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The foundation of the house, like the facade, requires cladding. Only in this case it will look aesthetically pleasing and attractive. In addition to a beautiful appearance, cladding the foundation with your own hands will give a finished look to the building as a whole, and its function also includes protecting the base of the house from the effects of a humid environment, temperature extremes, and so on.

Foundation cladding can be done a year after the construction of the house.

Pay special attention to the fact that you need to start facing the foundation only after a certain time after the construction of the house. This period is usually one year. The need for this is due to the shrinkage processes occurring at this time.

What to use for cladding?

Since the foundation is the basis of the structure, it is natural that its finishing should be of a quality and adherence to technological rules. The choice of material for this purpose is very large, the main thing is that it is intended specifically for finishing outdoor work. In addition to this quality, when choosing the material, observe the general style that suits your home.

The foundation cladding material must be designed for outdoor finishing work.

What material is most often used for DIY finishing work? We are talking about plaster, siding, brick and stone, both artificial and natural. But this, of course, is an incomplete list of materials used in do-it-yourself foundation cladding. Let's consider some of them in more detail.

This is one of the most common. Its success is due to its strength, durability and reliability. Agree that these are the qualities that are especially important for the foundation. The stone used in the cladding of the base of the building can be of both natural and artificial origin. To make it easier to make a choice, consider both options.

Let's start with natural stone. Some of the most expensive finishing materials fall into this category. In addition to their high cost, their characteristics are particularly durable, and hence reliability. Provided that the cladding is correct, you no longer have to go back to solving a problem such as repairing or replacing the finish on the foundation. The most popular types of natural stone are marble or granite.

Natural stone is particularly durable and reliable.

Fixation of stone finishing elements to the surface of the base is carried out using special glue, but in the case of a heavy option, an additional type of fastener will be needed. For example, creating a support frame that includes a reinforcing mesh, various hooks, and pegs. If you do not follow this technology, then later you can get the destruction of the cladding, since heavy stone elements under the influence of weight can peel off from the surface of the foundation.

When using lightweight finishing stones, and their lightness is ensured by their porosity, other problems arise. For example, such as contact with a humid environment, in which the stone easily absorbs water. And with such an interaction, the cladding quickly becomes unusable, as they noticeably deteriorate appearance stone and fastening reliability. In this case, one way out is to pre-process the stone with a composition with hydrophobic properties.

And now a few important points regarding artificial stone.

This option is a material whose surface resembles natural stone in color and texture. But unlike natural stone, this option costs less and weighs lighter. It was these qualities that helped him gain widespread acceptance in the field of foundation finishing. However, in this case, the service life is slightly reduced, but despite this, fake diamond is an excellent material for cladding the base of the house.

Artificial stone is distinguished by its various aesthetic properties.

What is the artificial stone made of? Everything is very simple: it is based on a concrete solution plus various fillers, for example, pumice. In addition to pumice, expanded clay or perlite can be used. To give the artificial stone the required shape and color solution, in its manufacture, they adhere to the requirements of technology, and also use various dyes. It is their application that helps to create an appearance that resembles a natural material.

This is a very convenient option that allows you to easily and simply perform the cladding of the foundation. Its aesthetic properties will appeal to many. Since, due to the artificial origin, the base of the stone turns out to be even, it is easier to attach it to the surface of the foundation than the natural finish. To fix this type of finish, special adhesives are used.

Finishing the foundation with plaster

Plaster allows you to make the foundation individual.

If your choice of finishing material for the foundation depends primarily on the price, then plaster is best suited. It is quite popular and one of the most available ways facing the foundation. Making plaster with your own hands will not be difficult, in addition to improving the appearance of the foundation, in this case you will also receive an additional layer of waterproofing. Using plaster, you can make your basement quite individual by using a pattern on its surface or imitating another building material.

The disadvantage of this option is a short service life. After two years, you will most likely have to repair the foundation cladding. Since a number of factors negatively affect its durability, reducing it. But if, as noted above, the issue is in price, then the use of this type of finish will be the most optimal solution.

Brick as foundation cladding

Clinker allows you to create an imitation of brick laying.

