Options for finishing the attic

Attic is a special kind of attic space, which has a very large area and provides an opportunity to equip an additional room in the house. If you insulate the roof properly, use imagination and make some effort, then the attic will become a cozy and stylish living space. On the options for finishing the attic with their own hands, the types of materials used and the features of the process of warming the room, we'll talk about in this article.

Insulation of the attic as a first step to the arrangement of the room

The finishing of the roof of the attic with insulating materials depends on whether similar work was carried out outside the structure during the construction phase of the building. In the event that the roof has been insulated earlier, from the inside it can simply be lined with lining, plywood or gypsum board, after filling the space between the sheets of material and the frame with a thin layer of insulation. For such work, roll materials with a foil surface that will prevent condensation from falling out on the roof slopes will do.

It also happens that the roof has not been warmed before. In this case, the interior finish will be longer and more time consuming. First, on the slopes of the roof should be fixed waterproofing material, which protects the room from moisture from outside. Such a film is attached to the inner surface of the roof directly on the crate. It is best to fix the membrane with the help of counter-racks.

Waterproofing film can be covered with a heater. It is desirable to use for this purpose a light porous material of sufficiently large thickness. Pitched roof should be insulated in several layers, using roll media. With regard to sheet and plate materials, then for roofs of complex shape and configuration they will not work, but will turn out to be quite actual in case of finishing the walls of the attic.

Roof insulation can be done in several ways. For example, if the rafters are located a short distance from each other, choose a heater with a slightly larger width. In this case, you can lay the material between the rafters and do not fix it. But if the rafters lag behind each other for a considerable distance, the heat-insulating material will have to be additionally fastened to the roof surface with wooden blocks.

If the roof is insulated with mineral wool, it is necessary to cover its sheets with a vapor barrier film, after which the cotton wool can be fixed on the inner surface of the skates. In order not to waste extra effort and time, it is better to immediately buy a heater with a vapor barrier. Minus mineral wool is considered its ability to strongly accumulate moisture, resulting in the material rotting, deteriorating and losing its useful properties. Sometimes for the insulation of buildings use foam, but it is not considered the best option, because in case of an inflammation begins to release very harmful toxins into the atmosphere. If foamed polyurethane is used for thermal insulation of the roof, you can save time and money without having to trim the structure with a waterproof membrane.

The insulation layer can be applied directly to the waterproofing film, but it is better to provide a short distance between these materials. In such a gap, air will penetrate, preventing moisture from accumulating in the walls and slopes of the roof.

The wooden crate, on which all materials will be fixed, must be treated with the necessary impregnations protecting the wood from fungi and microorganisms.

The creation of a living room in the attic also provides for the insulation of the floor. This work is carried out using a suitable loose material, for example, expanded clay or expanded polystyrene chips. By the way, polystyrene foam not only has good thermal insulation qualities, it is also waterproof and is much cheaper than its counterparts. Before pouring a heat-insulating layer on the floor, it is necessary, as in the case of a roof, to lay a waterproof film. On top of the film, the construction of the logs is collected, and after that a heater is poured onto the floor. Then all this is covered with a solution of concrete, and while the concrete is still liquid, it is stacked reinforcing stack. The final steps are the execution of the screed and the final decorative finish of the floor.

Similarly, you can make the room not only warm, but also partially soundproof. A good waterproofing will allow you to equip the attic even with a kitchen or bathroom.

Types of materials for the walls and ceiling of the attic

The attic of the house in the house must begin with the selection of the suitable material. Modern manufacturers offer potential consumers a very wide choice of products, but the most popular materials for the design of the attic are: lining, blockhouse, plywood and drywall. We will discuss these options in more detail.

Finishing the attic with the clapboard

The plastic clapboard is cheap, easy to work and care. The color and pattern of this cladding can be different, so you can use it to implement various design ideas. To make a wall with plastic panels can even be a novice in the construction industry, since the installation of the material is quite simple and easy. However, there are vagonki and cons, the main of which is considered fragility. This cladding does not tolerate strong physical influences, it can crack from a blow.

More cozy and stylish looks in the trim of the attic lining made of natural wood. This material has a unique pattern, a beautiful natural texture and a warm tint. In addition, wood is an environmentally friendly and safe material for health. But the disadvantages of a wooden lining are its fire hazard, poor resistance to water and moisture. In addition, the tree can attack various parasitic life forms, whereas insects and microorganisms are indifferent to synthetic materials. With these drawbacks, careful maintenance of the tree helps to fight, which includes periodic treatments with special impregnations. But wood not only creates a special cozy atmosphere in the room, but also insulates the room.

Wall cladding by the blockhouse

It is possible to finish the walls and ceiling inside the attic with the help of a blockhouse - a material imitating natural wooden beams. Unlike natural wood, the blockhouse is more resistant to negative weather factors, high humidity, temperature fluctuations and mechanical influences. This cladding does not crack with time, does not rot from water and will not be damaged by woodworm bugs. The installation of material on the walls is easy enough, even a person who does not have similar skills, is able to perform work after reading the detailed instructions.

There is one small drawback for the blockhouse. Since the material details are of considerable thickness, they slightly hide the free space of the room.

Finishing of mansard walls with plywood

Plywood is cheap and relatively easy to work material, which makes it possible to even even the most curved walls and create a basis for further decorative design on them. Sometimes plywood is used and as a finish finish, but in itself this material does not have a special appeal. But the plywood is convenient to paint, cover with decorative plaster or drape with cuts of fabric.

Plywood is often used in the decoration of a wooden attic, when it is necessary to hide the differences in the level of the walls under even sheets of material. In addition to low cost, this cladding is easy to install, light weight, and environmentally friendly, because the main raw material in the production of plywood is wood.

