Interior trim imitation timber

The use of wood trim for simple styling of any premises in the house is a very interesting and at the same time the right decision. Such materials contribute to the creation of increased comfort and coziness of living, as well as provide a healthy atmosphere in the house. That is why the use of inexpensive imitation timber in the interior is gaining increasing popularity. The material is made from different wood species, can be processed independently or purchased in a fully ready for installation form. High performance characteristics of such a material can be used not only inside but also outside the buildings. With the help of imitation timber, you can easily implement modern styles and make an unusual alteration of the apartment. Wood material is great for full wall cladding and ceilings, and can also be used as a decorative element of decoration.

Features of decoration: pros and cons

The use of imitation timber for interior decoration allows you to create a feeling of living in a real log house, regardless of whether the owners live in a private or apartment building. Made from natural wood boards will create a comfortable atmosphere, a unique microclimate in all rooms of housing. Other advantages of such finishes include:

• original appearance of the interiors;
• the cheapness of this method of finishing (in comparison with other wood materials and, of course, with the actual construction of a log house);
• ease of assembly decoration with your own hands;
• the ease of modern housing styling;
• creating true harmony with environmentally friendly finishes.

As such, the cons of this type of interior no. Nevertheless, working with some types of imitations can be quite complex and require special care from the performer. And, of course, in comparison with the usual painting or glueing wallpaper, it will require larger expenditures.

Characteristics of the material

Imitation of a bar belongs to the available wood materials applied to internal and external finishing. It is a board with a profile in the form of a half rectangle with slightly rounded corners. Each board is also complemented by a groove and spike, allowing for quick assembly of individual elements and easy to connect them together. Since the imitation of the timber is made of natural wood by cutting logs, such lumber may have different varieties:

Manufacturing materials

Different types of wood are characterized by differing performance qualities. Therefore, when choosing a suitable imitation of timber, it is imperative to pay attention to what kind of wood this lumber is made of:

• pine: soft rock, easy processing; due to the high tar content, it is fairly well preserved; belongs to the budget category;
• spruce: this wood is particularly light and soft, but has little strength;
• larch: refers to the most durable species; difficult to process, but finished products from larch serve as long as possible; finishing materials from such wood can be used even for bathrooms and kitchens;
• linden: it has a rather high softness and elasticity, it is easy to process and can be polished well; tolerates minor moisture effects;
• cedar: refers to the most wear-resistant rocks, but because of this, it is included in the elite (expensive category); easy to process; wood cut has a very beautiful pattern.

Variety of color palette

To preserve the maximum naturalness of the interior, preference is given to unpainted lumber or products that are covered exclusively with impregnation, varnish or wax. Then the color of the wood will depend only on the type of wood from which it is made. The most beautiful are larch and cedar. Larch has a light reddish tint, but cedar wood can be supplemented with both yellow and light pink shades. Pine and spruce have a brown-yellowish color scheme. But linden often has a rich yellow tint. As for the painted imitation of timber sold in many hardware stores, its color range is practically unlimited. In the catalogs of modern manufacturers can be found as models, close to natural shades (brown, brown-reddish, coffee), and products in unusual colors (blue, bright green, pink, red).

Buying a more expensive painted imitation of timber predominantly, if necessary, quickly stylize the interior.

How to choose material for finishing

To select a really high-quality imitation of a timber that can last for a long time, you will be helped by the search for sawn timber according to such criteria:

• grade (products with low grades are suitable only for wall cladding in subtle places);
• wood species (it is especially important to consider the breed when finishing rooms with high humidity);
• the evenness of the boards to be chosen (their visible deformation and even barely palpable waves on the surface indicate incorrect drying or storage conditions; the connections of such elements will constantly be separated);
• the absence of chipping and chipping in the grooves and in the spikes (they can be checked using the “Kleimer” fastening).

Quality control for each board you buy is optional. The buyer only needs to ensure the responsibility of the selected seller. That is why it is not recommended to buy a large batch of lumber packed in foil (which cannot be touched, looked at).

