Does the teak grain stay visible under a sauna finish?
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Yes, the teak grain stays visible under the finish. The semi-transparent finish gives the wood its colour and does not cover it. The outside of the sauna gets a finish of one tone, and the client chooses it at the site visit.
Who are we and what do we build?
Wellnessway makes Finnish teak saunas in Bali, mobile models and custom saunas built on site. The walls are a single layer of teak boards joined with tongue-and-groove. The finish goes only on the outside, and inside the wood stays natural.
Will the whole sauna be one colour?
Yes, the same finish covers all the outer boards. Our team decided so.
Why does the teak grain show under the finish?
The finish on our saunas is semi-transparent. It does not hide the teak, and its grain shows on every board.
We believe the material matters more than the finish. The wood decides how long the sauna lasts, how much care it needs and how it looks.
What does the teak wall look like in the photos?
The close-ups show the teak fibres and the board ends. For this article we photographed the real sauna in daylight. We do not replace photos with renders, so you judge the real material.
Who decides the tone of the sauna?
The client chooses the tone at the site visit, together with the model and the extras. We write every decision into the contract. Clarity matters to us, so you know in advance what you get and what the sauna is made of.
How do you care for the finish of a teak sauna?
Caring for a teak sauna is simple. After each session it is aired. The finish is renewed once a year, and the joints are checked from time to time. Full care instructions come with the sauna.
Common questions about the finish of a teak sauna
Does the finish hide the wood grain?
No, the finish is semi-transparent, so the teak fibres stay visible.
Can I choose the tone for my sauna?
Yes, the client chooses the tone at the site visit, along with the model.
Are all the walls one colour?
Yes, outside the shade is the same across the whole sauna.
How often is the finish renewed?
Once a year, and the sauna is aired after each session.
The tone for your sauna is chosen at the site visit. You can message us on WhatsApp about your site, wa.me/6282359768350.