How to Choose Interior Finishing That Will Last Forever

The cozy and comfortable atmosphere in your new home largely depends on the interior finishing option you choose. Nobody wants to redo the renovation every few years, so this issue should be approached with attention. Wood, paint, wallpapers — we explain what's better.

Wall Finishing

It's important to understand that houses are built using different technologies and made of various materials. For interior finishing of a wooden chalet, you'll need one set of materials, while for a brick cottage — completely different ones. Nevertheless, we will try to cover the most popular options.

Natural Wood

In houses built from logs and timber, the choice of finishing is quite limited, as wooden walls are already present inside. You only need to treat them with preservatives or varnish, or paint them to prevent pests, mold, and decay.

Design: Olga Bikbova

If the house is built using a frame technology, wooden interior finishing will add strength, warmth, and comfort to it. What types of cladding are suitable:

• thin paneling (shiplap);
• wood grain imitation;
• block-house.

Shiplap — an affordable and high-quality paneling that offers a long service life. To make shiplap finishing last longer, choose planks of grade A or Extra — they can boast excellent quality. The surface of the planks is smooth, without any signs of damage. It's recommended to coat the finished surface with high-quality, durable paint or varnish — that way you won't have to worry about repairs for many years.

Wood Grain Imitation consists of thin panels made from solid wood. Due to the beveled edges, they create an illusion of a wall built from timber. The boards are about 12–20 mm thick, and their width can vary from 110 to 185 mm. For more durable finishing, use larch: with proper care, wood grain imitation made from it won't change shape, rot, or dry out.

Design: Ksenia Naleetova

Another long-lasting material that imitates a wooden wall is Block-House. A room finished with block-house looks unusually stylish, like a real wooden house. The material is heavy, so it's only used on walls. However, for long-term use and a beautiful appearance, it’s crucial to cut angles precisely and fit joints properly — only a professional can do this correctly.

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Paint

A simple and popular material for interior wall finishing is paint based on water or polymer. It’s easy to update or restore. You can paint over wood or previously prepared surfaces — for example, brick walls need plastering, while walls made of foam blocks can be covered with GKL.

For rooms where high humidity and temperature fluctuations are expected, choose acrylic, latex, or silicone paint. Water-emulsion paint is suitable for bedrooms or living rooms.

Design: Roomba Interiors. One of the features of interior finishing in a SIP panel house is that walls are clad with GKL — they are flat, no plastering required, which shortens renovation time and reduces costs for rough materials. Walls are painted, and the ceiling is decorated with wooden false beams and planks.

Wallpapers

Modern types of wallpapers are an excellent choice for finishing the walls of a country house or cottage, even if the walls aren't perfectly flat. Choose dense textured wallpapers that can hide imperfections. For example, flocked wallpapers withstand temperature and humidity changes, are resistant to frost, heat, and temperature fluctuations. Double-layer flocked wallpapers with vinyl coating are an ideal choice for poorly ventilated rooms or where mold is a risk, whereas paper wallpapers should be avoided — they can peel off, swell, or wave.

Design: Alexander Safarov and Julia Musina

Flooring

When choosing flooring for a country house, it's important to consider the room's purpose and functional load. Of course, for the entrance zone, more durable and easy-to-clean tiles are needed — it doesn't matter if snow melts on them from boots. For living areas, something warmer and tactile is better.

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Wood Planks

The most durable are oak and teak. Teak is ideal for humid rooms like bathrooms — this wood doesn’t react to moisture. Oak flooring is not only a timeless classic but also an indestructible surface. However, planks made from pine or larch, which are mainly used for walls and ceilings, should be avoided — any dent will be clearly visible.

Design: Pavel Zheleznov, Tatiana Borisova. Wood is a classic material on Russian dachas — it was used in this project on walls, ceiling, and floor. The natural color and texture were preserved, and the floor used an unusual technique of sectional painting.

Quartz Vinyl

Quartz vinyl perfectly mimics wood. However, in terms of durability, it doesn’t fall short of tiles. The material can withstand everything: animal claws, broken dishes, and heavy impacts — no scratches will remain on its surface. The coating is indifferent to moisture, so it can even be used in bathrooms.

Design: Olga Irtuganova and Natalia Stroiteleva

Laminate

Laminate is resistant to wear and damage — the higher its class, the more durable it is. Choose Class 33 — you won’t regret it. This flooring also withstands temperature fluctuations. Due to this, it can last up to 15 years with proper installation.

Design: Yana Ryabchenko

Ceramic Granite

Due to granite in its composition, this material is virtually indestructible. Properly laid ceramic granite is not afraid of water or temperature changes, doesn’t crack, and can last decades. However, the ceramic granite surface is cold, so it’s better to install a warm floor.

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