On 8 Feb, 12:01, Bob Minchin wrote:

Wood and water do not mix no matter how many precautions and coats of
sealer.

I think that's a bit of a sweeping statement to make. Boats and ships
were made of wood for a good few millennia, and elm was used for water
pipes for a long time. A lot of older bathroom fittings (I'm thinking
Victorian) are mahogany and teak, and I've come across teak-floored
modern bathrooms.

Mark you, I wouldn't want to holystone my bathroom floor every day.

Cheers,

Sid