Wood bathtub? - Page 1

My sister gave me a cool wood bathtub.  I have no idea how to seal it or what kind of wood it is.   Internet is not giving me much.

Anyone own a wood bathtub?  If so, how did you seal it and take care of it?

Pitch and tar should do it!

http://www.garlandco.com/educational/ytr/thinking-green-coal-tar.html

It depends on the wood.  If it's teak, you don't have to seal it.

GSDTravels - That is what I am not sure of.  It looks teak, but I have nothing indicating it is teak.  Any wood can be stained any color.  Is there a way to tell for sure if it is teak?

Oh, that's a tough one, I know teak when I see it, but it's hard to explain.  It's tight grained, with some thin, dark striations in the grain.  Smooth to feel, won't splinter, heavy, fragrant.  I'll see if I can find some close-up pictures and post them.  I had a teak chair, but recently, grudgingly (LOL) gave it to my daughter.  She redid her house and had a perfect spot for it and I couldn't say "NO!" I'm really kidding, I was happy that she love it so much :)  Anyway...  I'm hunting for pics.

Well, that was easy!  Teak grain images, voila!

https://www.google.com/search?q=teak+grain&client=firefox-a&hs=hKQ&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=jD3tU-y5HubksASl9YHYCw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=609

That link was perfect; I really need to work with Google Image more.

Ok, so it is not teak.

It does have some sort of finish on it, but it is not very thick.   I am researching polyurethane coating now.  Any more ideas?

Google: marine spar varnish

It might do the trick?

I hope you're going to make some bathtub Gin...

Good thought Bee.    I will look into it.

not sure about the Gin ML.  My 1st wish is a long hot bath with a glass of wine..   We'll talk gin later