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For many car owners, the garage is not only a place for storing and repairing them, but also a favorite place for free time. The interior decoration of garages is not so much aesthetic as practical.
First of all, the garage should be dry and warm, especially if there is a basement in which vegetables and canned goods are stored. In addition, high-quality flooring and wall decoration inside the garage greatly influence its cost.
And this is a good reason to think about how to decorate the inside of the garage.

Before finishing the walls and floors, we pay special attention to the garage ceiling. It is from it that water often drips after a good rain.
In order to avoid this, and not waste future finishing, you need to take care of high-quality waterproofing.
So:

• This is especially true for those garages that have a flat roof. And this is exactly what it is in standard concrete and brick garages located in garage cooperatives.
• It is clear that if a person built a detached garage on the territory of his household, which provided pitched roof, in progress roofing works waterproofing was also carried out.
• On flat roofs, water can stagnate, which leads to the need for quite frequent replacement of roll roofs. roofing materials, used there. To avoid leaks inside the garage, it is better to take additional measures.
  And this can be done: both in a building under construction and in an operating one.

• Using a waterproofing compound intended for seams, treat the joints of the floor slabs and the places where they abut the walls, covering the surfaces by 10-15 cm. Next, the joints are glued with reinforcing fiberglass tape.
• After this, the entire surface of the ceiling should be treated with a universal penetrating primer. If necessary, the same composition can be used to treat both the walls and the concrete base of the floor.
  Such waterproofing is carried out once, and it is enough for the entire life of any building, including a garage.
• The composition can be ready-to-use, or dry, which will need to be diluted with water, as prescribed by the instructions. The cost of the dry composition is slightly lower; it is better to purchase it if you have to treat both the walls of the garage and basement- that is, a large area.
• This waterproofing allows you to perform any decorative coating. If there is no need to insulate the ceiling, you can simply trim it with panels.
  The simplest polystyrene tiles will do, but you can also choose a more expensive option – ceramics.

• In the photo above, not only the ceiling, but also the walls and floor are covered with ceramic tiles. Concrete slabs have a fairly flat surface, so there will be no problems with gluing the tiles.
  With the same success, the ceiling can simply be plastered and painted.

If the ceiling needs to be insulated, it is better to choose any frame method finishing. After all, it is very convenient to install insulation into the cells of the sheathing.
Usually in a garage both the ceiling and walls are sheathed the same way. Therefore, we will tell you how and what to decorate the inside of the garage in the next section of our article.

Wall decoration

Many garage owners prefer to make do with only rough wall finishing. Most often, this is plastering.
If you have the skills to do this kind of work, everything is much easier. All that remains is to purchase dry plaster mixture and the necessary tools.

Note! To decorate any unheated room, including a garage, purchase cement-based plaster. Gypsum mixtures, used in residential premises, are not suitable for this purpose.

So:

• If you will be doing plastering work for the first time, it is better to watch the video first. A garage is the very object where you can practice before starting, for example, renovating an apartment.
• Typically, plaster is applied in two layers, each of which must dry completely before subsequent priming or finishing can be done. If you don’t want to paint the walls, you can give the walls a noble look by using not ordinary plaster, but decorative one.

Decorating the walls of the garage inside can be done facade plaster. The fillers for such solutions are crumbs from various types of stone: quartz, sandstone, granite, marble.
It is usually sold separately and is added only to the batch that is being made for the finishing layer.

Frame sheathing

The procedure for performing this work will be the same for walls and ceilings, and there is only one selection criterion - the surfaces need to be insulated. And it is not at all necessary to choose the same material for covering the ceiling and walls.

So:

• We have already waterproofed the surfaces. Let's start installing the frame with our own hands - the finishing inside the garage will depend on its high-quality execution.
  Whatever type of cladding you choose, you can use either a wooden beam or a metal profile for the frame.
• The only thing is that the wood must be treated with an antiseptic compound before installation. It will protect the timber not only from rotting, but also from encroachment by rodents.
  The disadvantage of wooden sheathing is the fact that the timber is rarely even.
• And if the wall is, say, brick, then it’s not easy to level the sheathing; you have to put wedges under each dowel. Much easier to install aluminum profile.
  On our website there are articles with step-by-step instructions for installing the sheathing.
• The next stage of work will be laying insulation into the cavity of the frame. Thermal insulation material must be purchased in advance so that you know its width and take it into account when lathing.
• The distance between the bars should be a couple of centimeters less than this value. Then the insulation will fit tightly into the cell, making further work easier.
• To insulate walls and ceilings, it is more convenient to use not rolled, but slab materials. Just don't use polystyrene foam - it's too flammable, and there's always a fire hazard in the garage. It is better to take penoizol, expanded polystyrene or fiberglass wool.

• It is necessary to stick foil or regular plastic film on top of the insulation. This vapor barrier layer will prevent condensation from collecting on the insulation.
  And only after this can you proceed directly to the cladding.

• Decorating the inside of a garage with clapboards and chipboards differs from plastic panels in that they require additional finishing in the form of antiseptic treatment and coloring.

• In this regard, plastic is easier to use, but it is too fragile, and the panel can be accidentally broken. Therefore, many people prefer to use aluminum siding panels in the interior decoration of garages.

Not all people look at decorating a garage only with practical side. Some people also think about design.
And here’s a relevant example: on the front wall of the garage there is a panel of ceramic tiles. We advise you to lead by example!

Garage floor installation

If your garage does not have a crawl space or crawl space, the base floor will be compacted soil. In this case, task number one is to perform concrete screed.

