Fonts made of natural and stained larch renowned manufacturer Maestro Woods, made in the traditional Russian style, fully ensure the conduct of wellness procedures and at the same time give the pleasant sensation of revived antiquity.

Used to be large barrels with cold water stood in almost every Russian bath. They were used to make contrasting water treatments, when, after a hot bathhouse with a vigorous birch broom, a person abruptly sank into a barrel of cold water, and where the font could not be installed, he simply dived into the hole. And in general, in the old days, fonts were often used as a bath. The traditions are ancient, but, I must say, today practically nothing has changed: the same barrel, the same charge of vivacity and the feeling of youthfulness of the body. Only the font itself has become more aesthetic, acquiring interesting shapes, high-quality finishing and additional accessories that improve the comfort during the procedure. All these qualities are demonstrated by Maestro Woods hot tubs - a manufacturer with many years of experience, proven technology and an excellent reputation.

For the manufacture of hot tubs, the company uses selected blanks from Siberian larch, which does not lose its properties under conditions high humidity and at large temperature differences, which ultimately makes the manufactured products beautiful, reliable and durable. The biostability index of Siberian larch is higher than that of oak, and even more so for pine, therefore this material breaks all records of durability in extreme conditions.

The hot tubs are covered with a waterproof varnish, which excludes contact of water with wood, which significantly increases their service life and allows them to be used in any interior. Maestro Woods hot tubs look equally good both in the traditional interior of a Russian bathhouse and in various interiors carried out in modern styles, for example, in Scandinavian, Eastern or even Japanese. Given the presence of a high-strength coating, the font can be installed outdoors, but avoid contact with sun rays... For convenience, each hot tub comes with a ladder, seat, drain and overflow.

The range of fonts from larch Maestro Woods comes in three options.

Round. The traditional form, which looks beautiful and with its style hints at the opportunity to use a kind of "antique" attraction. It is convenient to sit in a font of this form with a company. It is great for spacious rooms. At the same time, the sizes of the manufactured models allow you to choose a round tub for a bath of almost any area.

Oval. A popular shape that resembles a bathtub. Such a hot tub allows you to lie down, relax and have fun.

Corner. The shape of the hot tub significantly saves space. Installed in the corner of the room, it will free up more free space and will look spectacular.

The size range of manufactured models is wide enough, which makes the choice effective. Maestro Woods larch tubs have been tested by many years of practice and are an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy the sauna.

Long-term natural processes contribute to the transformation of the tree species. This concept can mean not only negative influencing qualities, but also positive ones. As a result of being under water for tens, hundreds of years, or even millennia, oak trunks acquire invaluable qualities, becoming extremely hard and obtaining a unique color of a burnt or even blackish hue.

Under water, the integrity of oak is preserved due to a unique characteristic - the presence of a special tannin.

Bog oak is a part of an exquisite and expensive interior.

Features of the passage of the reaction

Changes in the physical and mechanical characteristics of wood associated with the passage of difficult chemical reactions: flushing out water-soluble substances contained in the cell walls. The process has been proven by the results of numerous studies carried out by N. T. Kuznetsov back in the 30s of the last century.

As a result, it was possible to establish that stained wood species contains 75% less water-soluble substances than natural wood... This is evidenced by an increase in cell porosity and a decrease in their density, which, as a result, leads to an increase in the saturation limit moisture content, balancing shrinkage, and maximum moisture content. It is this factor that explains the absolute shrinkage of the boards or workpieces during the drying of the sawn material.

The analysis data contributed to the development of thought and the formation of new technology drying of wood and billets made from it with a thickness of up to 22-32 mm in a convective or convective-microwave drying installation.

The use of advanced technologies has resolved the issue with the temperature treatment of wood. There is practically no internal or external cracking. Collapse in such cases is unacceptable.

Interesting concepts put forward by researchers and scientists do not end there. The study of properties is at the stage of processing geoanalysis data and continues its evolution in the world.

Features of the extraction and processing of oak

The process is complex and laborious, and not every specialist can handle wood. Despite this, the products deserve the highest praise for their qualities.

Important! If you intend to process or decorate the surface with stained wood, then try to prepare the material in advance. It takes more than one year to process a tree.

To obtain such a valuable material, water areas of significant volumes are examined, especially the bottom of water bodies. Moreover, the work is carried out in very difficult conditions.

How is a tree raised to the surface?

