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The name of this finishing material was associated with railways.
For lining the interior of passenger cars, a flat and long board was previously used, on the side faces of which tongue-and-groove interlocks were made.
Today, lining has lost its transport "component" and has become extremely popular in other areas - construction and repair. This beautiful and environmentally friendly material is sheathed on various types of flat surfaces, from walls to massive furniture.
In addition to interior decoration, some types of lining are used for exterior cladding of buildings.
In addition to high aesthetics, wooden lining is an exceptionally technological material, simple and easy to use. It does not require expensive surface preparation. Under lining with clapboard, plaster, putty and primer are not required. It is enough to evenly and firmly fix a crate of wooden bars or a steel profile on the wall.
Material for the manufacture of facing boards- wood of coniferous (pine, spruce, larch, cedar, fir) and deciduous (aspen, linden, beech, oak and alder) species.
The choice of lining depending on the type of wood has its own characteristics. For example, pine, cedar, and spruce are great for interiors because they have a beautiful surface texture throughout. At the same time, it is impossible to line the steam rooms of baths with pine clapboard. Under the influence of high temperature, it releases a resin with a pungent odor.
Beech or oak wood is very beautiful, but at the same time quite expensive and time-consuming to process.
When choosing types of lining for outdoor decoration, conifers should be preferred. The high resin content makes them resistant to moisture and decay. Of the hardwoods, only alder is suitable for these purposes.
The main characteristics of lining
In addition to the type of wood, as an important classifying feature, manufacturers divide the lining according to the following criteria:
1. The degree of humidity. Facing board of natural humidity and dry (water content from 10 to 15%) differ from each other in price and properties.
Dry lining is 25-30% more expensive, since it undergoes an energy-consuming procedure for removing moisture. It warps and cracks less.
2. The geometric dimensions of the lining and the shape of the profile. Here they distinguish between standard lining, eurolining, blockhouse and facing board "under the beam".
The thickness of a standard (GOST) finishing board can be from 12 to 25 mm, the width is up to 150 mm, and the maximum length is 6,000 mm.
At the same time, Gostovskaya lining with a thickness of 12 - 16 mm is most often used for interior decoration. Thicker lining 16 - 25 mm is optimal for outer skin.
The greatest demand today is eurolining, which has a wider (8 mm) tongue, which protects the joints from the formation of cracks during wood shrinkage. In addition, on the reverse side it has grooves for ventilation. The thickness of the lining is unchanged and is 12.5 mm with a width of 60 to 160 mm. Its length is in the range from 1.8 to 6 meters.
There are two main types of eurolining - "Standard" and "Soft Line". The first has straight bevels, while the second has rounded bevels.
Blockhouse - lining, imitating a rounded log. Its front side has a semicircular shape. Blockhouse, as a rule, is used for exterior decoration of the walls of buildings.
Lining "under the beam" came to us from across the ocean, because her second name is “American”. This is a planed board with a tongue and groove. Thanks to the cut side edges, its profile accurately imitates a wooden beam.
Compared to ordinary and eurolining, the "American" is wider, more massive and durable. Therefore, the main place of its application is the cladding of external walls. The thickness of the profile for this type of facing board starts from 20 mm with a width of 140 mm.
The varieties of lining presented on the market are produced in accordance with the requirements of one of two standards - Russian GOST 8242-88 and European DIN 68-126. The latter is used for lining and divides it into three basic grades or classes - A, B and C.
Some domestic manufacturers offer an "Extra" cladding board, which is not provided for by the European standard. She has no knots and other defects, but the price of such material is almost 2.5 times higher than the cost of grade A.
Distinctive features of varieties
The main differences between the types of lining are visual. It is them that are regulated in detail and clearly by the standards.
Grade A refers to wood that does not have blue, rot or tar pockets. Knots are allowed here, but only light, healthy and intergrown, which do not fall out after shrinkage.