So:

• To begin with, the base needs to be leveled horizontally as much as possible by adding fine crushed stone or sand to the right places. To do this, beacons are set at the level and the cord is pulled.
  If there is a need to raise the base a little higher, the backfill layer can be made thicker.
• Lay overlapping roofing material on top of the sand cushion, with a slight grip on the wall. It will not let moisture out concrete mortar absorb into the soil.
  Next, a metal reinforcing mesh is laid on the base, which will give the structure additional strength.
• M300 concrete can be purchased ready-made, or you can mix it yourself. To do this, you will need cement of the appropriate grade, crushed stone with a fraction of 8-9mm and sand.
  To one part of cement it is necessary to add two parts of sand and three parts of crushed stone.
• Add water until you reach a consistency that makes the solution easy to lay and compact. Concrete is poured in strips between the beacons, and it is advisable to do this continuously.
• The thickness of the concrete screed must be at least ten centimeters. After it has set, the surface is carefully smoothed and left to gain strength for 28 days.
  Floor concreting work is usually combined with the construction of a blind area along the outer perimeter of the garage - it is needed to drain storm water from its walls.
• Some people will think that a concrete screed for the garage floor is quite enough. But keep in mind that this material absorbs moisture.
  Unintentionally spilled oil will certainly leave a stain on the surface. There are several ways to give a concrete surface a noble appearance.
• The simplest of them can be considered a screed made of marble chips. The ingredients for such a solution are sold separately: cement m400, crumb small fraction, acrylic and polyurethane plasticizers.

• It is the plasticizer that makes the solution elastic and the surface of the screed smooth. How much of it needs to be added to the solution will be indicated on the packaging. The ratio of the remaining components is as follows: three parts of crumbs and half of water are added to one part of cement.
• If you want to lay tiles on the floor, then a fairly level concrete base allows you to do this without problems. First, you just need to treat it with a primer, which will not allow the concrete to absorb moisture from the adhesive solution.

• Clinker tiles would be a great option for a garage floor, but they are quite expensive. Porcelain stoneware is almost as strong as clinker, and its price is much lower.
• If you consider it necessary to insulate the garage floor and make a plank flooring, install it on top of a concrete screed or slab wooden joists. The space between them is filled with expanded clay or polystyrene granules.
• Can be filled bulk insulation cement mortar and place reinforcing mesh on top. You can also lay tiles over this heat-insulating layer.
  Most often, it is performed when the garage has a basement whose ceiling needs insulation.

As you can see, nothing is impossible, and decorating the inside of a garage with your own hands is within the capabilities of anyone. And we, in turn, really hope that we were able to help you understand this issue. We wish you success in achieving your goal!

For many car owners, the garage is not only a place to “reside” the vehicle, but also a place for repairs, storage, painting and plumbing work, etc. In an effort to use the room as more than just a box of metal, we think about its finishing. And here the priority is not only high quality materials, but also a low cost of work. To this end, we will look in detail at how to complete the finishing on your own, so that anyone can handle the technology, and the result will not disappoint.

When does a garage need finishing?

Let's look at the conditions under which a garage requires interior finishing, or at least cosmetic repairs.

• You have built or purchased a garage with bare walls or rough finishing, in which you are afraid to even leave your car;
• Are you planning to insulate your garage to maintain a comfortable temperature in it?
• It is necessary to reduce heat loss in a heated garage;
• It is important to you in what conditions the car is stored;
• Are you going to spend most of your time in the garage?
• Do you want to functionally use the space of the room;
• The fire safety of the garage is not ensured;
• Planned renovation of the premises.

Exterior decoration of the garage is necessary:

• To improve the architectural appearance of the building;
• Protection of load-bearing structures from environmental influences.

General requirements

The interior decoration of the garage includes the cladding of all surfaces of the room and the installation of floors. Special attention pay attention to finishing materials. Most often, the garage is subjected to intensive use, chemical and mechanical stress. Therefore, to preserve structures and ensure fire safety, the following requirements are imposed on materials:

• Non-flammability;
• Chemical resistance;
• Not susceptible to absorption of odors, dirt and dust;
• Strength and resistance to mechanical stress, scratches, shocks, etc.;
• Resistance to temperature changes;
• Easy to install and operate.

Interior finishing options: what materials can be used

There are a sufficient number of options for finishing the walls, ceilings and floors of the garage to suit every taste and budget. Here everyone decides for themselves, comparing their desires and capabilities. However, the choice depends not only on the personal preferences of the owner, but also on the material of the enclosing structures themselves.

Walls and ceilings:

• Plastering walls, ceilings;
• Ceramic tile cladding;
• Covering with PVC panels;
• Chipboard cladding;
• Sheathing with plasterboard.

• Concrete floors;
• Floors made of ceramic or paving tiles;
• Self-leveling floors;
• Wooden floors.

Walls and ceilings

• Plastering. Plaster is the most common type of finishing for brick and concrete structures. Cement-sand mixture does not require large financial costs and ensures regulatory fire safety of structures. When painting over plaster, walls and ceilings acquire a finished, neat appearance and a solid finish. stable coating. It does not absorb odors and is easy to repair. At the same time, for the garage it is recommended to use facade or cement-based plaster, which is not afraid of moisture and low temperatures.

Minus finishing material is the complexity of plastering work, the need for the necessary skills and the presence of construction dirt during work.

After the plaster has dried, it is recommended to putty the ceiling and walls before painting to save paint and varnish materials and smoother application. The putty is applied in 1–2 layers to the surface treated with a primer. Application thickness - up to 3 mm. It is better to carry out the work using a façade mixture or a cement binder.

If putty is not at all part of your plans, painting can also be done on a plastered surface. But be sure to coat the surface with a primer before painting. deep penetration, which will not allow the paint to be absorbed into the concrete.

Advice: Plastering should be carried out in the warm season.

Several types of compositions are suitable for painting: epoxy or polyurethane based paints, facade paints.

Plastered and painted walls and ceiling

• Ceramic tiles are perfect for cladding walls and floors in the garage. The advantages of such a coating are, first of all, strength and reliability, aesthetic appearance of the room and easy operation. This surface is easy to clean and repair if minor defects appear.

