Covering a log house with siding: step-by-step technology

Design Features

When decorating a house, take into account the following nuances:

• The best option for construction is wood, which is harvested in Karelia or Finland. Due to the low temperature, the annual tree rings are denser and therefore the logs are very strong.
• Insufficiently large windows will make the atmosphere in the room too oppressive and dark.
• The space should not be filled with unnecessary pieces of furniture, so that the basis of the interior, in the form of walls, floor and ceiling, is not lost against the general background.
• The interior furnishings are thought out to the smallest detail and include only structural elements.
• The main advantage of such an interior is the ability to combine all natural materials and thereby create a natural and harmonious environment.

The photo shows the interior of a wooden house made of logs in a modern “rustic” style.

Photo inside the house

Options for decorating the interior space.

Kitchen and dining room

In the kitchen, natural log walls are mostly left. Sometimes, depending on the style decision, plaster or painting is used as finishing. The apron is laid out with ceramics, for example, made to look like patchwork.

The photo shows a modern kitchen design in a log house.

In the design of the kitchen-living room, the workspace is visually distinguished by using a bar counter, an island, a table, or constructing a podium. The kitchen combined with the dining room is perfectly complemented by a spacious wooden table.

Living room

In the interior of the living room, the main central element of the decor can be a fireplace, decorated with a cast-iron grate, pipes, or lined with masonry and heat-resistant tiles. The original appearance of the walls is covered with varnish or paint in light colors to preserve the natural wood texture.

A contrasting combination with wood is created by stonework, which is used to decorate a TV area or a place near the fireplace. If there is a high ceiling, it is decorated with dark-colored beams. In a living room with a low ceiling, wood panels or paint in pastel shades are used. It is advisable not to clutter the room with furniture. It is enough to install a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table.

The photo shows the interior of a living room in a wooden house with a bay window.

Bedroom

Natural wood texture sets off various accent details. Environmentally friendly materials promote healthy sleep and comfortable rest. A bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers become a mandatory attribute of the bedroom. The interior can be equipped with a hanging chair or frameless furniture.

Hallway

In the form of additional protection for the walls and giving them the desired shade, a varnish coating is used. Such a surface can be effectively decorated with family photographs, paintings or wall clocks.

Children's room

The bedroom for children is decorated in pure and light colors using durable, absolutely safe and aesthetically attractive materials and furniture. A rounded log allows you to create a fabulous atmosphere in the room.

To create accents on a neutral wood background, bright bedding, rugs, carpeting, pictures or colorful children's drawings are suitable.

The photo shows the design of a children's room for a girl, located in the attic of a log house.

Cabinet

The interior of a home office looks especially advantageous in a wooden design. Thanks to natural solids, the room acquires a businesslike character and a subtle sense of style. A dark wood desk, closed shelves for storing stationery and papers, bookshelves and a laconic chandelier will fit perfectly into such an environment.

Bathroom

Cylindrical logs combine harmoniously and very interestingly with modern plumbing fixtures. Wood cladding is complemented by shelves or tables made of glass, countertops made of porcelain stoneware and elements made of metal. Wooden furniture that helps create a cozy and homely environment, wicker laundry baskets and wrought-iron shelves look no less attractive.

In the bathroom, it is important to install an exhaust fan and tiling certain areas to protect the surface from moisture.

Selection of modern material

Sheathing a log house is always a difficult process, since the walls will never be level, and you need to think about their leveling and insulation. Any finishing work on the outside can be carried out only when the building has completely “shrinked”: shrinkage can continue for several years after construction. There are several options for possible cladding materials:

• Facing brick is one of the most beautiful, but also the most expensive options for finishing a building. Brick cladding reliably protects the house from external influences, but it requires a mandatory vapor barrier to protect the building from condensation and an insulating layer. Cladding a house with bricks yourself is problematic; it is more profitable to immediately turn to professional masons.
• Siding. This is one of the most promising building materials: vinyl or metal siding can protect a building from moisture, and it can also be used to give a modern, interesting look to even the oldest building. Sheathing the outside of a log house can be done without the involvement of specialists; attaching the siding is not a very complicated process.
• Clapboard and block house. These are the most environmentally friendly options: finishing with wood with additional insulation will be an excellent protection for the house from the cold, in addition, the building will maintain an excellent appearance: the block house is practically indistinguishable from ordinary logs, which will make it possible to beautifully clad the building.

