Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jun 09, 2009 12:38 pm Hi All, I was wondering if anybody has ever used a wooden bath mat. I saw a nice example in myer and I was wondering if they work well. I was also wondering if anybody has made one. The ones I have seen for sale in stores are made from pine that has been stained and sealed. When I did an internet search I saw some very nice cedar and teak mats. Im sure I could make one without much hassle. Anyway could anyone think of any negatives or positives for for the ideas above? Thanks in advance! Re: Wood Bath Mat 2Jun 09, 2009 12:43 pm I'm thinking of getting something similar! I just didn't know where to get them from.. can I ask you how much the one in Myer is selling for? Building with PD - Regent 23 Cascades on Clyde Estate HomeOne Building Thread - PCI Completed - 28th August. Handover - 11th September. Re: Wood Bath Mat 5Jun 09, 2009 2:57 pm I have a wooden bath mat in my current place (I actually think it was an ikea purchase years ago) and while it looks really good, it's not very comfortable stepping out onto. I like the look but my feet don't. It's fine in my current place coz I hardly use the bath as it's only a 140cm one but in my new place with a lushious long bath I can see myself having the "showy" bathmat but bringing out the 80's shagpile mat for when I'm having a bath Building Upside down house in Wantirna VIC Current Stage: Procrastination... it's just all too hard.... Blog: http://thereluctantbuilder.blogspot.com/ Re: Wood Bath Mat 6Jun 09, 2009 4:14 pm I would just buy it! I can tell you from experience that you''ll save money buying it from somewhere like Bunnings instead of making it yourself. Once you add up all the little things like screws or nails, and sealer, stain,etc.. it gets out of hand quick. Colin Re: Wood Bath Mat 7Jun 09, 2009 4:16 pm coveinspirations I would just buy it! I can tell you from experience that you''ll save money buying it from somewhere like Bunnings instead of making it yourself. Once you add up all the little things like screws or nails, and sealer, stain,etc.. it gets out of hand quick. I agree! Check out this site for a DIY version.. All the materials ect added to over $50. I definately think you should buy rather then DIY. http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/factsh ... h-Mat/1049 Building with PD - Regent 23 Cascades on Clyde Estate HomeOne Building Thread - PCI Completed - 28th August. Handover - 11th September. Re: Wood Bath Mat 8Jun 09, 2009 4:22 pm Becster It's "teakwood" I wonder if it's teak or a euphemism for something teak-y. I thought teak was a rainforest timber (environmental issues there, hopefully it was harvested sustainably). I remember being told cedar is good for bathrooms, and I remember cedar bathrooms were fashionable years ago. Re: Wood Bath Mat 10Jun 09, 2009 10:12 pm Thanks all for the replies! I would buy them if I can find one I like. Have yet to though. I want 2 bathmats and a bath caddy/tray. So if I buy the materials it may work out. I'll price it all up and look around and see how I go. If anyone else pro or against these bath mats I would love to hear your opinion. Re: Wood Bath Mat 11Jun 10, 2009 8:07 am I also saw those in Myers they also had 30% off them at the time. I wanted it to go with the chocolate timber blinds in the ensuite, but thought they were a bit pricey. I used one once on holidays and I must have been used a bit as it was a bit grotty looking all faded and water marks on it an what looked like mould! I ended up buying a bath mat the same colour as my towels Know where your going in life............... you may already be there Re: Wood Bath Mat 12Jun 12, 2009 2:49 pm Hi all. I have an update. I have convinced a very skilled friend of mine to make me some bath mats. He is making them out of cedar and they will be a slat type with a border. Should be very nice. Its only costing me a bottle of wine (one of my good ones from under the house) so thats not too shabby. Ill post up some picks when I get them. Re: Wood Bath Mat 13Jun 13, 2009 10:05 am You can always have them at a very low cost. It just need some extra patience to gain them. Hope you can have them soon. I also would want to see the pics.
thanks, chrstphrndrsn08 http://www.yourhomesupply.com/c-21-bath.aspx Re: Wood Bath Mat 14Jun 13, 2009 1:13 pm I always wonder what you do about the inevitable puddle that's going to form under those wooden duckboard thingies. Also, if you have a hobless shower, you can't use one, as the door won't open across the raised "mat". Other than that, they look nice.... Re: Wood Bath Mat 15Jun 13, 2009 3:16 pm We have one at work and I don't really like it that much - they don't dry your feet! Although for the situation of it being a communal work shower, I think it's better than have a fabric one or nothing except for when people use it to shower on!! GRRR 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Wood Bath Mat 16Jun 14, 2009 6:28 pm We have a cedar one, had it for several years, love it. But when it was new it 'bled' onto the tiles & stained our grout, which took a bit of shifting. Would defintely have them again in our new place. Hate soggy bath mats. Life's too short too drink bad wine Re: Wood Bath Mat 17Jun 14, 2009 9:50 pm http://www.brewers.com.au/brochures/Pro ... _clear.pdf Brewers have got some on their clearance site for $17 / $20 (pge 21) Some things are worth waiting for. Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation… 0 24692 2 4490 You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed. 1 1815 |