FINISHES
Compare sauna materials and finishes below.
Sauna Wood Comparison
When choosing the right wood for a sauna, appearance, durability, scent, and heat performance all play key roles. Each wood species offers a distinct character and feel -- from traditional warmth to modern refinement.
Clear Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tones with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Classic, warm cedar scent -- instantly recognizable and deeply relaxing.
Performance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and warping, making it one of the most durable sauna woods available.
Feel: Stays cool to the touch even at high temperatures.
Ideal for: Premium traditional saunas and clients seeking both performance and luxury.
Knotty Western Red Cedar
Look: Rustic and natural, with visible knots adding character and texture.
Aroma: Same signature cedar aroma as clear cedar.Performance: Similar durability and heat resistance, though knots can expand slightly with heat.
Feel: Slightly more casual and organic aesthetic.
Ideal for: Cabins, outdoor saunas, or anyone seeking an authentic, natural atmosphere.
Alder
Look: Light reddish-brown with subtle grain and minimal contrast -- a warm, understated look.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, less pronounced than cedar.
Performance: Stable under heat, good resistance to warping, but not as naturally rot-resistant as cedar.
Feel: Smooth texture and comfortable under bare skin.
Ideal for: Contemporary or minimalist saunas where a soft warm tone is desired.
Aspen
Look: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.Thermally Modified Aspen
Look: Deep caramel to chocolate tones from the thermal treatment process.
Aroma: Subtle toasted scent.
Performance: Heat-treatment increases stability, water resistance, and mold resistance while reducing resin content.Feel: Similar smoothness to regular aspen, with enhanced durability.
Ideal for: High-end saunas seeking the clean look of aspen with richer tones and superior longevity.
Port Orford Cedar
Look: Creamy white to light yellow, with fine, straight grain.
Aroma: Distinctively fresh and lemony -- lighter than western red cedar but beautifully fragrant.
Performance: Naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable. Less common, but exceptional for sauna interiors.
Feel: Soft and comfortable under touch.
Ideal for: Premium builds or customers seeking something unique and aromatic witha. bright, refined look.
Clear Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tones with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Classic, warm cedar scent -- instantly recognizable and deeply relaxing.
Performance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and warping, making it one of the most durable sauna woods available.
Feel: Stays cool to the touch even at high temperatures.
Ideal for: Premium traditional saunas and clients seeking both performance and luxury.
Knotty Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tone with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Same signature cedar aroma as clear cedar.Performance: Similar durability and heat resistance, though knots can expand slightly with heat.
Feel: Slightly more casual and organic aesthetic.
Ideal for: Cabins, outdoor saunas, or anyone seeking an authentic, natural atmosphere.
AlderLook: Light reddish-brown with subtle grain and minimal contrast -- a warm, understated look.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, less pronounced than cedar.
Performance: Stable under heat, good resistance to warping, but not as naturally rot-resistant as cedar.
Feel: Smooth texture and comfortable under bare skin.
Ideal for: Contemporary or minimalist saunas where a soft warm tone is desired.
AspenLook: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.
Thermally Modified AspenLook: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.
Port Orford CedarLook: Creamy white to light yellow, with fine, straight grain.
Aroma: Distinctively fresh and lemony -- lighter than western red cedar but beautifully fragrant.
Performance: Naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable. Less common, but exceptional for sauna interiors.
Feel: Soft and comfortable under touch.
Ideal for: Premium builds or customers seeking something unique and aromatic witha. bright, refined look.
Sauna FinishesFor the interior of your sauna, we never apply stains, polyurethanes, or any finishes that could off-gas toxic fumes, produce odors, or become hot to the touch when the sauna is in use.
Instead, we recommend treating the wood with a specially formulated, sauna-rated wax or paraffin oil. This protective coating allows water to bead on the surface, dramatically slows wood degradation from repeated heat and moisture cycles, and prevents body oils from penetrating the wood—keeping benches and backrests looking fresh and clean longer, even in high-traffic areas.
Our standard finish is clear, preserving the natural beauty and aroma of the wood. However, through our trusted supplier we can tint the sauna wax in virtually any color imaginable, giving you complete design freedom.