And here among the minuses of the material can be identified the same characteristics that are inherent in the wood paneling: rapid flammability in case of fire, instability in front of water and high humidity.

Finishing the attic with gypsum plasterboard

Drywall, as a material for interior decoration, is very popular today. The reason lies in the many advantages it possesses. These advantages include low cost, low weight, fire safety, environmental friendliness, ease of operation. But the main reason why plasterboard is so popular is in the ability to create from the sheets of material a variety of designs and shapes, so that any designer can realize the boldest of his ideas. In addition, the surface of drywall is perfectly flat, it does not need to be carefully prepared for painting or plastering. Under the construction of such material, communications can be hidden, and they will not spoil the interior of the premises with their irrelevance.

The drawback of drywall is that it easily absorbs moisture. But even with this feature you can cope by buying a special moisture-resistant kind of material.

Finishing the gypsum board is very easy. First you need to fill the joints of individual sheets, and when the putty dries, it should be polished with sandpaper, after which the surface will be ready for final decorative treatment.

Finishing the ceiling of the attic

The ceiling in the attic is almost the same as the walls, and in many types of attics, the ceiling may not be present at all, and the roof slope will act simultaneously as a wall and a roof.

In the decorative trim of the attic you can use a stretch ceiling. It is quite expensive, but it looks stylish and luxurious. Specialists in the installation of stretch ceilings can create designs not only with a flat, but also with a curved surface. A particularly spectacular view of such a ceiling gives a properly selected lighting. In addition, the manufacturers of stretch films can, on customer's order, apply any drawing, ornament or even a photo to their products. Stretch ceiling is very successfully combined with multi-level structures from gypsum board.

Options for finishing the attic

Bedroom in the attic floor

The owners of attics very often arrange in these rooms is the bedroom. To make this room beautiful and cozy, you should listen to some recommendations:

1. Bedroom in warm colors is always relevant. In such an interior, a tree, for example, a wooden lining with a natural light tint, will be very appropriate. Decorate the ceiling with the lining, paint the walls in white, beige or pastel green, and the curtains and the floor covering match the wood.
2. You can try to create a bedroom in the hunting style. In this design, a rough, unprocessed tree of dark tones is used, as accessories are selected products from natural skins, variegated handmade rugs, blankets and bedspreads in the style of "patchwork".The furniture in such a bedroom should also be somewhat rude.
3. The interior decoration of the attic can be bright and juicy, but not too variegated. If the furniture and walls are made in rich and fresh shades, you can emphasize their beauty with a snow-white ceiling, painted with glossy paint.
4. White finish in the bedroom is desirable to complement the furniture with contrasting colors. By the way, white walls and ceiling - a good solution for rooms with a small area.
5. Wooden beams can be the main accent in the interior design of the bedroom. If the ceiling of the room is white, the beams can be painted in a dark brown color. In this case, the same shade should be present in other elements of the interior, for example, in the decoration of the floor, in the details of furniture or accessories.
6. The walls of the attic can be covered with beautiful wallpaper. In a room like a bedroom, it is better to use gentle floral patterns and light tone material.
7. Look impressive in the design of this room and fabric draperies. They add a room of comfort and romance.
8. Do not forget to pay attention to the details. Curtains, rugs, bedspreads, pillows, mirrors and other accessories should be combined in style and color scheme with the overall decoration of the bedroom. Various small things, like lamps, vases, floor lamps will fill the room with a cozy home.

Decoration in the attic of the room for children

The room for children suggests brightness and variegated colors. In a similar interior, you can use any decoration materials: wallpaper, wood, decorative plaster, paint, etc. All these types of finishes can be combined, creating original designs. When designing a nursery, you should also take into account some of the subtleties:

1. Small children may be tempted to paint on the floor or on the walls. Based on this, the materials for finishing it is better to choose those that can easily be washed in case of need.
2. The color scheme in the design of a children's room can be different, but it is not superfluous to take into account the wishes of the child and his psychotype. For example, it is better to pick up active mischievous muffled gentle tones, since bright shades will excite the psyche of an already restless child. If your child is old enough to voice your preferences, listen to the wishes of the child.
3. The children's room can be zoned to the bedroom and the play area. The place where the baby will rest should be to relax. Calm shades of the interior are the best option for a sleeping area. The game part of the room can be made colorful and bright, saturated with flowers and various details.
4. When decorating the attic, take into account how sunlight penetrates the room. If most of the day the room is illuminated with bright rays, avoid using too saturated colors in the interior.
5. Through the windows located to the north or east, there is not enough light in the attic. In a similar situation, warm colors will suit the decoration of the room, which will fill the lack of sun in the room.
6. For windows located on the west side, it is necessary to provide tight curtains or blinds, as the setting sun can prevent a child from falling asleep.

Kitchen in the attic floor

Surprisingly, in the attic you can equip not only the living area, but also the kitchen. Implement such an undertaking is possible only if the area of ​​the premises allows you to place all the necessary equipment and furniture. Of course, the kitchen can not do without good ventilation - this feature also needs to be taken into account when planning a room.

As for the interior, then you can listen to these tips:

1. To ensure that the kitchen has always been light, ensure the entry of natural light through large windows.
2. Furniture in the kitchen needs to be placed near the vertical wall. If you place it under the slope, during cooking, you often have to hit it with your head.
3. The predominant colors in the attic kitchen should be light colors. They will add room space, make it light and comfortable.
4. If the kitchen has a dining area, then the dining table is best placed under the windows.

Finishing the attic. Photo:

Finishing the attic.

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