Hi all! It is important for every homeowner that his territory, as well as all buildings, are not only reliable and durable, but also always look good. This also applies to the bathhouse. Since they are most often built from wood, a logical question arises - how to treat the outside of the bathhouse frame.
There are many reasons to love saunas. These are health benefits, an opportunity to relax your soul and body, pleasant company, etc.
But as the owner of a bathhouse, you need to clearly understand how important it is to care for it, as well as to provide protection from internal and external factors.
Today we are talking about how to paint the outside of a bathhouse. If you are interested, I will tell you separately how to treat the log house, but from the inside.
Processing agents used
Speaking about how to treat the exterior of a log house bathhouse, many believe that it is enough to apply a couple of layers of varnish or paint, and everything will be great.
This is wrong. Firstly, a log house is used for construction. And this is natural wood. With its own strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, the bathhouse is a place with a high level of humidity. And you need to protect not only from the inside, but also from the outside.
Thinking about how to process the log house, the builders came to the conclusion that such structures require 3 stages of processing.
- Antiseptics
. It is mandatory to treat the outside of the log house with antiseptic agents. They are aimed at protecting against moisture, mold, and mildew. Otherwise, moisture will be absorbed into the wood, linger there, and cause deformation. Antiseptics have special properties that allow them to penetrate deep into the wood structure; - Fire retardants
. When thinking about how to cover the outside of the bathhouse, do not forget that wood is a flammable material. And this property must be suppressed. This is done with the help of fire retardants. That is, fire-fighting compounds. They are also used for internal processing; - Pest protection
. A separate type of protective impregnation that prevents the appearance of various insects and other pests in wood.
Paint and varnish are more of a finishing touch. But they have not only decorative properties. External bath paint or varnish is also used. They create a dense protective film on the surface, and also provide an attractive appearance and its preservation for a long time.
Even if an old log house is being treated, it is necessary to apply an antiseptic, a fire retardant, and only then layers of paint or varnish.
It is worth noting that now, when a log bathhouse is being treated inside and outside, complex formulations are increasingly being used. These are special mixtures with antiseptic and fire retardant properties.
Types of compositions for interior work
We have already said a lot above about various impregnations, but it’s time to clarify what exactly you may find on sale.
We will separately consider water-repellent and antiseptic impregnations.
Mixtures for wood: with wax and oil
Pure wax for impregnating wood is used in limited cases. This operation is called waxing, it is applicable to furniture, but our case is different.
The task of water-repellent impregnation is inherent in its name. In addition, it allows the wood not to absorb dirt, sweat and grease. Another couple of important advantages are a reduction in the swelling of wood (you don’t think that after impregnation it will completely stop absorbing moisture? In fact, its amount will become much less), as well as an increase in its elasticity, that is, it will not crack after drying.
Therefore, the basis of impregnation is oil. It comes in flax and paraffin.
ATTENTION! Teak and tung oils are not used, because tung is toxic, and it is part of teak.
Paraffin oil is made from petroleum. It is as safe as flaxseed. In particular, paraffin oil can be bought from Tikkurila, it is called “Supi Laudesuoya”.
Impregnation for shelves in the Tikkurila steam room - Supi Laudisuoja. Banka Photos
By the way, the same company has an impregnation for baths inside with wax, which is called “Supi Saunavaha”. Water-soluble, which means that there is not only wax, but also something that polymerizes when it dries. There are no ingredients on the label.
Flaxseed oil is more traditional, it can be found in many varieties, both domestic and imported. You can buy pure raw (or boiled) flaxseed oil at a pharmacy or in a regular supermarket. Even in this form it can be used as an impregnation, but it will take three days to dry one layer.
Usually the buyer is offered a composition that requires much less time to dry. Boiled butter requires less time to polymerize. Dryers also reduce time, but their use here is inappropriate.
The mixture of oil and wax is called oil wax. Such compositions can be of varying degrees of solid-liquid. Liquid formulations are more convenient to apply, but they have higher consumption.