There are many more finishing options; ordinary panels and thermal panels are used for wooden walls; in some cases, plaster and other materials are used.

Preparing the building for cladding

Finishing the building will be beneficial only after preliminary preparation of the walls. Since wood is susceptible to rot and is afraid of fire, it is necessary to take measures in advance to protect the wood from damage.

The walls of the building and especially the end parts of the logs are carefully treated with antiseptics; it is recommended to apply them in several layers. A layer of fire retardants is also applied to the walls - substances that can prevent fire.

The next preparatory stage is caulking the house: all the cracks between the logs must be carefully sealed. For this work, a special tool and various materials of natural origin are used: jute or flax fiber, moss, flax batting and others.

The purpose of caulking is to improve the energy efficiency of your home and prevent heat loss through cracks in the walls. It is important to pay special attention to the corners of the house.

Newly constructed log buildings do not need caulking if inter-crown insulation, which is offered in the form of rolls, was used during the construction of the log house. It should completely fill the gaps between the logs and provide security. Such insulation materials are completely natural, which, unfortunately, makes most of them not very durable.

Prepared walls can be sheathed with any chosen material. Let's take a closer look at the siding process.

Photos in various styles

Currently, there are many styles that can be chosen to decorate both a two-story country cottage and a one-story log country house.

Scandinavian style in a wooden house

The interior of a log house has an open plan, plenty of natural light, high windows and wide doorways. The main color palette includes white, gray and beige tones. The furnishings are laconic, practical and do not accept excessive decor.

The photo shows a kitchen interior made in Scandinavian style in the interior of a log house.

To decorate window openings, light curtains or blinds are preferred. Furniture items are chosen from light wood. It is appropriate to install sliding, folding structures equipped with drawers for storing things. Patterns in the cladding or finishing can serve as bright accents. Decorative elements in a northern or marine style are appropriate here, for example, figurines in the form of fish, deer or Christmas trees.

Log house in Provence style

The style involves pastel colors, decor in the form of fresh or dried flowers. The walls and ceiling are painted in soft colors, white doors are installed, and the floor is laid out with textured boards or terracotta tiles.

The interior contains simple antique furniture pieces with rough outlines and worn surfaces. For beds, it is appropriate to have a wrought-iron headboard.

The photo shows a Provence-style bedroom in a log house, decorated with a wrought-iron bed.

Provence is characterized by natural textiles such as cotton, chintz or linen which can be found in napkins, tablecloths, pillows or curtains. The rustic design is complemented by a variety of decorative accessories in the form of various hanging shelves, paintings, wicker baskets, vases, dishes and more.

Russian style in the interior

In the design of the room, solid wood is used, which is used in the manufacture of tables, chairs, benches, kitchen units, chests of drawers and other items. If there is built-in equipment, it is covered with facades.

The interior is decorated with a variety of textiles in the form of napkins, tablecloths, bedspreads or towels with hand embroidery. Pieces of furniture, platbands and stair railings have carved details. Wardrobes and chests of drawers are replaced with elegant antique chests and caskets.

The photo shows the interior of a dining room with a stove in a Russian-style log house.

Log house in chalet style

For an Alpine chalet, untreated wood, stonework, rough fabric and leather are used in decoration. The rooms are equipped with simple large-sized furniture with an antique effect and decorated with ceramics, dried mountain flowers, tapestries and other decor. The interior of a log house is complemented with carpets, rugs or skins. The stone is used to cover the fireplace or doorways.

The photo shows a chalet-style living room in the interior of a log house.

