Sauna Door Supply and Installation, Nairobi Kenya
The sauna door is the single most demanding component in any sauna. It must tolerate sustained temperatures of 80 to 100 degrees Celsius, constant wood movement from humidity cycles, and thousands of openings a year, all while sealing in heat and remaining safe to use. A poorly chosen or badly installed sauna door loses heat, warps, cracks, and eventually endangers users. Refitec Kenya supplies and installs professional sauna doors in Nairobi and throughout Kenya, serving homes, hotels, gyms, spas, and wellness centres.
Why the Right Sauna Door Matters
Sauna doors are engineered differently from ordinary doors. They are built from laminated tempered glass or heat-stable timber, fitted with high-temperature hinges, and hung with a deliberate clearance gap that allows the door to breathe as the wood expands. The design deliberately avoids locking mechanisms so that no occupant can ever be trapped inside. Correct installation requires precise clearances, correct hinge selection, and correct door frame preparation, because a sauna door that is hung like a normal house door will warp within months.
Sauna Doors We Supply and Install
- Glass sauna doors: Full tempered safety glass, typically 8 to 10 millimetres thick, in clear, bronze, or grey tint, with steam and heat rated seals. Glass doors are the modern standard: they are hygienic, easy to clean, visually open, and never warp.
- Wooden sauna doors: Traditional solid timber doors, usually cedar or hemlock, insulated and framed for durability and classic appearance.
- Combination doors: Timber-framed doors with a glass panel, balancing tradition with light and visibility.
- Specialty doors: Double doors for large commercial sauna cabins, and doors with integrated ventilation gaps or custom sizing for unusual openings.
All our doors come with sauna-rated hinges, handles that remain cool to the touch, and seals rated for high temperature.
Professional Installation Process
Refitec Kenya begins with a site visit to measure the doorway, assess the sauna wall structure, and confirm the required door size and swing direction. Because sauna door openings are rarely standard, our doors are cut to fit. On installation day, our technicians prepare and level the frame, set the door with correct expansion clearances, fit hinges and handles, adjust the self-closing action, and test the seal under full sauna heat. We finish with guidance on care, because well-maintained timber doors last for decades.
Signs You Need a New Sauna Door
Replace your sauna door when you notice visible warping or gaps around the frame, heat escaping so quickly that the heater runs constantly, cracked glass or loose hinges, a door that no longer closes by itself, or discoloured, split timber. For hotels and gyms, an aging door is also a safety and liability concern that should not wait.
Why Choose Refitec Kenya
We are a trusted Kenyan provider of sauna and steam room services, with certified technicians, genuine heat-rated components, same-day service availability in Nairobi, and warranties on supplied and installed doors. We serve Westlands, Karen, Kilimani, Parklands, Thika, Kiambu, Machakos, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and the rest of Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glass or timber door: which should I choose? Glass is the modern default: it is hygienic, never warps, and makes the cabin feel open and bright. Timber suits traditional designs and fully private home saunas. Can you replace only the door on an existing sauna? Yes. Most doors can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the cabin, and we measure the aperture first so the new door fits precisely. How long does installation take? A standard door installation is completed in a single visit of a few hours, including frame preparation, fitting, sealing, and a heat test. Do you warranty the door? Yes, both the door and our installation workmanship carry warranty.
Contact Refitec Kenya Today
Upgrade your sauna with a professionally supplied and installed sauna door. Call Refitec Kenya today on +254 704 843 613 for a free measurement visit and quotation.