Mr. Steam’s Steam Shower Tips
15 Tips to Consider Before Installing a Home Steam Shower
Mr. Steam recently shared 15 tips in response to a question asked on Houzz about what the best tips when it comes to installing and choosing a steam shower were. We thought we’d share them with you here as they are hugely relevant to our blog and you as a potential Steam Shower customer!
Mr. Steam’s 15 tips to help you plan for a home steam shower:
- When installing a steam shower, ensure that the shower will be enclosed and insulated, constructed of tile, marble or non-porous materials, and equipped with a water-tight shower door and floor drain.
- The ideal steam shower has a maximum ceiling height of eight feet. If you plan a taller space, you may need a higher-rated steam generator.
- Seating should be slightly sloped and built-in for bather comfort.
- Look for fold-up seats to maximize shower space. If space isn’t an issue, look for a bench.
- Add anti-skid strips on the steam room floor to prevent slipping.
- Use only vapor sealed lighting fixtures approved for the application.
- For tile steam showers, consult the information available from the Tile Council of America, Inc.
- Consider where you will install the steam shower generator. Mr. Steam generators may be installed in a closet, vanity, or heated attic or basement, up to 60 feet away from the steam room.
- The steam head should be located approximately 6-12 inches above the floor on a wall opposite the seating area, away from the entrance/exit area. Look for steamheads that remain cool to the touch.
- The optimal location of the in-shower control is inside the steam room 4-5 feet above the floor convenient to the bather and away from direct steam flow.
- Plumbing connections include a water line to the generator, a steam line from the generator to the steam room and a drain line.
- Household electric power is required to operate the generator. Specify 208v. or 240v. All in-shower controls operate on low voltage.
- Look for steam generators that are UL listed.
- No heating, venting or air conditioning devices should be installed inside the steam room.
- If your shower or steam room has windows, they will need to be double-paned.
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