Both before and today, brick cladding has been a success with many homeowners. Doing it yourself does not present any special problems and difficulties. And the appearance of your home with this finish looks more solid and reliable. But this is only an appearance, since ordinary brick is usually not used for cladding the foundation. Most often it is clinker or tiles of polymer-sand origin. It's just that its surface looks like a real brickwork.

A clinker or tile looks like a plate, rather thin, resembling a brick in appearance.

Its fixation to the base is carried out using a cement solution. But the polymer sandy material requires the use of screws for fastening. You can also hide a layer of insulating material under it.

Siding as a facing material for the foundation

The types of cladding listed above are intended for a monolithic foundation. But in the presence of a columnar base or made with piles, additional efforts must be made to create a high-quality base in the form of a retaining wall on which the finish will be attached. But to reduce labor costs and save on the cost of such cladding, you can use another type of material, for example, plastic panels. Their installation will replace the lining of the space between the posts, you only need to take care of making the lathing from wood.

Installation of this type of finishing material will not give you any trouble, it is very easy to do it yourself. As for the service life, it is quite different and directly depends on the quality of the siding, as well as the climate in your region.

You can decorate the basement of the house with various materials that can reliably protect the upper part of the foundation from getting wet, solar ultraviolet radiation, and mechanical damage. Usually brick, clinker, masonry or siding - polymer or composite panels, qualitatively imitating masonry.

There are all kinds of cladding on the construction markets. Before deciding which material is best suited for the architectural style of a cottage, the following factors must be considered:

• the protruding base will have to be additionally protected with ebb tides;
• flexible shingles have a minimum layer thickness, which can be used to glue over a concrete surface;
• the brickwork maximizes the structure of the basement;
• inside the frames on which panels, siding or corrugated board are attached, you can lay insulation to eliminate heat loss through the ceilings, floors of the lower floor;
• frame systems by default have greater maintainability, they can be updated at any time of operation.

Advice! It is better to decorate the protruding base before facing the facades, in order to hide the upper fixing shelf of the ebb, if necessary, under the finishing material of the wall.

Brickwork

To cover the base with a brick, it is necessary to make a separate base for masonry. On heaving soils, for this it is necessary to replace 40 cm of soil with crushed stone and / or sand, compacted in layers.

Unlike a concrete foundation, this one facing material has half the resource in contact with the ground. On top of the underlying layer, roll waterproofing is required in 2 - 3 layers. To completely eliminate the subsidence of the brickwork, a rigid bond with a plinth is used:

• after laying 2 - 3 rows in the supporting structure, blind holes are drilled to a depth of 4 - 6 cm;
• 6 - 10 mm reinforcement is inserted into them, connecting the main wall with the cladding;

It is recommended to use ceramic bricks, slotted, hollow stone or hyper-pressed modifications. Laying is carried out exclusively in spoon rows in half a brick. To eliminate the cold bridge, which is essentially a basement structure, between facing brick and the supporting structure can be laid with basalt wool or extruded polystyrene foam.

Important! Insulation must be docked with the facade insulation or brought along the upper part of the basement inside under the wall cladding layer in the absence of thermal insulation.

Clinker

You can decorate the ground part of the foundation of the house with clinker tiles. The budget will be approximately equal to the brick cladding. However, this material has some advantages:

• the maximum possible service life of all known linings;
• the presence of ready-made corner (external / internal) elements;
• fastening to walls, no need for your own foundation;
• insignificant loading of the load-bearing frame due to the low weight of the clinker;
• high artistic value of the decorative coating.

Exists different types clinker tiles that imitate masonry, torn, rocky, polished stone. Therefore, you can choose a basement design option in full accordance with the architectural style of a private cottage.

Clinker tiles are fixed with glue, panels made of this material are attached to the frame. The first option does not allow insulating the ground part of the foundation, the second allows you to install expanded polystyrene inside the crate.

Advice! There is clinker tile for steps, which allows you to achieve maximum aesthetics of the perception of facades when finishing with the same base / plinth material.

Polymer sand tiles

An inexpensive option for finishing the basement of a house is a polymer-sand composite, from which tiles of various formats are made. This material is very light, practically does not load the foundation structure, it is attached either to the frame lathing or to tile glue.

