Would you be happy with a timber Benchtop in a bathroom if you were purchasing a house?

[Guest]

Pic for attention- not my actual bathroom.

[Helen]

I wouldn't care about bench tops if I love the house. They can always be changed.

[Leesa]

I love it - I have a timber feature bench - had it two-pack coated prior to installation 4 years old and still looks brand new.

[Sandy]

We have a timber vanity and a timber bench top in the laundry. I love it.

We used natural stone in the kitchen but used timber to offset the cost in the laundry and bathroom. I would choose timber over engineered stone any day.

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[Lisa]

We put one in our beach house and we love it.

[Emily]

Had them in a previous house, if it’s sealed correctly then maybe, ours was not and it was a nightmare.

[Anne]

They look great for a short while then don’t. I’d prefer stone knowing it’s more durable.

In low wet areas they’re lovely.

[Jez]

My sister had timber in her bathroom, within a year dark water stains appeared and the gloss piled off.

[Tracey]

I have this and probably won’t again. Lots of coats of sealant that they use on boats does the trick.

[Tracy]

If I loved the house, it wouldn’t stop me be would have to replace in a few years once it was water damaged.