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wood tops or stone for vanities?

3 years ago

I’m having my bathroom vanities custom made out of barn wood. I’m torn between a wood top vs granite/quartz. Pros? Cons? Suggestions? This is the basic design although the wood is a different color tone.

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MongoCT

3 years ago

I've had teak surfaces in my master bathroom (teak tub deck, teak vanity top, teak windowsill above tub, teak storage cabinet top) for 20+ years.

Fully encapsulated on all sides with a film finish.

Zero issues.

Not sure what species you are considering for the wood countertop, but since you mentioned a barn wood vanity, a barn wood countertop might be a soft wood and prone to dent damage from dropped objects. A ding can compromise the integrity of a film finish.

Wood CAN be used in a bathroom, but choice of wood as well as the type of finish is critical. And on that same note, while I used it in our master bathroom, I'd never consider using wood countertops in my kids' bathroom.

Good luck with your build!

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millworkman
3 years ago
No way would I put a wood vanity top in a bathroom.
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WestCoast Hopeful
3 years ago
We have a custom live edge vanity in our powder room which is obviously wood. It’s very nice and, as above, was made for the space and well done.

However it’s a powder and doesn’t get intense use like our other baths. I would do a quartz top on yours.
homechef59
3 years ago
Nope. Wood is not a good long-term material in wet areas.

While some people may be able to care for them successfully, water and wood are not a compatible combination when in contact with one another.
Lisa
Original Author
3 years ago
Awesome input everyone. I already decided not to do a wood type on my vanity but I was on the fence with the hall bathroom and the pool bathroom. Mind you it's just two of us full time and our adult children will be visiting on occasion. Those two bathrooms won't be used a ton but I do value the input!
Mrs Pete
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
No way would I put a wood vanity top in a bathroom.

Agree. I know myself and how much effort I'm willing to put in to keeping it pristine. I'd go with a simple white top like you're showing above.

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