The texture usually imitates natural stone or brickwork... The material is moisture resistant, with a minimum coefficient of expansion, resistant to solar ultraviolet radiation, aggressive environments and mechanical damage. The tiles are cut with a hand hacksaw in any direction, you can choose any format to reduce cutting waste.

Important! Additional elements for this cladding do not exist, therefore precise fit in corners and fillets is required.

A natural stone

If there is a cheap one in the region natural stone you can trim the basement of the house with this material. This option is more suitable for buildings with seasonal residence, in which external insulation of the underground and aboveground parts of the foundation is not required. Heavy material is planted on mortar or tile glue, significantly loads the power frame of the cottage, does not hold on to the insulation.

Granite, gravel, dolomite stone has high strength and moisture resistance. However, when facing, many mortar joints are obtained that do not initially possess the indicated characteristics. Therefore, finishing costs increase for the purchase of grout, which ensures the waterproofing of the joints.

Important! The stone cannot be fixed on the frames, therefore, the maintainability of the cladding is zero.

Fake diamond

Of all the modifications of artificial stone, concrete slabs with a decorative outer layer are usually used for finishing the basement of a house. To improve the characteristics, the material is modified with moisture-resistant additives, colored by weight to increase the wear resistance of the front surface.

Fastening of artificial stone is standard - an adhesive layer after the foundation has been treated with a primer. This cladding can be used with any facade coating. Integration into exterior and architectural style is high by default.

Tiles, porcelain stoneware

To finish the basement of a house with tiles or porcelain stoneware, you will first have to level the surfaces. The thickness of the adhesive layer should not exceed 1 cm, modifications can only be used for external work.

Porcelain stoneware is much stronger than tile wider assortment, richer choice of textures, colors and formats. Therefore, when using tiles, you can reduce the consumption of a cut. The material slightly loads the foundation, the seams are rubbed with special moisture-resistant compounds.

Important! The tile is not a full-fledged waterproofing material. Therefore, the surface of the basement before facing can and should be treated with a primer, coated with bituminous mastic. Tile does not hold on steklohydroisol.

Plaster

The budget option for finishing the basement of the house is traditionally the leveling of surfaces with plaster, putty solutions. However, these materials require protection from moisture, additional decoration. Therefore, they are painted with water-based, dispersed, acrylic, acrylate and oil compositions.

The same materials are used in wet facades, as they are quite firmly adhered to expanded polystyrene or basalt wool when using reinforcing meshes. Therefore, the basement of the building seasonal operation you can simply plaster and paint, the basement of the house permanent residence it is better to insulate and plaster and cover with decorative plaster.

Basement siding

Vinyl plinth siding is a better choice for a building on a tight budget. Despite the name, facades from the outside are often finished with this material. For example, a budget "frame" can be completely sheathed with basement siding, giving the dwelling the architecture of a brick cottage.

Photo of a panel of vinyl basement siding, imitating brick.

Unlike standard linear panels, basement siding is produced in the form of modules with dimensions of about 1.2 x 0.5 m 18 - 30 mm thick. The texture usually imitates stone or masonry; the panels have locks to connect to each other. Insulation can be laid inside the crate of the frame, reducing the heat loss of the building.

Important! The widest assortment of accessories is at the basement siding. In addition to ebbs and corners, manufacturers produce starting, finishing strips and clamps for hidden fastening of panels.

Professional list

Facing the ground part of the foundation with corrugated board is budget option... At the same time, the facades are obtained with low artistic value, therefore it is better to use this cladding for outbuildings. Installation is carried out on a frame made of a bar or a galvanized profile, fixed to the base from the outside.

Sheets can be fixed to the purlins with rivets or self-tapping screws. For the profiled sheet, there are additional elements that allow you to qualitatively decorate external and inner corners, install ebbs above the plinth.

Important! When choosing a corrugated board, there is practically no waste of cutting, since you can order sheets of the required height, mounted without adjustment.

Flexible shingles

This method of cladding the ground part of the foundation, in principle, is not the intended use of the roof cladding. Flexible shingles are very thin, cannot hide even minor flatness defects, therefore, they require a perfectly flat base.

