Today, one of the main criteria for choosing interior items along with convenience and practicality is environmental friendliness. Wooden furniture, accessories and other items are increasingly found in the bathroom. A wooden bathtub not only perfectly complements the interior, but also performs all the functions inherent in familiar analogues. It can not be called an innovation, because rafts, ships, baths are made of this material.
Kinds
Similar plumbing elements are divided into several varieties, among which the following should be highlighted:
- Rectangular bathtubs look like wooden rectangular drawers. Despite the rather primitive appearance, such a bathtub made of wood has gained its distribution due to the ease of manufacture. This shape is ideal for small rooms.
- Barrel baths, the method of creation of which is practically no different from the manufacture of conventional barrels, can have various shapes: round, oval or resemble a large trough. Execution depends only on the wishes of the customer and the imagination of the master. All parts are impregnated with special solutions to ensure tightness.
- Ship baths are the most elite look. The manufacturing technology is similar to the creation of real ships, often they are given the same shape. They are a real work of art and are installed on a specially equipped pedestal in the center of the room, are the highlight of the interior. Their cost, of course, is appropriate.
- The hollowed-out bathtubs are distinguished by their exquisite appearance and are made of a whole piece of wood, due to which they acquire a high degree of tightness, which other options cannot boast of, and the possibility of creating any kind of shape. The main disadvantage is the high cost caused by the complexity of production and the material used.
- Ofuro is a Japanese traditional font, for the manufacture of which is used larch, cedar or oak. Such a bathtub made of wood has a non-standard shape, unlike other options. The design is complemented by a special protrusion, providing ease of use. After bathing, a dry barrel is often used, filled with medicinal herbs and sawdust.
Benefits
Before choosing one or another option, it is worth to familiarize yourself with the advantages of such bathtubs in more detail.
Wood has a positive effect on the human body and has a healing effect, and the water that fills such a bath acquires useful properties. Normalization of the nervous system, the elimination of colds and the rapid healing of cuts and other skin lesions are also noted.
From an aesthetic point of view, a tree always looks original and fits almost any interior, while raising the mood and helping to relieve stress.
A bath made of wood allows you to arrange a real spa resort right at home. You can enjoy contact of the skin with natural environmentally friendly material.
Cost
A white bath with a tree or a completely wood bath will cost much more than acrylic or cast iron products, but the costs are justified by the non-standard appearance and the pleasure of using it. The price consists of the cost of material, handmade, functional and practical design, which will appeal to every buyer.
It is possible to arrange aromatic procedures in it, combining them with massage. Often there are lights and other convenient elements that also affect the final price.
How to extend the service life?
The tree in the bathroom requires careful and careful care, as it is susceptible to decay, which can begin from the slightest damage to the surface. Cleaning is carried out by means specially created for this material. They do not break the structure and do not corrode the tree.
Subject to these rules and other recommendations specified by the manufacturer, there is no doubt in the long-term operation of the interior element.
It is undesirable for a wooden bathroom, the photo of which is presented in the article, to be used several times within one day. Also, it is not suitable for bathing pets and washing. To preserve its appearance, it must be treated as a valuable item.
Production
Bathtubs are made of various wood and can have any shape. The most common are larch, walnut, oak and cedar, due to their properties they are the best option for such plumbing. Exotic trees called teak, mahogany, zebrano, wenge are also quite popular. Such material is highly resistant to moisture and is used to create ships.
The wooden bath is treated with special compounds that protect against the negative effects of moisture, fungal infections and extend the period of operation. Large-sized structures are made from individual parts of the required shape, which are subsequently securely fastened to each other. The last step is polishing and impregnation with a special varnish, which contains no harmful substances.
Variety of shapes
The fantasy of designers is so limitless that even a sink from a tree to a bathroom can have the most bizarre shapes. It will become a real decoration of the interior. Bathtubs can be made in the form of an elegant yacht, a pirate ship or a medieval graceful boat. The classic rectangular options are equipped with a comfortable headrest, complementing the ergonomic shape and gradually turning into the box itself. You can also find original products decorated with small inserts of acrylic and glass.
Materials
Since ancient times, trees are known that not only do not collapse with the constant ingress of water, but also become more durable and stronger. Among these species it is worth noting mahogany, wenge, larch, teak and tea tree. Bathtubs with excellent external characteristics are also made from the usual oak, which is often used to create famous oak barrels. But all these materials are of high cost. In addition, they must undergo special treatment before being used in the process of creating a bath.
The use of more budgetary types of wood is extremely undesirable, since the result will not only not suit the owner, but will also lead to the wasted use of finance, time and effort.
Preparatory work
To begin with, a drawing is made of the desired product, in accordance with which the material is cut. Boards must be sanded until a smooth surface is obtained. Manual processing using sandpaper will take too much time, so you should use a grinder.
It should be noted that no varnish is used to cover the bath, therefore, the surface should be free from the slightest bumps and burrs that could lead to scratches and damage to the skin.
Sliced and processed boards are coated with special compounds that protect the material from external influences. It is necessary to choose high-quality primers, since the tree will often come into contact with water, which may not affect the appearance of the product in the best way. The best option will be compositions from well-known manufacturers.
Assembly
After completely absorbing the primer, direct assembly begins. The easiest way to make a rectangular product, it can be made by anyone who does not have special skills. Free access to air should be provided to all surfaces, therefore, when choosing dimensions, it is important that the bathroom made of wood, made by oneself, does not come into contact with the walls.
Fixing of boards is done with the help of wooden spikes. First, the bottom of the bath is collected. The spikes used to fix the boards are inserted into special holes, the surface of which is covered with glue.
In the process of assembly, the ends of the boards are treated with sealant, at the end of the work, the seams are covered with the same composition. After connecting the elements, excess sealant may come out; they must be wiped with a clean, dry cloth.
The bottom is strengthened with the help of bars that are fixed along the entire length of the base perpendicular to the boards. The bars are beaten at a distance of at least 5 cm from each other. In this case, the beam should fix each board on the bottom. The hole for draining the water is cut out with a drill equipped with a special nozzle. As a support will be bars-legs fixed from the outside of the bottom. The height of the supports is selected depending on the type of siphon used.
In the same way, the sides are assembled. It is recommended that the internal ends of the boards located at the edge of the product be cut off at an angle of 45 degrees. This will provide a better and more reliable connection. Then a hole is made in the selected place for mounting the siphon.