Class B lining may have resin pockets, as well as healthy and loose knots.
In the cheapest grade C, the standard allows blue, falling knots and wane on the back of the profile.
Estimated prices
When buying a lining, you do not need deep knowledge of a woodworking expert. However, the main selection criteria should be known in order to buy quality material and not overpay.
The dry cladding board differs from the material of natural moisture in terms of weight. It is easy to verify this by holding two bars in your hands, the same in size, but different in price.
If pine eurolining was dried in a chamber, then for 1m2 (grade A), sellers ask from 200 to 450 rubles. Prices for the same material, but with natural humidity, range from 130 to 300 rubles. for 1m2.
It should be noted that prices may differ significantly depending on the region of sale, as a rule, prices in the central part are much lower.
Estimated cost of dry pine eurolining of grade B is 180-350 rubles per square.
Dried cladding board grade C from spruce and pine is sold on the market for 140-250 rubles/m2.
Today, the price per m2 of linden lining (grade A) ranges from 500 to 800 rubles. The same material, but of the "Extra" class will cost you from 650 to 850 rubles.
A larch board is sold at the following prices: grade C - 330-600, B - 400-750, A - 530-900 and "Extra" - 1150-1300 rubles / m2.
Oak and cedar lining belongs to the category of elite finishing materials. For 1 m2 of "extra" class, manufacturers ask from 1200 rubles.
It should be noted that for large manufacturers, the price of a facing board does not depend on its length. Small sellers are trying to make money on this and regard the lining depending on the length (the longer the board, the more expensive). In this case, the difference in price can reach 10-15%.
When deciding which lining is better to choose, one should take into account the varietal properties of wood and the conditions for its operation. As we have already said, pine clapboard cannot be used for facing the steam room, but it can be placed in the dressing room and rest room. It is well suited for interior decoration and cladding of exterior walls of the house.
Spruce lining moisture resistant and not afraid of fungus. It dries quickly and does not darken over time. Therefore, it can be bought for finishing a balcony and other surfaces subjected to periodic soaking.
Alder, cedar and linden Finishing boards are characterized by low thermal conductivity. They are resistant to high temperature and humidity. These materials can be used to line the walls of the steam room of the bath, and also use them to finish the shelves. Even with strong air heating, linden and alder wood do not burn the skin.
A valuable property of alder lining is the minimum percentage of warping, so the finish from it does not lose its appearance after a long operation.
When choosing lining, you need to pay attention not only to wood defects, but also to the geometry of the board. If it is strongly bent or twisted along the length, then it will be very difficult to make an even cladding.
In this case, locking joints and fastening clamps will not help you. When trying to fix a deformed board in one plane, internal stresses can tear off the spike or cause cracks in the slot lock.
When choosing a lining, discard boards with resin pockets and single (drop-down) knots. It is very difficult to deal with the release of resin on the wood surface, and a falling knot can spoil the appearance of the cladding.
For a long time, such a wonderful natural material as wood has been used in the construction and design of various premises. It has a long service life, a wonderful texture, easy to process, always creates coziness and a pleasant feeling of warmth and comfort in any room. Of course, the price of such a product is considerable, so not everyone can afford to buy it. Various panels from eurolining will help to solve the problem of interior design.
Short review
What is a lining? Initially, these are thin wooden cladding boards of a certain size. They are interconnected with the help of grooves and spikes. They can be used for finishing the external and internal surfaces of living rooms, baths, saunas, balconies and other premises.
The name is associated with the development of railway communication. In passenger cars, the inner lining was made of wooden planks. This made travel more comfortable, because wood, by its natural properties, resists heat and cold, dryness and humidity better than other materials.
Now clapboard is called a thin profiled board, although not always made of wood.
Varieties
The material from which the lining is made determines the main types of this facing material:
- wooden;
- plastic;
- MDF (made from fibreboard).
Plastic lining
Plastic lining is made from polyvinyl chloride. Inside it is hollow, which increases sound insulation and better retains heat in the room.