However, there are some limitations. They cover brick, concrete or aerated concrete surfaces, and thin, light walls will not withstand the considerable weight of the tiles and a layer of adhesive. In this case, minimal vertical deviations are allowed. Obviously, finishing walls and floors with tiles is an expensive pleasure, and time-consuming.

The walls and floor of the garage are covered with ceramic tiles

• Another popular option for finishing walls and ceilings is cladding with PVC panels. The material is in demand due to its availability and ease of installation, which almost anyone can handle. It is worth noting that this is a non-flammable and moisture-resistant material. But plastic panels are significantly inferior to other materials in terms of strength and resistance to cold. In this regard, experts recommend using a more expensive option for facade works. In favor of the lining, we add that the frame, which is attached to the walls and ceiling under the panels, is suitable as cells for a mineral wool slab. This is necessary if the enclosing structures of your garage can only be insulated from the inside.

The walls and ceiling are lined with PVC panels of the same color

• Instead of lining, some use particle boards (chipboards) as cladding. The installation principle remains the same. But due to the fact that chipboard is flammable and easily absorbs moisture, a polyethylene film is attached to the insulation before facing, which acts as a waterproofing material, and the slabs are coated on top with antiseptic impregnations.

Chipboard cladding

• GKL slabs. Similarly, you can line the walls and ceiling of the garage with plasterboard slabs. Drywall is a low-flammable material with good strength characteristics. It is attached to the walls and ceiling on a metal frame, in the cells of which insulation is placed. A layer is attached on top of the insulation waterproofing film, and then slabs. This option of cladding with subsequent painting is one of the highest quality and modern, but also the most expensive. Therefore, gypsum boards are more often used for finishing residential premises.

GCR with coloring

Floors

• When it comes to floor coverings, the most common subfloor in garages is painted concrete floors. They can withstand the load of a car and other equipment, are resistant to abrasion, and do not collect dust. When the floor is primed with special paints and varnishes, it is able to resist the absorption of odors and chemical solutions. Despite the fact that the process of installing a concrete floor is quite lengthy, it is not high price And simple technology make it the most popular.

Painted concrete floor

• Tile. Ceramic tile floors look neat and aesthetically pleasing. This coating is easy to clean and does not absorb liquids or odors. The durability of a porcelain tile floor is higher than that of a ceramic floor, but in both cases there is a possibility of vulnerability to impacts. Main disadvantages tile covering- length of the process and high cost of the material.
• Self-leveling floor. Another option for impact-resistant coating is self-leveling flooring. This modern solution flooring installations both in residential and non-residential premises, the main advantage of which is ideal Smooth surface. It is not inferior in strength to concrete. Most likely, this material would be a win-win solution for flooring. The result of the work is a smooth coating that does not give way external influences and destruction. But despite all the perfection of the coating, it cannot be called economical due to the high cost of the composition. It is recommended to fill the base with minimal deviations, which is not always possible in a room such as a garage.

Ideal self-leveling floor surface

• Wooden floor. For car enthusiasts who prefer environmentally friendly materials, you can choose wood. In this case, it is not necessary to level the base. But there are more disadvantages of such a floor than advantages: easy flammability, susceptibility to absorption of fuels and lubricants, odors and moisture, low strength characteristics.

The entire interior area of ​​the garage is lined with wooden boards

Which option is better to choose?

Summing up and analyzing the options in terms of practicality, durability, resistance to damage, as cladding interior walls garage, we advise you to opt for concrete floors and plaster. This option is appropriate if the walls are made of brick, concrete or aerated concrete. If the work is performed with high quality, you will receive decent result with minimal labor and cost. As for walls made of metal profiles, they can be sheathed PVC facade panels.

Calculation of material for plastering walls

Anyone can calculate the amount of plaster mixture. Let's say you know the area of ​​the garage walls without taking into account the openings S st in m 2. The main thing is to determine the average layer thickness t sl. To do this, measure the deviation in several places with a two-meter level and calculate its average value.

Consumption cement plaster manufacturers indicate on the packaging. On average, this value is 8 kg per 1 m2 with a layer thickness of 10 mm.

Required amount of mixture: N cm = S st x t sl x 8 kg.

Most often, dry plaster mixture is supplied in bags weighing 30 kg. Divide the resulting value N cm by 30 and round the number up. You receive the number of bags needed to plaster the walls.

The required amount of paint N cr also depends on the consumption indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Let's calculate the amount of material in a garage with walls 4.5 m and 3.5 m long and a room height of 2.5 m.

The area of ​​the garage walls is: (4.5 + 3.5) x 2.5 = 40 m 2. Having measured the deviation from the vertical, we obtained the following values: 3.5 cm, 2.5 cm, 1.5 cm, 3 cm.

Average layer thickness: t sl =(3.5+2.5+1.5+3)/4=2.6 cm, rounded to 3 cm (0.03 m).

Amount of mixture: N cm =40x3x8 =960 kg. Number of bags: 960/30=32 pcs.

Epoxy paints for painting walls in 2 layers have a consumption of about 400 g per 1 m2 (0.4 kg/m2).

Amount of paint: N cr = 40x0.4 = 16 kg. Packaging of paints from 5 kg per container and above.

Calculation of materials for flooring

To calculate cement and sand when installing floors, determine the thickness of the required screed. Depending on the base, the presence or absence of insulation, it can vary from 3 cm to 10 cm. The volume of the screed is calculated by multiplying the thickness by the floor area. ¼ of the resulting volume is M400 cement and ¾ of the volume is fine sand. A desirable condition is floor reinforcement. For this we use a wire mesh Ø5 mm with cells 10x10 cm.

The floor area of ​​our garage is determined as: S=4.5x3.5=15.75 m2.

