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Like Tom said epoxy grout or Spectralok1 urethane is approved for residential steam as well. I used that grout for a clients steam shower I did and for my personal shower that I also did steam in. It has held up great. Almost 2 years old now for mine and 4 for my clients.

A venting transom is a nice feature for when they aren't taking a steam and just want the normal shower steam to escape. I put both exhaust fans right outside the shower doors.

Mr. Steam and Kohler steam generators are probably the most common.



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Tile work sells jobs and makes good advertising photos. It's what people see first.

I wish I liked it more, I don't mind tiling but find it messy. Plus more tools for yet another trade. Quick and good enough pays better in construction with everything over slow and perfect
 
I just finished my third shower in a row and next week it is a kitchen back splash. I am getting sick of tile for now.
I see you have a Monolit. I bought the 24" a few years ago. What a great tile cutter. I bought the mosaic mat for it also but never used it yet
 
The venting transom is a good suggestion. Like jetted tubs, the steam function is often little used, and the enclosure can mildew.

Make sure the waterproof is really well done including all ceiling corners, penetrations, etc. Casually done steam showers die young. Personally, I would not rely on surface waterproofing- the vapor pressure is many times more than for a simple shower.

Have generous budget and client cost expectations, including for callbacks and troubleshooting. Expensive to do it right.
 
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