Design styles: choose an economical option without sacrificing quality

Meanwhile, the “Russian hut” style is not the only one suitable for decorating a log house. Virtuosos of wooden architecture - Scandinavian architects and builders - contributed to the popularity of their national style far beyond the borders of their own countries. Scandinavian interior design, which is fashionable these days, is distinguished by its light appearance, ergonomics, a certain modesty and elegant simplicity. The chic of this style is bleached wood, pastel colors, clear geometry of furniture and reasonable functionality of each piece of furniture. Any homeowner can equip their home in a Scandinavian style on a budget; It is not necessary to equip your premises with things from IKEA - after all, many things can be made with your own hands - tables, racks, shelves. As a rule, they do not have complex shapes, but benefit from correctly selected colors and original decorative elements. The materials used in the decoration of Finnish and Swedish houses are always natural, environmentally friendly, and mainly of local origin. We have all this too. Therefore, the style of decorating a wooden estate, which came to Russia from Scandinavia, has taken root in our open spaces. This is truly a beautiful and economical option, without sacrificing quality.

The fashionable “shabby chic” trend also looks organic in a wooden house. Its characteristic feature is the combination of deliberately aged furniture and modern technological advances. This style bears a pronounced imprint of the individuality of the owner of the house. Each item bears a mark left (or seemingly left) by the older generation of his family. An interior in the “shabby chic” style is always unique and unique. It is distinguished by an abundance of white, the presence of scuffs and chips on drawers and cabinet doors, pastel soft colors of textiles, as well as a lot of decorative little things. All this can be created at home without attracting large financial resources. Other design solutions are also suitable for log houses: country, Provence, classicism, modern, minimalism, chalet. Some people like the interiors of a hunting house, with rough finishing of the walls and fireplace with natural stone, with thick carpets on the floor, with an abundance of stuffed animals and weapons hung on the walls. This style is out of fashion: it was and is loved always and everywhere. He has many fans and even female fans. It’s probably possible to inexpensively equip your house in a hunting style, but only on the condition that you are an avid hunter and are ready to “assemble” your interior bit by bit: gradually, and for more than one year. In all other cases, this is a very expensive option, and not everyone can create it in full.

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Interior decoration

If the house is made of calibrated logs with an even coating, sanding is used and then the surface is varnished. Walls coated with varnish can have different shades, for example beige or white. Light design looks lighter, more airy and helps increase space.

Depending on the interior style, it is possible to use a contrasting design for the wall plane. Due to competent processing, this eco-material creates the correct microclimate in the room and has a positive effect on human health.

The photo shows the design of a bedroom in a log house with a wall covered with patterned wallpaper.

The photo shows the interior decoration of a log house in a modern style.

A wooden house made of logs will effectively decorate the floor with varnished boards. For a design made in a more elegant style, parquet is suitable. Tiles that imitate wood will help give the flooring a characteristic texture. A fairly popular option for decorating the ceiling are decorative or natural beams, which can vary in thickness and color.

The photo shows a floor covered with parquet boards in the interior of a dining room in a wooden house made of logs.

Selection of facade panels

In this section we will briefly describe all the advantages and disadvantages of siding made from various materials:

Vinyl panels

Positive traits:

• Lightweight - do not bear any load on the walls and foundation.
• Simple installation - when using siding up to 3 meters in length, you can handle the installation work alone.
• Hundreds of different colors.
• UV resistance : PVC panels do not lose their color for many years.

The disadvantages include:

• Fragility of the structure - any mechanical impact will lead to the surface being deformed. However, vinyl siding cannot be repaired.
• When installing panels on an uneven surface in the first winter, most of them will be damaged, since polyvinyl chloride becomes brittle in the cold and bursts under pressure.

Note!

If you live in warm regions of Russia, where in winter the temperature does not drop below -20 degrees, then vinyl panels are an option for you.

Metal and aluminum products

Pros:

• They are durable and do not depend on temperature changes; they do not become more fragile in severe frost.
• They are not afraid of moisture, dirt and insects, and are not classified as materials susceptible to mold and mildew.

Minuses:

• Additional load on the foundation, which must be taken into account at the design stage.
• Facade panels freeze in the cold, creating additional “load” on the thermal insulation material.
• Cannot be repaired if dents or cracks appear.

Wood siding

There is no need to talk about environmental friendliness and quality of the product - log siding is an excellent option for lovers of natural materials, however, a couple of points should be noted that may negatively affect your choice:

• Wood requires care - once every 2-3 years it is necessary to treat it with special impregnations and products that provide protection from fire and insects.
• It is necessary to renew the paint on the surface, therefore, every 5-6 years (depending on the quality of the paint).

