Interior decoration of the house with wood options. How to sheathe the walls inside a wooden house - the right choice of material. Interior ceiling and floor

The natural beauty and graceful texture of wood delights everyone and always, so the decoration of a wooden house inside is only intended to emphasize nature and protect it from the effects of time. We can simply cover log walls with high-quality varnish that preserves all the charm of this natural material, and with more complex solutions, it is necessary to maintain an optimal balance of other materials used.

Decoration Materials

Today there is something to decorate a wooden house inside. For its design, a traditional lining, an innovative Block House, the usual drywall, or an ordinary board () are suitable.

At the same time, it is modern materials that are valuable for their advantages: they are easy to use, attractive, durable and environmentally friendly.

wood cladding traditional and well sets off the natural appeal of the building, even with its ultra-modern interiors.
Stone- an excellent and indestructible material, advantageously contrasting with wood. A stone-lined fireplace, part of the wall is spectacular and very appropriate.
Drywall easy to use and relatively light in weight - it will favorably highlight adjacent walls, successfully decorate the ceiling, and its price is low.

Assortment of ceramic tiles striking, and we can find in color and texture reminiscent of wood. But the variant of its contrast with the tree, which enhances its natural virtues, is interesting.

Finishing nuances

Finishing options inside a wooden house are numerous and varied.

When designing a new building, we plan its future interior and, accordingly, choose the method of cladding. And when redecorating an old log house, we will only update its finish.
Usually, a wooden house needs up to 8 years to shrink, although its greatest degree occurs only in the first year. Let's take this moment into account.

Note! On glued laminated timber and dry logs, we make the cladding in about three weeks, and before it starts, it is necessary to heat the room even in summer, because the circulation of warm air will speed up the drying of the wood.

It is important to start work with antiseptic impregnation (Pinotex, Pirilax or Tikkurila), which will make any coating as reliable and durable as possible - they protect the structure from decay and instant ignition.
The instruction from experts states that the decoration of only load-bearing structures should be started after grinding the surfaces of the walls, and the impregnation here is better tinted, with a stable decorative effect.

Interior styles

Finishing inside wooden houses is a limitless scope for our imagination. And in the end - a beautiful, cozy design, the most comfortable and functional. Country style and ultra-modern hi-tech favor the rough and simple texture of materials to create a cute cozy interior.

In the photo - Scandinavian style in decoration

On the Scandinavian peninsula, houses made of modern glued laminated timber are popular.

Their architecture increases the flow of daylight into the building:

big windows;
luxurious stained-glass windows;
glass exterior walls.

Color solutions are also subordinated to this goal - light yellow or colorless tinting of wood, covering it with white paint.

Internal lining with imitation timber

The unique technology made it possible to achieve absolute similarity of imitation with natural timber.

Work order

Do-it-yourself decoration inside a wooden house always begins with measuring the walls for an accurate calculation of the amount of materials.

Note that the dimensions of this beam are different.

Prepare wall surfaces.
We stuff a frame of rails on them.

Note! The slatted frame will hide the unevenness of the walls - an obstacle to joining the panels. In addition, we will hide the communications in this way and at the same time insulate the room with the resulting air cushion.

We attach the details of imitation timber to the slats with kleimers and small nails.
The thorn-groove system speeds up and simplifies our work: we lay the panels horizontally without joining seams.

Finishing the premises with a block house

Renovation of old houses, their insulation, decoration is possible with the help of such innovative panels.
The view of a prosperous Russian hut, old-fashioned comfort, beauty and warmth gives a block house.
The material is also made of tree species, but similar to rounded logs, only without cracks and knots.
Advanced technologies provide high resistance of these panels to temperature extremes, moisture.

Drywall finishing

The interior decoration of a wooden house is one of the integral components of construction work. The installation of internal surfaces is important not only from a practical point of view, but also for the entire design of the room. If you have certain skills, it is quite possible to do all the work with your own hands.

Features of finishing wooden surfaces are related to the nature of the material itself: along with unconditional environmental value, the ability to store heat, wood is highly susceptible to decay processes. Temperature fluctuations, exposure to moisture and the activity of various microorganisms have a negative effect on it. All this is important to consider before starting to finish a wooden house inside.