This decoration technology is more suitable for picking up columnar or pile-grillage foundations. A crate is stuffed along the load-bearing vertical elements or girders are attached, asbestos-cement sheets are hung on them, their surface can be pasted over with flexible bitumen tiles, additionally secured with self-tapping screws. Usually they choose the types of tiles that are as close as possible to the stone.

Use for finishing the basement of the house composite materials made of fiber cement allows you to provide a 20 - 30 year resource. The panel is created from a mixture of cement and wood fibers by hot pressing, the outer surface is laminated or covered with a protective layer. Manufactured for imitation various materials- wood, brick, stone.

In addition to weather resistance and self-contained face design, fiber cement panels are self-cleaning properties. Dust and dirt are washed off by rain or water from a hose. Panel locks are supplemented with sealing elements that ensure high tightness of the facing layer.

Photo of a plinth made of fiber cement panels

Thus, the plinth can be decorated in many ways, depending on the available construction budget, the architectural style of the building and the preferences of the owner. It is necessary to focus on the life of the coatings, the weight of the cladding, the thickness and the price of materials.

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Traditional plaster and brick cladding are increasingly being replaced by new base finishing methods. At the same time, modern materials are used.

Such technologies include the use of panels of various kinds for finishing the surface of the base. Decorative panels for the foundation act as a protective coating.

The appearance of such coatings can imitate natural finishing materials.

Their use makes the room attractive and stylish. The material itself is characterized by special strength and durability.

In Russia, the use of basement panels is mainly limited to the cladding of the base, which is the most vulnerable part of the structure. In Europe and America, the entire facade surface is finished with decorative panels.

The use of basement siding is associated with sufficient costs. But they are compensated by the advantages of the finishing material.

In the manufacture of panels, polyvinyl chloride is used. It has a number of advantages:

• Protects the basement surface from external environmental influences;
• Possesses high density and strength. The service life of the facade coating can be up to 50 years;
• Installation is simple. Finishing work you can do it yourself;

• Basement siding gives the structure a beautiful look;
• The material has universal properties. It can be used for cladding residential buildings, shopping and entertainment centers;
• The coating will work well with vinyl facade cladding;
• No special conditions are required for transportation.

The plinth has good specifications and can be operated in various natural areas... It is able to withstand large temperature fluctuations; preserve its original properties when exposed to frost, do not collapse from shock impacts with strong cooling, resist fungi and mold.

Installation of a basement

Basement siding has convenient dimensions. This allows for self-assembly. When connecting products, the locking method is used. For fixing on the basement surface, nails or self-tapping screws are used.

During the work, certain points should be taken into account that allow for a high-quality installation:

• Laying should start from the bottom of the base;
• The next wall can be started to finish after the previous one has been processed;
• Self-tapping screws must be screwed perpendicular to the surface of the base;
• There must be a gap between the tile and the wall when joining. The material can expand from temperature exposure;
• You can use a jigsaw, saw or grinder to cut the coating;
• Fastening panels to corner surfaces must be carried out using special strips.

When choosing the type of basement surface, one should take into account the shape of the walls of the building and the dimensions of the base. If it is necessary to cut the sheets significantly, it is better to use a material that imitates stone. Then it will be possible to achieve a reduction in the consumption of panels.

Watch the video to learn more about the installation procedure for basement siding:

Scope of use

Foundation decorative panels can be used in a variety of applications. They are used for cladding:

• Basement parts and walls of a building structure;
• Internal walls and partitions in residential and office premises, restaurants and cafes;
• Garages, gazebos, fences and other structures. As a result, the surface takes on a natural look;
• Insulated walls of the building;
• Surfaces in rooms with high levels of humidity.

The use of a plinth coating will help to get rid of the need for regular wall painting and frequent repair work... It will improve the characteristics of the foundation and contribute to the beautiful appearance of the structure.

Application of PVC products

PVC products are called vinyl. They are manufactured in the form of two-layer parts. Polyvinyl chloride is used in their production. As a result of the two-layer coating, high strength and reliability are provided.

With the help of one of the layers, the physical properties of the finish are preserved, and with the help of the other, the cladding is protected from the influence of adverse influences. Such coatings have universal characteristics.

You can learn more about PVC products for base cladding by watching the video:

This coverage creates good protection from dampness. It does not require constant care. If necessary, the material can be cleaned with ordinary water.

