How to sheathe the inside of a log house with clapboards. Do-it-yourself wall cladding with clapboard: fashion for natural materials. The generally accepted division assumes the presence
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Cladding walls with clapboard is traditional way outdoor and exterior finishing, used during repair and construction work V country houses, country houses, as well as when decorating verandas and baths.
In urban housing conditions, lining can be used for cladding loggias and landscaped balconies. Due to this design, the facades of houses acquire a completely finished and aesthetic appearance, and the interiors of residential premises become cozy and pleasant for relaxation.
To obtain a reliable and durable decorative covering It is necessary to follow a certain order of work on cladding the walls of a house, including the following stages:
- arrangement of sheathing made of beams (or profile frame);
- installation of insulation plates, as well as hydro- and vapor barriers;
- laying the lining itself.
Each of the above steps will be discussed in more detail in the appropriate sections of this article.
Frame design
1 - bars; 2 - gaps between the bars for ventilation; 3- bars around doors and windows; 4 - indentation from the floor and ceiling for ease of installation of the lining; 5 - pegs for installing skirting boards
Proper fastening of the lining on the walls inside and outside the house requires preliminary arrangement for it special sheathing, which is the basis for the formed coating surface. Most often, such a base is made from pre-prepared and well-dried wooden beams, the cross-section of which is selected depending on the type finishing material(for finishing inside or outside).
Please note: External lining differs from the same products for finishing inside a house only in characteristics, so their difference cannot be detected by appearance.
If necessary, instead of a base made of beams, a frame made of metal profiles can be used. Installation of individual frame elements can be done both vertically and horizontally. Their orientation in space depends on which cladding option you choose. When they are located vertically, individual bars or frame profiles must be fastened horizontally and vice versa.
Preparing the wooden base
To obtain a properly equipped frame made of beams, you will need to prepare the following consumables and tool:
- a set of bars with a section of 30 by 30 mm;
- cuttings of thin boards used as substrates for bars;
- set of screws and dowels;
- hacksaw or jigsaw;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- a set of chisels and screwdrivers;
- hammer (mallet).
In addition, you will need a tape measure, a corner, a set of plumb lines and building level.
It is recommended to begin installation of the sheathing by fastening the outer frame bars, after which all the remaining bars are attached between them (in increments of approximately 50-60 cm).
During the process of attaching the beams, it is necessary to constantly ensure that the surface formed by the beams for laying the lining is as smooth as possible.
You can properly prepare a flat surface by placing pre-prepared planks under the bars in the required places. The correct alignment of the frame is checked using a level and plumb line. The filling of all intermediate beams is carried out taking into account the framing of window and doorways necessary for fixing the cladding elements.
Before use, all wooden frame elements must be treated with fire retardants and antiseptics to ensure their protection from mold and fire.
Installation of insulation and vapor barrier
When installing insulation using fiberglass insulation, respirators are used to prevent small flying particles from entering the respiratory tract
Before filling the lining elements, if desired, it will be possible to organize insulation of the walls of the house (inside and outside) by laying base plates between the beams mineral wool. Insulation plates, pre-cut to the size of the frame cells, are simply laid between the beams (sometimes they are fixed with special brackets or glued for reliability).
Upon completion of laying the insulation plates, a special film is laid on top, used as a hydro- and vapor barrier and to avoid the formation of condensation. The protective vapor barrier coating is secured to the frame elements of the sheathing using a construction stapler. When installing it, you need to ensure that the film being laid is facing the rough surface towards the wall.
Sometimes, for the convenience of installing insulation and improving the ventilation properties of the coating, a special counter-lattice is used, made in the form additional row beams of smaller cross-section, packed under the main frame.
Video: Installation of vapor-waterproofing in a frame wall.
Sheathing methods
Cladding walls with clapboards with your own hands should be done taking into account the chosen direction of laying the material, which can be mounted in the following ways:
- horizontally;
- vertical;
- diagonally;
- in a mixed way.
