Do you dare to use wood in the bathroom? Would you consider choosing a bathroom wood flooring? Should you? Is the question many people struggle with. The answer is a resounding yes, you can and yes you should. However some precautions are necessary. This article will show how to use a bathroom wood flooring and even use wood extensively in your bathroom decor.
Wood in the bathroom has been shunned for a while, because many people suspect that it does not fare well in a humid environment. Little by little this prejudice is starting to diminish, and wood is making a come back to create warm and sanitary bathrooms well designed for a relaxing atmosphere.
Wood is never cold!
It work as an insulating material, it is a natural material that breathes and yes absorbs humidity present in the air.
But wood does breathe therefore it is not adversely affected by steam or condensation. If you don’t believe that look at the materials used for years in saunas. Used properly and with the proper choice of bathroom wood flooring, you will get years of satisfaction.
For your bathroom floor if you want to feel the warmth of wood under your bare feet choose a wood that is resistant to humidity. There are many suitable options. Certainly Teak will head the list, it is also very expensive. Iroko is another exotic wood that is well suited for this purpose, but there are also cheaper woods that can withstand humidity, water vapor and condensation without ill effects. Douglas fir wood is an inexpensive solution and is used extensively for outdoor furniture as a cheaper alternative to redwood.
Other woods to consider for a bathroom are chestnut, and larch wood. The secret is good ventilation. Whether you have natural ventilation, (windows) or controlled ventilation you will avoid all risks of mildew and bad odors.
Chosen correctly and installed properly a bathroom wood flooring will give you years of satisfaction at the same rate as any other bathroom flooring option.
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