Would You Buy a Wood Bathtub?
Thursday, September 21, 2006
After seeing the teak designs from William Garvey Limited, in the UK, I think I might consider a wood bathtub. And sink. And shower. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing furniture for bathrooms and wet areas. How does it work? They use teak for most of their products. Natural oils and the unique interlocking joints do all of the work. Teak is perfect for wet areas because of it's durabiltiy and stability. The wood is dense, oily, and slow grown to protect it from moisture erosion. It's the type of wood used in most marine applications (the wood accents on most boats.)
The design possiblities are what makes wood a great option for the bathroom. It goes beyond the standard white porcelain to allow you to entertain any number of design ideas - Asian, modern, country, and more.The great thing about the William Garvey company is their commitment to environmentally sound practices that cause the least amount of impact to the planet.