Having found the trunk, the bog oak is raised ashore. In this case, one cannot do without the use of technology, since one tree weighs in the region of 10-20 tons. Before proceeding to sawing the material, the wood pulled out of the water is evaluated for quality at the first stage. Sometimes a tree that was taken out of the water and prepared for processing is completely unsuitable for further work. As soon as the material is sawn, immediately proceed to the manufacture of parquet, furniture, doors or window frames... Untreated stained wood, aged under water for many years, quickly deteriorates on the surface. Therefore, it is subject to immediate processing. As you probably already noticed, the extraction of bog oak is a laborious process.

Scope of the material

Even if you have never heard of such a material, you can imagine that this type of wood is used not in one, but in at least five areas of application.

Due to the fact that bog oak is a rather rare and even more valuable material, it requires fine manual processing.

Most often, pieces of furniture are made of wood, souvenirs, which are doomed to turn into antiques. It is worth noting that the floor or other types of coatings used in interior decoration differ long term exploitation.

Can bog oak be produced under artificial conditions?

Thanks to the development of innovations and the movement of technological progress, it is possible to change the natural characteristics, properties and indicators of natural wood. Today, scientists manage to successfully imitate the stained wood color, while maintaining aesthetic and resistant characteristics, achieving maximum moisture resistance.

Alternatively, oak staining at home. This opportunity is simple and affordable, and is ideal for those who want an unusual oak material with silvery veins inside.

For this, a stain is useful - a special mixture that imitates the color of a natural moraine of a wood species.

The product is applied in two stages: the first time on the surface of the tree under a slight slope, drawing strokes across the fibers, the second - along. During work, they use a flat wide brush - a flute, intended for applying stain and imitating inconspicuous natural transitions of tones. it best tool, characterized by softness and at the same time the elasticity of the pile. Stains are often used to simulate the shade of "bog oak" for laminate flooring.

What is included in wood stain?

The impregnation is made on the basis of three components:

1. Water. Compositions on water based better absorbed and sooner absorbed by the woody species. In the process of processing, the wood needs to be dried, which takes more time. The result is a uniform shade that can be easily corrected with a sponge. After waiting for the material to dry completely, it is covered with paintwork materials.
2. Ethyl alcohol. It lends itself to instant evaporation, therefore it requires high-quality and quick application and caution in action. They work with such impregnation only in special gloves and a mask. Otherwise, it will not be possible to achieve uniform toning of the material. Therefore, masters prefer to work not by hand, but using special equipment - a spray gun.
3. Alcides. In addition to obtaining wood in the desired shade, alkyd stain allows increasing the resistance of the material to external negative factors acting on the material. Therefore, coating the product with varnish can be missed, except for shine.

Remember that home-dyed raw materials can be easily distinguished from natural bog oak. Therefore, artificial material is often used in baths, saunas, swimming pools, and other rooms with high humidity.

Why is stained wood popular?

Even at the time when man had just begun to conquer the Earth, the tree took a reliable allied position, as the first available material... No matter how the conditions and development of scientific and technological progress develop, natural wood has always been in demand, and this trend will remain leading for more than one century. Environmentally friendly wood is not only safe, but also gives the room a special charm and comfort.

Considering that ordinary wood in last years has become not so interesting in comparison with other progressive materials - it's time to collect laurels for the stained forest. In terms of strength characteristics, the material resembles a stone due to the properties obtained during the period of being under water.

The color of bog oak is not the main advantage that makes the material the preferred choice. Staying wood is not afraid of cold, moisture, or pests that destroy hectares of forest. Stained material does not require specific care or additional processing. At the same time, it remains the standard of naturalness, environmental friendliness, cleanliness.

How does it happen that the result is stained wood?

The whole secret lies in tannins, which, as a result of the formation of compounds with iron salts, are transformed into super-strong and durable. Stained oak planks can be called a newly reborn material with unique characteristics.

Interesting! The timber has been floated naturally along large rivers all over the world. The river banks were strengthened and when the trunks fell into the water, they remained there for natural treatment by the elements of nature. 90% of the percentage has already been processed, but some of the trees were washed away with silt, and have remained under water to this day, acquiring even greater value.

The use of stained wood in construction

Guess why such a house will not be afraid of snow, rain, windy or frosty weather. All thanks to the "school of survival", traversed by wood at the bottom of a bay, polynya, lake, pond or other body of water where it was located.