Using basement siding

Decorative panels for the foundation can be made of polypropylene. It has a more solid foundation and is more resistant to environmental influences. The reason for these properties is the special stabilizers contained in the material. In addition, such panels are thicker.

The products have an affordable price, which is slightly higher than the cost of vinyl material. The service life of such a cladding can reach several decades. At the same time, it does not lose its performance characteristics and attractive appearance.

With the help of basement siding, you can imitate almost any coating. This allows you to use it for the implementation of the most daring artistic ideas.

No special skills are required to install the basement. Such finishing can be done using minimal labor costs in a short time.

Panels imitating natural stone

The material for the manufacture of which artificial stone is used almost does not differ from the natural coating. But it is much easier to work with such panels than with a real stone.

The veneer uses simple operations. You can carry out independent installation and not involve professional builders in the work.

On sale there are panels for finishing corner surfaces. The corners of the plinth can be designed especially neatly. In contrast to natural, the price is quite reasonable.

The plinth is the lower part of the facade of the house. The main purpose of the base is to provide reliable protection facade from all kinds of pollution and all kinds of damage. It is for this reason that the considered structural element must be made of reliable and durable materials... At the same time, the lower part of the house should be beautiful. A wide variety of materials can be used to accomplish this task. At the same time, finishing the basement is done without any problems with your own hands.

Regardless of what kind of material you decide to use for finishing the basement with your own hands, before starting work, the base must be cleaned of any kind of dirt and carefully leveled. Use a special leveling mortar to remove indentations. Knock down the protruding parts in a convenient way.

The surface of the base must be impregnated with a primer emulsion. Without such treatment, the plinth will absorb moisture from the adhesive solution, which does not the best way will affect the reliability and quality of the cladding.

Some finishing materials, for example, artificial stone, must be treated with special water-repellent compounds before installation. They will help to reduce the water absorption of the finishing material and increase the resistance of the cladding to a variety of dirt.

A large selection of water repellents is available for sale. These are colorless solutions that can be applied using rollers, brushes and other convenient tools. On the cladding, treated with a high-quality water repellent, moisture will simply flow down, not absorbing into the finish and leaving no traces on it.

A plinth with a similar cladding looks very much like a wall lined with simple clinker bricks. But the tiles are significantly lighter and thinner than the bricks mentioned. The thickness of the tiles usually ranges from 8 to 20 mm. The width and length are most often the same as those of clinker bricks.

First step. Determine your starting level. To do this, add the value of the width of the future seam to the width of the element, and then divide the height of the trimmed basement by the resulting value.

To make the calculation more clear, consider the following example. The height of the basement of the house is 400 mm. The width of the tiles used is 65 mm. Joint width - 6 mm. In total, you will need to glue 6 rows of clinker tiles. The starting level must be set 26 mm down from the planned ground level.

As a result, a gap of approximately 6 mm will remain above the last top row of cladding. You will fill it with a polyurethane or acrylic compound.

Second step. Lay the cladding over the entire surface. Spread in even horizontal rows. For fixing, use an elastic adhesive solution with frost-resistant properties. Apply the mortar with a notched trowel to both the plinth and the tiles.

Do not cover with glue immediately large area... It dries on average in 15-30 minutes. Usually, in such a time, it is possible to revet about 1 m2 of a basement. Leave the finished cladding to dry for about 2-3 days.

Third step. Fill the joints with an elastic mortar specially formulated for clinker jointing. The composition must necessarily have frost-resistant properties.

Such tiles do not require treatment with water repellents and.

The finished cladding will be somewhat recessed into the surface (after the corresponding finishing external walls), so there is no need to equip an ebb eaves.

Stone cladding has a chic appearance, but requires significant financial costs. Most often, limestone or sandstone is used for socles. The most expensive and luxurious option is marble or granite cladding.

Finishing elements can have a very different size and texture. In this moment, be guided by your taste. Sandstones and limestones require pretreatment with water-repellent compounds.

The procedure for tiling with a stone is very similar to tiling and is carried out in a few simple steps.

First step. Determine the lower level of the stone attachment. The calculation is the same as in the case of covering the previously considered tiles.