Clear Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tones with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Classic, warm cedar scent -- instantly recognizable and deeply relaxing.
Performance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and warping, making it one of the most durable sauna woods available.
Feel: Stays cool to the touch even at high temperatures.
Ideal for: Premium traditional saunas and clients seeking both performance and luxury.Knotty Western Red Cedar
Look: Rustic and natural, with visible knots adding character and texture.
Aroma: Same signature cedar aroma as clear cedar.Performance: Similar durability and heat resistance, though knots can expand slightly with heat.
Feel: Slightly more casual and organic aesthetic.
Ideal for: Cabins, outdoor saunas, or anyone seeking an authentic, natural atmosphere.
Alder
Look: Light reddish-brown with subtle grain and minimal contrast -- a warm, understated look.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, less pronounced than cedar.
Performance: Stable under heat, good resistance to warping, but not as naturally rot-resistant as cedar.
Feel: Smooth texture and comfortable under bare skin.
Ideal for: Contemporary or minimalist saunas where a soft warm tone is desired.
Aspen
Look: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.Thermally Modified Aspen
Look: Deep caramel to chocolate tones from the thermal treatment process.
Aroma: Subtle toasted scent.
Performance: Heat-treatment increases stability, water resistance, and mold resistance while reducing resin content.Feel: Similar smoothness to regular aspen, with enhanced durability.
Ideal for: High-end saunas seeking the clean look of aspen with richer tones and superior longevity.Port Orford Cedar
Look: Creamy white to light yellow, with fine, straight grain.
Aroma: Distinctively fresh and lemony -- lighter than western red cedar but beautifully fragrant.
Performance: Naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable. Less common, but exceptional for sauna interiors.
Feel: Soft and comfortable under touch.
Ideal for: Premium builds or customers seeking something unique and aromatic witha. bright, refined look.
Clear Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tones with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Classic, warm cedar scent -- instantly recognizable and deeply relaxing.
Performance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and warping, making it one of the most durable sauna woods available.
Feel: Stays cool to the touch even at high temperatures.
Ideal for: Premium traditional saunas and clients seeking both performance and luxury.Knotty Western Red Cedar
Look: Rustic and natural, with visible knots adding character and texture.
Aroma: Same signature cedar aroma as clear cedar.Performance: Similar durability and heat resistance, though knots can expand slightly with heat.
Feel: Slightly more casual and organic aesthetic.
Ideal for: Cabins, outdoor saunas, or anyone seeking an authentic, natural atmosphere.
Alder
Look: Light reddish-brown with subtle grain and minimal contrast -- a warm, understated look.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, less pronounced than cedar.
Performance: Stable under heat, good resistance to warping, but not as naturally rot-resistant as cedar.
Feel: Smooth texture and comfortable under bare skin.
Ideal for: Contemporary or minimalist saunas where a soft warm tone is desired.
Aspen
Look: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.Thermally Modified Aspen
Look: Deep caramel to chocolate tones from the thermal treatment process.
Aroma: Subtle toasted scent.
Performance: Heat-treatment increases stability, water resistance, and mold resistance while reducing resin content.Feel: Similar smoothness to regular aspen, with enhanced durability.
Ideal for: High-end saunas seeking the clean look of aspen with richer tones and superior longevity.Port Orford Cedar
Look: Creamy white to light yellow, with fine, straight grain.
Aroma: Distinctively fresh and lemony -- lighter than western red cedar but beautifully fragrant.
Performance: Naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable. Less common, but exceptional for sauna interiors.
Feel: Soft and comfortable under touch.
Ideal for: Premium builds or customers seeking something unique and aromatic witha. bright, refined look.
Clear Western Red CedarLook: Rich reddish-brown tones with a smooth, uniform grain.
Aroma: Classic, warm cedar scent -- instantly recognizable and deeply relaxing.
Performance: Naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and warping, making it one of the most durable sauna woods available.
Feel: Stays cool to the touch even at high temperatures.
Ideal for: Premium traditional saunas and clients seeking both performance and luxury.Knotty Western Red Cedar
Look: Rustic and natural, with visible knots adding character and texture.
Aroma: Same signature cedar aroma as clear cedar.Performance: Similar durability and heat resistance, though knots can expand slightly with heat.
