Although teak is very durable and low maintenance you will need to give it some attention to keep it looking as beautiful as the day it was installed.
Teak shower floor problems.
While teak requires little maintenance if used directly in the shower it s prone to acquiring soap scum much like the shower curtain and shower stall.
The natural appeal of the hardwood also enhances your bathroom ambiance.
Cut 1 by 2 inch slats of teak into sections as long as the shorter measurement of your shower floor less 1 1 2 inches for the end trim with a table saw.
Not to mention sanitary issues.
The teak wood is not the actual floor of the shower it is just a layer on top of the waterproof substrait or tile.
The pictures below are of the nine foot teak shower floor and eight foot partition we constructed out of solid trinidad teak.
To figure out how many to cut divide the measurement of the floor by 1 5 to determine the number of 1 inch slats set 1 2 inch apart.
With a planked surface the water runs through the planks and down the drain as it would ordinarily.
A teak floor is a beautiful option for flooring both indoors and out.
But even teak floors in homes and on boat decks are vulnerable to scratches and gouges.
Teak wood furniture is an excellent choice to spruce up your indoor or outdoor shower area.
Not only are these items attractive but they are quite useful as well.
A combination of a small shower bench or asian style shower stool with a teak floor mat will give your bath space an elegant touch like having a luxury spa in your own home.
With time the patina develops into an attractive silver gray color that enhances the beauty of your shower bench.
So can you put teak in a shower.
The simple design fits over existing shower floors.
The straight lines in the grain and the variety of colors are striking.
Think of a teak insert as a wooden grid with feet.
On our main floor.
It truly was a pleasure working with chip joanna and the magnolia homes team.
Teak is considered one of the more dense and durable hardwoods.
A teak shower bench adds style and elegance to your bathroom.
Teak inserts may be the most efficient use for a shower floor.
To clean your teak bench simply wash it with mild soap and water.
Some have anti bacterial runners or strips on the bottom.
We decided to go with the brazillian teak in the kitchen great room dining room front office half bath basically just over 1300 square ft.
If the entire floor needs repair enlist a.