Do you want or need a bench or seat for your shower or bath? Plastic is cold and uncomfortable as is metal. Wood is a great material, but will fall about under constant use in a shower due to the moisture and steam. The best material is teak wood. Teak shower benches are the way to go if looking to add a bench or seat to your shower.

Teak is a superior wood to use in a moist area. Due to its natural oils, it can withstand constant humidity. Teak is also resistant to mold. This makes it perhaps the best material to use in a shower.

Shower Seat

Using a shower bench or seat can add comfort and stability to your bath area. Think about how much easier it is to shave your legs sitting in on a shower seat. It is much more comfortable to sit than to try and balance on one foot, leaning against a wall in a wet environment with a sharp razor in your hand. Plus it is much safer.

There are several different types of teak seats for your shower and bath. They can range from a simple bench that is supported by both sides of a bathtub to a folding seat in the shower. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can find the right bench for your bath and shower.

As stated above, you can get a teak bench that fits across the sides of your tub. This is your basic bench and the least expensive. Some people will use this to sit on while in the shower/bath, or use it as a stand for their shampoos, conditioners, soaps and razors. Make sure this style has a piece under the bench on both sides so the bench doesn’t slip into the tub.

Another popular seat is the cornerseat. This takes up very little room in a shower since it can conveniently fit into a corner. This type will generally be triangular in shape so it takes up little room. You can find these seats with a little rack underneath he sitting area to hold bath supplies. Look for seats with no-mar or non-slip rubber footpads so the seat doesn’t slip or scratch the shower.

Teak Shower Benches – the Perfect Wood For the Shower