Every lover of a traditional Russian bath knows what shelves are. After all, the level of comfort of a person in a steam room depends on this important detail: how much it will be comfortable to sit or lie on it. Professional builders have an opinion: in order to maximize the shelves of your requirements, you need to do it yourself. So, how to make shelves in the bath with your own hands?
Material selection
The choice of material for the shelves in the bathhouse is not such a simple matter as it seems at first glance. First, wood must meet certain requirements:
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- low thermal conductivity of the material ;
- high density wood fiber;
- low tar content.
Secondly, in the wood bath there is an evaporation of natural essential oils, that is, a kind of inhalation effect occurs. Therefore, it is imperative that you enjoy the smell of the breed. For example, in linden it is soft and pleasant, in aspen it is bitter, with hints of wormwood, in cedar it is saturated resinous. Although they try not to build shelves of cedar and pine because of the high resin content (you can simply stick to them), many people like to feel the resinous aroma of conifer in the bathhouse . In this case, you can compromise and make the design two-component: the supports are made of cedar, and the upper part is made of linden, aspen or African abacha.
Shelves in the bath: price
The cost of the shelves will depend on the price of the material. A simple pine board 28 × 90 of good quality, without mechanical defects and knots costs 115-130 rubles per linear meter. Similar material, but of lower quality can be purchased at 90 rubles. per meter. But linden will cost much more - 130-155 rubles. for item m. African abash is even more expensive - from 180 rubles. per meter
Do-it-yourself shelves in the bathhouse : technology
Before you begin construction, you need to decide on the future design. You can design any shelves in the bath. The photo above and below shows two main layouts: straight (or parallel) and shelves located at an angle. The best option for their placement is selected taking into account the size of the room and the location of the furnace and boilers.
Before you start building shelves in the bathhouse with your own hands, you need to purchase all the necessary material: boards for themselves and bars for supports. The size of the shelf depends on your preference and the size of the bath. The recommended length is 180 cm. The width of the upper tier is 60-90 cm, the lower is 40-60 cm. If you want to make a folding shelf, then first you need to assemble the upper frame. In this case, it is advisable not to use metal fasteners. It is better to use special wooden wedges.
Then you need to install the legs and vertical supports of the timber. The lower part of the supports should be waterproofed, as this is the most vulnerable part. Then a special board is stuffed on them (if the shelf is stationary) or the upper frame is attached (if it is lifting).
In no case should shelves in the bath be varnished or painted, since such a substance will evaporate at high temperature. However, they can be soaked with special oil, which increases the service life.
As you can see, making shelves in the bathhouse with your own hands is quite simple. To do this, you need only minimal carpentry skills and good wood that meets all the requirements.