Expensive to maintain, but beautiful on the outside

Important!

If you do not take care of the wooden surface early, you can prepare for expensive façade repairs or order new siding.

Textile

To create dim light in the house, use thicker roller blinds. In dark rooms with insufficient natural light, translucent tulle is appropriate. Curtains decorated with garters or braid will add special sophistication to the setting. Windows can also be decorated with not too lush lambrequins.

The photo shows a sleeping place in a log house, decorated with a thick curtain.

Textile decor can significantly enliven the surrounding space. Handmade sofa cushions, bedspreads, blankets and tablecloths are relevant here. Patchwork, wool rugs or animal skins are common options.

Sheathing and finishing of a log house from the inside: choosing the optimal material

Designers working in wooden architecture are conventionally divided into two categories: the first are in favor of leaving log walls in their natural form. The latter consider the natural texture of wood boring and monotonous, and therefore insist on various options for cladding and finishing the inside of the log house:

• leveling the wall profile using a gypsum fiber sheet;
• painting;
• wallpapering;
• clapboard cladding;
• laying ceramic tiles, etc.

Which of them is right is up to the developer to decide. A real, open log is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in itself. Plus, wood is pleasant to the touch, has a unique resinous smell, soothes and pacifies. Therefore, it is better not to rush into covering the walls. At least for the first few years after construction, you can live in a new house without covering the walls of the rooms with anything. We are talking specifically about finishing materials. The use of protective and glazing agents is mandatory; and these works are not considered finishing work. When building a house from a log, one of its three types is used:

• debarked;
• planed;
• rounded.

The first two are preferred by followers of traditional wooden architecture and connoisseurs of handmade work. “Cylinderization” is chosen by those who love the “ideal” picture. But no matter what the construction log is, it requires mandatory sanding both outside the house and inside. A polished log looks very attractive: smooth, clean, with a clearly defined texture. However, its surface is sanded and polished not only to remove all burrs, burrs and visible flaws in the wood, but also to further protect the material. A forest is a living organism. Not only destructive insects such as the wood-boring beetle, but also various types of fungi, mold, etc. settle on the bark and under the bark of trees. There are also those that continue to develop on cut down, already dead wood. For example, white house mushroom and filmy mushroom. If you do not stop their development immediately after building a house, then in a short time the log house will rot. During sanding, the top layer of wood along with these dangerous pests is carefully removed. This procedure “kills two birds with one stone”: it gives the log a smooth, light surface and extends its service life.

Walls treated with a sanding disc noticeably change the appearance of the room; it becomes truly beautiful. After completing the work, the remaining wood dust is removed from the logs, after which they begin to apply antiseptic, tinting and fire retardant compounds; and, precisely in this sequence. Wall tinting in a log house is most often done in light colors. So the room seems even more sunny and cozy, and the log itself gives a feeling of real Russian “homeliness”. To tell the truth, not everyone likes walls with such a pronounced relief, so they are often subjected to additional finishing. Guides are nailed on top of the logs and wall material is installed on them, creating a perfectly smooth surface, for example, plasterboard. Drywall sheets are the basis for further wall decoration - painting or wallpapering. The best option for a wooden house is fire-resistant gypsum board grades. The technology for painting a plasterboard wall is as follows:

• seal the joints of adjacent sheets using reinforcing tape and putty;
• cover the surface of the walls with gypsum putty;
• polish;
• primed twice;
• complete surface preparation with finishing putty;
• Using a short-haired roller, apply paint of the selected shade in 2-3 layers.

