At the mention of the imitation of the beam in the interior, most of them have a picture of a small summer house, inside which everything is trimmed with a yellow clapboard. In fact, you can use such a beam in the apartment, and in the country, and in the bathhouse, and in country houses. Although outside the city it is really used more often. And yet, yellow lacquered lining is not all examples of the use of imitation lining and timber in the interior.
Materials
To create the effect of wood surfaces, use materials such as:
- Lining - the most traditional type of finishing material for imitation of a bar (the lining will further mean a board - an imitation of a bar, which is an analogue).
- Wood wallpaper is suitable for pasting walls in living rooms.
- PVC panels with imitation of a wooden pattern are more often used in the bathroom, in the toilet for both walls and ceilings.
- Putty - with or without a special spatula, you can create textures that mimic wood.
Natural wood
Use for decoration and imitation of timber lining is very popular. This is a natural material that will perfectly decorate the interior and create a special atmosphere in a country house. For decoration in apartments it is used less often, mainly for decoration of walls and ceiling on the balcony, in the pantry. Along with the traditional yellow tint in many construction stores there are samples of painting in other colors - from white to dark. This can be done using special stains, impregnations and varnishes for wood.
Advantages and disadvantages of lining
The advantages of finishing with a lining that simulates a bar are:
- economical consumption of material - with the correct calculation and purchase, it is consumed in insignificant quantities, installation takes place practically without waste;
- environmental friendliness, naturalness - the lining is made of natural wood, without the use of harmful additives;
- strength, wear resistance - the material is durable, withstands mechanical stress;
- noise and heat insulation - additionally protects the room from outside sounds;
- ventilated - thanks to special micro-holes on the back side, it allows air to pass through;
- aesthetic appeal - gives the rooms a noble appearance;
- simple installation - thanks to the grooves, even a not too experienced master will cope with the connection of the lining.
Among the disadvantages are the following:
- fire hazard - as you know, wood is a combustible material;
- difficulty in leaving - afraid of moisture, you can not use abrasive products for washing;
- high cost of fittings.
Using lining to simulate a beam is the best option for a country house. With such decoration, the house will have a solid and presentable appearance.
Using wallpaper
Another interesting option to simulate wood in the interior is the use of wallpaper under the tree. This option is often used in apartments. The main thing when creating an interior using wallpaper with imitation of timber is not to mix a large number of styles and textures. Otherwise, the nobility of wood is lost among the details. Everything should be carefully and harmoniously selected.
The advantages are:
- low cost - wallpaper can be purchased cheaper than lining;
- simplicity of pasting - can cope with wallpapering alone;
- environmental friendliness - made of natural materials;
- assortment - you can find various options for colors and shades.
The disadvantages are:
- fragility - subject to mechanical stress, and if there are children or pets in the house, you will often have to re-stick the wallpaper;
- burnout - eventually fade from bright sunlight;
- fear of moisture - not recommended for use in rooms with high humidity.
Putty
Using decorative putty, you can create an imitation of timber on the walls. This is done using a special roller or a conventional spatula. Such an imitation of timber in the interior looks original, unusual and expensive. It can be used both in a country house and in an apartment.
Putty Benefits
- It will cost inexpensively - the putty price is low.
- Environmental friendliness - the material is natural, does not contain hazardous additives.
- Passes air - thanks to the pores, the material breathes and maintains the indoor microclimate.
- Hides wall roughness and surface roughness. When performing a simulation under a beam, it is not necessary to perfectly level the walls surface perfectly beforehand.
- Economical consumption - the consumption per square meter of most brands is small and allows you to finish several rooms.
- Fire safety - unlike natural wood.
Disadvantages of putty
- Expensive if you hire a finisher. It is possible, in principle, to master the technology of applying and creating a pattern for a bar, but this will require certain skills, and the hired craftsman will ask for a round amount of decorative decoration.
- The complexity of technology. Here difficulties may arise if a person is, in principle, far from construction and repair. It is better to hire a specialist.
- Exposure. When moving furniture or moving objects, if you touch a wall with such a finish, chips may appear.
- Additionally requires painting and varnishing. Painting will give the wall a finished look, and varnishing will protect it from chips and scratches, as well as facilitate maintenance.
- Work with putty must be quick. When applying the finished mixture, you must act promptly, since after 20-30 minutes it hardens and becomes unsuitable for application to the wall.
- Dirt during the process. After applying putty and creating grooves imitating a tree, it will be necessary to clean the wall a little with sandpaper, respectively, in the room it will be dusty.
Panels
Panels made of PVC, MDF and fiberboard for walls and ceilings in a wide range are presented on the construction markets. Among the variety of drawings can be found and panels false beam. They are used for walls and ceilings. PVC panels are made of plastic, and they are suitable for rooms with high humidity. Panels made of MDF and fiberboard are more environmentally friendly, but are not suitable for rooms with high humidity. Both those and other panels are fire hazardous, and when burned, those made of PVC also emit hazardous substances. This method of wall decoration is practical and not very expensive.
Pros and cons of using panels
The benefits include the following:
- ease of installation;
- well hide irregularities, wiring;
- do not require special treatments and preparations before installation;
- lightweight, which reduces the effort required for delivery, loading, unloading and installation;
- plastic panels are not exposed to ultraviolet radiation;
- strength;
- simplicity in leaving.