The whole finishing process can be divided into 4 stages:

Wall finishing - wood processing, removal of all cracks, irregularities and sheathing.
Finishing the ceiling of the house.
Floor covering finishing.
Creation of interior design.

Each stage will be considered in detail and provided with examples of ready-made solutions and step-by-step instructions.

Decorating the walls of a wooden house: step by step instructions

Walls are one of the main sources of heat loss (up to 30% of the total). Accordingly, it is important not only to process the wooden floors themselves well, but also to install a layer of insulation that is optimal for this case.

Treatment of wood material with an antiseptic

Before carrying out all the main work, it is important to carefully treat all internal and external wooden surfaces with a special antiseptic.

An antiseptic is a liquid agent that performs several functions at once:

water-repellent properties allow you to protect the wood wall from moisture that penetrates with precipitation, as well as from the air; this is especially true in coastal regions with a humid climate;
protection against temperature extremes by creating an additional layer;
protection against the action of microorganisms (mold, bacteria) due to disinfectant properties;
additional protection against burning (some products include special fire-fighting components);
many antiseptics include various pigments, due to which the surface acquires a beautiful color after treatment.

There are a lot of options for all kinds of antiseptics on the market, and in principle they can be divided into several groups:

Made on a water basis, they are used mainly for interior work, provided there is no constant contact of wood with moisture.
Based on organic solvents, they are used both in external and internal works: they form a dense layer that does not allow moisture to pass through and has a detrimental effect on bacteria.
Combined include fire-fighting components, represented by special substances.

The treatment solution can be cancer, paint, primer and other means. Description of their purpose and benefits are presented in the table.

scuba diving	prevent the development of bacteria and mold; colorless; do not give odors, so they can be used indoors
varnishes for wood	well protect against moisture due to the creation of a dense layer
oils	penetrate into the thickness of the wood very deeply, providing protection for the inner layers; do not emit pungent odors, can be used indoors
paints	used as an independent tool, and auxiliary after processing with the main composition; paint wood in different colors
antiseptic primers	universal products that are applied directly to raw wood
waxes	viscous materials that are applied to prevent swelling and mechanical damage to wood

In more detail about the rules for choosing an antiseptic for a tree:

An antiseptic is applied using a conventional paint brush or spray, if the amount of work is quite large. When working with organic-based materials, it is better to wear goggles and a bandage.

In this case, you should consider a few simple rules:

Before applying the product, you should wipe the wood from dirt or mechanical deposits - but this is done not with water, but with a scraper and dry cloths.
Processing goes from the bottom up (so that the product does not drip onto the hands).
First of all, it is necessary to process inhomogeneous surfaces - with knots, cracks, as well as sections of cuts and ends of the bars.
Processing takes place at a temperature not lower than + 10 ° C in dry weather (humidity should be no more than 75%).
After treatment, leave the room to be ventilated for at least 12 hours.

NOTE. Do not impregnate with an antiseptic if the wood is very damp or cold, because in this case it will not be able to impregnate the material sufficiently.

Slot Finishing

The next important step in the interior decoration of a wooden house is the caulking of cracks to ensure complete tightness of the room.

You can choose different materials for this work:

artificial polymer products: sealants, resins, polyurethane foam;
traditional - flax, tow, moss;
the most affordable option is a mixture of sawdust, shavings, wood dust with wood glue.

According to the technology of work, there are 2 methods of finishing:

In the set - the material is first twisted into strips, then they are inserted into the slots and driven in.
In stretching - first, the gaps are filled with material, and then they are twisted and driven in.

The technology of caulking slots is simple and consists of the following steps:

The wall is cleaned of all irregularities, small protruding chips, fasteners with a grinder (this is done at the stage of antiseptic treatment).
Next, the material is inserted along the borders of the bars and hammered.
Slots are caulked with finer matter, often with the help of sealant or mounting foam.

Video - technology in action

You can also perform the so-called decorative caulk. It is more accurate and is performed in new log houses, which are expected to carry out large repairs to create a beautiful interior. The technology is as follows:

NOTE. It is advisable to carry out such work immediately after the completion of construction, since wooden beams shrink heavily in the first year.

