In the construction of private houses, any detail is important. Therefore, even finishing the foundation requires increased attention from the master. After all, the indoor comfort depends on what finishing material will be chosen for this. That is why homeowners often wonder what ways to decorate this part of the house exist. In order to make the right decision, you should consider several options at once, familiarizing yourself with the technology of work.
Using panels
Finishing the foundation of the house with panels allows you to make the lower part of the house more resistant to external loads. The original appearance will be preserved for several decades. Modern finishing materials, like panels, are inert to chemicals and reagents. They are fireproof and frostproof.
Using siding
Finishing the foundation with siding is carried out quite often today. This material is universal, which is why it can be installed on almost any surface. Basement siding has many advantages, among them:
- resistance to ultraviolet rays;
- moisture protection;
- resistance to damage and shock;
- ability to undergo significant loads;
- ease of installation;
- long service life, which reaches 50 years.
When finishing the foundation with siding, you should choose the basement variety of this material, which is much more reliable, stronger and more stable than usual. The most optimal option is siding under a brick or stone. Vinyl material does not require staining and coating. Even after several decades, the siding will not be covered with cracks and will interfere with the contact of the base with salt and groundwater.
Stone cladding
Natural stone is a modern and fashionable solution. However, before choosing this material, you should consider that it has some disadvantages, namely:
- impressive weight;
- the need to build a supporting frame for the installation of stone slabs;
- high cost.
If the funds do not allow, you can purchase an artificial analogue that mimics natural material. It is easy to install and lightweight.
Using plaster
Finishing the foundation quite often today is carried out using a cheap method - plaster. This natural material allows the use of mineral wool, which acts as an additional barrier to frost. To prepare for the work, it will also be necessary to have a grid that will hold the solution and ensure the construction's durability and stability.
After finishing work, paint is applied, which will make the appearance of the base more attractive and provide protection from moisture. In addition to coloring, you can use other varieties of decor. Sometimes craftsmen imitate stone using a file. As soon as the paint dries, you can contrast the finish of the seams.
Siding foundation technology
Finishing the foundation can be carried out by siding. In this case, the technology requires the installation of a metal crate. Additionally, you can use thermal insulation, in this case, the rail will have a square section and a side of 50 mm. The distance between the rails should be 25 cm.
Once the frame is ready, you can proceed with the installation of the initial slats. When installing the panels, one should not forget about the need to ensure a small gap, which is 5 mm. When installing the start plate, the screws are placed every 30 cm. They need to be screwed only into existing holes, without making additional ones. This is due to the fact that defects and distortions can occur.
Sometimes a J-element is used as a starting bar, which allows you to form a border. When finishing the foundation of the house with panels, you should also set the corners. External allow eliminating the need for docking strips. The corners are fastened with screws. It is not necessary to heat the fasteners, a gap is left between the head and the surface, which will allow for the expansion of the products.
J-profiles are installed in those places where you want to create a contour. This applies to the ledges of the house, openings and communications. Particularly demanding are internal angles that may turn out to be uneven. Such a bar is also suitable as a finishing side.
Panel Installation
When finishing the foundation, it is recommended to consider the photo in advance. They will allow you to understand how the building will look in the end. If you have already installed all the auxiliary elements, you can proceed with the installation of the panels. You should move from left to right, no need to jump from wall to wall. After completing one side, you can begin to finish the second.
The first bar is flush mounted to the outer corner and the initial bar. The overlap should be 3 mm. Further, everything is quite simple. The following bracket is installed to mount the previous product. After you can proceed to the second row. Sometimes a technology is used in which each next row is installed with some shift. In this case, after installing the last row, you can finish the lining with the final bar.
Preparation of tools before installing the stone on the foundation
Finishing the foundation of the house with stone will make the appearance of the building more presentable. Before starting work, the following tools must be prepared:
- a saw;
- a metal brush;
- putty;
- glue;
- a ruler;
- file;
- pistol;
- drill;
- spatula for grouting joints;
- sand paper;
- roller;
- primer;
- spatulas;
- level.
Surface preparation
Concrete or brick, which have the composition and properties similar to those of taek in artificial stone, quite often acts as the base material. Therefore, the adhesion conditions are quite high. The surface should be cleaned with a metal brush or a spatula, and then repair chips and cracks with putty. All surfaces are cleaned. The master should make sure that the foundation is dry. It must be covered with a primer and wait for drying. Only after that you can start laying stone.
Method of stone installation
Finishing the foundation with stone is carried out in warm weather. It is important to distinguish between the upper and lower lines of the cladding. Next, markup is performed, you can use a cord for this. The next step is to prepare the solution and apply it to the wall, as well as to individual fragments of the cladding. It is important to limit yourself to an area of 1 m 2 . This will avoid premature drying of the composition.
It is necessary to start work from the bottom row of the corner. This will prevent stone slipping. When the foundation is finished under the stone, the elements must be pressed into the wall. If you plan to carry out jointing, then the gaps between the boulders should be from 1.5 to 3.5 cm. It is necessary to choose the appropriate size, taking into account the parameters of the fragments.
If you need to cut the material, then you should perform the cleaning of the edges with sandpaper or a file. All gaps after laying the stone are filled with grout. The composition should not get to the surface. In this condition, the material is compiled for a day, only after which you can grout the joints. Sometimes builders use water-repellent compounds. Before purchasing them, you must familiarize yourself with the properties. The mixture should not form a film on the surface and prevent the absorption of moisture.
Conclusion
If you want to finish the foundation under a brick, then you can also use clinker tiles. The cost of such material will be much lower than many analogues. If you want to additionally insulate the base, you should purchase a heat-insulating tile that is able to retain heat and protect the foundation.
Such material is mounted by the method of superposition of elements on each other. The installation will be able to be carried out quite quickly, but it should be borne in mind that the products have a fairly impressive weight. Therefore, they should not be installed on a simple solution. It is recommended to use a special mixture. For such a design, it will be necessary to prepare the surface, which must be leveled and made as strong as possible.