What You Need to Know Before
You Purchase Your Sauna Kit

Pre-cut home sauna kits include all the necessary components for you to assemble a sauna.

There are dozens of standard configurations on the market to choose from, but...

Before you decide on that perfect spot in your home, the area that you're considering for your sauna needs to be framed and insulated.

Assembly of your kit will require some handyman skills.

The good news is that the material has already been pre-cut, so it's a matter of following the instructions and fitting the pieces together correctly.

Instructions make assembling the pieces pretty straightforward. If you have some tool skills, you might be able to handle the job without much difficulty.

Of course it won't hurt if you have some aptitude for piecing things together.

You do not have to be a professional carpenter to get the job done, however...

If you have average carpentry skills, be prepared to hire a contractor to set up your sauna.

If you're not much of a handyman but you want to assemble the sauna yourself, you might prefer a pre-built modular sauna over a pre-cut kit.

Because most of the assembly work is done, modular kits are usually more expensive than pre-cut sauna kits.

Something else to consider...

In addition to being easier to assemble, portability is an added benefit of modular sauna rooms - a feature not included with pre-cut kits.

Questions You Will Need to Answer
Before You Purchase Your Kit

1. Do you want a traditional sauna or an infrared sauna?

(If you're not sure about the difference between a traditional hot-air sauna and an infrared sauna click here).

2. How many people do you want your sauna to be able to hold?

Kits are available in almost any size and shape imaginable. You can purchase your kit small enough to accommodate 1 or 2 people or buy one large enough to hold as many as 10 to 12 plus!

3. Where do you want your sauna assembled?

Your sauna can be placed on concrete, tile, linoleum, or any surface that doesn’t absorb water. That means DO NOT plan on installing your sauna on a carpeted floor!

If you want your sauna installed in an unusual space, you may need to have your kit custom made.

Home sauna kits are usually permanent once they're built, so choose your preferred location carefully.

Most kits require you to provide the necessary wiring and framework.

If you’re converting a small room into a sauna, you could begin by stripping the existing wallboards off the frames.

Once that's done, you’ll need to insulate the framework and install a plastic vapor barrier over the insulation. Consult with your sauna salesperson before you do anything!

You will probably need an electrician to provide wiring for the sauna heater. Once this prep work has been done, your sauna kit can simply be attached to the existing framework and the heater is hooked up to the power supply.



Related reading:

- Home Saunas - options for installing an in home sauna

- Modular Sauna Room - a portable home sauna option

- Prefabricated Sauna - why they're a good choice

- Family Sauna - choosing a family sauna kit

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