Second step. Apply stone bonding solution to the previously cleaned substrate. The same solution must be applied to reverse side cladding elements. Use strictly glue to fix the stone. The use of other compounds will cause cracks in the finish and very quickly lead to flaking of the tiles.

Select the width of the joints in accordance with the size of the tiles. Leave half a centimeter seams between small cladding elements. A 2 mm joint is sufficient between large tiles.

Third step. Fill the seams with a special jointing compound. Make sure that the composition is frost-resistant and elastic enough.

If the plane of the basement protrudes against the background of the general plane of the house, be sure to install a protective ebb cornice. Without it, your cladding will begin to crumble after the first frost.

Outwardly, such material is as similar as possible to its natural counterpart. Special additives and various kinds of fillers allow you to obtain a finishing material with excellent performance and properties, and dyes - to choose a cladding that fits perfectly into the landscape.

A large selection of materials is available on the market in various forms, imitating a wide variety of materials.

The cladding is carried out in almost the same way as in the case of tiles.

First step. Apply the adhesive to the previously cleaned base / plinth surface and directly to the cladding. The glue can be either elastic or regular. Select the specific composition in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the artificial stone.

Cover the entire surface. You can make the seams both narrow and wide, according to your taste.

Second step. Fill the joints with a mortar specially designed for this.

Third step. Cover the finished cladding with a water repellent compound. Also, the cladding elements can be subjected to such processing before they are mounted on the wall - there is no difference. Thanks to this treatment, even after a few years, the finish will look almost like new.

In the end, it remains only to install an ebb to protect the basement from atmospheric precipitation.

This is a relatively new finishing material. Externally, it can imitate "torn" stone and decorative brickwork. This tile is characterized by a low weight, which allows it to be successfully used even for cladding structures with a low bearing capacity.

The considered facing is characterized by rather good plastic properties, which eliminates the risk of cracks and various chips. The tile is resistant to moisture and negative temperatures. Pretreatment with moisture-repellent compounds is not needed.

First step. Attach the lathing elements to the previously cleaned base. Build the crate from wooden battens. Select the pitch between the slats in accordance with the dimensions of the cladding elements used.

Second step. Fill the lathing cells with insulating material. If insulation of the basement is not included in your plans, you can also skip the crate. In this case, the tile will be attached directly to the wall.

Third step. Start attaching the polymer sand tiles from the bottom corner of the base. Use screws to fix it. Attach the tile to the batten or wall material of the house, depending on the chosen installation method. Cover the entire base / plinth.

An additional advantage of using polymer sand tiles is the ability to lay the insulation at the same time as the cladding.

Outwardly, this material can successfully imitate sandstone or clinker bricks. The big advantage of this tile is the surprisingly small thickness of 3 mm. The material is characterized by good flexibility, it can even be used for cladding arched bases. Also, such a tile can be safely folded at the corner joints of the walls, which greatly facilitates the work.

If necessary, tiles can be easily cut with scissors. It can be glued to plaster, concrete base and even insulation. The tile can have a corrugated and smooth surface. Available a good choice flowers.

First step . Determine the upper level from which you will begin the installation of cladding elements. The best way- laying of a whole number of tiles. Therefore, determine how many horizontal rows of tiles you can glue to your base, determine their total height, and then subtract the smaller from the larger value. This will determine the desired clearance.

Set aside the required clearance from the upper edge of the plinth. Finally, you will fill the remaining gap with acrylic or other suitable compound.

Second step. Proceed with gluing the tiles. Start the installation of elements from the corner of the base. Apply the glue with the notched trowel you are already familiar with. In one go, glue 4 rows of cladding at once.

You do not need to fill the seams. The protruding adhesive will perfectly cope with the functions of the filler. You just need to gently distribute it along the seams with a brush.

Third step. Protect tiles from rain. For this, the cladding can, for example, be covered plastic wrap... The protection can be removed after the glue has completely dried, i.e. after 2-3 days.

Outwardly, such a cladding practically does not differ from finishing with natural materials, while it costs much less. To protect the plinth, be sure to install a rain cornice (low tide).

