plan your perfect sauna

Plan your ideal home sauna with our Sauna Planning Guide. Explore essential considerations such as sauna size, layout, ceiling height, materials, heater selection, electrical requirements, ventilation, and indoor or outdoor installation. Whether you're building a custom sauna from scratch or choosing a sauna kit, use our guide to make informed decisions and create a comfortable, functional sauna tailored to your space and wellness goals.

Need help choosing? Call 888-503-8157 or email info@saunas.com

Step 1: Choose Your Sauna Type

Precut or Prefab?

Pre-cut Saunas

Designed for permanent installation, our Pre-Cut Sauna Kits can be installed in a dedicated room or space in your home. Each kit is designed to your specific room dimensions and includes the materials needed to build your sauna interior.

Pre-fab Saunas

Our Prefab Saunas are freestanding units that require no traditional framing. Available for indoor or outdoor use, they can be assembled and relocated as needed.

Which is right for you?

Permanent installation → Pre-Cut Sauna Kit

Freestanding or movable → Pre-fab Sauna

Step 2: Plan Your Interior

Measurements & Technical Details

What are your interior dimensions?

Provide the length × width × height of your sauna space. A 7' ceiling is the industry standard.

What type of framing do you have?

Select your framing type: 2×4, 2×6, concrete block, or metal studs.

Is your space properly insulated?

We recommend R-13 insulation for walls and R-19 for ceilings.

What is your floor/slab size?

Provide the width × depth of the installation area.

Do you have ADA requirements?

Let us know if your sauna needs to meet specific ADA requirements.

Interior Options

Which direction should your sauna paneling run?

Choose vertical or horizontal paneling.

What flooring do you have?

Choose from PVC Floor Tiles or Cedar Duckboard Tiles, both designed to sit over your existing floor and be removable for cleaning.

What bench configuration do you prefer?

Choose single-level or double-level benches.

Customize your interior

Choose traditional Western Red Cedar, or add a custom touch with Himalayan Salt and/or hand-finished sauna boards.

View Sauna Room Prep Guide

Step 3: Choose Your Sauna Doors

Sauna Door

What door style do you prefer?

Choose between a Cedar Sauna Door with Glass Window or a Full Glass Sauna Door.

Which way should the door hinge?

Choose left or right hinge when viewing the door from outside the sauna.

What is your rough opening?

Provide the width × height of the framed opening where the door will be installed.

View Sauna Door Guide

Step 4: Choose Your Sauna Heater

Select Your Heat Source

What type of heater do you prefer?

Electric

Gas

Wood-Burning

Infrared

Electric Heater Options

Electric heaters are available in 208V or 240V, with single- or three-phase options.

How would you like to control your heater?

Choose between on-heater controls or exterior controls, available in manual or digital options.

Important: Heater installation and field wiring must be completed by a licensed electrician.

Step 5: Complete Your Order

Place your order and we'll guide you through delivery. Our team is available 7 days a week — call (888) 503-8157 or email info@saunas.com.

Bring Your Sauna Vision to Life

From layout and materials to doors and heaters, work through each step to create a sauna that fits your space, style, and routine.