Wooden furniture that is elegant, and of the finest quality, is something any home that carries taste, should have. Amongst the varied choices of teak wood furniture, a teak shower bench is an ideal choice for people looking for something both comfortable, and durable. Besides being extremely reliable, they display elegance and class, and are available in a variety of styles. Teak wood is basically a tropical wood that is native to Indonesia, and is popular for its resistance to humidity and insects. It can resist extreme temperatures like heavy rain, hot water and prolonged moist temperature conditions, making it ideal for a side bench in the shower.
It is the most preferred wood for outdoor furniture setups and places where the durability of the furniture and ability to resist climatic forces like wind, humidity, moisture and water is needed. This is the reason why we often see people opting for teak furniture as an ultimate choice for patio furniture or outdoor dining tables, benches, sofa sets, park benches, shower benches and the sort.
Teak Shower Bench Features and Why You Should Buy One
♦ Teak wood is very useful as it is rich in natural oil content, giving it the ability to fend off insects. If you want a shower bench that doesn't need fussing over, with your dependence on it guaranteed, then choosing the teak wood proves to be quite a choice. ♦ Teak tends to produce a natural patina when exposed to water briefly, which actually works as a glazing agent that adds to the enduringness of the wood. This patina makes the shower bench get a silver-gray color that looks stunning. For those who wish to maintain the original honey color, you can always do that by coating it with a good sealant. It is one's personal choice, how he/she wants the teak shower stool to be. Speaking about personal choice, there is a huge variety that makes them more accessible and popular amongst the buyers. ♦ Teak shower benches come with various unique features that could be utilized to the fullest. Regular benches, shower benches with rigid legs with an underneath shelf, wall-mounted teak shower shelf, folding shower bench, triangular teak wood shower bench, folding teak shower corner stand, deluxe teak shower bench with crisscross folding legs, teak shower basic corner bench, curved shower bench, portable teak shower steps that act as bench as well as steps, portable teak shower mat and step (two-in-one), adjustable teak shower seat that is attached to the bathtub, etc.
Care Instructions
Teak wood shower benches are easily available in home improvement stores. There are some shops that provide special custom-made teak wood shower benches which serve the purpose of convenience and style at the same time. Some shower benches are handcrafted, which add a natural touch to these bathroom furniture articles. As there is no artificial coating involved, there are less chances of chipping and loss of color on the surface of the benches.
One fascinating thing about these benches is their cleaning process, which is almost negligible. There's hardly any effort needed for maintaining and cleaning the shower bench. They could be cleaned as per the instructions of the manufacturer. As a matter of fact, one can also clean them using regular detergent and water in a ratio of 1:2 with a soft bristled brush. There are products available in the market that could be helpful to regain the original honey color of the teak wood bench instead of the silver-gray patina, should you find it displeasing.
All in all, it is a quality deal to get a teak shower bench where your options are endless if you know where to look, or how to get one even made from scratch. It may seem tad silly to pay so much attention to something like a shower bench, but its use will come in handy when carrying out your everyday doings whilst in the shower.
