Building your own infrared sauna has become increasingly popular. Many people appreciate the soft and comfortable infrared heat, but at the same time want a sauna that looks like a traditional wooden sauna without the bright red heat lamps.
That is precisely why more and more people are choosing to build their infrared sauna with regular infrared panels from Infracenter.
With the right dimensions, you get even and comfortable heat, while giving the sauna a significantly more exclusive appearance.
This is why many people choose not to use traditional infrared saunas.
Many ready-made infrared saunas use visible IR lamps that emit a strong red light.
Some people appreciate it, but many find it disrupts the experience and makes the sauna feel more technical than relaxing.
With Infracenter's infrared panels, you get a discreet solution where the panels blend naturally into the sauna's design. The result is a calm and harmonious environment where heat takes center stage.
How much power is needed?
For infrared saunas, Infracenter normally recommends approximately 250 W per m².
It provides rapid heating and even heat distribution.
Recommended sizing
| Size of infrared sauna | Recommended power | Recommended solution from Infracenter |
|---|---|---|
| 5 m² | approx. 1250 W | 1 × |
| 7 m² | approx. 1750 W | 1 × |
| 10 m² | approx. 2500 W | 2 × |
| 12 m² | about 3000 W | 2 × |
The table above works for the vast majority of private infrared saunas with normal ceiling heights and normal insulation standards. By following the recommendations, you can in most cases choose the right number of panels and the right power yourself.
Two panels often provide a better heating experience
The number of panels is at least as important as the total effect.
In larger infrared saunas, Infracenter therefore often recommends two or more panels instead of a single, strong panel.
When the heat comes from several directions, the temperature distribution becomes more even and the sauna is experienced as significantly more comfortable.
Mounting – wall, ceiling or recessed ceiling
Infracenter's infrared panels are very flexible and can be mounted in several different ways.
You can:
mount the panels on the wall,
mount them on the ceiling,
or recess them into the false ceiling for a very discreet installation.
All panels are delivered with a stable mounting bracket that makes them easy to install.
If you are building a new sauna, many people choose to recess the panels into the suspended ceiling to create an exclusive and stylish look where the heating system becomes almost invisible.
How do you control an infrared sauna?
Unlike heating a house, no room thermostat is normally used in an infrared sauna.
The reason is simple.
An infrared sauna often operates at significantly higher temperatures than a regular living room, while Infracenter's thermostats are developed for traditional room heating and have a maximum setting of 35 °C.
Therefore, most customers instead choose to control the infrared panels with a regular switch or a timer.
The panels are started a while before the sauna is to be used and then turned off when the sauna bath is finished.
It is a simple, reliable and proven solution that is used by most customers who build infrared saunas with Infracenter panels.
A customer project that has inspired many
One of Infracenter's customers built an approximately 6 m² infrared sauna with a
The result was so successful that the customer sent pictures of the finished sauna along with a top rating.
Since then, the project has inspired many other customers who wanted to build a similar solution.
It shows that an infrared sauna does not have to look like a traditional infrared sauna with visible red heat lamps.
Frequently asked questions
Will infrared panels get hot enough?
Yes. If the sauna is sized according to the recommendations above, you will get a quick and comfortable heating.
Can the panels be mounted on the ceiling?
Yes. The panels can be mounted on walls, ceilings and recessed into suspended ceilings.
Can I use multiple panels?
Yes. In larger saunas, Infracenter often recommends two or more panels to achieve more even heat distribution.
Do I need a thermostat?
No. Most people choose a regular switch or a timer because an infrared sauna normally operates at higher temperatures than a room thermostat is designed for.
That's why more and more people are choosing Infracenter
Building your own infrared sauna is about more than choosing the right effect. It's about creating an environment where design, comfort and function work together.
Infracenter's infrared panels make it possible to build a stylish infrared sauna without visible red IR lamps. Thanks to the correct dimensioning, flexible installation options and products developed for a long service life, they have become a popular choice for both private individuals and professional facilities.
Regardless of whether you are building a smaller infrared sauna at home or a larger wellness project, you will receive a solution that is developed to provide even, comfortable and effective infrared heat for many years to come.