Stages of self-assembly

Installation of imitation timber is easy, just following the recommendations of experts and the advice of builders. Work is carried out according to the following instructions:

1. A vertical crate is made on the stitched wall. It will consist of rails with a size of 2.5 × 4 cm. The pitch between adjacent rails should be 40 cm. It is important to position the crate as evenly as possible relative to the plane (you need to level the crate under the level by placing cuttings or pieces of plywood under the slats). The crate is fixed on the wall with dowels.
2. The first board is screwed down to the finished crate. It is important to precisely adjust it horizontally, since the rest of the boards will be level with the first one. In the lower part (where in the future the plinth will be mounted) the imitation of the timber is fixed with screws. At the top is attached to the wall with a kleimerom introduced into the groove.
3. Subsequent rows of boards neatly pushed into the grooves of the previous row by spikes, fixed with klyimer. So the whole wall is typed. Thin slats are nailed in the corners for additional fixing of the boards: a pair of such slats will help to easily close the joint between the walls. It is recommended to fix the slats with small studs (you can even without caps).

How to handle and how to care

When buying painted boards owners do not need primary processing of materials. In the case of buying lumber, you will need to process the wood with the following compositions:

• antiseptic impregnation or oil (obligatory treatment): will prevent the occurrence of fungus, damage to the tree by pests, increase resistance to moisture;
• stain: allows you to change the shade of wood, lighten or darken, make the color brighter; the best option for preserving the natural color of the boards and simple styling of the rooms;
• wood paints: ordinary enamels and water-dispersion compositions will completely repaint the board in any shade;
• wax or varnish (final processing): wax increases the resistance of wood to moisture and mechanical damage, remains a thin film on the surface of wood enhances its color, maintains haze and allows you to "breathe"; varnish also increases the lifetime of the wood, but the surface will become glossy. According to the manufacturer, re-treatment with varnish and wax will need to be carried out in 2-6 years.

Interior finishes

Imitation of a bar can be used for finishing of walls or a ceiling. As a floor covering such material will not work. Unlike wooden wall paneling, it is mounted on walls only horizontally: due to this feature, it turns out to imitate log walls. As for the location of the boards on the ceiling, they can be mounted both along and across the windows. Also common are other ways of fixing imitation of timber - with laying out different patterns. As for the combination of wooden finishes with other types of coatings, it is recommended to do this with special attention. Indeed, with a full covering of the room with wooden planks, you can achieve a single direction of the interior. When using auxiliary materials you need to think about the future design to the smallest detail.

Before the room is fully covered with lumber, calculate the area that will remain available. Keep in mind that crates on 4 walls + thickness of imitation of timber will somewhat reduce the free space.

Wall decoration

To decorate the walls with imitation timber, you need to carefully consider the future design of the room. For example, you can use lumber, painted in two almost identical or similar in heat and intensity of color, to create a certain style. It is also possible to sheathe a tree with only 1-2 walls, and cover the rest with wallpaper or paint it. Often, these techniques are used in living rooms and bedrooms. Also very interesting is the option of combining wood with brick or its imitation. For this, usually 3 walls are sheathed with wood, and the rest are glued over with foam panels under the brick (well, or simply remain without decoration). It is possible to use imitation of a bar in different tones or colors for horizontal separation of walls: highlighting the lower part. And you can use only 1 type of imitation of timber to hold a conditional separation of 1/3 of the lower part of the wall: fix 1 row of darker boards between the light rows.

Ceiling finish

Finishing the ceiling using imitation timber can be carried out in different directions. The most popular solutions include:

• Paneling along or across windows.

The easiest option that allows you to easily repair in any room on the area. Usually used for lining the ceiling of the attic.

• Sheathing diagonally.

A very interesting option that allows you to give the interior a great deal of dynamism.

• Sheathing staggered.

Used to style a rectangular or square ceiling. In this case, its area is divided into 4-6 parts. In adjacent parts, the skin should be different: in one it should be perpendicular, in the next - longitudinal.

• Styling ordinary ceiling.

Imitation of a bar is suitable also for fixing to a usual bleached ceiling. In this case, the boards can also be positioned longitudinally or transversely. The distance between the individual boards can be from 0.7 to 1 m.

