Technical guide covering marble specifications, kurna dimensions, plumbing integration, and textile selections for authentic hammam rooms.
Designing an authentic hammam room requires coordination between marble selection, plumbing, heating systems, and textiles. This guide focuses on the product decisions architects and FF&E teams face most often.
The Central Element: The Kurna
The kurna is the signature fixture of any hammam. Standard specifications include:
Dimensions - Standard round: 55 cm diameter x 18 cm H - Large round: 65 cm diameter x 20 cm H - Rectangular ablution basin: 80 x 40 x 20 cm H - Custom: available in nearly any dimension with 6 to 8 weeks lead time
Plumbing integration All kurnalar include a 50 mm drain outlet at the base and a 15 mm overflow channel. Water supply is typically via a wall-mounted mixing valve. Specify center-to-center distances when ordering.
Weight A standard 55 cm kurna weighs roughly 45 kg. Structural reinforcement may be required on some upper levels.
Wall and Floor Marble
For hammam wall cladding, specify: - Finish: honed, not polished - Thickness: 20 to 30 mm for walls, 30 mm minimum for floors - Grout: epoxy rather than cement-based grout for steam resistance
Slip resistance: request a PTV report. A wet hammam floor should target a minimum of 36.
Heating Considerations
Traditional hammam rooms often use underfloor heating beneath the gobek tasi. Marble thermal conductivity should therefore be reviewed. Afyon White, around 2.0 to 2.5 W/(m.K), is well suited.
Textile Integration
A complete hammam room usually requires peshtamals, kese gloves, a foam bucket, and soap. We offer complete room packages to simplify FF&E specification.