Bathroom design in a wooden house. Tips on arrangement with photos

Houses made of wood, the most environmentally friendly material available today, are once again at the peak of popularity. Low thermal conductivity of walls, absence of toxic vapors, quick assembly, optimal microclimate for humans — these are just a few advantages of such housing. But it has one «weak» place. The bathroom in a wooden house requires special attention, since lumber is vulnerable to high humidity.

Although on the other hand, it should be remembered that not every kind of wood is afraid of water — some species from ancient times have been used to cut baths and build ships that served faithfully for decades.

That the bathroom in regular use is not destroyed and did not provoke the spread of mold in living rooms, it is necessary in its arrangement to pay attention to the following issues:

• Equipment of powerful forced ventilation.

• Reinforced waterproofing of the floor, walls and ceiling.

• The correct choice and location of engineering communications, taking into account the shrinkage of the wooden building-new construction.

• Accurate calculation of support structures, if the bathroom is planned to do on the upper floors.

• Bathroom finishing with maximum preservation of natural wood in the interior. This material has a unique health-improving effect and trying to hide it behind other types of cladding is not the best solution. Exception: dilapidated walls in old houses, which have to be reinforced and protected from moisture.

• Proper fixing, connection and sealing of plumbing fixtures.

• Regular and proper maintenance.

If you follow the above rules, we will get a comfortable, stylish and distinctive bathroom, not inferior in quality to analogs in brick or concrete buildings. In this case, the design of the room will not require frequent updates, because natural materials are always in fashion and out of it.

In the photo — a bathroom in a wooden house, examples of interesting solutions:

How to equip the bathroom in a wooden house

Starting the repair of the bathroom, you should decide for yourself:

1. Whether we will keep the wooden walls open, or whether they need additional cladding.
2. On what floor the bathroom will be located. From this depends on the device of the floor. It should be noted at once that it is more correct to locate the bathroom on the ground floor or in the basement, so that the load of heavy sanitary equipment: bathtub, hydrobox, jacuzzi, etc. lay on the foundation, not on the floor. Of course, it is romantic to take water procedures in the attic or attic, but such a solution will bring additional troubles during construction.
3. Whether we will use a traditional bathtub or a shower cabin. In the second case, we are guaranteed to reduce humidity in the room due to the tightness of the plumbing.
4. What to treat the bathroom from fungus and mold. Without this procedure, harmful microorganisms can spread to neighboring living rooms.
5. In what style is supposed to decorate the interior.

What to make the floor in the bathroom

Usually for the finishing of bathrooms are used:

• ceramic tiles
• wooden planks
• waterproof laminate
• linoleum

But whatever material we choose, it is important to properly prepare the base for it, providing good waterproofing.

Once again, we repeat that it is better to organize the bathroom on the first floor. This makes it possible to use as a base concrete pad with reinforcement, which during the shrinkage of the house will protect the flooring from deformation and allow you to install any plumbing, including a cast-iron bathtub, without water weighing up to 120 kg. During our bathing the mass of such a bowl increases as a minimum twice, so that the support in this case should have increased strength.

If it is decided to equip the bathroom on the second floor, concrete will have to be abandoned. On the ceiling of wooden beams laid lags, and then make a rough flooring of moisture-resistant plywood, protected by a layer of waterproofing. Instead of traditional bitumen and roofing felt, it is recommended to use modern self-adhesive film materials.

Further actions depend on the choice of finishing material. If you use wood, laminate or linoleum, you can opt for moisture-resistant boards made of chipboard or plywood.

Under tile, mosaic or porcelain tiles make a cement-sand screed, when arranging a shower without a tray additionally provide a slope for water drainage. Without such a coating, the wooden structure working on the bending will not provide the tiles with proper stability, and it will start to crack.

Tile

Tile in the bathroom — the most popular and traditional type of finishing, but not when it comes to floors in a wooden house. Its main disadvantage in this case: the need for a screed, weighing down the slab.

Otherwise, tile and porcelain stoneware have an ideal ratio of quality and price, perfectly combined with other finishing materials, including wood.

Floor tiles in the bathroom, photo:

Wooden planks

They are rarely used in rooms with high humidity. But for bathroom floors in a wooden house — this is the best option, because it will not require a cement screed, which means that the slab as a whole will have less thickness and weight.