Fastening the lining horizontally is a classic version of its installation, traditionally used in finishing internal spaces home and allowing them to visually expand their perception. Significant disadvantage This method of fastening means there is a high probability of accumulation of dust and moisture at the joints. To avoid this, the installation of individual elements of the decorative covering is carried out in such a way that the grooves in the joints of the boards are directed downwards.
This option for installing lining inside a house involves sequential installation from the ceiling towards the floor.
At vertical installation it is possible to achieve the effect of visually raising the height of the room being finished. That is why this method of fastening is most often used for finishing attic rooms with a low ceiling (installation is carried out from the most difficult angle).
The last two options for laying lining, despite their aesthetics, are considered quite difficult for independent execution and are used for finishing rooms and building facades only in rare cases.
Self-cladding
Installation diagram of lining on a wall made of timber
Before you independently cover a surface prepared for cladding with clapboard, you should familiarize yourself not only with the procedure for laying it, but also with the existing methods of fixing boards on the frame beams. Covering wall surfaces with clapboard involves taking into account following features its fixation based on:
When laying horizontally, installation begins from the ceiling, and when placing them vertically, from the corner, which requires adjusting the boards to size (trimming them).
Particular attention should be paid to the removal of the installation of the first covering board (this requirement also applies to the installation of external lining), which determines the quality of preparation of the entire decorative structure. It is set strictly according to the level, and then fixed on the base at several points.
To obtain a high-quality and seamless coating, it is best to fix the laid boards or panels on the beams using special clamps (i.e., in a hidden way).
After installing the first panel, the next piece is inserted into its free groove and fixed to the base in the same way.
Before installation last panel it can be adjusted to size using electric jigsaw or hacksaws. The remaining gap at the floor is subsequently closed with a plinth.
Structural joints and corners of the covering are finished with special decorative strips and corners.
To control the correct installation of the finishing material, it is necessary to periodically use a building level.
Video: Cladding walls with clapboard
How to cover walls with clapboard? This question is most often asked by people who have started renovations on a loggia or balcony. But this material will perfect finish also for country house. Wood gives coziness to the house and allows the walls to “breathe”. Natural material always helps the brain to relax psychologically.
List of required tools and materials
When starting finishing, prepare the necessary tools and materials in advance.
This will allow you to save time, since you will not be distracted by searching during installation. Here's what we'll need:
- Lining;
- Wooden beam or metal profiles to create sheathing;
- Clamps for fastening;
- Stapler or hammer;
- Tape measure (necessary for taking various measurements)
- A jigsaw or hacksaw (to adjust the lining to the desired size);
- Construction level;
- Screwdriver or screwdriver (for fastening boards);
- Dowels, screws or nails;
- Sandpaper or mesh (needed to sand the surface);
- Pumice stone or hard coarse brush (necessary for cleansing);
- Sanding machine (preferable, but not necessary)
- Primer;
- Impregnation;
- Insulation and vapor barrier film (if insulation is intended).
It is better to stock up on lining in advance, as it takes time to dry it. On average it takes from 3 weeks to 3 months.
How to correctly calculate the amount of lining
These simple calculations can be easily done for you by every manager in hardware store. But let's talk about how to do it yourself.
First, let's calculate the area of the room. To do this you need to multiply the length by the width. Such measurements are made on each plane, which you are going to sheathe.
From the resulting area we subtract the area of the door and window openings. Then we calculate the area of one board. It consists of: thickness from 12 to 25 mm, length from 1 meter to 6 meters, width up to 15 cm.
For example, we take a panel 2.5 meters long and a width of 0.1 cm. Its area is then 0.25 sq.m.
Let's calculate the amount of material for the room (taking into account that we are covering only the walls) 4 by 4 meters and a height of 2.5 meters. First, we calculate the area of one wall, and since we have square room– multiply this number by 4.
