Nothing says luxury quite like a wooden tub. Unlike standard bathtubs which are predominantly made up of acrylic or fiberglass, wooden bathtubs are often considered a work of art and definitely a hefty investment with high-end tubs costing upwards of £30,000. However, we believe the comfort and relaxation provided by a wooden tub is priceless! Below we’ve outlined the following pros and cons if you are contemplating installing a wooden tub in your bathroom:

PROS

Long-lasting and durable

Most wooden bathtubs will last for approximately 20 years making them a much better choice than tubs made from other materials.

Customisable

A custom-built bathtub means being able to bring your exact vision to life and tailoring the tub to your specifications to fit the space in your bathroom. Most wooden bathtubs are handmade and bespoke meaning no two are ever exactly alike. Customise your tub even further by adding additional extras such as a headrest, built-in seating, and whirpool jets.

Ideal for outdoors

Wooden bathtubs are perfectly suited in an outdoor space, and are increasingly used outside in spa environments owing to the rustic feel to them, meaning they’ll further emphasise the natural aspects of your backyard.

Heat retention

Wooden bathtubs retain heat for much longer than other bathtub materials as unlike porcelain or steel, wood is inherently warm to the touch allowing you to relax and soak in the tub for longer periods of time.

CONS

Expensive

Wooden bathtubs can be costly to purchase and install and often require extra floor supports to hold its weight. We advise against choosing a cheaper wood bathtub as that could mean that the wood has not received the correct coating and may crack or leak. Investing in a more expensive but higher quality tub could ensure that it lasts a lifetime with the correct care.

High maintenance

As wood and water are incompatible, a wooden bathtub requires more maintenance than the standard bathtub to keep it in the best condition. In order to ensure that the wooden surface is not ruined by moisture, you’ll need to preserve it with an appropriate finish and take care not to use any abrasive cleaners. We also suggest filling your tub once a week and locating it out of direct sunlight.