The main advantage of a stained wood building is environmental friendliness. Even more natural material for the construction of a residential building is difficult to imagine. The bog oak siding looks interesting.

A unique material of its kind, ideal for construction, is also made by the absence of shrinkage during the drying process. Newly built housing is completely ready for use without risks to human life and health.

Stained wood in the interior

For creating unique style often use:

• larch;
• birch;

The only requirements for the material used in interior decoration, - environmental friendliness and aesthetics, and bog oak products fully meet these needs. Often in mansions you can find bog oak parquetry, which looks unbeatable.

No fungi or insects are scary wooden buildings this type. Therefore, such coverage does not imply additional processing. protective equipment, and this is another plus for the environmental friendliness of the house.

The price for wood starts at 12,500 rubles per 1m 3. It doesn't matter how much bog oak costs, the main thing is that the material is of high quality.

Manufacture of stained wood furniture

For such purposes, the following are best suited:

• larch;
• Birch.

Describing furniture made of bog oak, the simple name "exclusive material" is appropriate. The tone and texture of natural wood is unique. The depth of color varies from light gray to black and blue tones, from pale pink to amber.

Interesting! The craftsmen compare the pattern of cuts of bog oak with a map of the starry sky - the same incredibly beautiful picture.

Unmistakably, such furniture is an unobtrusive but pronounced sign of taste and a specific level of well-being of the owner of the house.

Manufacturing of products from stained wood

Products from natural wood species that have undergone centuries of natural processing are widespread on the market. From stained forest produce:

• stairs of any shape;
• stained oak windows (shade);
• window sills;
• furniture boards;
• flooring;
• Wall panels;
• stained doors "stained oak";
• siding and other materials for outdoor construction works and home improvement.

Stained wood - interesting solution to create a Scandinavian-style room.

It's nice to look at the interior when there is something unusual about it. Stained wood is the element that fully meets the needs of the designer, creating new and new things to improve human comfort.

Wood has been used by mankind in construction and decoration for a very long time. This material has a special variety. This is stained wood. Such material has lived two lives. At first, the tree grew under the rays of the sun, and then it turned out to be in the depths of water. Here it was long time.

As a result, the material acquires a characteristic dark shade. In addition, its construction qualities are improved. The wood becomes very durable. After such natural processing, it is not subject to decay, bugs and insects do not start in it.

In addition to its strength characteristics, stained wood is famous for its luxurious appearance... It is an excellent material for interior decoration, furniture facades. The cost of stained wood is quite high.

Various means are used to give the material a sophisticated look. Therefore, it is quite possible to process wood with your own hands.

Stained natural wood

The natural woodworking process takes place naturally. The tree falls under water, where it is for a long time. The longer, the better its quality. To determine how many years the material has been under water, stained wood is analyzed. In some cases, the duration of this period exceeds 1000 years.

The cost of the presented material reaches 300 thousand rubles. per cubic meter m. This is a very rare oak wood. Other breeds may also undergo natural treatments of the type presented. Most often, you can find on sale birch, larch, pine, aspen or spruce, the staining process of which lasted 30 years. The cost of the material, depending on the variety, can range from 2.5 to 25 thousand rubles. per cubic meter m.

Not everyone has the opportunity to use such material. Therefore, wood is processed artificially.

Buy or make stained wood?

V modern world more popular cheap option... This is an artificially stained tree. The material is treated with special compounds, emphasizing the beauty of the texture.

The sale of stained wood, which has been artificially processed, is carried out everywhere. This material is widely used in furniture industry, when finishing floors, walls or ceilings. Various building construction and the details are made of this tree.

Price artificial material significantly less. But it should be remembered that unscrupulous distributors with the help of stain can sell cheap ones under the guise of expensive varieties. It is sometimes quite difficult to determine what type of material is presented to the consumer without expertise. Therefore, if you want to use artificially stained wood, it is better to do the processing yourself.

Stain properties

Artificial materials make it possible to create a product such as stained wood. Almost everyone can do the impregnation with their own hands. Before that, it is necessary to study the properties of tinting and the technology of its application.

Special chemical compositions applied to the prepared surface. They are absorbed by the wood, which allows it to retain its unique structure. First of all, the presented impregnations are designed to ennoble natural wood.

With one or more shades, you can create beautiful finish interior. This turns parquet, furniture facades into a real work of art. Some varieties of wood stains extend the life of the material, protecting it from insects and fungus. Such chemicals inhibit the formation of wood decay processes. Therefore, their use is beneficial in all respects.