Such plasters have a granular structure. The grain size can be up to 3 mm or even slightly larger. After applying the solution, a pattern similar to a multi-colored mosaic forms on the wall. Resin acts as a binder. Thanks to it, the finish simultaneously receives vapor-permeable and moisture-proof properties.

Mosaic plaster is not afraid of frost and various mechanical damage. It is forbidden to apply such a composition to thermosaving and lime plasters... A base made of various artificial materials will also not work. The best base option is concrete and other substances based on mineral components, gypsum, cement and, of course, lime-sand plasters.

First step. Prepare the solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Also prepare a tool for applying the composition - a stainless steel grater.

Second step. Start applying the plaster from any convenient angle, preferably from above. The layer must be the same thickness. Directly the thickness of the finish layer should be equal to the size of the grains contained in the plaster.

The applied composition must be smoothed with a float before it dries. The plaster is applied and rubbed in exactly the same direction.

Third step. Treat the coating with a quality water repellent.

Up to 8 kg of plaster can be used to finish 1 m2 of basement. The specific consumption depends on the size of the crumb.

Thus, the base / plinth finish can be done using a wide variety of materials. At the same time, there is absolutely nothing complicated in arranging any available cladding. All you need to do is follow the instructions and be careful about the procedures you perform.

PVC panels are great for cladding small cottages and country houses... In particular, plastic goes well with siding. PVC panels are lightweight, easy to process and do not cause any hassle during the installation process.

First step. Fix the crate to the wall. It can be metal or wood. Choose the material that is more convenient and easier for you to work with. The wood must first be impregnated with an antiseptic. Select the step of the lathing in accordance with the dimensions of the panels.

Second step. Proceed to fasten the panels. Start the trim from the bottom of the plinth. You can use self-tapping screws or even liquid nails to fasten the cladding panels to the crate. Between each other, adjacent strips are fastened with factory ridges and grooves. Cover the entire surface.

Siding ( Wall panels PVC)

Third step. Cover the upper edge of the plinth with a special cover profile.

Fourth step. Close the corners of the plinth with corner pieces.

Additional treatment of the facing with a moisture-repellent compound is not carried out. For cladding, you can use panels of different sizes, choose according to your taste.

Happy work!

Video - DIY plinth finishing

In construction important point is insulation and protection against external factors any element, its quality will affect energy consumption, optimal microclimate and the service life of parts of the building. Since the foundation of any building is the foundation, I will discuss below about its decorative finish and protection of the basement from moisture and other factors.

Finishing the foundation with facing stone

What material to choose

Facing the foundation is a do-it-yourself task, the main thing is to choose best material, which will combine all the necessary properties. By the way, the cladding of the foundation can also be carried out during the repair of the old foundation. First you need to understand - why do you need foundation cladding? Although the foundations of houses are erected from durable materials, they also need to be protected from moisture, precipitation, wind, mechanical damage and other adverse factors. Therefore, the cladding of the foundation is initially the protection of the base of the house and the preservation of its operational properties for a long time. Also, processing the base will help protect the basement from moisture and cold and decorate the house. Since the construction market is full of necessary materials- our task is to choose the best one.

Plinth finish with stone

A common finish is decorative plaster, its qualities and properties in modern construction do all the necessary conditions for high-quality surface treatment. This finish is an inexpensive and unpretentious option as a foundation design and protection.

But I would not use plaster for several reasons - firstly, it is a laborious process, and secondly, there are many other materials that can provide high-quality home protection and create a noble appearance. Moreover, protecting the basement from cold and moisture requires thermal insulation qualities.

Of course, various siding and slabs can be used, but nothing brings as much nobility to a home as facing stone... Therefore, I opt for sandstone, and you will find out what it is just below.

Natural stone cladding

Noble finishes

The cladding of the foundation should fulfill not only its direct purposes, but also act as decorative element basement floor. Natural stone has always been noble and durable building material, therefore, the stone finish of the basement looks harmonious and rich.

