We went with tempered frosted shelves too, and yeah, they're good at hiding smudges. But honestly, I still get nervous every time someone grabs a heavy shampoo bottle...nothing's ever totally kid-proof, is it? Might try wood next time.
We had tempered glass shelves in our old place, and honestly, they held up surprisingly well—even with my clumsy brother-in-law visiting regularly. I get the anxiety though...I used to cringe every time he'd slam his giant shampoo bottle back down. But wood shelves in a bathroom? I'd worry about moisture warping them over time. Maybe sealed bamboo or something moisture-resistant could work, but regular wood might end up being more trouble than it's worth.
We actually put in bamboo shelves about three years ago, and they've held up great. Here's what we did: sanded them down really well, used a water-resistant sealer (two coats), and made sure to give them plenty of drying time between coats. We also installed a small vent fan nearby to help with airflow. Honestly, no warping or mold issues yet...and trust me, my kids aren't exactly gentle with their bathroom stuff either. Might be worth giving bamboo a shot!
Glad it's holding up for you, bamboo can be hit or miss in damp areas. Honestly, I've seen it warp badly in some bathrooms, even with sealers and ventilation. But sounds like you did everything right—especially the vent fan, that's key. I'd still keep an eye on it every now and then...humidity sneaks up on you. If it stays solid another year or two, I'll have to rethink my stance on bamboo shelves in bathrooms.
- Good to hear it's working out for you, makes me feel a bit better about considering bamboo myself.
- Did you use a special sealer or just the regular bathroom kind?
- Hoping mine holds up half as well as yours... humidity really is sneaky.
