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Wood is a tried-and-tested building material. Whether in buildings, on ships or on windows, it is normal for wood to come in contact with water. It’s a mystery why wood in the bathroom was frowned upon for so long. A widespread belief is that it rapidly leads to mould.

Wood has now become a common feature in the kitchen, at least. Slowly but surely, a paradigm shift is also occurring in the bathroom. Wood is used for floors, wall panels and furniture, and can play an important role in the bathroom.

At the washplace, lay-on washbasins are found increasingly on units made from beautiful solid wood. Even wood bathtubs and washbasins are now available. Combinations of wooden vanity units with ceramic washbasins are also popular.

Geberit ONE lay-on washbasin, washbasin cabinet in oak

Which wood types are particularly suited to bathroom furniture?

Various wood types are suitable for use in the bathroom. It is important that the wood surface is sealed so that moisture cannot penetrate. The best option is to consult with your dealer before purchase.

  • Oak: Oak is a robust wood with water-resistant qualities. It is also well known for its durability and can cope well with moisture if it is sealed correctly.
  • Larch: Due to its natural resin content, larch wood is particularly durable against moisture and putrefaction. This makes it the ideal choice for bathroom furniture.
  • Robinia: Robinia is an extremely dense, hard wood, which means it is virtually indestructible in moist environments such as the bathroom.
  • Douglas fir: The high strength and natural wood grains make Douglas fir a robust and aesthetically appealing choice for furniture in moist environments.
  • Cedar: Cedar is moisture-resistant thanks to its natural oil and resin content. Another advantage is that it has a pleasant scent and contains natural protection against insects.
  • Acacia: Acacia wood is robust and resistant to moisture. Its natural beauty and wood grains result in attractive pieces of furniture in the bathroom.
  • Bamboo: Although technically a type of grass and not wood, bamboo is a good choice due to its moisture resistance. It is also hard and durable, not to mention environmentally friendly as a fast-growing material.
  • Cherry: While cherry wood is not as dense as other wood types, it can also be protected well against moisture with the right sealing. It impresses thanks to its attractive natural colour and wood grains.
  • Plywood: A lot of bathroom furniture is not made of solid wood but of plywood with melamine coating – in other words it has a wood design. As plywood consists of thin wood layers that are glued together, it is not as susceptible to deformation caused by moisture. Moreover, it is also particularly stable thanks to its layered structure.
Washplace with mirror cabinat and bathroom furniture from the Geberit iCon bathroom series

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