Housing Fair 2018: natural wood, white and dark tones

Housing Fair 2018: natural wood, white and dark tones

This year's Pori Housing Fair will feature crisp white and elegant contrasts in wood. The fair is also a great opportunity to see Siparila's panels on site. Our panels have been used in these three stunning locations - take a look at the tips for the fair and get to know the products in more detail. You can also send us a request for quotation using the form at the bottom of the page. Site 3.

5 tips for building a sustainable facade

5 tips for building a sustainable facade

The façade is your home's calling card. An attractive façade communicates a house that is valuable and well-kept. So it's easy to make even an old house look decades younger by replacing the façade. It's worth getting to grips with façade design, as you can make small choices to make your everyday life easier and your façade more durable.1.Clear of the ground When designing the façade of your house, make sure the façade is at least 30 cm off the ground, preferably 40-60 cm...

Ideas for decorating with a VIRE panel

Ideas for decorating with a VIRE panel

The three-dimensional VIRE panel was on display at the Housing Fair in the form of large wall pins. Made of real wood, VIRE is a durable interior panel designed by Ristomatti Ratia that can be used as a ceiling panel or wall panel. VIRE has a concealed fixing form, so that the nail heads are not visible on the finished wood surface. In the kitchen and utility room, the VIRE panel is pre-treated, making it dirt-repellent. However, the surface treatment is not resistant to direct contact with water....

Wooden planting has clear wellbeing effects - calms the mind and reduces stress symptoms

Wooden planting has clear wellbeing effects - calms the mind and reduces stress symptoms

Your choice of interior materials can support your experience of well-being It doesn't matter what kind of walls and floors we spend our days surrounded by. According to recent research, the use of wood surfaces in interior design can clearly enhance people's sense of well-being. Wooden materials soothe the mind and body, boost good moods and reduce negative feelings such as stress and fatigue. International studies have found that wood surfaces used in interiors have clear regenerative effects....

PALA panel for fast wood wall finishes

PALA panel for fast wood wall finishes

The idea of decorating with wood has been strongly influenced by the hammer and nails. For someone living in the city centre and using public transport, the very thought of walking around with long panelling has raised a sweat of pain. Now you can forget the hammer and nails and the pain of carrying panels is no longer so painful. Learn how to easily brighten up your interior with PALA™ panels made from real wood. 1. Design a pattern. It's important to first sit down on the sofa and plan what kind of...

Lapland hotels now invest in natural wood

Lapland hotels now invest in natural wood

For many Asian travellers, winter nature, darkness, cold and silence are unprecedented experiences that leave an unforgettable impression. The traditional log cabin is no longer enough for everyone, and many travellers prefer to stay in modern surroundings with a wide range of facilities. There is now a demand for Scandinavian, lighter wooden architecture, where lightness and simplicity are the order of the day. The latest accommodation combines modern wood architecture with design and ecology. In December, the Kaunispää Hotel in Saariselkä opened its...

Chinese tourists want a modern setting for their holiday in Lapland

Chinese tourists want a modern setting for their holiday in Lapland

Authenticity and nature experiences attract visitors to Lapland Lapland is in the peak season for tourism. Chinese tourists have found their way to Lapland thanks to successful marketing campaigns, improved flight connections and lucky social media coverage. The number of tourists from China and other Asian countries is growing year on year, and the real boom is only expected to come. New service concepts and hotels are being developed to meet the needs and aspirations of affluent Asian tourists. The traditional log cabin is no longer for everyone...

Exterior cladding comparison - how to choose the right solution for your building project!

Exterior cladding comparison - how to choose the right solution for your building project!

The façade is your home's calling card. In addition to its aesthetic value, the façade protects the building's structures from moisture. It is important for the well-being of the façade that the wood has an effective paint film to protect it. A paint film can be compared to a goretex film on clothing, which slows down the absorption of moisture into the wood and, in dry, cold weather, slows down the transfer of moisture from the wood to the outside air. This prevents the risk of large, sudden changes in humidity causing cracks and deformation in the wood. Our comparison is...

Finish off your style with a durable decorating list

Finish off your style with a durable decorating list

The finishing touches to the interior are built using smooth wooden shelves. Stitching can be used to highlight details or to create sophisticated transitions between different materials. In addition to white interior lists, base / coverboard can be finished in the same colour as parquet, for example, or even made from the same material as the parquet. It is worth paying attention to the formal language of the mouldings. Straight, streamlined shapes support a modern, minimalist style, while decorative, rounded mouldings bring a softness to the interior. Details are accentuated by...

Does wood surface treatment spoil clean indoor air?

Does wood surface treatment spoil clean indoor air?

In many ways, buying wood panels pre-finished is a sensible and sustainable choice. Pre-painted or waxed panels add a touch of class and can be used to quickly decorate wall and ceiling surfaces. Wood is also known to have positive effects on indoor air quality. Properly selected surface treatment methods can improve the durability of wood in everyday life and maintain its breathability. An industrially treated surface is about three times cheaper than hand-painted...