We multiply the height (2.5 meters) by the length of the base (4 meters). It turns out 10 sq.m. The total sheathed area then is 40 sq.m (10 sq.m multiplied by 4). To find out the number of boards that will be needed for finishing, you need to divide the total area by the area of one board. It turns out that for work we will need 160 of them (40 sq.m. divided by 0.25 sq.m.).
When purchasing, keep in mind that during operation, and even in the packaging itself, defects are possible. Always take more.
Lathing arrangement and arrangement of bars
In order to secure cladding material Lathing is used to the wall. It can be made in two ways:
- Made of metal profile;
- From timber.
Let's talk about the second option. To prevent the wood from deteriorating during use, it must be coated with a special solution.
Video - creating a frame:
What determines the choice of section size? As a rule, if you flat wall, then the first option will do. He won't take much usable space. In the event that you have uneven wall, then you will have to use a larger thickness of bars. This is necessary to level out problem areas.
Thin slats are attached to the surface mainly with glue or nails. Thick ones - with dowels or self-tapping screws.
Sometimes, especially on the balcony, the bottom of the wall gets a little wet. To avoid this, apply a layer of waterproofing or a waterproof compound to the wall.
Important so that air circulates inside the structure. This will increase the service life of the material. For this, if you use backing beams, leave a small gap. This will prevent the formation of mustiness and dampness.
Before you start attaching the frame, make markings. To do this you will need a pencil and a building level.
During installation clearly measure the mounting angle guides. The aesthetic side of the design depends on this.
If you plan to use insulation, use wide bars. The distance between the slats should be no more than 60 cm. The direction of fastening the structure depends on the selected plane of the panels.
If you want to increase the width of the room, use the horizontal direction; to create the effect of a high ceiling, use the vertical direction. The racks are located perpendicular to the panels.
When installing sheathing on a wall where there are windows or doors, it is necessary to install bars in and around them. The lining will be attached to them, and not to the frames. Make sure that during installation the same distance is maintained for the entire frame.
Wall cladding
How to properly cover walls with clapboard? This question is asked by almost everyone who is starting this type of work for the first time.
It's not difficult at all if you follow all the rules and consistency.
The following methods are used to fasten the panels:
- Using a clamper;
- Fastening with a nail from the side of the tongue, driving it in at an angle;
- Using an additional clip;
- When using lining strips with an offset profile.
Using a clip gives us an undeniable advantage during dismantling. We will be able to disassemble the structure without damaging the lining. It can be reused for other jobs. When fastening, do not forget that the method of fixation should not be visible. It is covered by the next board.
If you start from a corner, it is better to do it from the most inconvenient one, since trimming is inevitable. If you choose a horizontal direction, it is better to start from the ceiling.
The last strip, as a rule, is not included completely. Disadvantages can be easily hidden with the help of a plinth.
One more tip if you chose horizontal direction. To prevent dust from accumulating in the grooves, it is advisable to place the tongue of the strip towards the top.
Installation of the first element is very important for subsequent work. Use a level to ensure the panel is held as level as possible. We fix it with a gluer. The latter is fixed to the structure with three nails. The kleimer should be near the board at the closest possible distance.
Video - how to sheathe wooden walls correctly:
When fixing, make sure that the panel does not move from established level. Subsequent elements are inserted into the groove and secured in the same way.
It is most often used for cladding. But a great option for interior decoration Also available are panels made from the following tree species:
- Another maple;
- Ash;
- Cherry;
- Nut.
Maple benefits from extensive color scheme. The cut of ash forms an attractive pattern. Walnut is durable. Well, cherry is a noble shade.
The answer to this question lies not even in the type of wood, but in special impregnating compounds that protect the surface in such harsh conditions of this room.
Video - how to properly sheathe a block with a house:
Price
When calculating the cost of work, it is necessary to include in the list both the price of the materials and components themselves, and the prices of the team if you do not carry out the installation yourself.
The work is usually priced at 300 rubles or more per square meter. It depends on the volume and complexity of the work. Average price for cubic meter– 11,000 rubles.
Now you know how to sheathe walls correctly. A little patience and skill, and you will succeed!