The advantages of such panels include:
- long service life;
- resistance to dampness, which allows them to be used in bathrooms, toilets, laundry rooms;
- not afraid of high and low temperatures;
- does not fade in the sun;
- a wide selection of colors and textures;
- no additional processing required before installation;
- affordable prices.
As a disadvantage, low mechanical strength is noted: it does not withstand impacts, scratches, chips.
Products from MDF
The lining made of MDF is on a par with plastic and wooden panels. Such material is considered environmentally friendly, because it is made from small wood shavings. The production process includes hot pressing of wood waste under high pressure. There are no epoxy or phenol fumes, which makes it suitable for use in residential areas.
The advantages of lining from MDF include:
- light weight;
- simple installation technology;
- a large selection of exterior design options.
Clapboard made of wood
It is hard to imagine life without wooden products. The construction and decoration of various buildings is also not complete without such material.
Lining made of wood is produced with different parameters, so the names are different. The main difference is the profile shape. Let's consider some of them.
Standard
This is the basic type of lining, which in cross section has the form of a trapezoid. Its sides are cut at an angle of thirty degrees. The plane adjacent to the wall has grooves for ventilation, and the edges are made in the form of connecting spikes and grooves. All details are made taking into account the expansion of wood with an increase in environmental humidity. The finished surface has the form of a continuous coating with parallel recesses at the junctions of individual planks.
Calm
A distinctive feature of this profile is the rounding of the corners of the front parts of the trapezoid visible after assembly. Often this design of the planes looks very harmonious in combination with other details of the situation.
Eurolining
A common type of panels manufactured in accordance with Western European standards. When assembled, it has a wide groove at the joints of individual planks, so the pattern is more embossed. Requirements for the manufacture of lining are quite high. The standards for moisture content of workpieces, dimensional accuracy of finished products, cleanliness of surface treatment are observed.
Each rail at the back has slots along the entire length for ventilation and removal of excess moisture so that mold and rot do not appear on the wall, crate and insulation, and also so that the surface does not warp when temperature and humidity change.
American
Very well suited for finishing outdoor surfaces. After mounting the lining, it seems that these are just horizontal boards overlapping each other. But due to the fact that everything is connected with the help of grooves and spikes, the surface turns out to be almost monolithic, which protects the building well from the influence of atmospheric factors and looks beautiful. These are the main differences of the material.
Materials for manufacturing
Pine and spruce suitable for decoration of living quarters, loggias, verandas. Resin-impregnated wood repels moisture well, so it will last a long time and reliably. But in the sauna it is not recommended to use it because hot and sticky drops with a sharp coniferous smell come out from the high temperature.
Larch differs in good strength and moisture resistant qualities. It can be used in rooms with high temperatures, such as baths or saunas.
Linden and aspen have a pleasant and healing aroma, so living in a room with such panels is a pleasure.
alder you can sheathe the interior of the sauna. It can withstand temperatures up to one hundred and twenty degrees with a humidity of one hundred percent.
Also suitable for facing rooms without heating, such as cottages, attics, terraces, balconies and the like.
Angarsk pine, cedar and others types of valuable wood species have an inimitable pattern and color, but the cost of such panels is quite high. They can be used to decorate individual parts of rooms, harmoniously complementing the main cladding.
Thus, lining is one of the many versatile building materials that is used to decorate residential and auxiliary premises both inside and outside. A wide selection of products makes it possible to choose for yourself exactly what will harmoniously fit into the interior of any building.
From the following video you will learn how to choose the right lining.
The division of lining into ordinary and euro lining is associated with the requirements of standards in the production of sheathing boards. The Russian standard for the production of lining is GOST 8242-88, the foreign one is DIN 68126. Among the various types of finishing materials made of wood, eurolining should be noted. This is a board processing standard with specially calculated and verified parameters. The length, width and processing of eurolining is ideally economical and practical for interior decoration.