Volume of gravel V gr and sand V pes for a pillow, thickness 20 cm (0.1 m +0.1 m): V gr = 15.75x0.1x1.1 = 1.7 m 3, V pes1 = 15.75x0, 1x1.1=1.7 m3, where 1.1 is the compaction coefficient.

Let's take the screed thickness to be 5 cm. Screed volume: V st =0.05x15.75=0.79 m3. Therefore, the volume of sand: V pes2 = ¾ x 0.79 = 0.6 m 3, the volume of cement: V cem = ¼ x 0.79 = 0.2 m 3. Based medium density cement 1300 kg/m 3 we obtain the required weight of cement: N cement = 0.2X1300 = 260 kg.

Amount of paint: Ncr = 15.75x0.4 = 6.3 kg with a material consumption of 400 g per 1 m 2.

Required Tools

• Trowel;
• Half-grater;
• Grater;
• Falcon;
• Rule;
• Steel brush;
• Angle spatula;
• Putty spatula;
• Scraper;
• Shovel;
• Trough;
• Vibrating plate;
• Bars;
• Beacons;
• Roller;
• Brushes.

Floor installation. Step-by-step instruction

The process of installing a concrete garage floor depends on the substrate. If there is an existing concrete slab, then to fill the finishing screed you only need to clean it of dust.

Tip: If water constantly accumulates in the garage, make the floor slope 3%.

When pouring a floor over the ground:

Advice: Pouring concrete should be done without long breaks and in the warm season.

Video instructions for pouring a concrete floor on the ground

How to plaster walls and ceilings with your own hands

Plaster work starts from the ceiling and ends with the walls.

1. First, carefully evaluate the surface of the walls and ceiling. Remove all protruding parts and cover the depressions with cement-sand mortar over a previously wetted surface.
2. The ceiling is most often reinforced concrete slabs. If you are not striving for an ideal surface, installing beacons is not necessary, and the joint can be leveled using mortar. The ceiling is plastered with lime, cement and gypsum mortars. Despite the fact that gypsum lays down better and sets faster, they cannot withstand temperature changes. Therefore in unheated rooms It is recommended to plaster with cement mortar in a cement to sand ratio of 1:3 or 1:4.
3. After cleaning the surface, a primer is applied for better adhesion.
4. After the primer has dried, the plaster is applied with a spatula or trowel in several layers. Each layer should be 0.5–1 cm, and the next one is applied after the previous one has set. In this case, the total thickness of the plaster should not exceed 1.5 cm, sometimes 3 cm. The first layer is the base layer, which should adhere well to the concrete. The second layer is leveling. The third is finishing, troweling, applied in a circular motion.
5. Wall plaster is also applied in 2–4 layers along the beacons. The recommended layer thickness is 3 cm. Beacons set the thickness of the plaster layer. They use metal slats or strips of mortar, aligned with the rule. All beacons are finally adjusted by level. Metal ones are attached to dowels or mortar, and after plastering they are dismantled.
6. Clean the surface from dust and debris, moisten the wall with a roller or spray, or coat it with a primer.
7. First, the first layer is applied to the wall - spray, which provides adhesion to the surface. After the spray dries, there is a thicker base layer - soil, which is used to level the surface. The plaster is finally rubbed with a covering layer.
8. Apply putty in 1-2 layers with a thin spatula to level the surface.
9. The primer is applied with wide brushes and a roller. Be sure to let it dry before applying the next coat.
10. Painting is done with a roller and brushes in 2 layers.

Video. Instructions for plastering indoor surfaces

Exterior decoration of the garage. Possible options

There are many types of garage façade finishes. The most popular of them:

• Joint jointing - suitable only for brick walls;
• Plastering and painting;
• Covering walls with siding;
• Wall cladding with wooden clapboard;
• Wall covering facade brick or natural stone;
• Wall cladding with sandwich panels.

Unstitching. This is the easiest and most inexpensive way to bring your garage into decent shape. The color of the grout mixture can be used darker or lighter than the brick itself, which will add contrast to the walls. In this case, greater strength of the masonry is achieved.

The garage walls are made of colored bricks with beige grout

Plaster. Plastering is inexpensive, but, as with interior decoration, it is a rather long and dirty process. If the quality of the interior finishing is hidden from prying eyes, then plastering the exterior will require experience, skill and patience.

In this case, the walls can be insulated. This facade is called “wet”. The insulation is glued to the wall, then a fiberglass reinforcing mesh is attached to the polymer-cement mortar. Facade or decorative plaster is applied to the surface, followed by painting.

The walls are plastered and painted

Siding. You can insulate and decorate a garage with the most inexpensive and versatile material - vinyl siding. It does not crack, does not rot, is not subject to deformation in dry and wet weather, has a rich range of colors and looks neat. You need to be meticulous in its installation, but you won’t need any special abilities.

Covering with horizontal siding panels

Wooden lining. For lovers environmental materials the facade can be covered with wooden clapboard. The advantages of this type of finishing are cozy warm look, variety of textures and simple installation process. But the tree needs constant antiseptic and fire retardant treatment, and given the uneconomical nature of this material, such a finish will not be affordable for everyone.

Wooden clapboard garage

Natural or fake diamond. Luxury finishing - lining the garage with natural or artificial stone. The facade looks expensive, beautiful, and is not afraid of low and high temperatures and moisture. However, the price is too steep.

Garage walls made of natural stone

Sandwich panels. Sheathing with sandwich panels is a convenient option for performing two tasks at once: insulation and finishing of the facade. But due to the significant weight of the panels, not every foundation and wall can withstand such a load. The material finds its best use as independent enclosing structures.

Garage walls made of sandwich panels with contrasting profiles

Selecting an exterior finish option

Based on the most important indicators of efficiency and ease of installation for car enthusiasts, we will describe in more detail covering a garage with siding with insulation, as the simplest and most inexpensive way finishing.

