Lining "Calm" of pine: the pros and cons

To create indoors a unique and unusual design with a warm and cozy atmosphere will help lining made of pine. Currently, it is the most popular material for finishing of natural wood. Her kind of "Calm" will help to create a flat and smooth surface without decorative recesses. Due to this property, this species received such a name. And this board is the most budget option.

The sizes of these boards fluctuate from 90 to 140 mm. In domestic production, panels with a width of 9 to 15 cm, a thickness of 12 to 25 mm and a length of up to 6 meters are produced. Abroad, the material is made diverse: the width is 80, 100, 110, 120, 138 mm, thickness -12.5, 14, 16, 19, 21 mm, and length - up to 6 meters. Extra class board has a standard thickness and width of 140x14 mm.

Varied width makes it possible to choose a profile in accordance with the requirements and features of the work.

A distinctive feature of the profile of pine is the same size of the groove and spike, as a result of which there is no shelf between the boards. The result is a smooth surface, and the skin looks better. Also, this board has a large width, which makes the surface visually solid, so it is used not only for walls, but also for ceilings.

Lining "Calm" is made of dry wood harvesting with chamfers on the side. On the reverse side there are longitudinal grooves that ensure the movement of air from the back of the material, which reduces the risk of mold and mildew.

The advantages of pine clapboard are strength, durability, moisture resistance, safety for health, nature, and much more, typical of natural wood material.

In addition, the advantages of “Calm” lining include the following points:

• use in horizontal and vertical mounts: when installed vertically, the height will be increased visually and the space widened, which is suitable for relatively small rooms, and installation horizontally will increase the width that looks good in spacious rooms;
• it is applied when covering various surfaces of the room and exterior finish;
• small weight;
• huge labor is not required - one person will cope with the work;
• flat and smooth surface without drops;
• before starting work there is no need to level the surface;
• affordable price;

• long service life and resistance to deformation;
• pleasant aroma of needles, resulting in pine aromatherapy, which is very good for health;
• easy handling;
• is a good sound absorber;
• retains heat;
• a small amount of waste material remains;
• nice colors;
• high speed of work due to the width of the profile.

Disadvantages:

• This type of board is not very dense, which is considered a disadvantage, but it allows you to use any tool with it.
• In addition, this material has a small moisture resistance, which is corrected using impregnations.
• Despite the low thermal conductivity at high temperature, pine begins to emit resin, so it cannot be used in the steam room, but can be used in a dressing room, which will give the room a useful aroma.

The “Calm” lining has a division into classes depending on quality. When choosing a material for repair, be sure to take into account the grade, parameters, and so on. You need to pay attention to the front of the panel, examine the number of knots per 1 meter of the profile. The best quality of the board, where they are the least.

Pine clapboard is made of solid wood board by the factory method.

There are several varieties, which determines the type of processing the ends of wood.

• "Extra" - this board, processed to perfection, without any defects and knots. Used for interior decoration of rooms. It has high quality, excellent thermal conductivity, and it does not rot, even in rooms with high humidity.
• Grade A. It includes boards with rare knots without blue, on which there are no rotten areas with resin.
• Grade B. Board with non-consolidated knots and the presence of pockets with resin.
• Grade C. Profiles that have knots with blue that fall out.

This profile is widely used for decoration of balconies, verandas and living rooms. Due to the separation of resins at the board a good level of moisture resistance and resistance to temperature extremes.It can be used for plating waiting rooms, rest rooms.

Clapboard from Angarsk pine can be used not only for interior but also for exterior decoration, since there are practically no knots and branches on its surface, however, this material has a high price and is very rare. Also, it can not be used for finishing the bath because of a very large selection of resins.

Having sheathed the entire room from the inside and adding a few decorative elements and things, you will get eco or country style furnishings.

Depending on the design of the room, pine clapboard can be:

• paint in a variety of colors, using specialized impregnation;
• to process by fire - a burning technique popular in the past;
• varnish;
• coat with wax.

Profile "Extra" class is widely used for the decoration of prestigious rooms because of the refining of appearance and creating a unique cozy and comfortable atmosphere due to its beautiful texture.

For more information about the “Calm” paneling, see the following video.