There are a lot of impregnations. Almost every company that has something for a bath produces such impregnations. Therefore there is no need to list. Decide what is more important to you - price or the authority of a large company. And so, by and large, even what you can do with your own hands will be of very good quality. You use natural ingredients.
Antiseptics
You can also learn about what types of antiseptics can be found on the market from this article of ours. However, here we will briefly go through some of the major market players that everyone knows about.
"Senezh"
produces a whole range of antiseptics that can be used for both internal and external work, that is, you have the opportunity to buy everything you need to protect wood from this company.
Impregnation Senezh and brush
Structural parts such as joists and beams that will not be visible can be treated with a strong, non-washable antiseptic. For example, “Senezh Ultra”, “Senezh”, “Senezh Bio”.
Non-washable is not suitable for facades, because it gives a green color to copper salts. Therefore, weaker compounds are used, but they do not produce coloring (at least in unnatural colors). For example, "Senezh Aquadecor".
Inside, you should use even safer options, which are marked that they are suitable for interior work - “Senezh Ecobio” .
“Senezh Sauna” was developed . To stand out in the market, they added antimicrobial agents. But it is not recommended to use this antiseptic on shelves.
"Neomid"
The products of this company are widely advertised and are known to many. For baths, she has developed such impregnations as “Oil for baths and saunas” - already with an antiseptic, as well as the composition “Neomid 200” , which is suitable for antiseptic steam rooms.
Antiseptic for baths and saunas NEOMID 200, 0.5 l., concentrate. Photo by Maxidom
The rest of the impregnations from this manufacturer are universal for any interior and exterior work. In particular, to protect wood from biological damage, you can use Neomid 400 Neomid 440 outside
There are other options in the catalog on the company’s website that are suitable for building elements under heavy-duty conditions. As well as a series of comprehensive protection against fire and biological damage. Below is a video about using this manufacturer's anti-mold composition.
"Tikkurila"
Well, this name is definitely on everyone’s lips. We have already mentioned their impregnations for baths and saunas inside. Let us repeat - these are “Supi Laudesuoya” and “Supi Saunavaha”.
In addition, the company offers oil for shelves, as well as protective compounds for walls and ceilings, but they are no longer impregnations, but acrylic varnishes. Antiseptic additives are already included in these formulations - “Supi Arctic” and “Supi Saunasuoya”.
For the floor they have Supi Lattiaoljy .
Choice of antiseptic
As you understand, treating the outside of a log bathhouse necessarily involves the use of antiseptics.
But the treatment of a log house, like a bathhouse, involves the use of certain antiseptics. Therefore, you first need to study the range and understand what impregnation for the outside of a bath will be effective.
- Easily washable compounds are not suitable for external use. They can be used in the rest room, as well as in the dressing room. But they are not used for steam rooms and exterior decoration. This is largely due to the presence of metal salts, which wash out such an antiseptic from the wood;
- Only hard-to-wash antiseptics are suitable for exterior finishing. They contain natural as well as synthetic oils;
- Steam rooms use fast-acting substances. They have a high level of antifungal protection. Plus they can withstand high temperatures.
Antiseptic treatment of a log house can be performed using 2 types of products:
- Colored
. They are able to paint wood in the chosen color and shade. Easy to apply. There are no significant disadvantages; - Colorless
. They are much harder to apply. But a significant advantage lies in the ability to preserve the original appearance of the wood.
If you are treating a log house or a log bathhouse, but you do not want the structure to darken over time, remember one nuance. Every 1.5-2 hours you need to change the brush with which antiseptics are applied. But it is best to use spray bottles. Leave the brushes for applying products to hard-to-reach areas.
Impregnation of wood and construction of a frame bathhouse with your own hands
Regardless of which antiseptic or chemical you use, always wear protective equipment. At a minimum, this should be a respirator, long rubber gloves and goggles. After processing, it is necessary to thoroughly dry the products and ventilate the room.
