Interior decoration of a log house: types of finishing material
Log houses are quite easy to build, they have a very interesting and unusual look. But in order for the structure to serve for many years, it is necessary that the finish of the log walls is of high quality.
Exterior finish is very rare. This can spoil the appearance of a residential building.
The interior decoration of wooden houses from a log is not too complicated, the main thing is to adhere to certain rules. Everything can be done with your own hands, especially since the materials for these purposes are very practical.
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Materials used for decoration
The tree that is used for construction is initially prepared. It is dried for several months and then treated with antiseptic and fire fighting agents.
These measures must be implemented, as the wood is exposed to a variety of insects and very easily ignited.
Materials for finishing log houses:
- Wooden lining.
- Drywall.
- Siding.
- Plastic.
- Block house.
- Plaster.
Each of these species is very popular in wooden house decoration. They are practical and durable. They are also characterized by easy installation.
Finishing a wooden house with a wooden clapboard
Home decoration logs can be made of wood lining. Pre-caulking is carried out.
What it is? This is the closure of all existing gaps between the logs.
It is produced using linen thread or moss. This material should be tightly recessed in the gap.
Tip. In order to fix the material well in the crevices of the structure, it will be possible to apply a concrete mortar with which such crevices are smeared from the inside.
Features of wooden lining:
- Wooden lining has excellent characteristics. It is considered environmentally friendly decoration materials. To extend the operational period, it is necessary to cover its surface with varnish.
This is the only way to protect the lining from exposure to changes in the temperature regime, since the tree can dry out and dry out. It also absorbs moisture well. - Wood paneling is best used in the hallway or living room. It can not be finished on all surfaces, but any part of them.
To do this, you need to carefully consider the design of the room and choose the best option for the finishing material for the layout with wood. - A wooden lining with a decorative stone looks very good. These materials are combined not only focusing in appearance. Both of these materials are environmentally friendly, practical and durable.
Mounting a wooden lining is quite simple.
For this you need:
- Level.
- Screwdriver.
- Wood screws.
- Wooden lining.
As a rule, the lining can be mounted directly on the wall surface, but it would be better to make a kind of crate on the wall first. It is also appropriate to do insulation work with such a crate.
To do this, use:
- Styrofoam.
- Polyurethane foam.
- Mineral wool in roll or mats.
- Layers of mineral insulation.
Insulation is inserted into the cells of the crate. If there is no desire and need to carry out insulation work, then thin sheets of plywood can be fastened to the surface of the wall, which in its technical characteristics is similar to wood.
Tip.In order for the plywood sheets to serve for a long time, it will be necessary to cover their surface on both sides with paints and varnishes.
Then, a wooden lining is mounted on the plywood with the help of self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.
Finishing a wooden house with drywall
Finishing the log home from the inside can be done using drywall. This material has been used for many years for the construction of interior partitions, the construction of structures on the ceiling, for the manufacture of arches.
In most cases, drywall is used to level surfaces. The material is moisture and fire resistant.
It will be necessary to use it for finishing a wooden house.
Drywall and its characteristics:
- Practical.
- Durable
- Easy to install.
- It has sufficient strength.
The use of drywall in the decoration implies the use of another finishing material. It can be a decorative plaster finish or wallpaper decoration.
You can simply paint the surface of the drywall. In this case, everything will depend on the design of the room.
For the installation of drywall are necessary:
- Metallic profile.
- Sheets of moisture-proof and fire-resistant drywall.
- Wide-head screws.
- Screwdriver.
- Dowels.
- Hammer drill
Finishing inside the house from a log with the help of drywall begins with the manufacture of the frame:
- To do this, you need a special metal profile. A lath is made from it, both for fixing plastic or siding.
Only in this case, the width of the cells should be at least 50 cm. Only in this way it will be possible to firmly and reliably fix the drywall sheet on the frame.
The frame itself is mounted to the wall using dowels and a punch. - As soon as the frame is ready, the work proceeds to the installation of drywall sheets. To do this, you will need to clearly measure their height and width, in order to correctly determine how they will need to be laid down, in order to at least save a little on the finishing material.
Sheets are fastened with screws and a screwdriver.
Tip. In such works, one must be extremely careful.
Do not drive the screws too deep into the core of the sheet. Such actions can violate the integrity of the finishing material and its structure (gypsum dough).
- After the sheets are already fixed on the surface of the frame from the joints, it is necessary to process with plaster or putty. Such products are usually sold dry.
On the packaging there is an instruction according to which such dry mixes are diluted by adding water. Do not forget to finish the hats of self-tapping screws that peek out on the surface of the drywall sheet.
They must also be processed.
Then the surface can already be painted, glued or applied a layer of decorative plaster, see the video for an example of such a finish.
Siding and plastic in the decoration of a wooden house
Finishing inside the log house can be done with siding or plastic. Not without reason such finishing materials are mentioned almost always together.
All this is due to the fact that they have similar specifications.
Do not forget that their price is very reasonable, they also:
- Moisture resistant.
- Practical.
- Do not absorb pollution.
- Do not deform under the influence of high temperatures and changes in weather and climate conditions.
- Easy to install.
- They have a large selection of sizes and colors.
These materials for finishing log houses are attached in the same way.
For this you need:
- Wooden blocks and small planks.
- Siding or plastic.
- Wood screws.
- The stapler is construction.
- Sealant.
- Level.
Installation instructions:
- Initially, the crate is made of wooden blocks and planks. All its elements are fastened together with the help of wood screws and a screwdriver.
It is mounted on the wall surface with dowels. - A starting strip is already attached to such a crate in order to give the right direction to each element.
- Since there are special locks at the end of such finishing materials, there may be the use of a construction stapler, with which they can be fastened and not needed.
- Sealant is necessary for processing joints of the material. In most cases, finishing a house from a log inside with siding or plastic is carried out in the kitchen or sanitary zones.
- There is a lot of dirt in the kitchen area and the surface of the siding or plastic is very easy to clean. And in the sanitary zone (bathroom and bathroom), not only is the temperature regime constantly changing, but there is also increased humidity.
There are a variety of finishes for a log home. The photo shows examples of the original design.
They can be made using one or more materials. The wooden structure itself does not need to be finished, since it has an attractive appearance, but if it is used throughout the year, then it is simply necessary to carry out insulation and finishing work indoors.
