Building A Steam Room

Steam rooms have been used for thousands of years.

Building a steam room.

When building your own home steam room you will need to plan the construction. Although not a hugely difficult task to achieve the planning must be done thoroughly if you want a steam room that will last. Unfortunately with a diy steam room that is not the case. Move quickly as the laticrete drys fast and quickly becomes tackey.

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. 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. Whatever you believe steam rooms are relaxing and comfortable.

If possible though locate the generator near the steam room for better efficiency. When constructing a bespoke sauna the floor does not need to be waterproof. Enclosure in order for a steam room to be effective it needs to be completely enclosed so the steam doesn t escape. Continue rolling over the open areas of the cement board on the walls and the steam room pan.

A small area around 4 feet by 5 or 6 feet should be adequate. Although an existing shower area can be converted it is probably best to build an entirely new area for the steam room. Some believe that the steam can help detoxify the body and create a sense of well being. When finished your entire room will be black.

We spent 200 just on the amount for this room but it is considered the premier sealer for steam rooms.