Internal wall insulation in the bathroom with your own hands

In modern conditions of insulation of the walls of the dwelling, the most important issue that requires a deep analysis. Fortunately, now on sale there are a huge number of insulating materials that are able to make a warm and cozy “fortress” from the usual cold structure. Of course, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. Unfortunately, there are a lot of problem areas that are worth paying attention to.

Especially seriously should be treated with internal wall insulation in the bathroom. Obviously, it is this room that should be high -quality insulated. In winter, in rooms where poor -quality heating is not thermal insulation, it is simply impossible to be. The bathroom should be comfortable all year round, and this must be remembered.

Fortunately, it is quite possible to carry out full -fledged insulation of the bathroom with your own hands. To do this, it is necessary to carefully study all the necessary documentation and draw some conclusions. In the same material, we will consider the main subtleties of the internal insulation process of the bathroom. In the end, even newcomers will be able to conduct such events.

The main features of the bathroom insulation

If you think about insulation of the walls in the bathroom, you need to remember that in this matter the most important thing is the choice of insulating materials. Now on the market you can find hundreds of various options for these products, but not all these products are of high quality. Moreover, the thermal insulation quality of the material is not always a decisive factor when choosing these products.

Accordingly, in such conditions, you need to pay attention to a number of requirements that will establish the highest quality and effective heat -insulating material for the bathroom.

• Safety. Unfortunately, many heaters have a significant drawback. It may concern fire safety or environmental friendliness. Accordingly, it is impossible to allow the material that will insulate the room succumbed to ignition. In modern conditions, it is because of such materials that large-scale fires arise. As for environmental friendliness, this situation also needs to be carefully analyzed. Separate products can distinguish toxic substances that can be deadly for a person. Accordingly, it is better not to use non -ecological materials for internal insulation, even if we are talking about large monetary savings.
• Low thermal conductivity. In this case, we are talking about the effectiveness of the material. Of course, he should not let heat out of the room. Of course, each material has different thermal conductivity values, but first of all it is worth looking at those products that are highly effective. Moreover, the lower the thermal conductivity, the less the thickness of the material. Accordingly, we save the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. This is especially important if we insulate the bathroom.
• Durability and strength. It should be borne in mind that each high -quality thermal insulation material is characterized by high strength. Moreover, such products should maintain their shape. If the insulating material is crumbling, it is poor -quality. The insulation should also not be deformed.
• Moisture resistance. This is a particularly important point if we are talking about warming the bathroom. The thing is that high -quality insulation should not absorb moisture. Moreover, under the influence of moisture, an insulating product must keep its original shape. If moisture in the material is nevertheless absorbed, then gradually the effectiveness of isolation will decrease to a minimum.

When buying a heater, each of the above points needs to be clarified by consultants. If the information provided is incomplete, you should study the documentation in the product. Most often, manufacturers indicate all the subtleties of using insulating material. Some companies directly on their products indicate where exactly the specific material can be used.

Again, you should not save on the insulation. Any of the above deficiencies present in the material can bring a lot of troubles. Particular attention should be removed to the safety of the material, as we are talking about a living room.

Basic materials for the battery insulation

Most often, experienced repairmen recommend using only a few materials for insulation, which are tested by experience and time. We will consider them further:

• Foam polystyrene. To date, the popularity of this insulation is growing rapidly. The thing is that this material has a relatively small share, as well as good moisture resistance. Moreover, polystyrene foam has small dimensions, so you do not need to create any structures for fastening. At the same time, it must be remembered that the effectiveness of this material seriously depends on the specifics of the installation. If there are gaps between the units of the material located on the wall, then such thermal insulation will not be the best to maintain heat. In such situations, you need to use a polyurethane foam, which is filled with all joints and voids. Most often, the fastening of polystyrene foam occurs on the basis of glue or dowels - depending on the dimensions and weight of the material.
• Mineral wool. This is most likely the most common insulation that is used in the construction of private houses. Unfortunately, to use this material, it is necessary to create a metal frame. Accordingly, if we have a very tiny bathroom, then mineral wool is not the best option. After fastening based on the metal structure, the insulation is hidden behind drywall panels. It is worth noting that mineral wool absorbs moisture well, so it is extremely not recommended to use this material in the bathroom. You can try to create high -quality waterproofing, but even this option does not always work. Under the influence of moisture, mineral wool will begin to rapidly lose its initial properties. Moreover, in conditions of dampness in the material, pathogenic bacteria can multiply.
• Poliuretan foam. Experienced experts argue that it is polyurethane foam that is the most reliable and modern insulation in every sense. As in the case of mineral wool, polyurethane foam must be mounted on a metal frame, which occupies a considerable part of the space. It is interesting that the material is applied with spraying. Accordingly, a liquid two -component substance is used, which is foamed and freezes in a short period of time. The good news is that for the installation of the material you do not need to use fasteners. As for the heat -insulating characteristics directly, the material delays heat well, and also does not lose its effectiveness for many years of operation. The main advantage is that polyurethane foam is located in a jail layer. I would also like to note that before the finishing work, it is necessary to plastered a non -weed -chip layer using a nylon grid.