The essence of the method is to construct a wooden or metal frame, in the cells of which insulation is placed. A vapor barrier must be installed on top of the insulation. Siding panels are mounted on sheathing built on top of the previous frame.

Consequently, when finishing a facade without insulation, only the sheathing is installed.

The thickness of the insulation, which is suitable for polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam, should be taken within 5 cm. Accordingly, the cross-section of the sheathing strips should be at least 5 cm.

Material calculation

The amount of siding needed is calculated by dividing the area of ​​all walls, minus openings, by the area of ​​one panel, or by dividing the height of the wall by the height of the siding element.

Standard panel length vinyl siding within 2.5–4 m, and the width is 20–30 cm, but in the calculation it is worth using usable area element.

The lathing is calculated provided that the distance between the guides is 0.3–0.5 m.

You will need:

For example, consider a garage with dimensions of 4x5 m in plan. Building height (H) - 2.8 m, gate (hxl) - 2.7x2.5 m.

Garage perimeter: P=(4+5)x2=18 m.

Wall area excluding openings: S st =РхН-hxl=18х2.8–2.7х2.5=43.65m2.

Length of the sheathing in increments of 0.5 m under the insulation: L arr =P/0.5xH+H/0.5xP=18/0.5x2.8+2.8/0.5x18=126 m. Number of stands instead of the sheathing: N under =3xS st =3*43.65=131 pcs.

Volume of a mineral wool slab 5 cm thick: V ut = 43.65 * 0.05 = 2.18 m 3.

Vapor barrier: S steam = S st = 43.65 m 2.

When facing with siding, we use panels 4 m long and a useful height of 0.19 m. To cover walls 5 m long, we cut additional meter-long elements from the main profile.

Required number of whole panels: N 4 = 4x2.8/0.19 = 59 pcs.

Number of shortened meter elements: N 1 = 2x2.8/0.19 = 29.4 pcs.

Panels 4 m long for cutting meter pieces: N 4/1 = 29.4/4 = 7.4 pcs.

Total number of four-meter siding elements: N pan =59+7.4+7%≈71 pcs., where 7% is a reserve for waste, etc.

Quantity of H-profile: N H-pr = 2 pcs.

Starting and finishing panels: N st =N fin =P/4=18/4=4.5≈5 pcs.

Number of corner panels: N corner =2.8x4/4=2.8≈3 pcs.

Quantity of J-profile: N J-pr =(2.7x2+2.5)/4=1.9≈2 pcs.

Self-tapping screws for fastening siding: N itself = 20x43.65 = 873 pcs.

Tools

• Knife or saw for metal;
• Level;
• Sander;
• Scissors for cutting metal;
• A punch that will be needed to punch out “ears” along the edges of the siding panels;
• Hammer;
• Screwdriver;
• Dismantling accessories;
• Hammer;
• Pliers;
• A tape measure at least 8 meters long;
• Construction rope and pencil;
• Construction stapler.

How to cover walls with siding and insulation

1. Clean the surface of the walls from dust and dirt and remove all protruding elements.
2. Installation of sheathing for insulation. The frame is attached in increments of 40–50 cm using a screwdriver, self-tapping screws or nails, depending on the condition of the surface. To save money, instead of the sheathing, you can install wooden or metal stands on which the insulation is placed.
3. Rolled insulation is cut required sizes, inserted into cells or mounted on stands.
4. The vapor barrier is attached with a construction stapler.
5. Metal or wooden sheathing is installed. When installing siding panels horizontally, sheathing slats can only be attached vertically.
6. Installation of guides. Corner panels are installed at the outer and inner corners of the building and are rigidly attached to the wall. A base panel with ebb is mounted on the base, and a starting panel is installed above it. In this case, the fastening of the panels to the wall should be loosened, which will prevent their deformation. To do this, leave a gap of 1 mm between the screw head and the panel. We attach the guide elements with an overlap of 2.5 cm.
7. If there are openings, we install platbands around the perimeter, starting from the bottom. Don't forget about the tides.
8. We install the remaining panels, moving from bottom to top. Fastening is also carried out with a gap and without overlap. We finish installing the siding last finishing bar under the roof.

Setting up your favorite garage can take a huge amount of money and time, because you can’t get by with just one specialist, and you need control over everything. The question arises: is the finishing worth it? utility room financial and labor costs? Our answer: it’s definitely worth it, if you approach it wisely and do the full range of work yourself. By carrying out work conscientiously according to the recommended technology, you will not only save money, but will create a cozy space according to at will and the project, while gaining invaluable experience and recognition from households and neighbors.

Hello! My name is Kireeva Ekaterina. I am 29 years old. Graduated from the Construction Institute as part of State University Togliatti in 2008 in the direction of "Industrial and civil construction". She is well acquainted with construction and production. Thanks to this, articles on construction topics are very close to me.

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Sheathing features

Due to the specifics of the functional use of the room, the finishing material for lining the walls of the garage from the inside must have a number of certain qualities and performance properties:

• the finishing material, first of all, must have not only decorative properties, but also perform the practical function of protecting the wall surface from various types of harmful influences, for example, from moisture or temperature changes;
• the finishing material must be resistant to specific substances characteristic of the process of servicing and operating a vehicle (gasoline, motor oil, etc.);
• finishing material must be fireproof;
• the finishing material must be resistant to mechanical stress;
• in cases where the garage is not heated, the finishing material must be resistant to subzero temperatures;
• in addition, the finishing material should not absorb odors and accumulate various pollutants, and in case of contamination, it should be easy to clean;
• The finishing material should be characterized by a long service life without loss of its original qualities.

How to line the walls in the garage from the inside?

You can sheathe the walls in the garage from the inside with the following materials:

Each of the listed materials has certain advantages and disadvantages.