Sheathing and insulation of walls in a wooden house

This is the most time-consuming and very important stage, since its ability to keep the temperature in winter and how neat the appearance of the walls will depend on the quality of the insulation and decoration of the room.

The sequence of work is carried out according to the following technology:

Laying a vapor barrier layer.
Installation of a layer of insulation on a wooden or profiled frame.
Installation of a protective layer from the wind.
Interior surface finishing (block house, wall paneling, drywall).

The corresponding sectional diagram of the wall is shown in the figure.

vapor barrier

The following materials are used as vapor barrier (waterproofing) materials:

polyethylene;
special mastics;
membrane-based films are the best option, since they are able to retain moisture, but at the same time they pass air well, thanks to which the house creates conditions for normal year-round ventilation.

insulation layer

Heaters are most often mounted on a wooden frame or metal (aluminum profiles).

Schematically, the ways of fastening the insulation with the help of wooden beams are shown in the figure.

In the southern regions, you can not use insulation, since wood itself stores enough heat. However, in most cases, the installation of such a layer is an absolutely integral part of the work on the interior decoration of the wall of a wooden house.

There are several popular insulating materials:

Video: Wall insulation technology using mineral wool and a wooden profile

Interior surface finish

Among the most popular materials that form the basis of the interior wall decoration in a wooden house, the following stand out:

drywall;
lining;
block house.

Drywall is a material that will provide a smooth inner surface, the ability to glue wallpaper or PVC panels to create a beautiful interior space.

The undoubted advantages of this material include the following:

it has high thermal insulation properties, which is especially important for regions with a Siberian, northern climate;
drywall is a very malleable material, so it is easy to work with it; in addition, almost any bends can be provided that will allow you to hide the irregularities of the main wall and create the basis for the original design of the house;
moisture resistance - many types of this material have similar properties.

The disadvantages of the material include:

fragility - you need to work carefully; besides, when the house draws down, the sheet can often crack and tear the wallpaper or other finishing materials;
drywall strongly holds moisture and does not allow the walls to "breathe";
the material does not effectively protect the house from outside noise.

NOTE. Drywall does not hold well any weights that are supposed to be kept on weight (shelves). Therefore, if you choose it for decoration, you should think over all the features of the interior in advance and decide in advance on the places for shelves, niches, etc.

Drywall comes in very handy when you need to make a false wall to create another small room. It is mounted very simply - based on aluminum profiles.

Another popular material for interior decoration of the walls of a wooden house is lining.

This is the most environmentally friendly material, and at the same time it is very affordable. Lining has other obvious advantages:

it looks very nice and allows you to create an interesting interior;
working with lining is very simple - just treat the wood with wood stain and fix it on pre-installed wooden profiles;
the material is not capricious in care - it is easy to clean and sufficiently resistant to mechanical stress;
perfectly "breathes" and does not clog the air of the room with artificial odors;
the surface of the wall is neat, smooth, so you can start wallpapering or installing PVC panels.

The only significant drawback of lining is its ability to rot and high flammability. However, treatment with the previously discussed means significantly reduces such risks.

Pine clapboard trim

And one more interesting material that appeared relatively recently is a block house. In fact, this is a wooden board that has two different surfaces:

front - convex, creating the effect of a log wall;
the back is flat.

Since the material is wood, it has about the same pros and cons. However, it is distinguished by great visual appeal - in fact, it already creates a unique country-style design in itself, which can be preserved in its original form.

Internal editing technology - on video.

Finishing the ceiling of a wooden house from the inside

Finishing work to insulate the inner surface of the ceiling and give it an attractive appearance is a very important stage, since heat loss through the roof is no less than through the walls (all heat rises).

In addition, it is important to ensure that the roof is completely waterproof. If it is planned to equip a living room (attic) in the attic, accordingly, sufficient sound insulation and floor strength should be ensured.

Most often, eco-friendly wood materials are selected for these purposes. They create pleasant, clean air at home, and on their basis, you can create a lot of design options for every taste.

Woodworking

The use of wooden cladding is the most natural and logical option in the case of the interior decoration of a wooden house. The material options are as follows (in order of increasing life):

plywood;
lining;
arrays of coniferous species (spruce, pine, larch and others);
more expensive arrays (beech, bast, ash, birch).

