Building A Steam Room

Steam rooms have been used for thousands of years.

Building a steam room.

Building an outdoor steam room is simpler in some ways than making a steam room indoors. However the key to a good steam room is to trap as much steam inside as possible so you want to take some care in trying to create the. Continue rolling over the open areas of the cement board on the walls and the steam room pan. Unfortunately with a diy steam room that is not the case.

If possible though locate the generator near the steam room for better efficiency. We spent 200 just on the amount for this room but it is considered the premier sealer for steam rooms. When finished your entire room will be black. Some believe that the steam can help detoxify the body and create a sense of well being.

Enclosure in order for a steam room to be effective it needs to be completely enclosed so the steam doesn t escape. If space is limited the steam generator can be located up to 20 feet away from the steam room and be connected with a long pipe. Laticrete is very pricey. Move quickly as the laticrete drys fast and quickly becomes tackey.

You can worry less about the materials of your walls and steam escaping because escaping steam won t cause any damage. Although an existing shower area can be converted it is probably best to build an entirely new area for the steam room. Although not a hugely difficult task to achieve the planning must be done thoroughly if you want a steam room that will last. A small area around 4 feet by 5 or 6 feet should be adequate.

When constructing a bespoke sauna the floor does not need to be waterproof.