the risk of damage easy and reliable fixation clamps do not rust large selection of sizes
When choosing clamps in a store, pay attention to the presence of a galvanized coating, the dimensions of the products should be the same, and the bracket should not be bent.
Finishing with putty
Sometimes putty is chosen for interior finishing of a wooden frame. The work is simple, does not require experience, and is performed in two stages:
- A special mesh is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
- Putty is applied.
The main advantages of putty:
- Allows you to even out uneven timber.
- Low cost of materials.
- Wide choice of color shades.
It is better to choose putty based on mineral or acrylic components. It protects the tree from moisture and destruction by insects. After about five years, the coating is renewed.
Calculation of the amount of material and fasteners
In order to save money and not spend money on unnecessary materials, it is necessary to accurately calculate. It can be produced in two ways:
To finish 1 square meter you will need 20 clamps. Measure the surface you will be finishing and count the number of clamps needed. (multiply 20 by the number of m2, we get the required quantity).
It is also recommended to take a small supply. The clamps themselves will require nails or screws. For 1 clamp you need at least 2 screws or nails.
General recommendations
When choosing a material for cladding the inside of a log house, they take into account not only its external attractiveness, but also study its performance characteristics and assembly technology. It is advisable to use natural, air-permeable materials, otherwise it makes no sense to build a house from wooden beams.
Do not forget about the foundation; the strip version is not designed for heavy structures. Installing a fireplace will require strengthening the support underneath; installation of a vertical chimney through the ceiling is carried out taking into account the beams.
