ARB Teak
Fiji Teak Wood Shower Footrest Indoor And Outdoor
This is a teak wood shower footrest designed for indoor and outdoor use, featuring a triangular corner profile with slatted shelves and an additional lower storage shelf. It is primarily used in bathrooms, showers, saunas, or verandas to provide a stable footrest for washing feet or shaving legs, while offering convenient storage. Handcrafted by Indonesian artisans from responsibly sourced, mildew-resistant teak wood, it measures 14.5" long, 7.75" wide, and 17.75" high.
- Color
- Teak
- Material
- Teak wood
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
A teak wood shower footrest with slim slats and a bottom shelf for storage, designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Elegantly slim slats, triangular shape fits corners, bottom shelf provides additional storage, mildew-resistant.
- Color
- Teak · brown
- Material
- Teak wood
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 14.5x7.75x17.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Responsibly sourced teak wood
- Mildew-resistant
- One shelf below
- Designed in Canada
- Handcrafted by Indonesian artisans
- Slim slats
- Triangular shape
- Indoor/outdoor use
Product Insights
The Fiji Teak Wood Shower Footrest from ARB Teak offers a natural, Grade-A heartwood teak footrest that evolves in color from indoor golden to silvery-brown in water and silver-gray in sunlight, backed by a 5-year warranty—but only if you avoid applying any oils, finishes, or sealants, which void the warranty and can cause mildew. Instead, it requires cleaning with mild dish soap to prevent uneven patina and mildew, reflecting a core tradeoff: you get durable, pure teak with a natural patina at a competitive price, but must adhere to strict, low-maintenance care rules that restrict common wood treatments.
Verified claims
- Warranty
- 5-year warranty, voided by applying oils or finishes.
- Care
- Clean with mild dish soap; oils and sealants are prohibited and void warranty.
- Patina
- Sealants void warranty; mild soap cleaning prevents uneven patina.
- Mildew prevention
- Occasional scrubbing with mild soap prevents mildew despite mildew-resistant label.
- Applied finishes
- Using oils or finishes on the teak voids the warranty and can cause mildew.
- Color change
- Teak color evolves naturally: indoor golden, water silvery-brown, sunlight silver-gray.
- Teak grade
- 100% teak wood; Grade-A heartwood from mature trees.
- Consumer confidence
- Priced similarly to AquaTeak; early adopters hope for lasting durability.
Product record
- Title
- Fiji Teak Wood Shower Footrest Indoor And Outdoor
- Brand
- ARB Teak
- Price
- 309 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Warranty terms and after-sales support
- ARB Teak backs the footrest with a 5-year warranty, as stated on their site where 'Grade-A teak. 5-Year Warranty' is prominently shown, providing a substantial coverage term for a bathroom item that can encounter splashes and steam daily.
- Using any oil, varnish, or chemical product on the teak immediately voids the warranty; this is because the wood's natural high oil content already provides waterproofing, and added finishes can trap moisture, promote mildew, and even turn the wood black.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Small rectangular teak wood shower footrest/stool with an open lower shelf, visible wood grain and a small metal oval badge on the lower front. Top surface holds bath items.
- Overall shapeRectangular open-frame stool with a flat top surface, an open cubby lower shelf and four straight square legs extending to the floor.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.19 · h 0.30 (high) - Material and finishSolid-looking warm medium-brown wood with visible straight grain and a satin or low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.19 · h 0.30 (high) - Lower shelf contentsLower shelf holds a small stack of folded towels or cloths in neutral colors.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.66 · w 0.11 · h 0.10 (high) - Top-surface itemsTop surface displays a pump bottle, a soap dish with soap, and a round natural sponge placed beside each other.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Front metal badgeSmall oval metal badge mounted to the front stretcher at the lower center of the stool; characters on the badge are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.74 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium) - Joinery detailLegs and shelf appear joined with simple butt or frame joints; edges are slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.19 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle bathroom scene showing the stool inside a shower area with marble-look tile walls and floor, glass shower partition, brass shower fixtures, a copper bathtub and vanity visible in the background. Soft diffuse lighting from windows creates mild reflections and soft shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter interior view showing the shower corner and an adjacent bathroom area through a clear glass shower partition; product placed against the tiled wall near the shower drain.
