Water Proof wood for bathroom?

Question

I'm going to help my brother re-due his bathroom. (Paint it mainly). There is a window right in his Shower, and one side of the window box is rotted out. What type of wood can I buy at like Home Depot that I can put in there that won't rot. That I can paint white or already is white.

Answer 1

There is a product out there called "azack" (sorry bad spelling skills) and several other similar produsts that are basicaly plastic wood made of composites i have used this in many situations like yours with great results.Its paintable, works like real wood and will NEVER rot. I highly recomend its use for your application.( you can get it at home debit or any large supply store its not overly expensive and just what you need.

Answer 2

It sounds like you have structural damage fro water leaking around the window sill. You will need to repair the structural damage or the wall, ceiling and floor will eventually cave in.

You can make the repairs yourself if you are ambitious or adventurous.

Start by removing the siding out side the house. Prop up the roof with a couple of studs. Remove the rotting lumber and re frame with new lumber. Using metal hangers to attach the framing lumber will make it a lot easier.

At this time, frame in a new window 12" x 36" above the area the shower water hits so it won't rot again. Replace the insulation, siding, and caulking.

On the inside, cut a piece of cement tile backing board and nail over the opening where the window use to be. Grout around the edges and over the nail heads, let it dry.

Then go pick yourself out a nice tile flower scene or such and tile or laminate over the cement board.

Answer 3

I'd rather like to see you stay away from wood. How about plastic. There are some excellent PVC and poly resins(plastics) that can surface [put on top of the existing sill]. However, for the best choice option - change the window - sill and all - to a vinyl replacement. If this is not an option - and you truly have your heart set on wood - then a good hardwood , such as teak, or cedar would be the best option against water damage, as they are considered outdoor woods. Please do not use anything pressure-treated, as this will produce a toxic chemical release into your space.
Also, you will have to treat the wood via; varnish, shellac, or other sealants -- wood is porous and will absorb water - and rot! It is imperitive to seal it. Your local hardware store can assit you on the best choice sealant. (However, be prepared -- they will probably try to talk you out of wood for a bathroom window) - just as I tried - seriously - consider vinyl replacements.

Answer 4

You can dig out the rotten parts with a chisel or screwdriver then fill it with bondo or body filler. If you must replace the whole piece of wood, you could try something like Trex decking material or HDPE. You can also just use regular wood and buy a water resistant paint. If you have to redo the whole windowsill, consider making the new one slant into the shower so the water drains and doesn't rot the wood in the future

Answer 5

If you can find a few decent pieces of 'treated lumber' (the stuff used in decks), it won't rot. Sadly, it's not recommended for interior use due to the chemicals used to make it impervious to rot. However, if you adequately paint (seal) this one or two pieces of wood, I don't see that you would have any issue along those lines.

Answer 6

Wood is not waterproof, but new could be painted with a good paint.

Answer 7

Yes, you can get such wood. It's called marine ply where I come from (UK) . You'll need to paint it, and you'll need to use special paint that's made for damp environments. Or maybe you could tile it instead.

Answer 8

u could just use pine or oak it is in the prep priming painting or staining and in the maintenance

Answer 9

no wood is waterproof, but they do have primer and paint that is supposedly water resistant