Wooden finishing of the house makes it more comfortable and warm inside and out. However, this can be expensive. Therefore, materials that imitate wood are often used. The lining copes well with this. It can be mounted on ceilings, external and external walls of the house and even doors. Eat large assortment this material. The process is so simple to perform that covering the walls with clapboard yourself will not cause any difficulties.
Classification
There are different types distillation according to the type of material from which it is made.
Wood paneling
It can safely be called a classic of the genre. There are a huge number of different subspecies of wooden lining, which differ in the type and species of wood used for manufacturing.
It's environmentally friendly pure material, which can be chosen for cladding any surface. There are others positive qualities, such as environmental friendliness, lightness, ease of installation. However, when choosing a material, it is worth remembering that there are also disadvantages:
- influence natural factors on the external condition (temperature changes and high humidity deform the material), which requires processing by special means;
- need for careful care.
Lining made of plastic
This option is considered budget. They can be used to decorate the ceiling and walls. Has a beautiful appearance. Installed without seams. The disadvantages include the fact that such lining is short-lived, can fade and turn yellow, and is easily destroyed, especially in the cold. However, all the shortcomings of the material are offset by its low cost.
Metal lining
It is made from thin sheets of steel and aluminum, which are coated with protective materials. They differ in color and texture (it is possible to select lining that imitates wood).
Aluminum lining is characterized long term services. Most often it is used to cover the facades of houses.
Steel lining is inexpensive, but short-lived. If damaged protective coating, then irreversible corrosion will begin, and the thin material will quickly rot.
Table: classification of lining by cross section
| Name | Description |
| Standard | Equipped with a tongue-and-groove system (the tongue of one board is inserted into the groove of another). The tenons in the lining are slightly shorter than the grooves. This is necessary so that when the wood dries completely, its deformation does not begin. Standard lining has good sound and heat insulation. If done correctly, there should be no gaps between the planks. |
| "Calm" | She is also called a “collective farmer”, Russian, classic or simple. It differs from the standard view only in the rounding of the beveled corners. The high demand for “calm” is due to high quality lining and neat appearance. |
| This type of lining has a longer groove, which gives the surface a slightly different look. Production takes place in European countries, Russia and Belarus. | |
| Softline | “Soft line” translated from English means “soft line”. The name encrypts its main distinguishing feature. If we talk about appearance, then this is a peculiar mix of “calm” and eurolining, where there are rounded bevels and an elongated groove. |
Ceiling rail, block house, batten and imitation timber also often refers to subtypes of lining. This is because these materials are manufactured and attached in the same or similar way.
Photo gallery: different types of material by cross-section
When installing such lining there will never be any gaps between the planks. 
The only difference between the Shtil lining and the standard one is the presence of rounded bevels 
Eurolining is produced in Europe, Russia and Belarus 
Combines the features of eurolining and “calm”
Table: division into classes
| Class | Description |
| A | Material good quality, sometimes you can see knots on the surface that do not fall out. A few resin cracks on the surface or blind cracks are also normal for this class. Suitable for finishing residential premises. |
| IN | A 1.5 m long plank may have 4 knots, but no more. resin pockets and blind cracks in a small number. Not recommended for finishing residential premises. |
| WITH | Low quality material. They are often sheathed with it outbuildings. In such slats, knots may fall out, there are through gaps, and the color differs from the standard one. |
| Extra | This lining is ideal. There are no knots or other defects on the planks. |
Table: classification of material by wood type
The lining is made from deciduous and coniferous wood. Each of them has certain characteristics that may be suitable for a particular cladding location.