It is worth recalling that the paint should be environmentally friendly and friendly to the health of the inhabitants of a wooden house. For lovers of designs and patterns, wall decoration with wallpaper is more suitable. Their choice is endless, so you can always choose a color, texture and ornament that matches the taste of the owner and the style of the living space. Preparing drywall for gluing is exactly the same as for painting. Old wallpaper should be removed with special care so as not to damage the gypsum board base. It is customary to moisten worn-out wallpaper with very hot water. You need to remove strips of old wallpaper quickly, but not with sharp, but with careful and smooth movements. With this approach, the cardboard underneath will remain intact. Another popular option for leveling log walls is to “camouflage” them using wooden lining. The golden color of the “slats” seems to add sunlight to the house. If the lining is installed vertically, it will visually raise the ceiling, if horizontally, it will move the walls apart. Lining is a favorite material among the people. Its distinctive characteristics:

• versatility in application;
• decent appearance;
• simple, understandable installation technology;
• wide selection of original wood species;
• harmless to health;
• affordable price (classes “Extra” and “A” are more expensive, “B” and “C” are cheaper).

Frankly speaking, the desire to hide logs under the clapboard is difficult to explain and illogical. It leads to considerable additional costs: for materials, for installation work, for the purchase of protective impregnations and paints and varnishes, etc.

If someone does not like the round profile of the log, you can build a house from rectangular timber, which does not require leveling the walls. However, everyone sees their dream home in their own way and builds it according to their own scenario.

Decorating a house in a rustic style

Lighting

As an overhead light, a pendant chandelier with several shades or candles is most often chosen. In addition to it, spotlights are installed, wall and table lighting are organized, and sometimes floor lighting is installed. You can give the environment the most natural look possible using lighting fixtures made of wood, textiles, ceramics or rice paper.

The photo shows an option for lighting a spacious living room in the interior of a country house made of logs.

A successful solution is a zoned lighting option for each functional area, for example, guest, fireplace, dining and others. Using this technique, it is possible to clearly organize the space and make it much lighter.

The photo shows a bedroom in a log house, decorated with ceiling lamps and wall sconces.

Furniture and decor

The shape of the furniture can be very diverse. In country houses, soft sofas and armchairs with textile, leather or wicker upholstery are used. To decorate the decor, choose cabinets with glass doors. As a table, a round or rectangular model with unusual legs is better suited.

The photo shows the furniture in the interior of a living room with white walls, located in a log house.

A variety of framed paintings, clay jugs or painted dishes will help to enliven the atmosphere. An embroidered tablecloth or a vase of flowers will be a beautiful decor for the table.

Decoration of electrical work - remember the wiring of the 50s of the last century

Retro style is in fashion now. Post-war Soviet films, clothing models of those years, and household items are again popular. The half-forgotten style of the last century is returning to our everyday life. This is especially noticeable in the design of fashionable interiors. Furniture in the style of the 50-60s of the 20th century is increasingly used, and antiques are of increasing interest. Some owners of wooden houses, adherents of retro, went even further. For example, they lay electrical wiring the way it was done before - with twisted wires, on porcelain insulators, in the public domain. This method of laying, in addition to being original, also has undoubted practicality:

• simple installation method;
• convenience for monitoring the wiring condition;
• simplifying repairs.

A more modern way of attaching electrical wires (but still with a hint of retro style) is to use plastic boxes, corrugated pipes, and Euro baseboards. In these cases, the wiring is also located in plain sight, but the wires themselves are hidden in cable ducts. It looks neat, aesthetically pleasing and safer. Retro wiring gives the interior a “zest” and individuality - especially if other things, furniture, textiles, and lamps correspond to this style. In a log house, such an interior does not look out of place at all.

Design options

The interior of a private log house mainly contains massive unpainted stairs. In addition to their functional load, they serve as room decoration and are a connecting link between different floors.

Stair railings decorated with carvings or gilding will add special color to the design. To increase the usable space in houses with an attic, the attic space is often equipped as a living room.

The photo shows a bathroom in the interior of a house made of large diameter logs.

The area of ​​a small country cottage made of logs can be visually increased due to panoramic windows or second light. Thanks to open structures covering the entire wall from floor to ceiling, it is possible to fill the space with volume and give it solidity.

The photo shows the design of a country log house with a staircase to the second floor.

An almost traditional element of a log house is a fireplace. For its cladding, materials such as ceramics, porcelain, stone, brick or metal are chosen. Sometimes a special wooden finish is used, turning the hearth into the main art object of the room.

The photo shows the interior of a house with a fireplace, made in a classic style.

The photo shows a living room in a log house, decorated with panoramic brown windows.