- Background fixturesWall-mounted round brass showerhead and hand shower with matching control plate are visible to the right of the stool.
1 region
x 0.79 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high) - Adjacent bathroom elementsThrough the glass partition a copper freestanding bathtub, a wood vanity with marble countertop, round wall mirror and sconce lighting are visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Floor and wall materialsLarge-format light stone-look tiles on floor and matching marble-look wall tiles with veining are visible around the product.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.84 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft natural light coming from windows behind the glass partition produces soft highlights on metallic fixtures and subtle shadows under the stool.
Colors
warm medium teak brown· wood frame#9B5C2Bwarm metallic gold· front badge#A96C36- Overall shapeRectangular open-frame stool with a flat top surface, an open cubby lower shelf and four straight square legs extending to the floor.
- 02
Product
Triangular corner shower footrest made from slatted teak with two stacked triangular shelves supported by three vertical legs; small oval logo plate mounted on the lower front edge.
- Overall shapeTwo-tier triangular corner stool with slatted top surfaces; each tier forms a right-angle triangle with the hypotenuse facing forward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Shelf constructionBoth top and lower shelves consist of parallel narrow horizontal slats with small gaps between slats.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Legs and supportsThree rectangular solid legs with square cross section visible; two front vertical legs at left and right and one rear vertical support centered on the back edge.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.65 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high) - Joinery detailVisible butt-style joints where shelf frames meet the vertical legs; end grain and continuous grain visible at shelf corners.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (medium) - Logo plateSmall oval metal or enamel badge with text mounted on the front face of the lower shelf frame.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Badge text“ARB”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white seamless background with soft shadow underneath. Image shows the product centered and slightly angled so the front hypotenuse faces the camera.
- Background and lightingEven white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow under the product toward the lower right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view slightly elevated so both top and lower shelves are visible.
Colors
light teak brown· teak wood surfaces#C48A4Cdark brown with yellow text· oval logo plate- Overall shapeTwo-tier triangular corner stool with slatted top surfaces; each tier forms a right-angle triangle with the hypotenuse facing forward.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- How does the teak wood color change over time with regular use in a shower environment?
- Over time in a shower environment, teak naturally ages and changes color. Indoor use will maintain the original golden-brown tone, while constant water exposure can lead to a silvery-brown or greenish-brown patina [1]. Sunlight accelerates fading to a silver-gray [1]. This color change is purely cosmetic and does not affect durability [1].
- Does the footrest come fully assembled, or does it require assembly?
- No assembly is required. The footrest comes ready to use right out of the box [1].
- Is the footrest stable on a sloped shower floor, and does it have any anti-slip features on the bottom?
- The teak wood itself has natural anti-slip properties due to its oil content [1]. We do not have specific information about stability on sloped shower floors, but the footrest sits on a flat base and is designed for use on even surfaces.
- What specific maintenance is recommended to keep the teak wood looking good and prevent mildew buildup, despite being marketed as mildew-resistant?
- To keep the teak looking good and prevent mildew, we recommend occasional scrubbing with a soft bristle brush and mild dish soap, rinsing thoroughly, and letting it air dry [1][2]. This removes soap residue that can attract mildew. Do not apply any oils or sealants.
- How does ARBTeak compare to AquaTeak for shower benches?
- They are similarly priced, but ARBTeak may be more available. Durability is not yet confirmed.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyItForLifeA user on r/BuyItForLife chose ARBTeak over AquaTeak for a shower bench due to availability and similar price, but awaits long-term durability results.
The single user comment is neutral, stating a choice based on practical factors and expressing hope for durability.
Themes
Use Cases
- Teak shower bench for bathroom
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Compared To
vs AquaTeak
ARBTeak was chosen over AquaTeak due to availability, while both are similarly priced. Long-term performance is not yet known.
Source Threads
User chooses ARBTeak for shower bench over AquaTeak
I ended up going with ARBTeak simply due to availability. Similar price to aquateak. Hopefully it holds up.
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