Plastering walls was previously the most popular way to decorate garage walls from the inside. Today, plastering is not so often used, but it is the most in an accessible way wall decoration at a price.

Plasterboard is in demand as a finishing material for walls, and garages are no exception.

Advantages of using plasterboard sheet:

• easy installation process plasterboard sheets on a frame base, which does not require special skills, and is distinguished by the speed of finishing work;
• affordable price;
• light weight material;
• Using drywall you can level the walls, as well as hide various communications under the drywall.

Advantages of using plastic panels:

• the light weight of the material allows you to quickly carry out the work;
• plastic panels, unlike drywall, are not at all afraid of moisture and have a longer service life;
• behind plastic panels easy to care for, just wipe them with a damp cloth;
• prices for plastic panels are also very affordable.

Advantages of using OSB boards:

• OSB boards have higher strength characteristics than plasterboard and plastic;
• Thanks to certain treatment with special substances during production, OSB boards are characterized by fairly high resistance to moisture.

How to cover the walls for warmth?

Unheated garages are not uncommon, and when decorating the interior walls of the garage, it is recommended to use all possible ways to maintain positive air temperature inside the garage for as long as possible. One of these methods is to use heat-insulating material for wall cladding, under the decorative and finishing layer.

The most popular and affordable thermal insulation materials suitable for cladding indoor garage walls:

• Styrofoam;
• penoplex;
• expanded polystyrene foam;
• mineral wool.

To secure the thermal insulation material to the surface of the walls, you will need to pre-mount the lathing. The sheathing can be made of either wooden slats or metal profile. Keep in mind that when using wooden slats, they must be treated with an antiseptic compound to prevent the formation of mold. In addition, before installing the sheathing, the walls must be waterproofed. The thermal insulation is placed in the space between the laths, the insulation is attached, as a rule, to an adhesive base and mechanically using self-tapping screws with a wide head.

The use of thermal insulation material in the process of wall cladding will significantly reduce heat losses.

What to cover with?

One of the modern finishing materials that is optimal for finishing the walls of an unheated garage are sandwich panels, which are structurally a multilayer sheet consisting of two outer layers, which can be made of PVC, moisture-resistant plywood, wood-polymer materials and an inner thermal insulation layer.

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A garage sheathed on the inside with wooden clapboard looks very impressive, but keep in mind that such finishing material requires constant maintenance, that is, it is necessary to regularly treat walls lined with wooden clapboard every two or three years with antiseptic and fire-resistant penetrating primers.

The use of plastic panels for interior decoration of garage walls is very popular, since plastic panels are characterized by a long service life and ease of installation (a garage can be sheathed within one day). Range of plastic panels on the market building materials, will allow you to choose finishing materials to suit every taste.

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When choosing a finishing material, you should focus, first of all, on design features garage (area of ​​the garage, is there heating), in addition, it is worth taking into account such a nuance as the garage’s susceptibility to flooding.

Many motorists think about the appearance of a garage for storing cars. Some people like the regular one metal box, while others want to make the room more comfortable and comfortable. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with how the interior of a garage is finished so that you can arrange everything yourself.

Before you start finishing, you will have to familiarize yourself with what it includes. Finishing work, based on the location where it is carried out, is divided into two main categories.

External

Many people are interested in how to sheathe the walls of a car garage from the outside. External finishing is taken more seriously than internal finishing, since the safety of the structure depends on the quality of the work performed. If you use low-quality material for cladding, it will quickly deteriorate under the influence of temperature changes, sun rays and atmospheric precipitation.

Before performing exterior finishing of garage facades, you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of choosing the appropriate material. Experts advise buying products that have the following properties:

• high degree of resistance to high humidity air;
• low level of surface abrasion;
• resistance to mechanical stress;
• reliable protection from sudden changes in temperature and exposure to sunlight;
• resistance to low temperatures.

Experienced builders advise purchasing materials that are used only for exterior work. Often, wooden siding, lining or special moisture-resistant plaster are purchased for this purpose.

Domestic

A car garage should not only be safe, but also comfortable, so that a person can stay in it longer. It is for this purpose that interior finishing work is carried out, which will make the room for long-term car storage more attractive.

The finishing that is carried out inside must be done using the most suitable materials. Therefore, when choosing them, pay attention to the fact that they are:

• Resistant to chemical and mechanical influences. Such building materials are more durable, as they are quite difficult to spoil.
• Non-flammable. Fire-resistant building materials heat up slightly, thereby reducing the likelihood of fires.
• Resistant to the spread of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms dangerous to humans. Many motorists spend a lot of time in the garage, and therefore there should be nothing in it that is harmful to health.
• Unpretentious in care. For the finishing of walls and ceilings, materials that are slightly dirty are selected.

How to decorate the inside walls and ceiling

Exist various options materials that are used for interior wall decoration with your own hands. Therefore, they choose in advance what to paint the walls with, and also determine what is suitable for their cladding.

Plaster

Many people prefer to decorate their walls with plaster, as it can last for several decades. Its advantages include heat resistance and low cost.

Before applying the plaster mixture to the surface, you need to check the temperature inside the garage. It should not be lower than five degrees, since at low temperatures the plaster adheres less well to the wall.

PVC panels

Wall panels made of plastic are considered universal, as they are used for external and internal finishing work. The advantages of PVC products include a high level of protection against mechanical damage, as well as ease of maintenance and installation. Such panels can be installed in two ways: on a wooden frame or directly to the wall.

Tile

To create an attractive interior inside the garage, its walls are tiled. When arranging a garage, some people use tiles, as they cope with high humidity and temperature changes. The tiles are also easy to clean from dirt and do not become deformed. Its only drawback is considered to be low strength.