Structurally, there are 2 technologies:

The finishing methods are very simple, while the possibility of attaching them to the supporting beams allows you to complete all the work quite quickly. Some design options are shown in the video.

other methods

Of course, along with wood materials, there are other technologies for manufacturing the inner surface of the ceiling in a wooden house. The most common option is to create a stretch ceiling.

Along with the obvious advantages in terms of the possibility of creating your own design and the high operational strength of the material in the case of wooden houses, there are significant disadvantages:

stretch ceilings do not let air through, respectively, to some extent, a greenhouse effect is created;
profiles from stretch ceilings, together with the canvas, may be somewhat deformed as a result of subsidence of the house.

NOTE. This problem is most likely for old houses with worn foundations and roofs, as well as for newly built structures, which will inevitably shrink during the first years.

Finishing the flooring in a wooden house

The final stage of finishing work is associated with insulation and flooring of the floor surface.

In general, its structure does not fundamentally differ from the wall - there are also heaters, a waterproofing layer and the actual finishing material.

There are several important requirements for the floor at once:

it must constantly withstand heavy loads;
keep warm in the house;
be perfectly even
resistant to decay and mechanical damage.

Wooden floor

Structurally, the floor can be made in two ways:

wooden load-bearing beams with flooring;
concrete floor with wood flooring.

Both options have their pros and cons, and you need to choose based on the specific object. Concrete is durable, tightly blocks the access of insects and rodents to the house, besides it is very durable for long-term mechanical stress and is not subject to decay.

At the same time, wood is not so durable, but it is warmer and does not heat the house in hot weather. The best option in many cases is a concrete floor with a powerful layer of insulation and wooden flooring. In this case, an exceptionally reliable design with additional heat-insulating properties is obtained.

The technology for installing a wooden floor is simple:

NOTE. If the floor is mounted on the basis of wooden beams, then special attention should be paid to their treatment with an antiseptic. It is better to do several approaches of 2-3 layers.

Concrete floor

In the case of the construction of a concrete floor, the material is poured in two options:

directly on the ground (a pre-dug pit is reinforced with a layer of sand, crushed stone and gravel to provide additional protection and drainage);
between the wooden logs passing under the house.

The concrete is reinforced, after which a layer of waterproofing is required, and then a wooden floor is laid using the same technology.

Creating an interior in a wooden house

The interior decoration of a wooden house should be carried out with preliminary design planning. It is conditionally possible to distinguish 2 groups of design:

"Urban" - when ordinary wallpaper is glued to the inner finishing layer or PVC or MDF panels are mounted, and in this case the interior is no different from an ordinary city apartment.
Country - Styling for a natural, rustic look with classic light and dark brown warm tones. In this case, the finishing material itself (especially the block house or lining) serves as the basis for the design.

The use of country is especially successful in the case of spacious rooms with 2 or more floors, spacious living rooms, since the wood wall creates the effect of space and provides fresh air due to the characteristics of the material.

Light colors are great for a bedroom or a children's room.

Warm, rich colors are appropriate in the kitchen, which create a cozy atmosphere for pleasant family evenings.

The wood surface is a versatile design element, as it also works well in spaces such as the bathtub.

The interior decoration of a wooden house is a job that is quite realistic to do on your own. It is only important to think over all the details in advance and take into account both the design features, the quality of the material, and its design capabilities.

Today, the construction of wooden houses, and especially houses made of logs and wild logs, is again at the peak of popularity. And even despite the rather high cost and long construction period, such houses can be increasingly seen outside the city. If earlier wooden houses were built practically without any finishing, today, thanks to the development of technologies and the emergence of new materials, the finishing of a log house is becoming the norm. The log house is being finished inside and out, while everyone decides for himself how the house will look after that. Will the natural appeal of wood be preserved or will the logs be completely hidden under artificial materials.

Features of finishing a log house

Do-it-yourself finishing work for a log house has a number of features, many of which are often overlooked when finishing a log house with your own hands. Such miscalculations can ultimately lead to dampness of wood and its decay, the appearance of fungi, mold. In order to finish the walls of a log house correctly, the following requirements must be met.