High-quality construction of a frame bath with your own hands involves soaking each structural element in an antiseptic solution. To do this, take it into the bath and lower the parts there for 2-3 hours. If the solution is made on the basis of oil, the mixture must first be heated to a temperature of 70-80 degrees.
You can also process the already assembled frame of a building, for which it is simply coated with a solution using a brush or spray. This method is less effective, since the antiseptic will not penetrate deep into the wood. But it is faster, if only because soaked parts dry for several days, and sprayed parts dry for a couple of hours.
If there is already rot on some wooden parts, it must be scraped off to a clean layer and the area soaked in an antiseptic solution. Please note that the scraped rock must be burned, and the tools used must be disinfected. Rot is an insidious thing and the slightest piece is enough for it to grow again to dangerous proportions.
Processing procedure and rules
You have already decided how to treat the outside of the house or bathhouse. We selected antiseptic agents and purchased fire retardants.
When processing a log bathhouse from the outside, the sequence of applied compounds should be as follows:
- antiseptics against fungus, mold and moisture;
- protective agents against insects and other pests;
- flame retardants.
This is the order that needs to be followed. Otherwise, you can level out the properties of all purchased compounds.
The impregnation itself for the outside of the bath is carried out according to the following rules:
- To achieve the maximum effect from the applied protective agents, it is recommended to treat the log house with crowns before assembly;
- Before application, it is important to remove all debris, dust, dirt, etc. from the wood. Use a vacuum cleaner, brushes, brooms;
- Make sure the log house or sauna is dry enough. It is impossible to process wet wood;
- Use sandpaper or sanders. And then decide how to process the log house after sanding;
- Since moisture can penetrate deep into the pores of the material, the treatment of a log house, like a bathhouse, should be carried out from the outside, as well as from the inside;
- Before applying protective compounds, do not melt the bathhouse. That is, it should be at natural room temperature.
There is another option than to treat the outside of the log house. These are products designed to protect against sunlight and ultraviolet rays.
When exposed to solar radiation, the resins in the wood itself, as well as coatings, can be burned out. Over time, this will cause the material to age and lose color.
Walling
After building the foundation, you can begin building the walls. For frame walls, a new base is created, which is constructed in the same way as a grillage using tenon and grooves. At the corners you can use the same beams as for the base; they must be walled up in concrete.
Do not forget to check each installed support using a plumb line or building level.
External wall cladding is an important procedure. The service life of the entire building depends on how well you take care of it.
Protective Equipment Options
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Now some examples of how to cover a wooden bathhouse.
I think many people have noticed that houses painted with Tikkurila and other high-quality compounds look beautiful and also retain their attractive appearance longer. An equally important aspect is the level of protection.
As a protective means, I can say that treating the outside of a log bathhouse with the following compounds will be the right decision:
- Tikkurila;
- Senezh;
- U-409;
- Eurotex-Sauna;
- Pinotex Classic Plus;
- Neomid 435 Eco;
- VGT Biosecurity, etc.
By the way, quite a lot is known about Pinotex wood protective products. Repeatedly used for personal purposes and on objects.
Roof arrangement
Despite the fact that usually installing a roof is a very labor-intensive process, which is simply impossible without the participation of professional builders, in a small bathhouse of 6x6 m, or even less, it will not be particularly difficult.
The roof can be either single, double or hipped. The choice again depends on the personal preferences of the owner and his financial capabilities. Consider the option of a gable roof.
The roof must be insulated. First, waterproofing is attached, under which blocks of the same mineral wool are installed, and a vapor barrier is placed under the insulation, which can be used as compacted foil. Additionally, for greater tightness, the insulation is covered with polyethylene film. Next comes work on the interior lining.
Choice of paint and varnish
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Antiseptic and fire protection treatment of the outside of a log bathhouse is important. But it is equally important to then coat the wood with paint or varnish. And at least 2 layers.
A bathhouse is not quite the same as painting imitation timber, since the material, as well as the operating conditions, are somewhat different.
