What’s Included in a Custom Sauna Kit?
Posted on 19 August 2025
Anyone who has delved into the world of health and wellness is likely aware of the growing popularity of saunas. This popularity has grown so much that many homeowners are choosing to install saunas of their own in their homes. When it comes to quality saunas in Toronto, your two main options are either a diy sauna kit or a prefab sauna. If you have specific needs that a standard prefab sauna cannot meet, then a custom sauna kit may be the better choice for you. Each kit includes just about everything you need to successfully assemble your home sauna, however, it is vital that you are aware of what you may need to provide upon installation. Start customizing your sauna kit with SaunaFin today!
Here is a breakdown of what is included in a custom sauna kit.
Variations in Sauna Kits
Since diy sauna kits are custom-cut, designed and packed, every individual sauna kit will look different. The size, seating arrangement, door styles and other design choices for your sauna kit will impact what you receive. However, the same main sauna components are provided regardless of the customizations made.
What SaunaFin Supplies in DIY Sauna Kits
At SaunaFin, we pride ourselves on providing almost everything you need to assemble a beautiful sauna in Toronto.
Sauna Structure and Walls
Everything needed to assemble the main structure and walls of your sauna will be included in the sauna kit. At SaunaFin, each piece of wood for the body of your sauna is hand-cut according to the dimensions selected to ensure that all slabs are precise in size. Whether it's for the ceilings, floors, walls or benches, the wood is provided.
Sauna Heater
Your sauna heater is arguably the most critical component of your sauna, as without it, you won’t be able to reap the benefits of heat therapy. At SaunaFin, we offer a wide variety of electric sauna heaters for our DIY sauna kits. You can choose to upgrade your sauna heater from a stainless steel base model to an upgraded Tylo model that can also produce steam. However, the choice is entirely up to you.
Small Pieces Crucial for Assembly
Your sauna kit will always include all of the little pieces that are vital to the assembly process, and overlooked components that are essential to sauna use and comfort. Some of these things include:
- Foil Vapour Barrier
- Corner Trim for walls and ceiling
- Door Casing
- Cedar slide outlet vent
- Galvanized nails
- Heater guard fence
- Detailed material list and fully
What Is NOT Included in Sauna Kits
While most of what you need will be included in a sauna kit, there are a few things you will need to provide during the building process.
- 2x4 Stud framing for walls & drop ceiling
- Fibreglass insulation (optional, but highly recommended for outdoor saunas)
- Wiring
- Exterior finish (optional)
Customize Your Dream Sauna in Toronto with SaunaFin
Customizing a DIY sauna kit is a worthwhile investment that ensures that you get the exact kind of sauna that you want. When you customize a sauna in Toronto with SaunaFin, we will ensure that you have all of the most vital components necessary to construct your sauna with ease. Start customizing your sauna kit on our homepage today!