Feel: Slightly more casual and organic aesthetic.
Ideal for: Cabins, outdoor saunas, or anyone seeking an authentic, natural atmosphere.
Alder
Look: Light reddish-brown with subtle grain and minimal contrast -- a warm, understated look.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, less pronounced than cedar.
Performance: Stable under heat, good resistance to warping, but not as naturally rot-resistant as cedar.
Feel: Smooth texture and comfortable under bare skin.
Ideal for: Contemporary or minimalist saunas where a soft warm tone is desired.
Aspen
Look: Pale, creamy white to light yellow with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Aroma: Very neutral -- nearly scentless.
Performance: Excellent dimensional stability and smooth finish, but untreated aspen can darken slightly with use and humidity.
Feel: Exceptionally cool and pleasant to the touch, even in high heat.
Ideal for: People sensitive to scent, modern indoor saunas, and bright, Scandinavian style spaces.Thermally Modified Aspen
Look: Deep caramel to chocolate tones from the thermal treatment process.
Aroma: Subtle toasted scent.
Performance: Heat-treatment increases stability, water resistance, and mold resistance while reducing resin content.Feel: Similar smoothness to regular aspen, with enhanced durability.
Ideal for: High-end saunas seeking the clean look of aspen with richer tones and superior longevity.Port Orford Cedar
Look: Creamy white to light yellow, with fine, straight grain.
Aroma: Distinctively fresh and lemony -- lighter than western red cedar but beautifully fragrant.
Performance: Naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable. Less common, but exceptional for sauna interiors.
Feel: Soft and comfortable under touch.
Ideal for: Premium builds or customers seeking something unique and aromatic witha. bright, refined look.
Lighting transforms a sauna from a simple heated room into a sanctuary for the senses. It shapes mood, enhances atmosphere, and complements the warmth and texture of the wood. In a well-designed sauna, light isn't just functional -- it's part of the experience.
Soft, indirect lighting creates calm. It encourages your body and mind to relax, helping you leave behind the distractions of the outside world. The right warm tones evoke the natural glow of firelight, deepening the sense of peace and restoration.
Lighting also highlights the beauty of the wood, enhances safety around benches and controls, and can be customized with dimmable or color-adjustable systems to suit any mood.
Sauna Lighting Comparison
Cariitti Fiber Optic Bar Lightinghttps://saunarevival.com/collections/sauna-lights
Transform your sauna into a serene oasis with Caritti's fiber optic light bars. These elegant solutions cast a warm, inviting 3000K glow that enhances the natural beauty of your sauna's materials.
Benefits of Caritti's Glass Fiber Lighting:-
Serene Ambiance: Install under benches for a calming, aesthetic halo that elevates your sauna experience.
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Heater Illumination: Includes a special lens to highlight the magic of löyly, enhancing both sight and feel.
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High Durability: Withstands temperatures up to 356°F, perfect for sauna environments.
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Safe Design: Carries no electricity, only emitting light for worry-free relaxation.
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Maintenance - Free: Fibers have no wearing parts, lasting until your next renovation and can even be reused.
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Energy - Efficient: Silent 1W LED projector with a 3000K color temperature and 50,000 - hour lifespan ensures lasting performance.
Why Choose Caritti's Light Bars over LED Strips:
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Consistent Illumination: Unlike LED strips, where individual chips wear out unevenly, creating gaps or dotted light, Caritti's light bars use light heads at both ends of an optical bar to deliver a smooth, even light line that stays consistent over time.
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Sauna - Specific Design: Built for hot and humid sauna conditions, with carefully selected LED components and 25 years of Caritti's expertise in sauna and spa lighting.
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Certified Durability: UL 1598 and CSA C22.2 certified, ensuring reliability and safety in demanding environments.
Enjoy a relaxing, hassle-free lighting solution that transforms your sauna into a tranquil retreat with Caritti's expertly crafted glass fiber lighting and light bars.
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Cariiti Fiber Optic Spot LightingTransform your sauna into a serene oasis with Cariitti’s glass fiber lighting. These elegant lights cast a warm, inviting 3000K glow that enhances the natural beauty of your sauna’s materials.