Choosing such species as teak or larch, we can not be afraid of the destruction of the coating from moisture, especially with additional protection of the boards with shiplap varnish and treatment of the joints with a similar sealant.

The reason why lumber is rarely used for finishing floors in bathrooms is because of its high cost.

A worthy alternative is thermo-wood. Subjected to high temperatures, it is not afraid of water, bacteria and mold, strong, durable, aesthetic. The material is environmentally safe, as it is not treated with chemical compositions to improve technical characteristics. The price of thermo-modified wood is relatively low, and it has an exclusive look even when using inexpensive species.

Finishing of the floor in the bathroom with wood, photo:

Laminate

This synthetic material today successfully replaces natural wood in the bathrooms. Fully imitating the texture of the natural analog, it is much cheaper and easier to use.

Advantages of laminate in the bathroom:

• the absence of mold and fungus, since the material prevents their development;
• ease of assembly and disassembly of the coating;
• resistance to loads and mechanical damage;
• low maintenance
• laminate flooring is not fixed to the base, so it is not damaged when bending wooden beams;

Water-repellent coating of wooden walls should be renewed every 5 years.

Photo of a bathroom in a wooden house without additional finishing:

Another popular option for finishing the bathroom - paneling with wagon, glued board or block house (imitation of cylindrical logs or beams). The advantage of this method is the ability to make a reliable waterproofing and additional insulation, significantly prolonging the "life" of the walls of the bathroom.

The selected finishing material is fixed on a wooden or steel batten. In places of location of suspended plumbing and furniture lay special metal plates on anchors.

Between the laths of the frame put insulation, such as basalt wool, which is environmentally friendly and does not lose its properties when wet. Then follows a layer of waterproofing. Home masters are often limited to ordinary polyethylene, but this is not the best option - under the film can accumulate condensation, provoking mold and rot. Much more effective vapor barrier membrane that provides natural ventilation of the walls.

The resulting "sandwich" sheathed with lumber.

Covering the bathroom with wagon, glued board or blockhouse further on the photo:

Plastic panels in the bathroom

The most budget option of finishing. Also questionable in style, because wood and plastic do not harmonize well with each other. But for a bathroom in an old wooden house this method is irreplaceable - the walls will be maximally protected from moisture, and this is very important, because they are unlikely to withstand such contact. In addition, if necessary, the panels are easily dismantled and can be repaired exterior fences or partitions.

All problem areas of the dilapidated building, wires and pipes are successfully hidden behind the plastic cladding.

PVC panels in the bathroom, photo:

Finishing the walls with tile, wallpaper, paint, plaster

All of the above materials, except paint, can not be applied directly to wooden walls. In this case, sheets of moisture-resistant gypsum board are attached to the prepared battens with insulation and waterproofing. Sometimes OSB panels are used instead.

Tiles in the bathroom in a wooden house try to face only the lower part of the walls at a height of 1.5 - 1.7 m. Then either use wagoning, or leave an open log cabin. Completely abandon the use of wood in the interior is not appropriate.

Facing with tiles, photo:

Plaster and wallpaper, on the contrary, are used for the upper part of the walls, while finishing the bottom with ceramic tiles or wood panels. It turns out a beautiful bathroom in the style of Provence, country or ethno. Completely close the walls are necessary if their appearance is far from perfect. This usually applies to houses of old buildings.

Examples on the photo:

When finishing the bathroom located in the attic with drywall, it is desirable to leave open the rafters and beams - this will give the interior a unique charm (see photo):

Ceiling in the bathroom in a wooden house

Here, the finish can be any - from wagons (which is preferable) to plasterboard paneling with subsequent painting or stretch canvas. The choice is dictated only by the general style of the room.

Recall that with any method of finishing, you need good ventilation - the best way to quickly eliminate excess moisture and prevent condensation.

And waterproofing of the ceiling in the bathroom will serve as an additional protection of the ceiling structures.

Choosing bathroom fixtures

1. If the bathroom is located on the second floor, it is worth abandoning the heavy cast-iron bathtub in favor of a steel or acrylic.
2. Bathroom with a shower cabin - a great opportunity to reduce the overall level of humidity in the room. It is best to use a hydrobox that provides complete isolation from the surrounding space. As an option, you can consider a built-in cabin, with hermetically sealed doors - it will fit well into the interior of any style.
3. When covering the walls in the bathroom in a wooden house with plasterboard, wagon or PVC panels, it is undesirable to choose suspended sanitary ware - its fixing will be very difficult and unreliable.

