If you want a steam shower but don’t want an acrylic modular steam shower unit, perhaps a custom steam shower is the better answer.

What is a custom steam shower? Basically, it is any enclosed shower that is connected to a steam shower generator and designed to handle water vapor. In most cases this means a shower that is completely tiled on the floor, walls, and ceiling, and that has a door that completely seals. It has some type of seat on which one or more can relax.

A custom steam shower is usually built from scratch during bathroom construction. Of course, in a custom job, you can add any amenities you want, from rain showers to rain towers.

Depending on the work involved and the finishes and equipment you choose, the cost of a custom-built shower steam room can be considerably higher than that of a modular unit. A simple shower conversion may be the least costly of all. Figure you’ll need to install a shower door that seals, tile any untiled surfaces, and install a steam generator and its controls.

One caveat: For water-resistance, tile should be set in a mortar bed, not stuck to water-resistant drywall with adhesive (discuss this with a tile contractor). Water vapor from a steam room can be damaging to your home if not properly controlled.

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