DIY plinth decoration

Choosing from all the options, I settled on sandstone, which has many properties:

1. Facing stone is a time-tested natural building material. Its lifespan is simply mind-boggling, and would require home renovation rather than old sandstone. The brick foundation, faced with sandstone, looks noble and natural.
2. The strength of the material allows it to withstand heavy physical exertion, therefore, elements protected by sandstone do not lend themselves to mechanical damage.
3. Repairing an old subfloor with sandstone will help create excellent moisture protection.
4. Due to the ease of installation, you can revet a brick foundation with your own hands.
5. Due to its porous structure, sandstone has some thermal insulation properties, which allows to reduce heat loss through the basement floor.
6. Facing stone is great for finishing various surfaces, whether it is the facade of a house, interior walls or a brick foundation.
7. Facing stone looks equally harmonious on brick house that on the wooden. Not everyone will be able to imagine what kind the cottage creates, the base of which is faced with sandstone.
8. The natural texture and patterns of the sandstone blend perfectly with a variety of architectural styles.

Plinth finish with natural stone

Combining all of the above advantages, facing stone perfectly protects a brick foundation or any other type of foundation. It should be noted that a brick foundation is the optimal surface for finishing. natural material... Such a base is easy to process, which allows you to revet the surface with sandstone with your own hands in a short time.

Sheathing of foundation surfaces

Facing stone is a rather undemanding element, so you can do the repair of the old basement floor from the outside yourself.

The following tools came in handy for repairs:

• A metal brush is essential for surface preparation and cleaning.
• A chisel and a hammer will be needed in case of repair, to remove the old coating (plaster).
• The ax came in handy for making notches for better adhesion to the surface.
• I prepared a spray gun or brush for applying the primer.

Finishing the foundation with stone

If the foundation is heterogeneous, which is rare, a construction mesh is used, I did without it.

Having prepared necessary tools, I started to renovate the outer surface of the basement floor. He performed all the relevant work on the preparation of the surface, cleaned it well and covered it with a high-quality primer. Next, I took a specialized glue for laying stone and gradually began to lay out my future masterpiece. The seams between the elements were filled with mortar and carefully processed. The result is a great basement floor view.

We begin to make the cladding from the corner

Finishing the screw foundation

Houses with brick foundations have a huge advantage over their brethren. The fact is that the construction of the pile foundation does not allow sandstone finishing, so the question immediately arises - how to close the pile foundation from the outside. For me, this question was quite interesting, because it is simply necessary to close the basement from moisture and cold, and you also need to arrange the bottom of the building. But if a brick foundation can be finished with sandstone, what solution can be found here?
Why come up with such a complex foundation, for which it is also difficult to pick up the finishing later - you ask. But a screw foundation is the only optimal solution for unstable and heaving soils. It is the screw foundation that is able to penetrate to great depths and provide reliable support for the house. And the choice of finishing the basement is quite possible with the help of such material as a professional sheet.

Facing the plinth with a metal profile

This material appeared as early as 1820 and has become very widespread in the construction industry. The profiled sheet is made of galvanized steel using cold rolled products, after which it is subjected to the creation of the required shape - trapezoidal, wavy. This is done more for stiffness than for beauty. Professional sheet is a unique material used in the construction of new buildings and the renovation of old ones. Steel sheet is used not only for finishing basements, but also for repairing roofs and walls. In the assortment you can find profiled sheets for facing stone or "wooden" element. This choice made me very happy, because with the help of it it is easy to create unique style do it yourself.

In the assortment you can find profiled sheets for facing stone or "wooden" element

Facing the screw base with your own hands

Usually, screw foundations are used in the construction of light houses, for example, wooden ones. That's why decorative finishing the screw foundation must be in harmony with the wooden elements. Fortunately, I found in the variety of profiled sheets an imitation stone that goes well with wooden houses... It turns out an imitation of a completely natural, natural home.

Professional sheet "under the stone"

Plating a screw foundation is not difficult, so I took it myself and adhering to the following scheme, I did an excellent job:

• For the base of the sheets, I made a wooden crate, having previously impregnated the parts with an antiseptic solution.
• To avoid deformation of the sheets under the influence of heaving soils, I left a gap between the ground and the element. To do this, I made sanding at the junction of the earth and parts to a depth of 500 mm.
• The very fastening of the sheets to the wooden crate I made with self-tapping screws. To avoid dents, I tried not to tighten the fasteners too much.
• I covered the joints of the material and the corners with additional elements.

So, with a little effort, you can revet your foundation yourself.