Eurolining differs from domestic lining in wood grade, profile, geometry - width and thickness, requirements for the quality of surface treatment and moisture content of the board. The presence of longitudinal ventilation grooves on the back of the lining to remove condensate is a distinctive feature of the requirements of European standards. These longitudinal selections also relieve internal stress in the board associated with temperature and humidity changes. The tongue-and-groove connection on the lining made according to the European standard is deeper than on the usual GOST sheathing board. European standards are more demanding on the quality of the board, so the price of eurolining is higher than for lining made according to GOST.
Differences in types of lining
Before packaging (usually in a shrink film to preserve the appearance and moisture of the board), the lining is sorted by grade. The division is based on the natural defects of wood, and the shortcomings that appeared during the production of lining. In a separate group, manufacturers can allocate lining of the class "Extra" or "Premium". Its characteristic difference from lining of the 1st grade (A) is the complete absence of knots. However, this is rather a whim of the manufacturers themselves to increase the price of the board, and has a consumer value for a very demanding range of customers.
Thus, there is no technological difference in the process of production of different types of lining. All boards go through the same cycle of processing and drying, and the division into grades occurs at the stage of sorting the finished materials. In many ways, the qualitative features of the lining are due to the mechanical properties of the wood itself, from which it is made. Any wood is suitable for the production of sheathing boards, both coniferous (spruce, pine, fir, larch) and hardwood (alder, aspen, oak, linden). Softwood lining is almost universal and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Hardwood (except aspen) is used only for interior decoration.
Whatever materials a person invents for interior decoration, all the same, natural wood will always be out of competition. Modern wood processing technologies make it possible to preserve this material with all its useful properties for many years at minimal cost. Lining is a universal and indispensable material for wood surface finishing. All that is needed is the observance of elementary rules when carrying out finishing work with wood.
Lining is a dry, breathable material, so practically the only requirement when working with it is dry weather during outdoor work and heating in the winter, if it is a heated room. In the future, the lining itself will gain equilibrium humidity with the external environment and will delight you with warm and vibrant shades for many years. Does the type of wood matter when choosing a lining? The choice of material for finishing the walls of the room is of great importance. Let's see what is the difference between popular wood species, and why these species are popular.
conifers
Coniferous wood is versatile and can be used both for interior and exterior decoration, unlike hardwoods. This is primarily due to the fact that the resin, contained in large quantities in conifers, is an excellent antiseptic and protects wood from fungus and moisture penetration, so conifers are more durable than hardwoods.
Pine- the most common type of wood used in construction. This is primarily due to the structure of this tree. Pine has a very straight trunk and a minimum number of knots. What is ideal for the manufacture of not only lining, but other finishing materials. Pine is not very susceptible to rotting, but tends to "blue". Very often this occurs in July-August and is associated with high humidity. The “blue” itself does not have any effect on the quality of the tree, but it greatly spoils the appearance.
There are enough methods to get rid of this misfortune, however, despite this, the specialists of our company consider it a defect. Pine, as a timber, is used both in Russia and in Europe. Moreover, it comes to Europe for the most part from Russia. Spruce much less commonly used in construction. It has a looser structure than pine and is much more susceptible to moisture. On the other hand, due to such looseness of the structure, spruce lumber retains heat much better. It is recommended to use spruce lining for interior decoration. Spruce is much more highly valued in the world market as a finishing material.
Larch- a very dense tree. This gives it an advantage over pine in the manufacture of load-bearing structures. Due to its density, this tree is the least susceptible to decay of all the above species. However, the density creates processing problems. Larch is easily pricked and does not retain heat as well as spruce. Cedar has a very soft and pliable wood. It is highly valued in construction due to these qualities. Cedar is credited with many healing properties. The tree has its own pleasant aroma and is often used in the furniture industry.
hardwood
Birch. Birch wood is perfectly processed, but it is unsuitable for finishing rooms with a high level of humidity. Firstly, it is very susceptible to rotting, and secondly, it has a large coefficient of deformation depending on humidity. Therefore, it is good to use birch for interior decoration of dry rooms. Ash has a very dense and elastic structure, which is poorly chipped and is similar in quality to oak.
