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January 14, 2008
Steam Shower Vapor Barrier
We are installing a steam shower in our gut renovation of a 3 story brownstone. Wondering if anyone has experience with the Mr. Steam or Steamist units and the various vapor barrier installation options. Steamist recommends just 3 or 4ml plastic sheeting behind the cement board. Others recommend a kerdi vapor barrier on top of the cement board with tile on top of that. Would using marble or porcelain eliminate the need for the kerdi vapor barrier? Any thoughts are appreciated.
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On the market now are all enclosed options that would just slide into place. Visit Coral Sea Spas to get an idea.
Posted by: guest at January 16, 2008 8:53 PM
Mr.Steam is an excellent choice for a home steam room - very well made and dependable. Plus, Mr.Steam offers new upgrades like the spa package that adds aromatherapy, chromatherapy lights, and speakers in one easy package.
You may want to read the "How it Works: Steam Showers" article in the Jan/Feb issue of This Old House - lots of great info on installing a steam shower at home. Or check out this article on askthebuilder.com: http://www.askthebuilder.com/275_Steam_Showers_and_Baths_-_Simply_Soothing.shtml
Posted by: guest at January 21, 2008 3:10 PM
Steam Shower and Shower Spas
Coral Sea Shower Spas are much easier to install since they are in all enclosed, stand-alone system.
Posted by: guest at January 23, 2008 3:05 PM
Doesn't matter you'll still need to use some sort of vapor barrier. Vapor can get places that water cannot.
Posted by: guest at April 2, 2008 3:50 PM
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