| Wood type | Description | |
| Hardwood tree | Oak | Resistant to rot, mold and mildew. Durable and flexible. The color ranges from light fawn to dark brown. It is almost impossible to sand oak to perfect smoothness. High price. |
| Linden | Very good for cladding residential premises. It is also suitable for lining a bathhouse, since it emits a pleasant smell and does not heat up from high temperatures. It has an aesthetic appearance and low density. It turns yellow over time. | |
| Aspen | It is very easy to process. Its properties are in no way inferior to linden lining. Keeps its shape perfectly. Suitable for covering surfaces of homes and baths. In the latter case, when exposed to high temperatures, the aspen does not dry out and cracks do not appear on it. | |
| Alder | Wood contains a large percentage of tannins. Its characteristics are similar to oak, but it is easier to process. Expensive and rare type of wood. | |
| Ash | In terms of strength, wood is slightly worse than oak, but visually more aesthetically pleasing. Has a rich texture. Easy to process. It's expensive. It has a dense and elastic texture. | |
| Coniferous wood | Cedar | The noble beauty of the material is quite expensive. Has a pleasant healing aroma. Soft and flexible material, making it easy to process. |
| Larch | Has very high density. Thanks to the gum in the composition, it is moisture resistant and protected from rotting. When exposed to high temperatures it becomes very hot. Smells nice. Difficult to process. | |
| Pine | A budget-friendly and common cladding option. The wood of this species emits a healing aroma. It's easy to handle | |
| Spruce | Its loose and soft structure does not tolerate moisture very well. But this great option for cladding interior walls residential premises due to excellent thermal conductivity. It has a pleasant pine smell and aesthetic appearance. When treated with special means, the service life increases significantly. |
Preparation for covering the walls of the house
The first stage of cladding a log or brick house is the preparation of walls and material:
Stock up on everything in advance necessary tools and materials. You will definitely need a hammer, a building level, a hammer drill, a screwdriver, a tape measure and a jigsaw.
Which mounting method to choose
Typically, the lining is equipped with a tongue-and-groove system, which allows the planks to be well fastened to each other. However, the material must also be fixed on the sheathing. This can be done with staples, clamps, screws and nails. The mount can be placed openly or hidden. In this case, you need to ensure that the entire structure is well fixed and the lining is not damaged.
Kleimers
The clamps will fix the lining as efficiently as possible. But it is important to choose the right size of nails. It is selected depending on the thickness of the grooves. Often, clamp sets already have nails.
Video: how to fasten lining using clamps
Mounting gun with staples
The staples are fired from a gun into the groove of the board and securely fix the lining to the frame part. But it is very difficult for beginners to do this the first time.
Decorative screws
Fastens boards with high quality without losing the aesthetic beauty of the material.
Nails and screws
Both should be attached diagonally. So, the strip is clamped into the groove of the previous strip of material, and the cap presses it to the base.
Calculation of materials
An example of calculating materials for a room with dimensions of 5x4x2.5 m.
- length (A) - 5 m;
- width (B) - 4 m;
- height (C) - 2.5 m.
Using these parameters, you can calculate:
- A*C=5*2.5=12.5 m2 (area of one of the walls);
- 12.5*2=25 m2 (area of two opposite walls);
- A*B=5*4=20 m2 (area of the second wall);
- 20*2=40 m2 (total area of two other opposite walls);
- 40+25=65 m2 (total surface area that will be finished).
To find out how much material is needed for such a room, you need to determine the size of one lining strip.
How to cladding walls with your own hands using horizontal placement of lining
The work is performed in several steps:
How to sheathe walls if you place the lining vertically
Wooden façade cladding
There are some peculiarities when cladding a log house
If you plan to also paint the walls of the facade after cladding, then you can purchase middle-class lining for finishing. Otherwise, it is better to take a higher quality lining, since all the flaws will be visible (even if the surface is varnished).
Perform the work in the following sequence:
The process of cladding the walls of the facade itself does not differ from the interior decoration.
Windows, protruding corners and baseboards can be decorated with decorative elements for beauty.
Before lining with clapboard, do not forget to install a layer of insulation and vapor barrier Material processing after installation
Choose only high-quality processing products.
You will need:
Ideally surface treatment facing material do before installing it.
Perform the work in the following sequence:
- Clean the surface of the wood from dirt, dust and fungus using a steel or hair brush and then fine-grained sandpaper.
