Cedar duckboards
Cedar duckboard sauna floors sit above a solid base, offering a comfortable, slip-resistant surface. Discover how they compare to other woods, tips for layout, and maintenance advice.
Sauna floor materials compared
Choosing the right material for your sauna floor is about more than looks. In this section, you'll find straightforward guides to the main materials used under and on top of sauna floors, including cedar duckboard, tile, concrete, thermally modified wood grids, and interlocking modular tiles. Each guide explains how these options perform in real sauna conditions, what kind of upkeep they need, and how they feel under bare feet.
Whether you’re building a new sauna or updating an old one, these articles help you weigh the pros and cons for your space, climate, and budget. You’ll also learn what’s involved in installation and what to ask your contractor or supplier. Start with the material that interests you most, or read through to see which sauna flooring solution matches your needs best.
Tile floors
Tile is a popular sauna floor material, but it has specific pros, cons, and details that affect safety and comfort. Learn how to choose tile, install it right, and use it with drains and wood grids.
Concrete
Concrete sauna floors are a common choice for outdoor and basement saunas. See how to slope, finish, and insulate a concrete floor for comfort and durability.
Thermowood grids
Thinking about a sauna floor grid? Thermo-aspen and thermowood grids offer slip resistance and easy cleaning. See how they compare, how to size and cut them, and what to know for upkeep.
Interlocking tiles
Interlocking sauna floor tiles offer drainage and slip resistance in home saunas. Learn when to use them, what to check for safety, and how they compare to wood or tile.