A bathtub made of wood is still a rare item in our apartments, but you should still take a closer look at it: the unique properties of wood can not only decorate a bathroom, but also give an unforgettable feeling when washing.
Technology
To create wooden bathtubs, only expensive and rare wood species that are resistant to moisture are used. These are primarily cedar, teak, oak, walnut, larch, as well as mahogany and wenge. Another plus of these types of wood is durability. With proper care, such a bath can serve up to hundreds of years..
The ancestor of wooden baths is an ordinary trough that was hollowed out of a tree trunk and used for washing and washing. Modern technologies are very different from the old ones: the bath bowl is not hollowed out from a whole piece, but is assembled from separate elements of different shapes and sizes, fitted very tightly, which avoids leakage.
Thus, it becomes possible to create various shapes and models of wooden bathtubs, suitable for any interior solution. At the final stage of creating a bathroom, a varnish coating is applied to it – this improves both the gyro-insulation and the appearance.
Functional
A wooden bathtub, like any other, can be built with a hydromassage system or turned into a jacuzzi. In addition, touching the skin of natural wood gives a special sensation that has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Another plus is the phytotherapeutic effect that occurs when biologically active substances from a tree are transferred to heated water. These baths are beneficial for health and wellness – they boost immunity.
Interior
The cost of bathtubs made of wood is much higher than similar ones made of other materials. Is it worth paying that kind of money? If you want an exclusive interior design, then definitely worth it. It should be borne in mind that such a bath itself is already a work of design art, and usually it becomes the main element of the interior..
It can be supported by wood furniture in the bathroom, as well as by using imitation wood in other materials, such as ceramic floor tiles or wall panels. A wooden bathtub will look great in any interior style: minimalism, classic, country or loft.
