Shower Bench Teak
In
the case of confusion to meet both look and function in parking a bench in your
shower, teak shower bench is the
ultimate choice. It is commonly found in modern showers nowadays, and also in
luxurious spas. It is not only used as a rack for shower accessories, but also
as a seat when you need to shave or scrub your legs.
Why teak shower bench
Teak wood shower bench, as it is named, is made of teak wood
which is also used in traditional and modern shipbuilding. It is chosen for its
sturdiness and also beauty.'
Its
sturdiness comes from its rich content of oil and its thick natural fiber. Teak
wood has a rich content of oil, this makes it resistant to water even in a
dampest place such as shower. Using this wood, you don’t need to worry about
molds, mildews, and even bacteria that may grow in other types of woods when
they are placed in a damp place. In fact, the oil content makes this wood looks
shiny even if it is not varnished yet.
Another
thing that makes teak wood lasts for generations is its thick natural fiber.
This fiber which is produced naturally as they are grown makes teak wood almost
unbreakable. Teak tree grows in an extreme and windy place, forces it to
naturally produce thick fiber to survive. That is why this 40 meters tree is
likely to bend rather than break when it got hit by strong winds.
Guides in selection
Teak shower bench comes in various sizes and styles,
and they all look stunning. Selecting can be more difficult when the options
are both stunning. Therefore, there are some points need to be considered
before you purchase one for your shower.
The
first consideration is the shower space. It is easy to park a bench anywhere in
any size if there is a large space in a bathroom. However, it will be quite
difficult when there is only small space available. In this case, you may
choose a small size bench or a corner shaped bench.
Then,
the style should be matched with your shower style. The wrong choice of style
can ruin the whole view of your shower. That is why it is important to match it
with the shower style, you may consult it with your trusted home designer or
see examples in magazines. Generally, a simple rectangular bench is chosen for
minimalist showers, and the curved one is chosen for those who prefer
ergonomics.
Maintenance
The
strength of teak wood doesn’t make it maintenance-free, it still needs a
maintenance to keep the look and durability. Fortunately, the maintenance is
much easier than maintaining other wood benches or even a plastic bench. All
you have to do is washing and cleaning it from soap scum.
Soap
scum may leave white stains on teak bench if it is not cleaned regularly. After
your bath, it is recommended that you rinse the bench with water, and make sure
that there is no scum left on the side and bottom of the bench.
If
you concern about the increasing use of wood today, you may choose a recycled teak wood shower bench. It is made of
teak wood from abandoned ships instead of a new teak wood. It is more ‘green’
and also lower in price yet good in quality.
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