When thinking about how to paint a log bathhouse on the outside, you usually choose among the following options:
- Oil paints
. The most affordable. But they are not environmentally friendly. Plus the service life is insignificant. That’s why I don’t recommend taking it; - Alkyd varnishes and paints
. One of the best options for baths, as well as exterior wood finishing. There are no toxins or solvents in the composition. Durable, durable, vapor permeable. They also have a wide palette of shades. Color fading does not occur over time; - Scuba diving
. They contain acrylates, resins and dispersions. Eco-friendly and beautiful in appearance. But they are inferior in durability; - Oil waxes and clear varnishes
. The main advantage is the ability to preserve the original appearance of the material. But you can’t count on a high level of protection; - Acrylic paints.
Perhaps the best paint option for wood, which is ahead of even alkyd analogues. They are offered in a large assortment, are environmentally friendly, odorless, do not cause allergies and fit perfectly on a wooden surface. The disadvantage is the high price.
And then decide for yourself how to paint the outside of the timber bathhouse.
I don’t think it’s worth mentioning how to paint a bathhouse.
Construction of frame baths with your own hands - waterproof
Steam and moisture protection when building a frame bathhouse with your own hands is always attached to the inside of the wall, directly under the sheathing layer. Otherwise, the layers of thermal insulation will quickly become saturated with moisture and lose their properties. Pay attention to the seams and joints between the individual elements of the moisture-proof insulation layer - they must be carefully sealed, for which it is recommended to install the insulation layers overlapping or so that they push each other and are held due to this.
The same can be said about the external decoration of the bathhouse walls - you should not sacrifice moisture protection for aesthetics. Before installation, saturate the boards with antiseptics and seal the joints between them with sealant. Don’t forget about ventilation - building frame baths with your own hands involves creating it, fortunately, it’s not too difficult. Otherwise, the hermetically sealed bathhouse will be constantly damp and it will become unpleasant to be in it.
Source
Mistakes when painting a log house unqualified
If the desire to save on professional services for some reason outweighs the guarantee of the quality of the work performed, then after a while unsightly results such as stripes, stains and simply peeling areas on a recently painted surface are very likely. In such cases, the quality of the paint product is not always to blame. Unprofessional builders, due to inexperience, make basic mistakes that affect the final result:
- The facade is not properly prepared for painting: poor-quality sanding (or lack thereof) leaves the surface rough.
- painting technology (sequence) is violated
- Work is carried out in unsuitable conditions (high humidity or under the scorching sun).
- Newly erected ( naturally damp ) walls are painted.
- Incompatible materials were selected for painting .
Peeling of paint is caused by a violation of technology Source otdelka-expert.ru
Painting the outside of a log house: factors affecting quality
The quality of painting a wooden country house depends mainly on two factors:
- Weather . Ideal weather is dry and windless. Do not paint in the sun (the paint will dry too quickly and unevenly), during or after rain. The permissible temperature is determined by the type of paint (indicated on the label).
- Wood moisture content . It should not exceed 20% during painting, so façade walls made of wood with natural humidity are painted after the frame has shrunk.
A necessary condition for a quality result is ease of use Source projecty-domov.ru
Recommendations for external finishing
Exterior finishing work can be done by yourself. This will allow you to reduce part of the budget when building a bathhouse. So, you will be able to control the processing process yourself and understand where you should apply more of the protective composition and where less.
Important! Before you start treating the outside of the bath, clean the wood from dust and dirt. First you need to wash the timber, and then give it time to dry.
You can also start sanding, and then apply protective substances to the wood in the following order - primer, antiseptic and fire retardant. Be sure to lubricate the cuts of the logs with lime or another substance of similar composition. This is necessary so that the vapors freely penetrate into the material lengthwise - this is better than if they penetrate across.
Also make sure there are no gaps when applying. To avoid missing a single centimeter, add color to the antiseptic. After everything is processed, leave the wood to dry.
Useful video
The video below advertises “Neomid 200”:
But Tikkurila made an advertising video that talks about what affects wood and how to deal with it - from products to application technology:
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