{"id":67,"date":"2022-08-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showergroom.com\/?p=67"},"modified":"2023-12-01T09:27:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T09:27:26","slug":"make-a-wooden-bathtub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showergroom.com\/make-a-wooden-bathtub\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Wooden Bathtub: Steps & Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With bathtubs gaining popularity for their relaxing nature and increase in a home’s value, having one is increasingly becoming a no-brainer. Wooden ones have a unique touch and, instead of buying it, you can easily make your own. I show you how in the sections below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a wooden bathtub by measuring the area, measuring and cutting the wood, smoothing the edges, making the drain, and fixing the faucet, flooring the bathtub, joining the pieces together, working the corners, gluing the bathtub, positioning and fixing the drain and faucet holder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve tried this procedure myself and, while they need some experience with wood-cutting and other DIY skills, it’s not too hard. If you can’t do it yourself, enlist the services of an expert or a dedicated DIYer. Once done, you can throw in some bath bombs<\/a> and have a relaxing soak in the tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make a wooden bathtub: steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this exercise, you need strong adhesive glue, measuring tape, wood, screws, a pencil, sandpaper, a plane, a rasp, a board, and a scraper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you are armed with these tools, follow these steps to make a wooden bathtub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Measure the area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It would be disappointing to have the tub ready while making it on the outside, only to be too big to fit. Or to have it facing the wrong direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to make all relevant measurements considering the drainage of your bathroom. You don\u2019t want to have a bathtub that can\u2019t drain water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning before starting is key; you need to measure and decide the direction the bathtub will face. That will help you determine the shape of the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Measure and cut the wood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can cut the wood at home or have the lumbers do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutting the wood yourself will take time, and you may miss the cut by a few inches which may alter the quality of the final product. It also takes too much effort to cut all the wood by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Smooth the edges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need your wood smooth to make the work easier. Get the sandpaper, work, and ensure the edges of all your wooden pieces are smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smooth edges make the fixing work easier once you get to that step. It\u2019s also a safety measure. You don\u2019t want chippings of the wood penetrating below your nails, leading you to halt the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Make the drain and fix the faucet holder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spread out the wood pieces as you would like them to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a pencil, label each piece according to its final position and identify the wood that will carry the drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To eliminate doubt, carry the piece of wood to the bathroom and mark the area you want to drill the drain. Then, once sure, drill the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat the process on the piece that will act as the faucet holder. Again, exact measurements and precision when making the holes will affect the final product’s look. As such, take time and repeat the measurements if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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