- Treat the planks with an antiseptic and primer. These products can be found 2 in 1.
- Paint or varnish the surface. But before starting this stage of work, wait until the previous layer dries well.
You can easily decorate the walls of your house both outside and inside using lining. There are practically no difficulties. The main thing is not to be afraid and boldly follow the instructions.
Wall decoration country house inside is a complex and painstaking matter only if its owner does not know exactly what he would like to see “at the output.” For many, this is a settled issue: best walls in the country house there are only wooden ones. The aroma of wood, comfort and the special microclimate that this material gives are the main components of success.
Certainly, simple boards No one has been using it for a long time. They were replaced by lining. How to decorate a house with your own hands using this material and what are the criteria for choosing it can be found in the following article.
Where is lining used?
Wooden eurolining is used for cladding walls inside a wooden country house, sauna, bathhouse (photo), balconies and loggias apartment buildings. This is a natural, environmentally friendly and very pleasant coating that is pleasant to work with and even more pleasant to use.
Photo. Finishing with paired linden lining
Internal lining wooden house clapboard begins with choosing the type of building material. Wooden lining differs favorably from plastic panels in that it is not afraid of:
— mechanical damage;
- high temperature (which is why it is more often chosen than other materials for cladding the walls of saunas and baths);
- frost (suitable for cladding surfaces inside balconies/loggias).
When you come to a building materials store to buy lining, you always find it in its “natural” form - not processed or painted in any way. After installation, the eurolining can be covered with any paint and varnish material. The lining can be treated with stain, which will preserve the structure of the wood, but give the coating a richer and more colorful shade.
The lining is also treated with oil, varnish or painted. It all depends on the place where this coating is used. For example, in a steam room lined with clapboard, it is better not to use paint. Warm up high temperature and the paint will release steam harmful substances, and the wood underneath may swell. But the balcony, lined with clapboard, looks great freshly painted.
An excellent option for a country house wooden house– covering the lining with varnish (photo above). So the structure of the tree will be preserved, and natural look the coating will not be damaged. Very practical and beautiful.
How to choose a lining
When choosing a material, you need to remember that lining comes in three classes:
1. V.
2. A.
3. Extra.
Class B is considered the cheapest. Class B lining is a material with a large number knots (photo).
According to the classification, a certain number of so-called “dry” knots are allowed, which can fall out during the operation of the material and thus form holes in the coating. This type of lining cannot be used for cladding the walls of a sauna or bathhouse, since heat will escape through these holes.
Class A lining is considered a higher quality coating. Dry knots are not allowed in it, but there may be a certain number of live knots that do not fall out over time, but simply remain in the wood. Extra-class lining – the highest quality coating. It is always made from the highest quality wood and has no knots at all (video). Such the material is suitable for cladding the walls of not only a wooden house, but also a sauna/bath.
Video. How to choose a lining
It is noteworthy that extra-class lining made of aspen is most often chosen for baths and saunas. This wood is not afraid of steam, temperature changes, or high humidity. Also suitable conifers, which also have an extremely pleasant aroma and release beneficial substances when heated. essential oils. Working with such wood is a pleasure.
What is a lining
Externally, the lining strongly resembles regular boards the only difference is that it has special grooves, tenons and grooves. Gutters are designed to provide ventilation. Thanks to them, the interior cladding of a wooden house will retain its condition for many years. The front side of the lining is traditionally smooth, without grooves.
The lining is fastened using the tongue-and-groove method. On one side of the lining there is a protrusion - a “spike”. On the other there is a hole corresponding to its size - a “groove”. There are several varieties of this system (photo).
The tenon of one lining is inserted into the groove of the other; This is how they fit together.
Class B lining will cost the buyer 170 rubles/sq. m. Class A will cost about 250 rubles/sq. m. Extra-class lining will cost the most - at least 400 rubles / sq. m. m.