What styles are used and combined with

The ideal way to use imitation timber for decorating rooms is to choose one of the following styles:

• loft, country and country: warm, cozy styles involve the use of natural and almost raw materials, so they are perfect for decorating walls with boards and bricks;
• Provence: involves the use of clarified or natural wood materials and conventional painting; ensures the creation of harmony and comfort;
• Scandinavian: allows the use of both boards and bricks in white, so it can be easily implemented using imitation timber;
• urban and modern: they assume a minimum jumble of space, decoration in bright colors; it is for such areas that boards in gray, light purple or olive colors are perfect; however, it is worth using them for finishing only 1-2 walls, the rest is better to paint;
• ethno: a bright painting of the boards chosen for decoration, a great option for implementing an unusual style; necessarily walls with imitation of a bar will need to decorate the panel and other bright decor;
• sea: sand and turquoise boards will be a good solution for creating an original and very comfortable room.

Living room

The use of imitation timber for the decoration of the living room opens up many options for owners to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the hall. The most interesting color combinations for decorating the hall with wood include:

• cream walls + light brown floor (+ optional white thresholds, door frames and window frames);
• olive walls + light brown or gray-brown floor;
• lilac or light pink walls + light gray floor;
• white and blue walls + white floor;
• dark brown walls + brown floor;
• 3 gray-brown walls + 1 olive or turquoise + light brown floor;
• dark gray walls (one can make a rich purple or lilac) + gray floor;
• yellow and light purple walls + light gray floor.

In areas close to the loft and country, the ceiling can be whitewashed and supplemented with imitations as dividers. For other areas, you can use a timber for full ceiling lining or for fastening around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Kitchen

To stylize the kitchen with the help of imitation timber, it is best to dwell on three classic design options. Beneficial and profitable implementations include:

• warm kitchen;

This implies the use of a light brown finish (both for walls and floor) with slight tints of yellow or reddish. It is advisable to use slightly different materials for walls and floors. But the ceiling is better to sheathe a light cream tree. In the warm kitchen is always maintained a positive homely atmosphere.

• strict kitchen;

The dark gray wall trim and gray floor trim will create a nice, tight tandem. The ceiling can be sheathed with wood or with other materials, but its color should be white. Strict kitchen is easy to clean and at the same time it contributes to long-term thinking, making informed decisions.

• light (neutral) kitchen.

An option that requires constant cleaning and removal of dirt, dust, grease. For wall decoration is better to choose a cream or white color. It is better to make the floor very light brown or even gray, light gray. The ceiling should also be white or light cream. In this kitchen, everyone can find peace and harmony.

Bedroom

To stylize a bedroom using imitation timber, it is recommended to select materials in neutral - beige, light gray, light cream or pastel color (light olive, lavender, azure). Direct finishing can be carried out in the following ways:

1. Full wall cladding.
2. The sheathing of two walls (usually the walls located to the right and left of the bed are sheathed).
3. Sheathing of the wall behind the head of the bed (in addition, it can be decorated with imitation of timber and the wall opposite the bed).
4. The wood paneling is 1/3 of the wall at the bottom (in this case, the upper part is painted or pasted over with wallpaper).
5. The light / dark wood paneling of the lower part of the wall and the imitation of the beam in a contrasting (or the most different color) upper part of the wall.

Bathroom

Emphasize the originality and sophistication of the bathroom with the use of imitation timber can help work in two directions: the selection of contrasts or the use of neutral shades. In the first case, it is recommended to choose dark brown boards with a slight grayish tint as the main color for a spacious room. But the plumbing should be bright white. If, with a contrasting design, the light finish is predominant (due to the small area of ​​the room), it is better to choose a light beige, white or coffee color scheme. But the plumbing is recommended to pick up in dark gray, maybe even black. With neutral styling, plumbing and finishing should have light shades: light beige, light coffee, cream, light gray. Also, the finish can have a neutral pastel color: clarified purple, yellow, pink, olive or blue.

Conclusion

Using the imitation of timber, you can easily carry out the update as a normal cottage or brick house, and a modern apartment. Such a finish can be selected among untreated lumber and independently prepared for use or purchased fully prepared: treated with an antiseptic, painted. When selecting materials, you need to accurately calculate the desired number of products. Owners can carry out installation of imitation timber with their own hands, since such work takes a minimum of time and does not require special skills from the performer. But in order for the alteration of the rooms to take place to be distinguished and truly beautiful, one should carefully select the style in which the repairs will be carried out. Деревянная отделка идеально подходит как для реализации простых деревенских направлений, так и для создания ультрасовременных оригинальных интерьеров.