| Residential steam showers are a hot item these days. | | | | state, I would get hit in the eye with a drop of |
| A big obstacle for many people is the cost it takes | | | | water! |
| to buy one. | | | | If there's a slope, you won't have to worry about |
| Building your own steam shower is a cheaper | | | | that because water will run down the sides. |
| alternative, but don't reach for those tools too | | | | Use a special door |
| quickly... | | | | What do I mean by a "special" door? It needs to be |
| You don't have to be Bob Vila to do it, but certain | | | | vapor-tight. Again, if you're going to prevent steam |
| things are important to do to successfully build a | | | | from escaping your steam shower enclosure, a |
| steam shower. Unless you have the necessary skills, | | | | vapor-tight door is crucial. These doors are sold in |
| be prepared to work alongside a plumber and | | | | many different styles and colors. |
| electrician. | | | | Install a steam shower generator |
| Among other things, three tasks will need to be part | | | | Without a steam generator, you can't build a steam |
| of your checklist: | | | | shower. The steam generator's job is to produce |
| 1. Cover the roof of the enclosure | | | | water vapor (steam). It's what adds the steam to |
| 2. Purchase a special door to seal it | | | | your shower. |
| 3. Install a steam shower generator | | | | You can't buy just any steam generator though! It |
| The first two steps are particularly important | | | | needs to be the correct size. No worries - |
| because steam will wreak havoc if it's able to escape | | | | manufacturers do provide help in choosing the proper |
| the enclosure. It will cause damage to drywall, paint, | | | | model for your situation. |
| and wallpaper. Not to mention the rotting problems | | | | Depending on your handyman skills, you'll need to |
| that you'll have to deal with. | | | | have a plumber and electrician make the connections. |
| Covering the roof | | | | In fact, a lot of manufacturers will void your |
| A couple of good options for this step are to | | | | warranty if you don't hire credentialed professionals |
| purchase an acrylic dome top or a cover made of | | | | for the job. |
| fiberglass or stainless steel. | | | | This article outlines just three of the steps needed |
| Whatever you choose, consider a sloped or curved | | | | for building a steam shower, but you will definitely |
| ceiling. This isn't necessary, but... | | | | need to do your homework to learn how to build a |
| If the ceiling is flat, condensed water will constantly | | | | steam shower that works. It's very doable, but you |
| drip straight down. | | | | need to make sure you have all your bases covered |
| I've used steam enclosures with flat ceilings. It | | | | first to ensure a successful project. |
| seemed that whenever I was slipping into a peaceful | | | | |