How to line the inner surface of the walls of a wooden house with clapboard
If you like wooden surface walls country house or saunas, eurolining - perfect material to make this little dream come true. You can cover not only the walls of a wooden house with clapboard, but also its ceiling. This material is not suitable only for laying floors.
When the lining is installed, for example, in a sauna, you first need to take care of waterproofing the walls. Then the sheathing is attached to them. It can be made from a 20x40 mm strip. You can attach it using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver (video). The screws are screwed in strictly perpendicular to the direction of installation of the sheathing.
The sheathing slats are attached to the wall of a wooden country house or sauna at a distance of approximately 0.4-0.5 m from each other. The slats must be installed exactly relative to each other, otherwise the lining will not fit normally on them and will be deformed. You can check this parameter using the mounting level. How to level the sheathing on a crooked wall is shown in the second video.
Video. Installation of lining
Installation of the first lining must begin from the corner. It is attached to the sheathing slats with self-tapping screws, as shown in the video. You need to work with lining very carefully, since dry wood tends to crack. To prevent this from happening and to prevent the lining from splitting, first a small “mark” is made in the place of future fastening - a recess with a thin drill. Then a self-tapping screw is inserted into it and tightened with a screwdriver.
Subsequent work
The lining is fastened using clamps - special metal brackets. The kleimer slides into the groove of the lining, after which it is attached to the lath of the sheathing with nails. Thus, it remains inside the entire structure and is absolutely invisible from the outside. The tenon of each subsequent lining is inserted into the groove of the previous one, after which the lining is again secured using clamps.
Photo. Installation of lining using clamps
This is general scheme work with lining, which can quickly and efficiently cover the walls of a country house, sauna, or even simple balcony. In terms of time, all this work takes mere trifles, but the end result can exceed all your wildest expectations. Interior a wooden house, sheathed with such an environmentally friendly, natural and also fragrant material, will look simply amazing.
Today it is fashionable to replace plastic trim elements wooden options, which gives the home comfort and warmth. The technology of wall cladding with wood has been known for a long time, but remains relevant to this day. Today we’ll figure out whether covering walls with clapboard with your own hands is so difficult, and whether it can be done without outside help.
What nuances should be taken into account when working with lining
Lining is a board of different thicknesses, which is made from different breeds tree. This material got its name because of the place where it was first used. These are carriages on trains, internal walls in which they were lined with small slats of wood. Today it is fashionable to cover the walls in a bathhouse with clapboard, as well as in a sauna or gazebo.
It is necessary to take into account that decorating walls with clapboard yourself requires a thorough, balanced approach. Please pay attention to the following details:
- Packed boards should be stored horizontally on a backing.
- The humidity of the storage room should be within normal limits.
- Storage should not be allowed when the packaging is exposed to direct sunlight.
- It is important to pay attention to the expiration dates indicated on the packaging.
- The cost of 1 m2 of forced linden wood, which perfectly tolerates temperature changes and high humidity, costs 500 rubles, and to cover the walls in the main rooms at the dacha, on average, you can spend a smaller amount - 300 rubles per m2. Important! The price of the material directly depends on the quality of the wood.
Note! Wall lining is purchased with a reserve equal to ten percent of the total area. It must be remembered that the width of each element is measured by the internal depth, so you need to subtract 10-12 mm from the groove depth.
Processing of lining material
After the purchase, the question becomes, how to cover the walls with clapboard yourself so that the coating is wear-resistant and beautiful? The primary task is proper pre-treatment, because the manufacturer does not carry out any manipulations with the wood. The following actions must be taken:
- Products made from pine needles need to be degreased. To do this, it is better to wash the board with a 25% acetone solution. After this, wipe with a cloth soaked in water and dry.
- All damage, even the most minor, should be repaired with a wood putty mixture. It can be bought at any hardware store.
- If you need to change the shade, you can use stain or other professional impregnations that will preserve beautiful texture tree.
