Often the bath built of wood. And, despite a number of advantages, this material has low resistance to moisture and fire. As conditions inside the steam room for a tree extreme, in the absence of proper impregnation it is subject to rot, mildew and microorganisms, destruction and fire.
What to look for when choosing a bath for soaking
Since in the sauna wood in contact with human skin, impregnation have to be environmentally friendly. Furthermore, by heating it must not emit harmful substances. In addition to these conditions, the choice of impregnation should pay attention to the following points:
- any surface to be processed;
- method of coating (brush, roller, etc.);
- whether you will be painting the tree;
- the level of moisture protection.
Specifics of processing different surfaces in the bath
They put forward different requirements for the impregnation of different surfaces in the steam room.
Floor
On this surface always gets water, but because sex requires good antivodnoy protection. Ideally floorboards should impregnate antibacterial and moisture resistant impregnation and then varnished. At the same time, the surface should not be slippery and sticky.
During construction bath may be impregnated with a protective layer of joists.
Ceiling
This portion, conversely, is not exposed to water, and the temperature and steam. So that the ceiling can simply be impregnated with a special varnish bath.
Walls
First, impregnation by heating must not release toxic substances. Secondly, the lacquer has to give wood to "breathe."
shelves
Shelves in contact with human skin, and therefore incorrectly picked impregnation may cause a burn. So from the varnish or paint when processing benches should be abandoned. The best option will be to impregnate the wax basis.
varieties impregnation
Water based
These agents are well impregnated wood does not emit toxic substances, have an antibacterial effect. You can buy a water impregnation with the dye. The only drawback - the short life span. Handle bath is necessary every 2-3 years.
Oil-based
When processing wood to form a protective film on it. However, oil paints emit a strong smell, and therefore in the sauna it is better not to use.
acrylic
These funds are considered to be environmentally safe and harmless. They protect the surface against mold and moisture. Modern Acrylic paints are ideal for the treatment of the inside of the sauna.
Wax-based
Today, find pure wax means is problematic. Typically, the wax is added to the impregnation of any other basis.
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