The value of ash as a finishing material is very high. Ash is considered one of the most valuable hardwoods. Wood fibers have a grayish color with a pink or yellow tint and a bright, expressive texture. Oak. The quality of oak is very widely known and has long become a household name. This is both strength and beauty of texture, high density and weight. Oak is often used for the manufacture of furniture and interior items, as well as a high-class finishing material.
Before choosing a facing material, buyers often wonder what is better - eurolining or lining and how they differ. Of course, both materials are in demand and in demand. They help to finish the room, add zest, uniqueness, beauty and naturalness to the interior.
Distinctive characteristics lie in the method of obtaining a particular type of material. The production technology affects the cost of the panels, so budget and exclusive options are available for sale. Let us consider in more detail the nuances and differences between eurolining and lining.
Features of building materials
The lining is a planed board, which has natural moisture. The material is produced complete with a single profile, tongue and groove, so that the boards fit perfectly together. The lining has a wide range of applications: the panels help to create a durable and durable lining of ceilings, walls, loggias, facades and gazebos.
This building material got its name from the original use of panels for wall cladding in freight cars. The board had small grooves along the edges, so that it was possible to exclude the occurrence of cracks and ensure a tight fit.
Euro lining is a planed dry board, it is designed for internal and external cladding. Panels can last up to 20 years. If you use special impregnation, then the service life is significantly increased. Due to the resistance of the material to negative influences, eurolining has gained wide popularity among, it is used for finishing offices, apartments, houses, etc.
Distinctive features of lining and eurolining
Consider what parameters eurolining differs from ordinary lining:
- grade of wood. Euro material is made from solid and valuable wood, so the surface is perfectly smooth, uniform and uniform in structure. The lining belongs to the second-class raw material, therefore, knots, roughness, and so on can often be seen in the structure of the boards;
- geometric properties. Thickness and width vary considerably. Lining is a heavier wide building material, and the euro is light and medium in size;
- groove equipment. The lining has a small recess in the groove, so installation often causes certain difficulties. Eurolining is equipped with a deeper groove, which allows you to hide the attachment point and perform fixation with a perfect fit;
- additional equipment. Eurolining is complemented by special ventilation grooves that remove excess condensate. This eliminates rotting, mold and fungi on surfaces. The lining in this case is inferior in quality.
It becomes clear that the prefix "euro" indicates the highest quality of the building facing material. European requirements are quite strict, therefore the quality of the goods is higher.
The cost of eurolining and lining
Eurolining has a higher cost, unlike a regular board. The price is determined by the production technology, the quality of the raw materials obtained, additional developments, and compliance with established standards. The price is set per square meter. Due to the different lengths of the board, it is possible to save on the purchase.
Conclusion: if you want to get a reliable and durable cladding, then it is prudent to purchase eurolining. Then you will not soon have thoughts about the need to carry the surface. If your financial resources are limited, then lining will be an excellent choice. But for the installation of conventional panels, it is better to hire a team of craftsmen with experience working with this material.
Lining is one of the most common sheathing materials in modern construction. At the same time, metal or plastic is used for outdoor work, and natural wood is usually used inside. However, the properties of natural material do not allow making the same products, which leads to the emergence of such a thing as lining varieties.
They differ significantly in their technical characteristics and have their own tolerances and parameters.
Dining room, made of lining class "Extra"
Types of varieties
Currently, the lining is classified according to certain data, such as:
- knots;
- cracks;
- resin pockets;
- pitching;
- core;
- prorost;
- color;
- rot;
- blue;
- wane;
- worm-hole;
- manufacturing defects.