Firstly, all finishing work is carried out after shrinkage of the house. In this case, it is necessary to take into account which log the house is made of. If from rounded, then its shrinkage will be less due to pre-drying. For a wild log house, the term and strength of shrinkage will be greater due to the natural moisture content of the wood. A newly built house is left unfinished for at least a year. During this time, the logs will shrink, and it will be possible to more accurately measure and further install windows, doors, as well as finish the walls of a log house.

Secondly, it is extremely important to create the correct heat and vapor barrier when finishing. For proper vapor barrier, one simple rule must be followed - the vapor permeability of each subsequent layer of finish towards the street must be higher than that of the previous one. The result of a violation of this rule will be the appearance of mold, fungus and rotting logs, and in addition constant dampness in the house. A heat-insulating layer for the walls of the house may be required only in the case of finishing an old, already slightly dilapidated house. A house made of a new beam with a diameter of 26 cm has the same thermal conductivity as a house with a one and a half meter thick brick walls. It will be better to perform competently thermal insulation of floors, floors and roofs.

Thirdly, for finishing a log house choose natural materials. Despite the fact that modern building materials have a number of undeniable advantages, it is much better if the wall decoration of a log house is made of the same natural materials. The result will exceed any expectations, since natural materials are much better combined with each other than a combination of artificial and natural.

Finally, the following should be noted. Try to preserve and highlight the natural beauty of the house, instead of sheathing the walls with sheets of MDF or drywall. Thus, turning a country house made of natural wood into the same gray apartment as in the city. The option of wall cladding can be justified only in one case, when the wooden house is old and the wood has darkened and lost its warm natural color.

Interior decoration of a log house

Wooden houses, and especially log houses, due to the natural color of the wood, have a beautiful interior that is desirable to preserve. Therefore, when planning the interior decoration of a log house, it is necessary to carefully consider every detail. What the interior will be like is discussed and planned at the stage of creating a house project. During the interior decoration, it is enough just to bring everything to life. The finishing of a log house begins after the arrangement of water supply and sewerage.

Ceiling

We start the interior decoration of the house from the ceiling. This is dictated by the fact that during finishing it is possible to stain or damage the surface of the walls and floor, and it is more difficult to redo it than to do it again. The execution of ceiling finishing work is somewhat more difficult in comparison with walls and floors due to the inconvenience of applying and fixing materials. But with a certain skill, everything can be done in the shortest possible time.

The ceiling in a log house is a structure of beams and planks. It is from this that you will have to build on when finishing it. In a way, this makes things a lot easier. Insulation, electrical wiring can be laid in the space between the beams, and sheets of plasterboard, plywood, sheathed with clapboard or a stretch ceiling can be fixed on top of the beams themselves, or simply sanded wood and coated with clear varnish. Consider the options for finishing the ceiling, the most organically combined with log walls. This is lining the ceiling with clapboard, veneered panels and varnishing or painting.

Clapboard ceiling lining made quite simply. This is facilitated by the fact that wooden beams are used in the ceilings of the house, to which the lining will be attached. The lining boards relative to the walls of the room can be installed both diagonally and straight, or by combining these two methods. The slats themselves are fastened with nails or self-tapping screws, which are placed in a recess in the grooves of the slats. And also with the help of clamps, which is much more convenient. We start creating a ceiling from a lining with laying and fixing insulating materials, if any, and laying electrical wiring. Then we proceed to fastening the slats. It should be noted that when installing the lining, it is required to leave a small ventilation gap of 5 mm near the walls. On the first bar, we carefully cut off the spike, set it in place and fix it using one of the methods described above. We install all subsequent strips with a spike in the groove of the previous one, finish it off carefully with a mallet and fix it in place. At the end, we grind the surface and open it with varnish.

They are one of the most expensive finishes. The ceiling trimmed by them will look impressive, showing their wealth and good taste of the owners. Installation of panels is not particularly difficult due to the tenon-groove fastening. In fact, their installation resembles the installation of lining. The difference lies in the need to create a frame to which the panels will be attached, but this is only if there is a need to hide the floor beams. Alternatively, such panels can be placed between the beams.