Water based stain

Stained wood, which is very expensive to mine and process, is used in luxury construction. Most often, the materials on the market today are treated with compositions based on water, alcohol, oil, wax or acrylic.

The first variety is actively used for self-processing wood. Water stain it can be dry and ready-made. In the first case, the powder is mixed with water in the required proportion.

The stains presented are somewhat difficult to use. They lift the wood grain. It takes quite a long time to achieve an even shade. First, the starting material is impregnated with water. Next, the surface is sanded. This makes the wood resistant to negative impact moisture. This type of wood stain allows you to emphasize the texture of the wood.

Alcohol stain

The alcohol-based stain differs from the previous variety in its drying speed. It does not lift the wood fibers, which eliminates the swelling of the base. Alcohol stain has good antiseptic properties. But due to the high drying rate, an uneven shade and even spots may appear on the surface.

Therefore, when creating, for example, stained wood parquet, it is worth giving preference to other varieties chemical substances... Alcohol stain is used for small wooden parts... In this case, the impregnation lays down evenly, stains will not appear.

The pigments included in the composition look pretty good on small surfaces. Thanks to this processing, wood will be durable in operation. Alcohol stain is applied exclusively with a spray. The brush is unacceptable in this case.

Oil stain

Another popular type of chemical impregnation is oil stain... It has several advantages. Dyes are dissolved in drying oil or oil. This type of impregnation has a wide range of shades.

Furniture made of stained wood treated with similar products turns out to be very beautiful and durable. Fibers are not taken during impregnation, and the product lays down quite evenly, even over large areas.

This type of wood stain is less demanding on the method of application. Even a person with minimal experience in carrying out work of the presented type can use it. After processing, the products are quite simply painted over and restored. When working with a solvent, a widely available white spirit can be used.

Wax, acrylic stains

In the modern world, stained wood is processed according to the most high standards and requirements. The most environmentally friendly and fireproof substances for toning the material are wax and acrylic stains. They do not emit unpleasant odor, are easily applied to the base. They are used in a wide variety of industries.

Acrylic impregnations can be mixed for finer tint colors. This quality is widely used to create parquet or furniture. Even applying the product in 2 layers, it will turn out to create a monotonous shade without spots or lines.

Wax stains applied to the base with a soft cloth. The product is rubbed over the surface. When using this type of tinting, it should be remembered that it is incompatible with acid-cured varnish or polyurethane coatings... Wax stains look very good after polishing. Therefore, they are actively used in the woodworking industry.

Stain application methods

Stained wood is obtained by using one of the 4 techniques below. The product can be applied by rubbing, spraying, roller or brush.

The first method is suitable for porous wood species. The product is rubbed over the surface. In this case, a slowly drying stain is used. Spraying is carried out using a spray bottle. The product is evenly distributed over the base.

Brush tinting is not applicable to all types of wood. This makes the color more saturated. For small parts, apply the stain with a roller. This approach achieves uniform color. But this method is still better to use for surfaces that are small in area. The method of application must be selected in accordance with the type of product.

Stained wood requires adherence when creating a special technology. This allows even at home to create quality material for further use. Experts recommend applying 2-3 coats of stain using the most appropriate method.

The first layer should be thin. When it dries completely, the base is sanded. The product is applied strictly in the direction of the wood grain. After all layers are created and dried, the surface is rubbed with a sponge, polished soft cloth... Movements are made along the fibers or diagonally.

If you need to process large area, it is divided into sections, each of which is processed separately. The layers must dry completely one by one. Depending on the type of foundation of the product, this process can take from several hours to several days.

If the product is very thick, it can be thinned. Water-based stains in this case require water, respectively, and oil stains require a solvent.

Elimination of defects

Correctly treated stained wood looks sophisticated. But novice craftsmen may have certain problems in the process of applying the product. It is quite difficult to eliminate defects after the product has dried. In this case, it is mechanically removed upper layer material.

If leaks appear during processing, it means that too much substance has been applied. It should be removed. For this, a second layer of the product is applied, and with the help of a rag, the surplus of the product is removed.

To prevent stains from forming on the wood during work, it is necessary to check the application of the product to an unnecessary piece of this material. If the layer lays down unevenly, you must choose a different stain. It will be thicker and dries more slowly.

By choosing the right wood stain, taking into account the advice of experts in the process, you can get high quality material.