It is desirable that the shower cabin harmonizes with the wooden paneling of the bathroom. To do this, choose models made of transparent glass with a shallow tray - factory or homemade.

How the bathroom looks like with a shower in a house made of wood can be seen further on the photo:

Ventilation

Even if the bathroom with a window, it is not enough for a full-fledged replacement of moist air with dry air after water procedures.

We will need a powerful and properly organized forced ventilation. Output moisture vapors through special channels on the roof or through the wall directly to the street. Air ducts are laid either between the ceiling and suspended ceiling, or in the attic.

It is recommended to reinforce the system with an exhaust fan with automatic shut-off. This is the most convenient device, eliminating the need to constantly remember it when it is working.

Attention: ventilation ducts are equipped with fire dampers, blocking the access of oxygen in case of a building fire. And pipes are chosen from plastic, non-combustible materials.

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Technical communications are not necessary to ensure air inflow. It is enough to make a gap, width of 1.5 cm at the bottom of the door of the bathroom.

Also necessary is a vent in one of the walls under the ceiling — a small hole, which is then masked with a ventilation grille.

Bathroom partition

Bathrooms with a large area need functional zoning. Especially often the toilet is separated from the main room, so that it was more comfortable to use it, and the room looked aesthetically pleasing.

Happy owners of spacious bathrooms in a country wooden house do not always know what is better to make partitions, so that they do not collapse from moisture and were light (to reduce the load on the ceiling).

Brick and concrete structures are excluded immediately — because of too much weight.

Optimal option: frame partitions in the bathroom with cladding with wagon or moisture-resistant gypsum plasterboard. Another suitable material — glass blocks, which look beautiful, well transmitted light and add airiness to the room.

Interior of the bathroom in a wooden house with partitions, photo:

Bathroom in a dacha house

Such a bathroom rarely has a large size, and the cost of its equipment and decoration try to make minimal.

It is important to prepare the floor and walls, clean them from old layers, treat them with antiseptics and take care of quality waterproofing.

What to cover the bathroom in the country? It is possible to wagon with subsequent treatment with stain or water-disperse paint, you can moisture-resistant plasterboard, if the house is used year-round and the bathroom should be well insulated.

Small bathroom in order to save money and better protection from moisture can be finished with PVC-panels.

As for the design, where not in the dacha to realize the most daring (as well as cost-effective) solutions, showing imagination and skill?

Examples of original finishing of the bathroom in the following selection of photos:

Style solutions of the bathroom in a wooden house

Let’s dwell on the most common style directions. They are able to emphasize the individual features of wooden buildings and create a harmonious, whole image.

Provence

Finishing with wagon or wooden siding of light colors as best as possible fit into the interiors of this style. To achieve the desired effect, the boards are covered with glaze compositions that do not hide the texture of the material. Especially popular are white bathrooms, giving a sense of romance and coziness.

Wooden planks are also recommended for the floor. As an option, you can stop and terracotta tiles, but in no case should not choose for French country linoleum or laminate.

Open ceiling beams will be a perfect completion of the image.

Bathrooms in Provence style, photo:

Rustic style

If you want to show the beauty of wood in its raw, natural form, the rustic trend will be the most suitable choice.

This is an unusual «mixture» of industrial and rustic styles, without a shadow of grace, but with its own special, brutal charm. Here it is possible to use open wooden walls, or finishing with block house. Wood should necessarily be tinted, to give it expressiveness.

Finishing of the bathroom in a wooden house rustic style, photo:

Country

As is clear even from the name, the country style is ideal for wooden houses.

The only advice: country style is better to choose for bathrooms, where you can leave open log walls or at least imitate them with block house. In old buildings, where the enclosing surfaces and floors have to be covered with plasterboard or plastic, this style «will not take root».

Country bathrooms on the photo:

Modern

Wood with its natural warmth and positive energy is so universal that it is suitable not only for «rustic» styles, but also for modernity born of urbanization.

Soft, natural palette will soften the excessive brevity of shapes and textures, adding a little warmth and coziness to the modern interior (see photo):

A bathroom in a wooden house is not a problem, but an opportunity to create a unique place for rest and relaxation. And such luck should definitely be taken advantage of.