The most simple and at the same time attractive will look ceiling with clear lacquer. Of course, surface preparation will require considerable effort. Since you will have to carefully sand and varnish every centimeter, but as a result you can always admire the natural beauty of wood. To speed up the grinding process, you will have to use a special tool and several types of sandpaper of various grain sizes. First, grinding is done with coarse-grained sandpaper, and at the end with fine-grained paper. This is done in order to first remove the exfoliated pieces of wood, and at the end to make the surface of the wood smooth, without any roughness.

Important! After grinding, the surface of the wood must be impregnated with protective compounds - flame retardants and antiseptics. This applies not only to the ceiling, but to all parts of the house.

Another unpopular, but at the same time, an excellent option for finishing the ceiling is its painting. Only one clarification needs to be made. Paints must have high vapor permeability, that is, "breathe". Therefore, any acrylic, silicone and similar paints cannot be used. The best option would be to use lime and water-based paints, or it can be ordinary whitewash.

Walls

The next after finishing the ceiling will be finishing the walls. As has been noted more than once, a log house has its own atmosphere and wall decoration must be approached in a special way. The best option would be grinding and wall coverings with special compounds and caulking with a decorative rope. Simply put, preserving and emphasizing the natural beauty of wood. But in some cases, the log house is sheathed with drywall, MDF, tiles and other similar materials.

Grinding and caulking walls carried out both inside and outside the house. For grinding, a special tool and several types of sandpaper are used. If you have to do such work yourself for the first time, then it will not be superfluous to practice on the workpiece and then move on to the main work. Then the surface of the wood is treated with special compounds that allow you to preserve the natural color of the wood and protect it from the effects of negative factors.

Caulking log joints is a must, but using decorative materials can make the walls of the house more attractive. To perform the work, you will need a special tool - a caulk and a hammer. If you have already performed similar work when building a house, then decorating with a caulk will not cause any special problems. Otherwise, you will have to practice a little.

Sheathing a log house with plasterboard, MDF and wall panels are used to hide electrical wiring or create a flat surface for tiles or other facing material. And also to protect the walls of the log from the negative effects of moisture. This finish is appropriate in the kitchen, bathroom or bathroom. For living quarters, living rooms, corridors and hallways, it will be better to preserve the natural beauty of wood, in extreme cases, you can sheathe it with clapboard. Before sheathing a log house with drywall sheets, MDF or wall panels, it is necessary to create a reliable frame to which the sheets will be attached. For these purposes, you can use either wooden slats or a metal profile. The vertical slats of the frame are installed in increments of 600 mm. The transverse planks are placed in such a way that in one row the bar is at a level of 75 cm from the floor, and in the next row it is 75 cm below the ceiling. This is done so that the fixed sheets are placed in a checkerboard pattern. The frame itself is attached at the points of contact with the logs using self-tapping screws. Further work consists in sheathing with sheets, which, if necessary, are cut and attached to the frame with self-tapping screws. The final finishing of the walls sheathed in this way can be done with tiles, wallpaper, decorative plaster or otherwise.

Important! When sheathing the walls of a house, very often insulation and vapor barrier are placed in the free space. This has very deplorable consequences for log walls. Therefore, it is better to leave an air gap, and lay the vapor barrier layer from the outside.

Separately, it should be noted wall painting. As in the case of the ceiling, you can use natural paints - lime and water-based paints. This will allow the walls of the house to "breathe" and keep them from mold and mildew. The only drawback is that after a while you will have to repair the chipped paint, as the house will shrink for some time.

Floor

The completion of the interior decoration of a log house is the creation of the floor and laying the floor covering. Most of the floor has already been created. Floor beams, subfloor and logs were laid at the stage of building the house. All that remains is to finish what we started. The design of the floor of a log house is known in advance, so there will be no particular difficulties when choosing a floor covering either. In such houses, a wooden floor is created on the logs, which means that the finish coating can be parquet, massive board, carpet, linoleum, vinyl.

