How to inexpensively decorate the cottage inside, but so that the house will please for a long time? Everything needs to be taken into account, the materials must be resistant to temperature extremes, environmentally friendly, breathable. We will show you how to make the right choice.
Possible material options
Let's consider a few.
Wooden lining
The most popular material for decorating the interior of a summer cottage.
Advantages: environmental friendliness, ease of installation, providing thermal insulation, aesthetic appearance.
disadvantages: high cost, fire hazard.
The price depends on the tree, type and size. The cheapest option: spruce-pine, calm - 170-230 rubles / m².
OSB boards
More budgetary, from the waste of the woodworking industry.
Advantages: good vapor permeability, moisture resistance, keeps wall shrinkage, easy to install.
disadvantages: contains formaldehyde, forms fine dust when cut, therefore it must be installed in a respirator, it burns.
The average price is 150 rubles / m².
Block house
Applicable in unheated rooms.
Advantages: environmental friendliness, aesthetic appearance, average cost.
disadvantages: complex editing.
Plastic lining
Budget replacement of wooden lining.
Advantages: moisture resistance, practicality, ease of installation, does not require additional finishing, low cost.
disadvantages: cheap materials don't look pretty.
Until now, they are used only for finishing sanitary units. The range of prices is great. Depends on the class, size, manufacturer, decorative coating and a number of other parameters.
Domestic and Chinese manufacturers of economy class PVC panels will cost up to 150 rubles apiece. Import premium class - from 220 rubles and above.
Drywall
This material will allow you to well trim the walls, put thermal insulation.
Advantages: quick and easy installation, masking of wiring and various communications, the possibility of implementing various design solutions.
disadvantages: reduces the usable area, is not resistant to mechanical stress, the need for puttying, low vapor permeability.
The cost of the material depends on the manufacturer, size, fire and moisture resistant properties. So, simple sheets of drywall of domestic production can be bought for 150 rubles. But if you take quality into account, the price is cheaper than 300 rubles, should alert you. In addition, the price should include profiles and finishing.
Plywood
A budget option for summer cottages.
Advantages: hydro resistance, environmental friendliness, aesthetic appearance; easy installation.
The average cost of a moisture resistant 150 rubles / m².
What to consider when choosing a material
When choosing a finish, it is necessary to take into account what material the house is made of.
- For brick, wet plaster is best, especially in the case of seasonal use of the cottage. On a chilled brick wall, drywall and wallpaper will quickly deteriorate.
- Aerated concrete walls can be finished with both plaster, preferably gypsum, and drywall, clapboard. In case of harsh winters, thermal insulation is needed under it.
- Foam blocks, due to their moisture permeability, must be covered with a vapor-proof material.
- To strengthen the rigidity of the structure and improve the moisture-proof and heat-insulating properties, it is recommended to finish the wooden frame house with OSB-plates. Using wallpaper or paint for finishing.
- The walls of log houses, log cabins, made of rounded logs, and so have a beautiful appearance, they just need to be covered with transparent varnish. But sometimes drywall or wall panels are used for additional insulation.