Advice! It is necessary to be able to distinguish between different grades of this material in order to avoid deception and choose a quality product for its real cost.
Clapboard class “A”
These products must be completely free from manufacturing defects. The only thing that is acceptable is the surface roughness, but only in a small amount.
Also, grade A lining should not contain:
- wane;
- wormhole;
- blue;
- rot;
- prorost.
The color of the material should not be more than ten percent of the total area. At the same time, cracks and resin stones are allowed only minor and not through. Knots in the material should not fall out, and their diameter should not exceed 15 mm. Black knots may only be present in this class of wood if their diameter is not greater than 7 mm.
Clapboard class "B"
The type of lining in class allows the presence of a significantly larger number of defects and damages. One of the most important differences of this type is the admissibility of non-stitching at the end of the castle part. However, this should not interfere with the assembly.
Minor chips, cracks, cuts and dents are also allowed, but their size should not be more than 15 mm per 30 cm of a running meter.
In this case, the depth of such defects for this class should be within 0.5 mm, and the finished product may contain:
- pitching;
- core;
- coloring;
- prorosity (to a width of not more than 200 mm);
- blue (not more than 10%).
Also, the product may have plate cracks, but without exit to the end and not through. Knots, such lining can have different sizes, but only with their white color. Black and running views should not be larger than 20 mm.
Clapboard class “C”
Grade C lining is the cheapest and has a lot of tolerances for quality and manufacturing defects.
It allows for:
- pitching;
- resin pockets;
- sprouting;
- core;
- coloring;
- blue;
- rot;
- wormholes;
- wane.
Also, this type of product can contain almost any type of manufacturing defect, but only if its size is not more than 1/5 of the common plane. At the same time, knots can be present in such a lining without restrictions.
Clapboard class “Extra”
This type of material is often called lining of the 1st grade, although in fact it can be attributed to the upper class or elite type. It completely lacks production defects and deformation of wood species. That is why this class is considered the best and has a rather high price.
Many manufacturers supply it in special vacuum packaging so that it does not deform during transportation, interacting with the environment. Also, for this type of quality, special mounting clips are provided, which are usually included in the delivery.
Advice! You should not trust the inscriptions on the store window, the quality of the material must be checked with your own hands.
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Scope according to classification
Each classification of lining by grade has its own conditional scope and type of finishing.
- Class “Extra”- used in critical areas of the building, which must have an impeccable appearance. At the same time, it is attached only to special clips so as not to spoil the appearance and varnished. For its manufacture, elite types of wood are used, which have a beautiful structure and pattern. Many video tutorials on construction show examples of installing just such a lining, since it is very easy to work with it without being distracted by fitting.
- Class “A”- also used in areas that are facial. This lining is not much different from the "Extra", so it often competes with it. The fact is that different manufacturers treat the quality of their products in their own way. Looking at some photos, you can see that class “A” products of one manufacturer can be safely put on a par with the “Extra” class of another manufacturer. The only difference is sometimes the price. Therefore, you should make a choice based on the appearance, and not on the characteristics indicated in the documents.
- Class "B"- can be called a budget. When using it, you often have to use various putties and putties that would hide defects. That is why such a lining is purchased only when it is supposed to use dyes that could hide all the corrections and knots. However, if you do the installation yourself, then you can take it to save money. In this case, you will have to use putties to match the wood, giving it a pleasant appearance and allowing the use of colored varnish.
- Class "C"- is considered the latest in terms of its quality indicators. Below it is already firewood. No professional builder would agree to work with him. This is due to the fact that his quality control of this material is carried out by rejecting class “B”. Thus, among it you can often find products with significantly lower rates than the instructions require. At the same time, defects in this material sometimes take a lot of time during assembly, since they require frequent refinement or adjustment. Some unscrupulous manufacturers include a specific marriage in this class. Therefore, it is necessary to be especially careful or completely exclude this class from work, regardless of such a parameter as price.
