Few build your own bathhouse. It is also necessary to decorate it so that it is not just expensive, but also useful and durable. It is at this stage that many owners are "cut off". Incorrectly chosen material for finishing and processing - and, consider, it was gone, all the work wasted. Do you think it's hard to spoil a natural wood finish? No, not really hard. You just need to forget to process shelves or choose the wrong composition. Let's see how not to get screwed up.
Read in the article
- 1 What should be processed?
- 2 How to handle the shelves in the bath
- 3 What can not be treated in a steam room and why
- 4 If you need cheap and cheerful
What should be processed?
If you are still in doubt, let's think logically. Natural wood is an organic material and, like any organic matter, it ages and decomposes with age. In addition, it is susceptible to the growth of fungi - mold, decay, and as a natural product it is a favorite delicacy of insects that feed on wood. If you do not take at least elementary steps to protect the material, its lifespan will not only be limited, but very short-lived.
And do not listen to those who say that the sterile heated atmosphere of the bath itself is a wood preservative. Slightest ventilation problems - and your shelves are rotten. Yes, harsh chemicals in the treatment of bath accessories are not a good idea, therefore, you need to find a safe and effective composition for this purpose.
Thus, we conclude: it is necessary to protect the shelves - and it is important to choose the right composition for this purpose.
How to handle the shelves in the bath
No, ordinary stains and varnishes for this purpose are categorically not suitable. It is not worth spending money and time on this, as well as risking the state of the finish of the bath. Look for only those compounds in the purpose of which the processing of wood in the bath is indicated. They are united by a common feature - natural ingredients that are the basis.
In the first place among such formulations are oils for processing based on natural ingredients. They are perfectly absorbed into the structure of the tree and stay there for a long time, locking the surface from moisture and drying out. The most affordable and easy-to-use option is natural linseed oil. You can buy it at any pharmacy or diet store.
Mineral oils for wood processing also show good options, and there is no need to be afraid of them: most of the cosmetics are based on these mineral oils.
In the second most popular and effective place are wax-based formulations. It can be the most natural and ordinary beeswax or exotic carnauba.
What can not be treated in a steam room and why
Manufacturers are interested in sales. And here's the result: the advertised compositions are actually expensive, and the results show not so much modest - but even negative ones. Take water-soluble varnishes. Yes, the walls can be covered with tension and reservations, but the shelves are definitely not worth it. The reason is simple - these compounds, when in contact with human skin, give an unpleasant sensation and can even cause an allergic reaction.
If you need cheap and cheerful
When you need to save money and at the same time do it efficiently - take the task into your own hands and natural materials for processing. As already mentioned, it can be flaxseed oil, as an alternative - hemp oil. 6 parts oil will require 1 part beeswax. This wax can be purchased from natural honey merchants. First, the oil is heated in a water bath to the boiling point and boiled for about half an hour, then wax is introduced into it in small pieces until completely dissolved. As soon as the mass becomes homogeneous, it is removed from the water bath and cooled to an acceptable temperature for application.
After the composition is absorbed and the wood dries out, the bathhouse is well heated and the excess impregnation that appears on the shelves is wiped off with a soft cloth. In another day, the bathhouse will be ready for full-fledged work.
And some more practical advice on this topic - in this video:
And how are the shelves in your bathhouse processed? Share your experience in the comments!
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