After building a private house, the key moment is interior decoration. It is on it that the general atmosphere in the house will depend. There are many options for cladding on sale, each of which has its own pros and cons.
Selection criteria
For finishing, it would be nice to have a ready-made design project. Otherwise, you will need to adhere to the following recommendations:
Rules for choosing a foundation for a frame house
- If the house is intended for year-round living, then MDF panels or plastic are not suitable. And although these materials have a high strength class, they are not fire-resistant or environmentally friendly.
- When choosing a material, you should consider its class. Each package has letters and numbers. If you see the number 1, then this material is not suitable for use in a residential area. Also, do not use cladding with the designation E3.
- Do not use materials intended for exterior cladding for finishing your home. Not only is it impractical, it is also harmful to your health.
- If the house is built from foam blocks, then the best finishing method is plasterboard.
- If you want to use the same option for finishing walls and ceilings, then you should pay attention to slatted materials. If you have chosen tiles, then choose a material of different density, for floor tiles, pay attention to abrasion resistance.
- Before fixing the facing material, it is necessary to treat the surface with means to protect against moisture, mold, and fungus. This procedure is mandatory, regardless of the type of finishing material.
- If you use textile materials, tiles or paint, the wall surface must be carefully prepared and leveled. If this is not done, then it is worth using sheet materials.
- If you choose putty, it is important to calculate in advance the time it will take to apply it and let all layers dry.
Those rooms that will be used every day are subject to mechanical pollution. Therefore, it is worthwhile to think about the issue of additional cleaning of the surface in advance. It is not recommended to use facing with patterns or corrugations. And although this option looks very impressive, in terms of cleaning, such a surface is not the best choice. It is worth using a wooden covering only in houses where there are stable humidity and temperature indicators throughout the year.
Paint for walls
Wall cladding by painting them is the most budgetary and simple way to transform a private house. Such a wide demand among users is due to the fact that the paint is available in a wide variety of shades. In addition, the product can be applied using different techniques.
For interior wall decoration you can use the following types of paint:
- Acrylic. These products are water-based. Their main advantages are odorlessness, ease of application, and quick drying. Acrylic composition can be applied to walls in any room.
- Alkyd. White spirit or turpentine are used to dissolve it. It is advisable to use it for painting wooden or metal elements, window or door frames, radiators, pipes.
If you use paints in different colors, this will allow you to create an original and comfortable room. The process of applying the dye is simple, so there should be no difficulties with this. But it is still better to follow some recommendations:
- Carefully prepare the wall surface. To do this, you need to eliminate various defects and level the surface. Putty or plaster copes with this task perfectly. After it dries, go over the base with sandpaper. This will make the surface as even and smooth as possible.
- Apply a layer of primer solution. It can help regulate the consumption of the composition and avoid overspending.
- Apply paint to the wall using a brush or roller.
- Wait until the first layer is completely dry, and then apply the finishing layer.
The quality of the painted surface is affected by the primary condition of the base. So pay special attention to the preparatory work.
Decorative plaster
This method is also popular when finishing a private house. To make the material, manufacturers use a wide variety of compositions with auxiliary ingredients. Thanks to them, it is possible to obtain a wide variety of colors. Using decorative plaster, you can get a surface with a different structure and relief.
Walls covered with decorative plaster can boast the following advantages:
- protection from mechanical impact;
- attractive appearance over a long period of operation;
- the ability to obtain an original surface without spending a lot of time and effort;
- environmentally friendly raw materials;
- the surface is easy to clean and wash.
To prepare the decorative mixture, manufacturers mix carefully selected components with water. Applying the resulting composition is easy if you follow these recommendations:
- Surface preparation. It is important that there are no differences on the wall of more than 1 cm. It is also worth applying an acrylic primer. It improves the adhesion of the surface with subsequent layers. In addition, the composition saturates the pores, thereby preventing dehydration of finishing materials.
- First layer. Throw a thin consistency composition onto the wall, smooth it out with a float or grater. Do not wait for the mass to dry, but create an original “fur coat” using a sponge or fabric.
- Second layer. Be sure to wait until the first layer is completely dry to apply the second. The composition is not applied continuously, but in spots. This will allow you to achieve a harmonious combination between the depressions and convexities.
- Leveling. After applying the second layer on the wet one, it needs to be leveled. Then the relief will be as flat as possible.
