The Thermory Sauna Wall Paneling Installation & Maintenance Guide (2024 PDF) provides complete instructions for installing Thermory’s thermally modified sauna paneling. This guide covers everything from acclimating the material to hidden fixing techniques, ceiling installation, and long-term care so your sauna performs beautifully for years.
The manual begins with proper storage and acclimation. Panels must be stored flat, above the floor, and kept in the same room where they will be installed so the wood can adjust to the temperature and humidity. Panels must remain in unopened packaging until installation begins. The guide emphasizes avoiding wet trades after paneling is installed and ensuring the sauna space is fully ventilated and dry before work starts.
Panel installation starts with battens. Battens must provide full ventilation behind the wall paneling, with recommended spacing that supports even airflow. For horizontal paneling, battens run vertically; for vertical paneling, battens run horizontally. The guide also describes opening several packages at once to blend color and grain and recommends stainless steel clips and a staple gun for the cleanest finish.
Hidden fixing instructions outline the correct orientation of boards, staple placement along the groove, and how to maintain straight alignment as rows progress. Clear diagrams (pages 3–4) show both horizontal and vertical installations, including corner allowances and leveling checks.
The guide includes details for installing Thermory Tiles paneling, which requires evenly spaced joints and careful layout planning to keep seams consistent. Ceiling installation is similar to walls but must begin before wall paneling is installed to ensure proper edge spacing.
Maintenance instructions cover bench cleaning, ventilation after each use, annual treatment of wood surfaces, and which products are safe for sauna environments. The guide also explains natural wood behavior in saunas, including slight darkening near heat sources and expected movement due to temperature changes.
Download the full Thermory Sauna Wall Paneling Installation & Maintenance Guide (2024 PDF) for complete installation steps, treatment recommendations, and sauna care routines. If you need support planning a Thermory sauna project, your TimberTown team is always here to help.
Download Resource