Among the shortcomings can be identified:
- higher cost of products from MDF and fiberboard than plastic panels;
- plastic is unsafe for health;
- raised beam made of MDF and fiberboard is not suitable for the bathroom.
Although there are no special differences during the operation of all three types of panels, products from MDF and fiberboard will certainly be more environmentally friendly and natural. False panels under a beam of fiberboard and MDF can have not only a smooth texture. They also have a relief. This allows you to give even greater naturalness to the imitation of timber in the interior.
Walls
For the decoration of walls with imitation of timber in the interior, all of the above materials are suitable. When choosing, it is worth starting from the following parameters:
- budget - the cheapest option would be wallpapering or using PVC panels;
- personal preferences - someone likes a textured putty, someone likes wood-like wallpaper, and someone likes natural wood; in any case, you should choose a material that will please the eye;
- the need to level the surface - wallpaper should only be glued on a flat surface, but the putty will help smooth out irregularities;
- wiring and other communications located on the walls - if necessary, hide the wires is better to use a lining or false panels;
- repair style - materials throughout the house should be close in texture;
- the room where the decoration will be carried out - plastic panels under the tree should not be fixed in the hall, and wallpaper should be glued in the bathroom.
Nevertheless, the most noble and spectacular look will be an imitation of a bar in the interior, made of lining. Such decoration will decorate the interior and help create a unique style, as well as give a special charm. The lining can be painted white, and the room, preserving the wooden texture of the walls, will visually appear larger.
Ceiling
Ceiling beam imitation is very common. In order to knock down the ceiling, use a lining or panels. Lining is popular in private houses, in apartments you can find lining trim on balconies. Paneled ceilings in the bathroom, toilet, balcony, pantries. This option is affordable and durable. Mounting it is not hard.
As for the color scheme, it is better to choose light shades of the lining or panels, the dark ceiling is suitable only for very large rooms. An interesting design decision is to frame the clapboard of existing ones or create false beams. They give the room an unusual look and make the design very stylish.
When choosing wooden materials for decoration, it is better to take a higher grade, since all defects are clearly visible on the ceiling. It is better to mount panels or lining towards the light, after the wall decoration is ready. If the room is narrow, paneling the ceiling in this case should be across, and not along, this will visually expand the space. If the walls are finished with lining, then for the ceiling, you should choose slats thinner in width than on the walls. Before installation, fill the crate in increments of 50-60 cm.
The ceiling, trimmed with panels or clapboard under the beam, gets the correct shape, has clear geometric borders, looks strict and elegant.
Floor
To finish the floor under the beam, an analog of the lining is used - a planed board. It has a profile and large size. This floor looks very beautiful and natural.
During installation it is necessary to take care of ventilation in order to ensure sufficient air exchange. For this purpose, grilles are installed in the corners of the room and under the batteries.
After the coverings, the floor is ground and coated with protective impregnation. For coating use varnishes, stains or enamels of various colors.
Natural wood flooring is laborious, and today materials such as laminate or cork floors with a wood texture and wood-like tiles are more popular.
Lining - the best choice
Despite the fact that there are enough options for imitating a tree, lining (like imitation of a beam) remains more traditional and natural. The choice of wood makes this option even more attractive.
- From deciduous trees. Suitable for all indoor areas, ideal for people with asthma or other respiratory diseases.
- From oak. They will be good for the nursery, kitchen, gym. Moisture-resistant and resistant to mechanical stress. Expensive material, giving the room chic and pomp.
- From coniferous trees. Not suitable for use in the kitchen, bath and bathtub due to the high resin content of the wood.
- From the cedar. Ideal for finishing cabinets, halls, living rooms. The special wood texture will add rigor and sophistication to any interior. A wonderful smell has a beneficial effect on health.
- From maple or alder. Good for decorating the bedroom, nursery, living room. They have an interesting red hue with clearly defined rings.
The conditions of the rooms where the lining will be mounted affect the nature of the impregnation and staining:
- in rooms without heating - in dachas, verandas, terraces - the material should be treated with antiseptic impregnation and drying oil, which will extend the service life;
- To simulate the beam inside heated rooms, it is enough to coat the product with varnish.
When decorating walls, horizontal fastening is most often used, so that it looks more like a true wall of timber. But this does not mean that the vertical or angular mount is wrong. You can arrange the panels as you like, based on the most suitable option for the style and parameters of the room.
Price and place of sale
The answer to the question: "How much does the imitation of timber cost?" - can be obtained by monitoring prices on the online sites of construction stores. Lining in a large assortment is presented at points of sale of building materials. The price (depending on the type) varies and starts around 500 rubles. per sq. m. If desired, you can order delivery on the Internet.
Wallpaper is better to look in specialized stores or order on the Internet. Prices vary depending on the characteristics and quality of wallpaper products.
Using the Internet, it will not be difficult to find out where to buy imitation timber. You can purchase any material in construction hypermarkets, in construction markets, in online stores.
PVC, MDF and fiberboard panels, as well as various types of putty, can be found in any construction supermarket. A wide price range, a diverse assortment and consultations of sellers will help everyone to choose what they need.