Which of the above will be laid depends on the choice of the owners and the purpose of the premises. In any case, you will have to do some work to create the floor. Firstly, this is the creation of a lower subfloor, laying a waterproofing layer and insulation in the space between the lags. Secondly, laying the subfloor boards. And only after that you can start creating the finish coating. If a floor will be solid board, then you can lay it directly on the subfloor boards. The process of laying is carried out as follows. A spike is cut off at the first board, then it is laid against the wall. Several spacers 2.5 cm thick are installed between the wall and the board, which are removed after the laying of the floor boards is completed. We fix the board itself with self-tapping screws in the sweat, under which we drill holes in advance. We lay subsequent boards with a spike in the groove of the previous one. For reliable fastening, we finish it with a mallet along the entire length and then fix it with a self-tapping screw to the logs. At the same time, it is necessary to remember about the 2.5 cm gap between the boards and the wall, in the future it will act as a ventilation hole.

After laying the boards, their surface polished and varnished. We install a skirting board around the perimeter of the room.

Parquet installation in some ways similar to the laying of a massive board - the similarity in the tenon-groove system. The difference lies in the fact that this work is very painstaking and time-consuming, and an absolutely flat surface is required under the parquet, and the planks themselves can be laid on glue. To create a parquet floor, we first equip a finishing substrate of moisture-resistant plywood on top of the subfloor. We lay the plywood sheets in a run-up and fix them with self-tapping screws. Further work will consist in laying and fixing parquet planks. Finally, the surface is sanded and varnished.

Laying floor coverings such as linoleum and carpet is not particularly difficult. The main thing when creating them is to ensure a flat surface. This can be done, as in the case of parquet, using plywood sheets.

Finishing work of a log house, in addition to the interior, includes the facade of the building. At the same time, the walls and basement are finished. If everything is quite simple with the plinth, you can plaster it, overlay it with clinker tiles or decorative stone. Then the walls of a log house will require a special approach.

The simplest option for such a house is log sanding, decorative caulk and coating the surface with special compounds that preserve the natural color of the wood and protect the logs. But quite often, especially with old log houses, this is difficult to do. That's why sheathe a log house with siding, clapboard, make a simple hinged facade with metal or plastic panels.

As already noted, in order to save logs from rot, fungus and mold, they are treated with special substances. In addition, it is necessary to comply with the vapor barrier rule. With the first condition, everything is simple, but the second must be taken into account when the log house is sheathed with siding, a hinged facade is created, or sheathing is performed with other materials.

Before sheathing a log house with siding, you will have to take care of the ventilation and vapor barrier of the walls of the house. To do this, we fill the walls with spacers that will provide ventilation. We take the strips themselves with a thickness of 10 - 15 mm and install them in increments of 50 cm, we use self-tapping screws as fasteners. Now, on top of the spacers, we lay a layer of vapor barrier, which we fix with thin wooden slats.

The next stage is log house wall insulation. But here we must turn to the performance characteristics of wood, namely thermal conductivity. As a result, it may turn out that the insulation layer will be completely out of place.

If you decide to insulate the house, then we create a crate frame for the siding panels, between which we lay the insulation, and on top of the wind protection. For the frame, we use wooden blocks, equal in thickness to the thickness of the insulation, and with the help of self-tapping screws we fix them on the previously installed strips.

It remains to mount the siding panels in place. All work is carried out from the bottom up. We first set the initial profile, fix it with nails or self-tapping screws. Further work will be similar to the assembly of the designer, since subsequent panels are brought into the previous one and fixed to the crate. Pay special attention to corners, door and window openings. For them, siding of a certain shape is used, and this should be remembered during installation.

Finishing a log house inside and out is a matter that must be approached with great care. And it's not even that some types of finishing work are complex, but that wood itself is a beautiful finishing material. And the main task when decorating a house from a log is, if possible, to preserve and emphasize the natural beauty of the tree.

Having built a house from wood, most likely you wanted to do something natural and natural in its interior decoration. At the same time, do not forget about the beauty of the interior, which can be created from the most common materials, with certain knowledge.
Decorating the walls of a wooden house from the inside can be a truly exciting experience. In this article we will talk about how you can transform the appearance of your "fortress".

