I like sitting in the steam room after a workout at my health club so i ve been thinking about how nice it would be to have a steam room in my home.
Building a steam room at home.
When constructing a bespoke sauna the floor does not need to be waterproof.
This is a free standing unit that offers all the benefits of a steam room but fits into a much smaller space.
There are a few things you need to know before you start planning construction.
Move quickly as the laticrete drys fast and quickly becomes tackey.
There isn t much in the way of explanation but you do get a time lapse video of the sauna being built.
How to build a steam room at home.
While they offer relaxation and relief for aching muscles or congestion saunas can be expensive to use at gyms or health clubs.
Although an existing shower area can be converted it is probably best to build an entirely new area for the steam room.
You can worry less about the materials of your walls and steam escaping because escaping steam won t cause any damage.
Continue rolling over the open areas of the cement board on the walls and the steam room pan.
The sauna a small room used as a steam or hot air bath was invented in finland hundreds of years ago.
Here s a quick way to build an effective easy to do steam room.
A steam room can also increase the value of your home when you re ready to sell.
Unfortunately with a diy steam room that is not the case.
A steam room also referred to as a vapor bath creates steam and locks it into a sealed enclosure.
If you want to enjoy a home steam bath but are hesitant to build your own try a steam capsule.
When finished your entire room will be black.
Building an outdoor steam room is simpler in some ways than making a steam room indoors.
What is a steam room.
I know where to buy a small steam generator.
A small area around 4 feet by 5 or 6 feet should be adequate.
Steam rooms have been used for thousands of years.
Although not a hugely difficult task to achieve the planning must be done thoroughly if you want a steam room that will last.
Will i need to replace my bathtub or can i just add some new glass doors.
When building your own home steam room you will need to plan the construction.
This is the first video in a two part series on how to build your own sauna at home.