Internal warming of the walls in the bathroom with your own hands

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In the current conditions of warming the walls of the dwelling - the most important issue that requires in-depth analysis. Fortunately, now on sale there is a huge quantity of insulating materials, which can make from a usual cold building a warm and cozy "fortress".Of course, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. To my great regret, there are a lot of problematic places to pay attention to.

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Particularly serious is the internal warming of the walls in the bathroom. Obviously, this room should be warmly insulated. In winter, in rooms where there is poor-quality heating and there is no thermal insulation, it is simply impossible to stay. The bathroom should be comfortable all year round, and this must be remembered.

Fortunately, to hold a full-fledged insulation of the bathroom is quite possible with their own hands. For this, it is necessary to carefully study all the necessary documentation and draw some conclusions. In the same material, we will consider the basic subtleties of the process of internal insulation of the bathroom. Eventually, even newcomers will be able to conduct such events.

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The main features of the bathroom insulation

If you are thinking about warming the walls in the bathroom, you need to remember that in this business the most important thing is the choice of insulation materials. Now hundreds of various variants of this product can be found on the market, but not all of these products are of high quality. Moreover, the directly heat-insulating quality of the material is not always the decisive factor in the choice of this product.

Accordingly, in such conditions, you need to pay attention to a number of requirements that will allow you to install the best quality and effective insulation material for the bathroom.

  • Security. Unfortunately, many heaters have a significant drawback. It may concern fire safety or environmental friendliness. Accordingly, the material that will insulate the room must not be allowed to ignite. In modern conditions, it is precisely because of such materials that large-scale fires occur. As for environmental friendliness, this situation should also be carefully analyzed. Individual products can release toxic substances that can be deadly to humans. Accordingly, for in-house insulation, it is better not to use non-ecological materials, even if it is a large monetary saving.
  • Low thermal conductivity. In this case, it is about the effectiveness of the material. Of course, he should not let the heat out of the room. Of course, each material has different values ​​of thermal conductivity, but first of all it is worth looking closely at those products that are highly efficient. Moreover, the lower the thermal conductivity, the lower the thickness of the material. Accordingly, we save the area of ​​the room. This is especially important if we insulate the bathroom.
  • Durability and durability. It is worth bearing in mind that each high-quality heat-insulating material is characterized by high strength. Moreover, such products must retain their form. If the insulation material crumbles - it is substandard. The insulation must not be deformed either.
  • Water resistance. This is a particularly important point, if it is a question of warming the bathroom. The thing is that a high-quality insulation should not absorb moisture. Moreover, under the influence of moisture, the insulating product must keep its original shape. If the moisture in the material is still absorbed, then gradually the effectiveness of insulation will be reduced to a minimum.

When buying a heater, each of the above items should be checked with the consultants. If the information provided is incomplete, you should review the documentation in the product. Most often, manufacturers indicate all the details of the use of insulating material. Some companies directly on their products indicate where exactly a particular material can be used.

Again, save on the heater is not worth it. Any of the above shortcomings present in the material can bring a lot of trouble. Particular attention must be paid to the safety of the material, since this is a residential area.

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The main materials for insulating the bathroom

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

  • Styrofoam. Today, the popularity of this insulation is growing rapidly. The thing is that this material has a relatively small specific weight, 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 is seriously dependent on the specifics of the installation. If there are gaps between the units of material located on the wall, this insulation will not keep heat in the best way. In such situations it is necessary to use polyurethane foam, which fills all joints and voids. Most often the fixing of expanded polystyrene 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, which is used in the construction of private houses. Unfortunately, to use this material you need to create a metal frame. Accordingly, if we have a very tiny bathroom, mineral wool is not the best option. After fixing on the basis of a metal construction, the insulation is hidden behind the plasterboard panels. It should be noted that mineral wool absorbs moisture well, therefore it is not recommended to use this material in the bathroom. You can try to create a good 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, under conditions of dampness, pathogenic bacteria can multiply in the material.
  • Polyurethane foam. Experienced experts argue that it is polyurethane foam is the most reliable and modern in all senses insulation. As in the case of mineral wool, polyurethane foam must be mounted on a metal frame, which occupies a large part of the space. It is interesting that the material is applied by spraying. Accordingly, a liquid two-component substance is used, which foams and for a short period of time freezes. The good news is that you do not need to use fasteners to mount the material. With regard to directly thermal insulation characteristics, the material well retains heat, and also does not lose its effectiveness during long years of operation. The main advantage is that the polyurethane foam is located in the gapless layer. Also I would like to note that before the finishing works, it is necessary to plaster the non-polyurethane layer, using a nylon mesh.