Benefits of Cariitti’s Glass Fiber Lighting:
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Serene Ambiance: Install on ceilings or benches for a calming, aesthetic halo that elevates your sauna experience.
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Heater Illumination: Includes a special lens to highlight the magic of löyly, enhancing both sight and feel.
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High Durability: Withstands temperatures up to 356°F, perfect for sauna environments.
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Safe Design: Carries no electricity, only emitting light for worry-free relaxation.
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Maintenance-Free: Fibers have no wearing parts, lasting until your next renovation and can even be reused.
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Energy-Efficient: Silent 1W LED projector with a 3000K color temperature and 50,000-hour lifespan ensures lasting performance.
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AuroraWall-mounted Vapor Proof Light Fixture (incandescent)
Our standard sauna lighting is a wall-mounted fixture, typically installed 7-12” from the ceiling on a standard electrical outlet box. It uses an incandescent E26 bulb, ideal for sauna heat, as LEDs may burn out quickly. To create softer, more indirect lighting, a curved wooden light shade can be added to diffuse the light, casting a warm, gentle glow throughout the sauna. The fixture can be paired with a dimmer switch for adjustable ambiance.
LED Light StripsLED Light Strips
Our IP68 sauna-rated LED strips, available in dimmable or RGB options, are seamlessly embedded within the wood using a proprietary method, creating stunning, fixture-free lighting for bench reveals, stairs, and more. These strips can be integrated with sauna heater controls or dimmer switches for customizable ambiance.
Sauna Heater Comparison
Lighting transforms a sauna from a simple heated room into a sanctuary for the senses. It shapes mood, enhances atmosphere, and complements the warmth and texture of the wood. In a well-designed sauna, light isn't just functional -- it's part of the experience.
Harvia VirtaHarvia Virta
Elevate your sauna experience with the Virta floor model heater, featuring a sleek, modern design with a durable stainless steel interior and stylish black exterior. Perfectly suited for mid-size sauna rooms, this heater combines elegance with functionality. Proven to be highly durable and capable of heating quickly, it delivers a reliable and efficient sauna experience. Maintenance is a breeze—its innovative slide-out tray allows easy access to elements and electrical components without the need to remove the stones, ensuring hassle-free servicing and long-lasting performance.
IKIThe IKI Wall Electric Heater delivers powerful, even heat and abundant steam for saunas, with a massive stone capacity that heats up in an hour plus and retains warmth for extended sessions. IKI sauna heaters come in a variety of designs to fit your space, from a slim wall-mounted design frees up floor space, to a freestanding pillar heater which provides a centerpiece for your sauna. These heaters allow greater freedom in bench layout and a cleaner, more open sauna environment.
Built entirely in Finland from high-grade stainless steel, it combines exceptional durability with a modern aesthetic: a sleek mesh front for visual appeal and airflow, paired with a solid back plate for structural integrity. UL 875 certified and backed by timeless craftsmanship, it’s engineered to perform reliably for years.
For controlling the heater, choose integrated timers or UKU Wi-Fi for remote access via app. Pour water over the top stones for intense, customizable löyly. Understated elegance meets uncompromising quality.
Sauna Door Comparison
Lighting transforms a sauna from a simple heated room into a sanctuary for the senses. It shapes mood, enhances atmosphere, and complements the warmth and texture of the wood. In a well-designed sauna, light isn't just functional -- it's part of the experience.
Sauna DoorsSauna Doors
Elevate your sauna with premium door options crafted for style, durability, and seamless integration.
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All-Glass Clear Door: Frameless tempered glass for a sleek, modern look and unobstructed views.
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Black Glass Door: Tinted tempered glass with a sophisticated dark finish for privacy and contemporary elegance.
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Fir-Framed Door with Large Glass Panel (Finlandia Packages Only): Warm Scandinavian fir frame surrounding expansive clear glass, blending natural wood grain with open visibility.
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Clear Cedar Door with Small Window: Aromatic cedar construction featuring a compact clear glass window for subtle light and classic sauna charm.
All doors are built to withstand heat and humidity, with secure sealing and smooth operation. Choose the design that best complements your space.
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