In addition to plumbing equipment, you need to place a lot of things in the bathroom. Even if the sink is embedded in a spacious tube, and an impressive useful space is hidden behind the screen, additional surfaces may still be needed. The task will solve the shelves from a variety of materials, including from wood.
Features of the use of wood in the bathroom
The use of wood has long ceased to be considered unacceptable for places with high humidity. Wooden floor, walls, furniture in the bathroom will no longer surprise anyone, because moisture-resistant breeds or protective processing can be used.
Exotic residents of tropics are considered the most resistant:
- Gevei - rubber tree, its composition "repels" water and is not subject to rotting;
- teak - traditionally used in shipbuilding, on the decks of yachts, in the manufacture of outdoor furniture;
- Merbau - exceeds the density of oak and tick, opposed the fungus, it was used in the construction of bridges and laying sleepers;
- bamboo - Wearing hollow stems of this creek were previously used in the form of water pipes, and the furniture made of glued bamboo is one of the most budget solutions for the bathroom.
Wood tropical breeds has a greater density and is saturated with oils - natural water-repellent impregnation. Properly processed surfaces from the massif of domestic breeds - larches, elm, beech, ash, oak are also able to exist perfectly in a humid environment. Furniture and shelves for the bathroom typically cover production protection.
The shelves from raw wood can safely protect against moisture using:
- varnish;
- oils;
- impregnations;
- paints.
Impregnation and varnishes with a toning effect do not hide the texture. It can be products from Tikkurila, Pinotex, Aquatex. If there is no task to keep the drawing of a tree, after a primer layer, you can paint the shelves of the weatherproof enamel suitable to the color interior.
More affordable than products from the array, there will be shelves from MDF or chipboard. Plates are covered with veneer or laminated. The layer of laminate recreates textures of different breeds, such as decorative zebrano or luxurious rosewood. High-quality, thick and elastic furniture edge PVC will save sections and ends of plates from moisture penetration, so pay attention to this element and do not purchase products with a budget, fine melamine edge.
Advantages and disadvantages
The use of a tree in the bathroom is experiencing a real boom, because today is superpopular styles, which focused on natural materials - Provence, Loft, Scandinavian. Laconic wood shelves made of dark wood Perfectly fit into the minimalism of the Japanese style.
Hinged shelves are functional: a small space of the floor will remain free, and all the necessary items are neatly placed.
Under the condition of reliable fasteners of the wood shelf withstand a lot of weight, in contrast to glass or mesh metal. If the room allows, the outdoor rack will be an excellent option.
Pluses of wooden shelves:
- actual ecosil;
- functionality;
- strength;
- Many composite and decorative solutions;
- Harmonious combination with tiles and interesting contrast with glitter chromium plumbing;
- The possibility of self-making.
The disadvantage of wood shelves is the need to care for a varnish coating or impregnation, which must be updated periodically. On the shelves from MDF or LDSP holes for fasteners should be closed with plugs. In the bathroom must be correctly equipped with ventilation. Wooden shelves It is necessary to securely secure, they cannot be installed on velcro and suction cups, like small light models from plastic and steel.
Varieties
Depending on the installation site, the bathroom shelves can be:
- attached;
- built-in;
- corner;
- outdoor.
Hinged shelves are placed in any zone where it is functionally necessary to have some accessories at hand: Cosmetics - next to the mirror, shower accessories - in the bath, toothpaste and soap - under or over the sink, powders over a washing machine. On the shelf you can fix hooks or barbells for towels or bathrobes. Infrequently used things can be removed on the shelf above the door.
Useful space to maximize the angular shelves. They will not put large items on them, but it is convenient to keep different trifles, for example, beautiful bottles with perfume.
Built-in options are often installed in a prepared niche over a drain tank (store toilet paper and even books) or in the wall above the bathroom (set shampoos, gels, aromatic candles, folded bathrobes).
The shelf or small-sized, but the roomy rack is convenient for mobility. The trendy option is an appropriate staircase staircase with shelves-steps.
The sliding shelf on the bath will allow you to arrange a spa session: it will fit the wine glass, fruit, book and telephone.
On some models, you can fasten the tablet and comfort to watch the movie, progress in the foam.
On how to make a wooden shelf on the bath, look in the video.