As in all works, this one should also follow a certain sequence.
Violation can significantly affect the appearance of the structure:

Before starting the installation of any material, it is necessary to pre-treat the walls. Remember that wood is a material that is afraid of moisture, mold and insects.
Plus, assembling a house from wood will not create ideal protection from cold and drafts.
All cracks are clogged with tow or moss, which will create a heat-insulating barrier and reduce heat loss by up to 40%. If you plan to sheathe walls and ceilings with frame structures, then this will allow you to mount additional layers of hydro, heat and vapor barrier.
If there is no frame, then you can perform insulating treatment using mixtures, mastics and impregnations. Resistance to fungi and insects is achieved in a similar way, using special antiseptic solutions.
Such wood processing, initially relieves you of the problem of the appearance of rodents, which is very important for a country house.
Many materials combine the listed properties at the same time. This will save you from having to do the same work over and over again.
All of the above measures will increase the life of your repair, and the house as a whole, and create a favorable climate for its inhabitants.

Finishing materials

There are a wide variety of materials on the market today. To understand them for an inexperienced person will be very difficult, if not impossible.
Therefore, we will try to make the most detailed analysis of all common options:

One of the most affordable ways is to finish the walls of a wooden house with drywall. This material enjoys unprecedented popularity today.
It is unpretentious and easy to process, durable and flexible at the same time. There are even moisture-resistant and refractory sheets (GKLVO).

Another advantage of using this material is that you get perfectly flat walls and ceilings. And all this for quite reasonable money.
The average price of one square meter of drywall will cost you about 100 rubles (excluding the cost of the frame).
You may not have to spend money on a frame, since a wooden house has many wooden beams, or it may even be of a frame type, which will simplify the process of installing drywall as much as possible. In this case, the set of tools required for installation is also reduced.
All you need is a screwdriver, a wood saw and a regular utility knife.

It is also very important that when creating frames, you have the opportunity to hide all technical components, such as: elements of the heating system; ventilation, electrical wiring; water and sewer pipes; unnecessary overlaps that do not carry any aesthetic value.
Also, the free space under the main skin is well ventilated, which saves you from excess dampness. In addition, you can create niches, build in lighting fixtures, consumer electronics, and even an air conditioner.

Lining and plywood

Finishing the walls of a wooden house with plasterboard is profitable and simple, but there will always be people who will ask: “Where is the natural appearance? Where is the unity with nature?
We built an ordinary city house!”.
In this case, natural materials will come to your aid:

One of the most common and beautiful options is clapboard wall decoration. Lining is a planed wooden panel with a tongue-and-groove fastening system.
The standard panel width is 96 mm, the length varies from 2 to 6 meters.

There are several types of lining, differing from each other in the profile of the board, the thickness and width of the working surface. Let's take a look at the most common ones.
Standard - a regular board with straight chamfers (see photo above). Block house - a wider board, made in the form of a rounded beam. Imitation of timber - the name speaks for itself.
This view is also wider than the standard one.
All lining is divided into four quality classes: "Extra", "A", "B" and "C". From best to worst. Also pay attention to the type of wood.
About the properties of each variety separately, you can find additional information on our website.
Mounting the lining to a wooden base is also quite simple. From the tools you will need a screwdriver and an electric jigsaw.
The fastening of the board is carried out using a hidden metal clamp, which is fixed with ordinary wood screws.
Decorating the walls with plywood in a wooden house is another way to achieve great looks and functionality using materials made from wood.
Although plywood is not as environmentally friendly as lining, its basic properties are not inferior to natural wood. This material can easily sheathe large areas.
The main thing to remember when choosing plywood is the same ubiquitous moisture. If you have not isolated the room from leaks and condensation, then be prepared for the appearance of dark spots and streaks, and over time, the plywood in these places will rot.
Therefore, approach the issue of finishing wisely. Not only the appearance is important, but also the functionality of the room.

Take a look at the image above and you will understand that even a rough seamed plywood finish can complement the overall style and create an original look of the room.
This room has all the advantages of wood frame construction. We see a lot of niches (see How to finish a niche in a wall and in a partition), shelving and shelves.
Built-in lighting visually divides the space into zones, and emphasizes each of them favorably.
The far wall is finished with clapboard, and in its center there is a screen canvas for the projector. He himself nestled on a load-bearing beam, which is also decorated with plywood.
The floor is also sewn with the same material, but the laying has already been done more carefully, without obvious seams.