Plywood sheathing

Builders recommend using plywood only for interior decoration of garages, since the material is poorly protected from high humidity. To increase its moisture resistance, you will have to pre-treat the plywood with special protective agents.

Wood finishing

Among the most famous facing materials is wood. For cladding the walls in the garage, choose wood that does not contain toxic substances.

Before use wooden materials treated with fire-fighting agents to increase heat resistance and an antifungal solution.

Drywall

Some use it for cladding plasterboard systems with increased fire resistance and moisture resistance. Among the advantages of drywall are its low cost, ease of installation, flexibility and light weight. The main disadvantage of the material is considered to be its poor impact resistance, due to which the plasterboard surface is subject to mechanical damage.

Lining

When covering the walls of a car garage, some people use clapboards made of plastic or wood. The pros of this facing material include:

• possibility of horizontal and vertical mounting;
• ease of installation of the product on a frame or wall;
• resistance to temperature changes.

Made of metal

The metal profile is considered durable and strong. He also copes with mechanical influences and temperature changes. However, despite all the listed advantages, builders do not advise using the material in high humidity, as it quickly rusts.

Corrugated sheet

This good material, which is often used for internal lining walls in the garage. It, like metal, is susceptible to corrosion and therefore cannot be used at high humidity levels.

Floor treatment

When decorating the interior of a garage, not only the walls are treated, but also the floor. Various facing materials are also used to finish the floor surface.

Tree

Wood is often used as flooring for garages, as it has a number of advantages. These include:

• Environmental friendliness. Wood is an environmentally friendly material with antistatic and hypoallergenic properties. Because of this, many people use it to cover floors in living rooms.
• Versatility. Wood flooring is universal, as it looks great in any room.
• Thermal insulation. Wood is considered a good thermal insulation material.

Disadvantages include rotting due to moisture and susceptibility to insect attack.

Concrete

Often in garages they make a concrete floor surface, which has the following advantages:

• increased strength;
• wear resistance;
• resistance to humidity;
• resistance to oils, fuels and other chemical liquids.

Among the disadvantages of concrete flooring is the difficulty of creating a floor. It is better to entrust such work to professionals who have repeatedly made concrete floors in car garages.

Asphalt and ceramic tiles

Asphalt chips are used to finish the area that surrounds the garage. Some motorists use it to finish the flooring inside the garage. This material is resistant to cold and moisture, and also provides a high level of adhesion of car tires to the surface.

Not a bad replacement asphalt crumbs consider ceramic tiles, which is resistant to temperature changes and humidity. Ceramic products are divided into five classes, differing in their quality. For garages, class 5 tiles are used, as they are the most wear-resistant.

Self-leveling floor

Before you make a self-leveling floor in a car garage, you need to figure out what you can fill it with. To do this you can use:

• Epoxy products. In the manufacture of such products, resin and quartz sand are used. Coat your floor with epoxy to make it durable and strong. Such coatings are waterproof and protected from chemical elements.
• Polyurethane compounds. Floor coverings made of polyurethane are characterized by durability and strength. They are often used in rooms that are not heated in winter.

Features of finishing heated and unheated rooms

Before you start finishing work inside the garage, you need to understand the peculiarities of working in rooms with and without heating.

It is no secret that at very low temperatures mold and fungi form on surfaces. They interfere with the work and therefore you will have to clear the walls and floor of them in advance. Then you will have to raise the temperature in the room to at least 10-15 degrees, since finishing is contraindicated at low temperatures.

If in the future the garage will not be heated, materials with resistance to high humidity and low temperature. In this case experienced builders It is recommended to use PVC panels for the walls and asphalt for the floor.

Lining your garage is very important. Cladding is done inside and outside. Of course, it performs several functions at once. The emphasis is on the following:

Today we will take a closer look at the exterior wall decoration. Let's find out how to cover the outside of a garage, what materials are most practical and economical. Let's look at the process of covering walls with siding and find out the features of the technology. All useful information, algorithms and tips will help you then carry out all the work yourself and achieve best result. Then the garage wall cladding will serve you for many years and will successfully perform all its functions.

Quite used now wide range building materials for cladding exterior garage walls. We will focus on the main ones and pay attention to them key characteristics. The greatest demand is for siding and plaster, as well as lining and artificial stone, and blockhouse. Of course, some garage workers choose brick cladding.

Plaster

The technology is widespread wet facade" This is not just plastering walls. The process will be a little more complicated.

1. First of all, the walls are treated with a layer of adhesive.
2. Then the polystyrene foam boards are fixed with glue.
3. Then everything is carefully covered with glue again.
4. In the next step, a special reinforcing mesh is fixed to the walls.
5. Already at the final stage, complete plastering is carried out.

From a technological point of view, the work is somewhat complex, but with certain skills it can be done easily. It is important to follow the sequence, do everything carefully, and monitor the quality of the solutions. Then this finish will last a relatively long time. The basic advantages of the method are the reliability and strength of the walls, the effect of thermal insulation, and efficiency. True, in order to ensure decent quality of such a coating, you will have to additionally level the walls before carrying out the work.

Siding

Siding is extremely popular. You can choose metal or cement, wood or vinyl siding. Everything will depend on the personal preferences of the car enthusiast and budget capabilities. Vinyl siding is widely used, which attracts with its optimal combination of reasonable cost and good technical characteristics. Let's note its advantages.

• Vinyl siding is easy to install.
• It perfectly protects garage walls from moisture.
• Material attracts high level fire safety.
• Experts note the increased resistance of vinyl siding to sudden temperature changes.
• The material is durable, reliable and safe.
• The panels weigh little, which greatly simplifies the process of transportation and installation, and reduces the load on the load-bearing structures of the garage.

Some garage workers opt for wood siding. It certainly requires additional treatment with fire retardants, and is also quite expensive.

