In the bathroom, only such finishing materials should be used that will be ideal for those conditions that are always observed in this room. Therefore, usually for these purposes, plastic or ceramic tiles are used, as well as porcelain tiles and some other materials similar in characteristics. However, very often many people want to use wood in the bathroom for the formation of flooring. Each material has its pros and cons, so the choice should be conscious.
Parameters of different types of materials for the floor in the bathroom
Initially, you should know what parameters the floor should have in this room. These include:
resistance to wear;
resistance to constant exposure to high humidity, as well as to changes in temperature;
the impossibility of formation on the surface of rust, fungi or mold;
invulnerability to many types of chemicals used to cleanse the coating;
The strength of the floor and the inability to put a scratch or chip on it;
the durability of the material so that it does not arise too often the need to replace the floor.
Most often, precisely ceramic tiles are mounted in this room, which has the following positive parameters:
heat resistance;
stability before moisture;
durability;
the ability to choose a coating of different colors and textures;
Laying can be carried out by different methods, so that you can even visually increase the space;
resistance before moisture, which is considered one of the most important parameters.
However, the minuses of ceramic tiles include the fact that during the installation process the seams will be created into which water will be flooded and dirt will fall.
Plastic for the floor is also considered a good choice. However, when exposed to significant blows, the coating will be very easy to break, and also on it you can simply put a scratch.
A good choice is considered a bulk floor, which is beautiful and hygienic, environmentally friendly and durable, resistant to wear and moisture, however, to create such a coating, you will have to spend a lot of means, and also if necessary to dismantle it, you can encounter significant difficulties.
However, what to do if you really want to make wood coating in the bathroom?
The device of a wooden floor bathroom
Even a wooden floor can be created in this room if all the main nuances and features of this work are taken into account. It is initially important to properly honor the wood itself, and the tick is considered the best choice, and larch is also suitable for these purposes. These elements are distinguished by an oily structure, which is very important when interacting with moisture. They are also not deceived. In the past, these rocks of wood were universally used in shipbuilding, therefore they are considered an excellent option for rooms with high humidity and the possibility of falling on the floor of water.
Woods are produced in the form of sex boards, and before laying them, all elements should be treated with special oil, which creates a special coating on the surface that protects the material from moisture. It is important to periodically update the oil coating of the already created floor, and especially after cleansing it with various chemicals for washing.
The laying process itself can be divided into the following stages:
preparation of the base, for which it needs to be cleaned of the old coating, if any, remove, and also eliminate various unnecessary elements;
alignment of the surface, for which either a cement screed or polymer compounds are usually used, which can be even self -leveling;
elimination of transitions, cracks or chips from the base, if any;
the cover of the entire base with a high -quality primer, and it will not only eliminate the smallest defects of the floor, but also improve the connection of various materials;
the creation of a waterproofing layer, and usually suitable films are used for this;
laying wooden elements, and for this it is recommended to use a special two -component glue applied to the floor with a spatula, and there should be minimal and even joints between all neighboring boards;
You can lay another wooden finishing material if desired.
Thus, for the bathroom, you can choose various types of flooring, but if there is a desire to make a wooden floor, then it can be realized. However, it is important to take into account many features and nuances.