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Steam Showers
Custom steam showers built for a sealed, high-moisture environment, with the waterproofing, slope, and tile detailing a steam enclosure demands.
The environment
What a Steam Shower Asks of a Build
A steam shower is a sealed enclosure that fills with steam as well as water. That changes what the build has to do. Steam reaches every surface, so the waterproofing, the wall assembly, and the drainage all have to be planned for constant moisture, not just the occasional splash of a standard shower.
This work is appropriate for homeowners planning a spa-style bath or a high-end primary shower who want the steam experience at home. It is a good fit when the enclosure can be sealed and the wall assembly can be built out for vapor from the start.
Why people choose it
Common Reasons for a Steam Shower
Most steam shower projects start from one of these situations.
A spa experience at home
A desire for a daily steam shower without leaving the house, built into the primary bath.
A sealed, high-moisture space
An enclosure that holds steam, which means the build has to be planned for constant vapor, not just splashing.
A full rebuild of an older shower
An existing shower that leaks or has failing grout, rebuilt as a properly waterproofed steam enclosure.
Floor-to-ceiling tile
A continuous tiled look from floor to ceiling, with layout and detailing planned for the full enclosure.
Built-in bench and niche details
A bench to sit on and a niche for products, both sloped and waterproofed as part of the shower.
A modern, clean finish
A refined, minimal look that still does the structural work a steam environment requires behind the tile.
Inside the build
The Anatomy of a Steam Shower
A steam shower is built in layers. Each one has a job, and they are installed in order before the finished tile goes on.
- Layer 01
Waterproofing membrane
A continuous waterproofing layer behind the tile keeps water inside the shower and out of the wall assembly. In a steam shower this layer runs floor to ceiling, not just up to shower head height.
- Layer 02
Vapor management
Steam reaches every surface, so the enclosure and the wall assembly are planned to hold up under constant vapor, not just occasional splashing.
- Layer 03
Slope to drain
The floor is pitched to the drain so water moves off the surface instead of pooling. Bench seats and niches are also sloped to shed water.
- Layer 04
Tile, grout, and sealing
Floor-to-ceiling tile is set with attention to layout, then grouted and sealed. Sealing is planned for the wet, high-moisture environment.
How we work
The Steam Shower Process
Because a steam shower is a sealed environment, the waterproofing is planned before any tile is set. Here is what to expect.
- 01
Consultation and scope
We talk through the space, whether you are building a new steam shower or rebuilding an existing one, and the look you want.
- 02
Waterproofing plan
Before any tile is set, the waterproofing, slope, and vapor approach for the sealed environment are planned for the enclosure.
- 03
Tile layout and setting
Floor-to-ceiling tile is laid out for the room and the material, then set with attention to spacing, corners, and built-in details.
- 04
Grout, sealing, and finish
Grout is applied and the wet-area surfaces are sealed, followed by a walkthrough of the finished shower.
Questions
Steam Shower FAQs
Common questions about building a steam shower.
Related work
Related Services
Steam showers often pair with other tile and stone work. These are the other services we offer.
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Large-format porcelain slab installation for seamless surfaces, including walls, countertops, and feature installations where minimal grout lines and a refined finish matter.
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Bathroom and shower tile installation, from floor-to-ceiling walls and niches to accent floors, with attention to layout, spacing, and waterproofing.
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Custom tile and stone installation for kitchens, baths, and feature spaces, tailored to the material, pattern, and finish selected for each project.
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Elegance. Precision. Craft.
Plan Your Steam Shower
Tell us about the space and whether you are building new or rebuilding an existing shower. We will talk through the enclosure, the waterproofing, and the tile before the build begins.