Tips on steam shower installation
Bathroom renovation is among the most thrilling projects a homeowner can undertake. The bathroom offers a haven for recovery and pampering for the health-and-wellness-oriented homeowner if fitted with a home steam generator. While upgrading and updating a bathroom is thrilling, there is also much research, planning, and details to carry out.
Tips on building a steam shower
An insulated and enclosed shower space is always necessary
When installing a steam shower, you should ensure that the shower is insulated and enclosed to keep the tranquilizing steam in place. The shower should be constructed of marble, tile, or non-porous materials and fitted with a water-tight door and a floor drain. Although the shower space should be water-tight, it doesn’t have to be air-tight.
The appropriate steam shower should have a maximum ceiling height of 8 feet. If the height of your bathroom has a higher height, you might require a higher-rated steam generator to address the additional room volume.
Built-in and sloped seating for bather’s comfort
Seating needs to be built-in and slightly inclined for the bather’s comfort. Seating design is an individual preference and might depend on the size of the shower room.
Fold-up seats optimize steam shower space
To enhance shower space in smaller rooms, a fold-up seat is an ideal option. When space is not a problem, you can opt for a bench installed diagonally along a wall or in a corner, opposite the steam head.
Think about prevention on the floor
Safety of the bather is very crucial, more so in a bathroom. It would be best if you thus fit anti-slip on the steam shower room floor to prevent slipping.
Lighting fixtures should be vapor sealed
Ensure that you use lighting features that are vapor sealed to ensure that they are protected against moisture. Normally, the light is protected by a fault circuit interrupter which shuts off the power when it detects moisture inside the fixture.
Find out the required standards for materials
You will require using porcelain, acrylic, ceramic tiles, or other non-porous materials to ensure that the steam shower walls do not absorb moisture and deny your body the sumptuous steam. A porous material such as granite, shale, marble, or concrete will dissipate heat faster than retaining it.
Decide the location of your steam generator
Decide where to install your steam shower generator. You should install your steam generator within 60 feet of the steam shower room in a closet, heated attic or basement, vanity, etc.
It is always crucial to leave 12 inches of space on the sides and top to ensure adequate ventilation and servicing. You should not install the generator in the shower enclosure or in a cold region where the water in the supply piping could freeze.
The steam head location
It would be best to locate the steam head about 2 to 4 meters above the shower room floor on the wall opposite the seating place and away from the exit and entry area.
The location of the steam shower control
The ideal location for the in-shower control is in the steam shower room four to five feet above the shower room floor and far from the direct steam flow. You can also look for inbuilt controls that enable easy management of the steam room.