There are many other product options for interior wall insulation, but first of all it is necessary to build on the above materials, as they are often used in construction.

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Materials and tools for insulation

Despite the relatively simple process of wall insulation, it is necessary to have a lot of tools and materials. In this case, we will consider the process of wall insulation with the use of expanded polystyrene. Most often the list consists of the following items:

  • bucket;
  • whisk intended for mixing mortar;
  • clamps for thermal insulation;
  • roller, spatulas;
  • impact drill with a drill( for concrete);
  • adhesive tile;
  • sandpaper;
  • primer;
  • antifungal additive;
  • reinforcement mesh;
  • heat insulation sheets.

Depending on where exactly the thermal insulation process takes place, some other tools and devices may be needed. This should be known beforehand from specialists.

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Internal wall warming in the bathroom

The process of wall insulation consists of several stages. As for the bathroom itself, then all work must be done more than responsibly.

  1. First of all, it is necessary to conduct the wall treatment with an antifungal additive. This is necessary to ensure that the surface does not form a fungus, as well as mold. If we talk about the bathroom, the risk of fungus is very high, even if there is regular cleaning and cleaning of surfaces. Apply an antifungal additive to the surface very simply, you only need to pour liquid into the container, then arm yourself with a roller. It should be borne in mind that to apply to the surface too much antifungal additive is not worth it. The main thing is not to leave any gaps, so that the fungus has no chance of reproduction. Separately, I would like to note that often antifungal additives are toxic. Accordingly, the whole process must be done carefully. Moreover, there is a need to use a respiratory protection device. Also do not forget about the regular airing of the room.
  2. Next comes the most crucial moment. It is necessary to apply a heater to the wall. This process begins with a corner that is closer to the window. After we have applied a heater, it is necessary to arm yourself with a drill and make a hole with a drill through the material, touching the concrete wall. Holes need to be made at least 5: 4 of them are located at the edges of the insulation, and one - in the center.
  3. Now we need fungal fixatives. 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 prepare a tile adhesive. Mixing occurs in a clean bucket using an electric drill and a whisk. In this case, follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
  5. The prepared mortar must be applied to the surface of the insulation with a trowel. After the completion of this procedure, it is necessary to attach a reinforcing mesh to the wall. After that, the solution needs to be stretched over the mesh. Accordingly, the grid should be completely hidden under the layer of the previously prepared mixture.
  6. After the solution has dried, it is necessary to treat the surface with sandpaper. It should be understood that during this process a large amount of dust will form. Accordingly, it does not hurt to use a respirator, especially if the bathroom in which the process takes place has a large area.
  7. After finishing the process of stripping the wall, you can proceed to priming the wall. For 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 in the most responsible manner.

This completes the main surface treatment process associated with the warming of the bathroom. Then you can do all the necessary work aimed at finishing the surface.

If everything is done really well, then such a heater will be distinguished by excellent efficiency. In addition, do not forget that it is thanks to the layer created on the basis of tile glue and reinforcing mesh that the insulation is best suited for the bathroom, since moisture does not have any access directly to the foam polystyrene.

As for the other rooms, which are also often warmed by the owners, everything is a bit simpler here than in the case of a 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 bedroom, the basic requirements relate exclusively to the environmental safety of the insulation. As we have already said, often thermal insulation is highly toxic. Such questions should be specified in advance from the sellers, or directly from the material producers.

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