There are still many other products for internal wall insulation, however, first of all, you need to build on the above materials, since they are most often used in construction.

Materials and tools for insulation

Despite the relative simplicity of the process of insulation of walls, it is necessary to have many tools and materials. In this case, we will consider the process of wall insulation using polystyrene foam. Most often, the list consists of the following points:

• bucket;
• a whisk intended for a batch of a construction solution;
• cISTRALS for thermal insulation;
• roller, spatulas;
• shock drill with a drill (for concrete);
• glue glue;
• sandpaper;
• primer;
• antifungal additive;
• reinforcing mesh;
• sheets of insulation.

Depending on where the process of insulation is carried out, some other tools and devices may be needed. This must be recognized in advance from experts.

The process of internal wall insulation in the bathroom

The process of wall insulation consists of several stages. As for the bathroom directly, here all the work needs to be carried out more than responsibly.

1. First of all, it is necessary to treat the wall with antifungal additives. This is necessary so that the fungus, as well as mold, does not form on the surface. If we talk about the bathroom, then the risk of the fungus is very high, even if regular cleaning and cleaning of surfaces are carried out there. It is very simple to apply an antifungal additive to the surface, it is only necessary to pour the liquid into the container, and then arm yourself with a roller. It should be borne in mind that applying too much antifungal additive to the surface is not worth it. The main thing is not to leave any gaps so that the fungus does not have a chance of propagation. Separately, I would like to note that often antifungal additives are toxic. Accordingly, the whole process must be carried out carefully. Moreover, there is a need to use a breathing agent. Also, do not forget about the regular ventilation of the room.
2. Next comes the most crucial moment. It is necessary to attach the insulation to the wall. This process begins from the corner, which is closer to the window. After we put the insulation, it is necessary to arm ourselves with a drill and make a hole with a drill through the material, hitting the concrete wall. The holes need to be made at least 5: 4 of them are located along the edges of the insulation, and one in the center.
3. Now we need fungal latches. With their help, you can attach the material to the wall. This procedure is carried out with each unit of material.
4. At this stage, we need to cook tile glue. Knighting occurs in a clean bucket using an electric drill and corolla. In this case, you need to follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
5. The prepared solution must be applied to the surface of the insulation using a grout spatula. After the end of this procedure, it is necessary to attach a reinforcing grid to the wall. After that, the solution must be stretched on top of the mesh. Accordingly, the grid should be completely hidden under a layer of previously prepared mixture.
6. After the solution has dried, it is necessary to treat the surface with sandpaper. It should be understood that a large amount of dust will form during such a process. Accordingly, it does not hurt to use the respirator, especially if the bathroom in which the process takes place has a large area.
7. Having graduated from the process of cleaning the wall, you can proceed to the priming of the wall. To do this, we need to have a roller, as well as the primer itself. As in the case of the process in the first paragraph, it is necessary to carry out this procedure as responsibly as possible.

This is where the main processing process of surface processing associated with insulation of the bathroom ends. Next, you can carry out all the necessary work aimed at finishing the surface.

If everything is carried out really high quality, then such a heater will differ in excessive efficiency. In addition, do not forget that it is precisely due to the layer created on the basis of tile glue and reinforcing mesh that insulation is in the best way suitable for the bathroom, since the moisture directly has no access to the polystyrus.

As for the rest of the rooms, which the owners also often insulate, then everything is a little easier than in the case of the bathroom. It should be borne in mind that for the kitchen you need to choose a material that will not ignite. In the case of the living room and the bedroom, the basic requirements concern exclusively the environmental safety of insulation. As we have already said, often thermal insulation is characterized by increased toxicity. Such questions should be specified in advance among sellers, or directly from the manufacturers of the material.