What is needed to prepare walls for lining
There are two main options for making a wall with clapboard: glue and frame. Note that the first will require you to have a perfectly flat surface. That is why the second method, which involves erecting a sheathing, is preferable. Among the advantages of this method - creation additional space for insulating the room.
In order to fix the lining on the wall, you need:
- Tools. In this particular case, you should prepare a drill with different attachments, a plumb line (level), pliers, a hammer, hand saw or jigsaw.
- Slats for constructing the frame. For these purposes, solid wooden beams with a section of 30*60 mm. At the same stage, the substrates used to level the surfaces are prepared.
- Fastening materials: dowels, screws, nails, clamps, and, if necessary, hangers for the frame.
Important! Even if the frame fastening method is used, it is required preliminary preparation working surfaces. The procedure is simple, it consists in the fact that everything decorative elements are removed from the wall and defects are erased. After this, additional priming is carried out.
How to create a sheathing for fastening lining
Preparing walls for lining is the most scrupulous process. You will have to tinker with creating a special design. General recommendations:
- Treat the timber with fireproof impregnation and antifungal agents.
- Make sure that the slats are positioned strictly perpendicular to the decorative boards.
- It is necessary to maintain a uniform distance between the slats, the step of which is 40-50 cm.
- It is necessary to leave a distance between the floor and ceiling. This recommendation is especially relevant for wooden houses, which are constantly subject to the shrinkage process.
- The evenness of the installation of the frame must be carefully checked; plumb lines and a level are used for this.
- If a space forms between the lath and the wall, it must be filled with prepared dies.
Important! The construction of sheathing makes it possible to equip the walls with an additional insulating layer. The insulation is fixed between the resulting racks.
Which fixation option should I choose?
It is important to decide on the method of fixing the board materials. You can sheathe a wall using several methods:
- Through view of fasteners. This is the simplest solution that does not require much effort. The idea is that the screws are screwed directly through the front side. This method involves applying markings so that the fastening points are located on the same line. In addition, holes are drilled on the carriage board in advance, which will prevent the wood from deteriorating and cracking. When screwing in the screws, make sure that their heads are completely recessed into the wood. This can be easily achieved if you pre-drill out a place for the head with a large-caliber drill. The resulting holes are masked with special eraser plugs or filled with putty. Among the disadvantages, this method significantly disrupts the external aesthetic appeal of the coating.
- The lining can be attached to the wall using decorative nails. Their hats were initially decorated to match the color of the material.
- Hidden nails without heads would be an excellent option. The peculiarity is that such nails can only be driven at an angle of 80 degrees. This will make it possible to hide those areas that have been violated.
- If you have a professional stapler on your farm, you can use staples for fastening.
Important! Not worth buying hand tool for driving staples, which is sold at every corner, since its use does not provide reliable fixation.
- For the smallest thickness of the carriage board, clamps are used. The main advantage is that the fastenings are invisible.
The method of attaching the lining to the wall is selected individually, based on the specific situation. But we note that in lately Claimers are the most popular.
The process of fastening the lining
Before sheathing the walls, the material is brought into the room and left for two days. This manipulation is essential for the tree to fully acclimatize.
Important! If you rush and skip this stage, there is a high probability that the structure will warp.
All work must be carried out at positive air temperatures, and optimal humidity at least 60%.
The essence of the technique:
- Most often, installation is carried out in a horizontal position, so install the first plank at the bottom so that its tongue (groove) faces upward.
- As in wallpapering, fixing should begin from a corner that is located away from the entrance to the room.
- Check the board thoroughly with a level, taking into account the horizontal and vertical surface.
- The first board is fastened, and the rest are then grooved and then fixed with clamps. be careful with the first and last elements, it is better to secure them with screws.
- After finishing, you need to decorate the walls with baseboards and corners, or you can paint the lining walls with stain or varnish the surface.
Experience guarantees completion finishing works within a day, even including the installation of the frame. Natural materials They will give the room comfort and warmth, will last a long time, and will preserve its beauty.
Video: Do-it-yourself lining installation