Cement siding is not very practical due to a significant drawback - heavy weight. Popular metal siding. It is very durable, it is not afraid of mold and mildew, and temperature changes. But you will have to take additional care to protect the material from corrosion. It is necessary to use special self-tapping screws with rubberized heads during the installation process.

Block house

An original option for cladding the outside walls of a garage is a blockhouse. It is most suitable for those whose house nearby is also decorated with this material. Then a residential building and a garage will make an excellent architectural ensemble. The blockhouse looks elegant and visually imitates log wall. The material is divided into classes. For a garage, you should choose class A coating, which is most suitable in terms of quality and price.

Wooden lining

An interesting solution is to use wooden lining for lining the garage walls. It is produced from conifers, deciduous trees. This material is distinguished by its environmental friendliness and safety, but requires additional processing. Here you need to use fire retardants to increase the level of fire safety. Of course, the ease of installation of the lining is also attractive: the elements of the material are immediately equipped with a special locking system based on the tongue-and-groove principle. This is very convenient in the process of fixing the wall covering layer.

The lining is produced in several classes. The highest quality ones have the highest price. You can opt for the optimal option: class A lining has completely decent characteristics And average cost. It is just perfect for covering a garage.

Natural and artificial stone

Some garage workers choose stone for wall cladding. This material allows you to create a memorable design and turn the building into a work of art. Of course, there are some nuances. During the installation process, dealing with stone is not so easy. It is advisable to have at least minimal builder skills, since the process is labor-intensive: it is important to apply it correctly adhesive composition, do everything as carefully and competently as possible so that the coating is securely fixed.

You also need to choose, artificial or a natural stone use. Natural material has better performance characteristics, but it weighs much more and is more expensive. This will require a significant budget, and there will also be a serious load on the walls.

We cover the garage with siding

Covering a garage with siding is the optimal solution. Let's take a closer look at the process of wall cladding and find out how to make the coating as reliable, durable and aesthetic as possible.

Materials

Of course, you will need the siding itself. You can choose vinyl. Also, immediately think about how you will install the panels. Because the garage space most often there is no heating, the best solution in this case, the walls are faced from the outside using a ventilated façade system. Then you will simultaneously carry out thermal insulation. Thermal insulation material is simply placed into the sheathing cells during the installation of a ventilated facade with siding. Internal area will remain free from the insulation layer.

Panel types

It is important to decide on the type of siding panels. It determines what configuration of your ventilated façade you will have and what specific structural elements you will need.

• Horizontal siding is installed horizontally. It perfectly imitates the board profile and wood texture. When installing such siding, the sheathing parts are placed vertically, and the cladding is done from the bottom up. A starting bar is mounted along the lower perimeter, and work begins from there.
• Less commonly used vertical siding. By texture and appearance it is similar to the horizontal one, but its configuration is different. The sheathing belts for vertical material are made horizontal. The installation is also different. It is carried out from the corners of the building, without bookmarks starting bar. Work begins with a special profile, which is mounted in the corners. It is into its groove that the first and last element is inserted.
• For the above-ground part of the foundation is also presented basement siding, adapted to standard sizes in height. It’s easy to work with; it can be used to successfully cover the basement of a garage.

Siding can be metal and vinyl, composite and plastic, cement. A wide range of color solutions. The cost largely depends on the raw materials from which the siding is made. There are no fundamental differences in the installation of elements, but there may be a slight difference in features lock connection. Choose the most suitable option, taking into account individual preferences and planned budget, but also do not forget about the technical characteristics. Vinyl siding remains the most practical.

Cladding frame

We are considering the option of covering the walls with siding using the type of ventilated facade, which immediately ensures insulation of the structure. Let's look at the features of the frame in our case.

You can make a ventilated facade on wood or metal frame. If you do insulation, then you should give preference combined option. This is what experts and experienced garage workers recommend. Then the lower sheathing is made from bars with parameters 30 by 30 mm, but the upper sheathing must be made from a profile. Think about which option suits you best, and pay attention to the cladding scheme with an insulating layer.

Let's find out why install two battens. The fact is that decorative and thermal insulation materials will differ in size. At the same time, during the installation process, special convenience is created by following the step frame belts. It is also important to guarantee a certain thickness of the sheathing so that there is a gap between the cladding and the insulation. It is this distance between the layers, which should be approximately 3-4 cm, that is necessary to create a ventilated façade.

Sometimes garage workers do without the bottom sheathing. They fix the insulation by attaching it to the walls of the garage with dowels, glue mixture. In this case, an indent from the base is still needed. Then it will have to be done using direct hangers. Remember that in this case you will need to glue all the joints between the insulation boards with special insulating tape.

The best solution is to install a lathing under the thermal insulation layer. A step is taken between the profile and the bars, which should be 1 cm less than the width of the slab itself. Then thermal insulation material will fit well into the cell, it will be much easier to fix it with glue. You don't even need to hold the slab while the glue dries.

Expanded polystyrene and mineral wool are suitable as insulation. Be sure to pay attention to fire safety: you need non-flammable materials.

The best option for lathing is a metal profile.

You will need a set of tools: a screwdriver and a hammer drill, a marking cord and a building level, a screwdriver with a hammer, and electric jigsaw or metal scissors.

Installation of cladding

Let's consider the algorithm for installing siding on the outside of garage walls.

To accurately navigate all the intricacies, it is worth watching the video.

Video: getting to know siding better

Now you can find out even more useful information about siding. It is this material that is increasingly popular as the main exterior cladding of garage walls.

This video tells in detail about siding, its main technical characteristics, and advantages.

Have you finally decided to use siding to cover the walls of your garage? This a good choice. But you will need to understand in more detail how best to install a metal profile under the siding. The following video will help you.

Watch the video carefully. It clearly presents instructions for installing a metal profile under siding. By following the recommendations, you will achieve reliability and durability of the cladding.