Wood in the Bathroom? Absolutely!

The conventional wisdom is that tile is the go-to for bathroom surfaces. But, you can do amazing things with wood, even in the bathroom. The way it feels, sounds and even reflects light is wonderful. It also offers color and depth, and can soften the look of hard ceramic finishes.

While wood is a durable choice for bathroom floors, it’s also fantastic on the ceiling. It adds a sense of natural warmth in a space where, well, most of us are au natural

Yes, this ceiling is above a shower. You can imagine the potential moisture problems. Seal the wood surface with boiled linseed oil and/or urethane

 

Wood on an accent wall – in this case, beveled siding – softens and adds texture. Moisture is always a concern in a wet area, and the usual go-to bathroom coating is semi gloss paint. Installing wood is often easy, fast and cleaner than sanding drywall.

When you’re remodeling a bathroom, there are many materials you can use for the walls that’ll help battle ever-present moisture. Water-resistant drywall (often called green board) and cement board are popular, but they’re not necessary or any more durable than natural softwood planks like eastern white pine. 

Bare wood will stain, but coating it with a water-based urethane will help keep all that natural wood grain vibrant. And having different-colored wood cabinets and storage is a nice touch, with clean, horizontal lines drywall can’t touch. 

Tongue and groove stock, as opposed to planks, to create a continuous barrier to minimize moisture migration into the walls.

Think creatively. Wood is used on decks and docks, where it is constantly shifting between wet and dry (and getting snowed on). So why not use it the shower floor or another bathroom area?

Using wood in the bathroom enables a mix of materials to create depth and warmth across different materials and styles.

 Not only does it deliver a sweet style, but it’s durable, in large part because urethane finishes are fantastic.

Other reasons to use wood floors in the bathroom, besides looks, are ease and continuity. It’s easier to run flooring that exists in the other rooms of the house through to the bathroom. And it creates a flow, a feeling of continuity, that I find calming.

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