The type of pattern depends on how you move the tool. If you are doing this for the first time, it is worthwhile to apply plaster to a sheet of drywall first. This will allow you to understand the thickness of the layer for a specific type of imitation and at the same time decide on a suitable texture.
Wallpaper
This is a classic in the world of decoration, which is still in demand. And all because the wallpaper is lightweight and affordable. Decorative wall cladding in a private house can be done in a variety of variations, taking into account the chosen style.
The most popular options are:
- Paper. They can be single-layer, double-layer, embossed, background. Their main advantages: ease of gluing, budget price, environmental safety. Paper wallpaper is an excellent choice for transforming a child’s room. Their disadvantage is that they have a short service life, and also low resistance to fading.
- Vinyl. The basis is foamed vinyl, which is glued to paper or non-woven fabric. The surface can be smooth or embossed. Products with different designs are available for sale. Silk-screen printing or hot stamping can be used for manufacturing.
- Non-woven. Their feature is high strength indicators. But air permeability is low. Thanks to non-woven canvases, it is possible to mask flaws on the wall. They can be washed and cleaned. An excellent choice for the kitchen and hallway. The canvases are resistant to moisture.
- Natural. In this case, natural components are attached to a paper or non-woven base, including bamboo, cork, tongue and groove, straw, and seaweed. Such canvases have a pleasant surface and an impressive appearance. This type of finishing will fit perfectly into shady rooms, as they cannot withstand the sun’s rays.
Pasting does not require much time and effort. If you have at least minimal experience in this matter, the whole process will go smoothly and as quickly as possible.
But there is a certain order of actions:
- Applying plaster or putty to a surface.
- Sanding the wall to create a smooth base.
- Application of primer solution.
- Preparing canvases of the required size.
- Preparing the glue. Follow the instructions on the package.
- Applying glue to the canvases and then fixing them to the surface.
When fixing the canvases to the wall, it is important to control their verticality. After that, carefully smooth the wallpaper, remove any possible excess glue. Move from the middle to the edges and from top to bottom.
Drywall
This material is popular if you need to get a perfectly flat surface for further application of paint, gluing wallpaper, etc. Drywall is perfect for creating a wide variety of architectural elements:
- arch;
- Column;
- portal.
The installation process is not complicated, so even beginners can do everything correctly if they follow some recommendations:
- Fix the metal frame to the walls using a level and plumb line. Use anchor bolts for fixing.
- Install plasterboard on the lathing and secure with screws.
- The seams that have formed between the material and the place where the fasteners pass through them should be filled with putty and sealed with tape to prevent cracks.
The material has the following advantages:
- environmental safety;
- flammability resistance;
- soundproofing.
In addition, the space that formed between the wall and the plasterboard can be filled with any insulation material in order to improve the thermal insulation properties.
Plastic panels
This material is appropriate to use for a bathroom or hallway. The main advantages of plastic panels:
- budget price;
- easy to care for;
- installation can be carried out on any walls.
To fix the wall panels, you need to take care of a special frame. So take this into account, because such cladding will take up living space in the room. But you can additionally insulate the room, make it more modern and aesthetically pleasing. Plastic panels are excellent at resisting the effects of humidity and temperature fluctuations.
This type of finishing can be done even for an unheated room. The installation process is extremely simple, and can be done without the help of specialists.
If we talk about the disadvantages, then such material becomes brittle when exposed to low temperatures, so it is not recommended to install them in winter. Also, trust only proven brands.
Stone
You can decorate a room in a residential building using decorative and natural stone.
Natural
This method is perfect for creating the most comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. Natural stone has the following advantages:
- high strength;
- reliability;
- long service life.
Using natural stone, you can give the room a certain individuality, because it is impossible to embody such a relief. Due to the large variety of effects and textures of stones, it is possible to obtain original and interesting combinations.
Artificial
This is a decorative finishing material that maximally replicates the texture of natural stone, and there is also an option with brick imitation. Cement and sand are used in the manufacturing process, and various dyes and fillers are introduced.
Artificial stone is perfect for transforming the house inside and outside. It can be used to decorate a fireplace, columns and other interior details. The main advantages of decorative stone:
- affordable price;
- high technology;
- light weight;
- ease of installation.
Such a wide variety of finishing materials for the home allows everyone to choose the best option for creating their own unique interior. In addition, when choosing a suitable option, consider the performance characteristics of each, taking into account the room for which finishing is required.