Fitting Electric Underfloor Heating On Concrete Floor

Electric underfloor heating is a very popular choice because it does not take up much room and therefore if fitted retrospectively does not raise the floor level too much.

Fitting electric underfloor heating on concrete floor.

Electric underfloor heating mats are on the other hand quicker and easier to install in larger more regular rooms than the loose wire version. In houses not occupied during the day underfloor heating s slow warm up and cooling time which can be up to four to six hours may not suit you. Stone and ceramic tile finishes are at risk of developing cracks from screeds drying out or as the underfloor heating pipes expand and contract. The ease of fitting an electric underfloor heating systems has allowed millions of homeowners to install a warm comfortable and highly controllable heating in individual rooms or as a whole house heating systems.

Matting systems come in 120v to 240v versions. Cover a big area with a pre spaced electric underfloor heating mat that you can simply roll out over the floor. Can i place underfloor heating directly onto concrete or do i have to put plyboard down first and then lay the under floor wire heating and then the ceramic tile. Process of installing underfloor heating on a solid floor.

I plan to lay ceramic floor ontop of the heating. If concerned about the floor heights the warmup insulation board for concrete floors is only 3 8 or 1 4 thick. I am planning to install electric mat wire underfloor heating in my kitchen with a thermostat. Underfloor heating how to fit and install electrical underfloor heating in your home.

Underfloor heating is a very popular way to heat your home. Where cost is an issue the expense of installing underfloor heating may outweigh the advantages especially if it involves removing concrete floors and re screeding. In the following guide we look at installing a wet underfloor heating system although you can install electric dry systems.