How to choose an electric floor heating under the laminate, under the tile

Underfloor heating is no longer a luxury. Modern technologies offer the layman various options for warm floors, for every taste and every budget. Installation of a warm floor is simple and it is quite possible to do it yourself, while significantly saving on workers. The only drawback of the electric floor is the high cost of electricity payment services.

If the decision to install electric flooring is made, it remains only to choose the appropriate option. In this article we will look at how to choose an electric floor heating under the laminate and tile.

Why electric floor?

In the bathroom

1. Electric heating system the floor can be installed in various rooms: in an apartment, country house or cottage.
2. There is no need to install pipes and connect them to central heating pipes.
3. The installation of an electric floor is simple and fully feasible on its own. It is enough to lay the cable, according to a certain scheme, and connect it to the electrical network.
4. It is easy to maintain the desired floor temperature with various control systems.
5. It is possible to configure the system of the automatic activation timer, for example, in the garage. Then at the time of departure, the room warms up, which will greatly facilitate the start of the car engine.
6. The installation of an electric heating system will not require any permits, thus saving time for walking around instances and standing in line.
7. It is possible to choose an electric floor heating system depending on the material possibilities.
8. Electric flooring is an ideal option for heating small rooms: a balcony, a loggia, a bathroom.

Comfort and convenience of floor heating

Benefits

• floor temperature is maintained at around 25 ° C, which provides additional comfort in the bathroom or on the balcony;
• if the living space is small (30-40 m ² ), then the whole room can be heated only one type of heating;
• professional installation and connection of the electric flooring cable virtually eliminates breakdowns;
• in the event of malfunctions, the electrical floor heating system is easily dismantled and the breakdown is eliminated.

The laying of the cable should not go under the places where there are interior items (wardrobes, sofas or beds), heavy household appliances and plumbing. All heavy items should be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from the cable. It is advisable to make a gasket scheme so that in case of repair or relocation of furniture, it does not damage the entire heating system.

Today, the building materials market offers a huge selection of different floor heating options. What a warm floor to choose, so that it came under the tile, laminate or linoleum. It was also economically profitable and had low rates of electromagnetic radiation.

Types of electric underfloor heating

Heating mats

Electrical option of heating mats

Heating mats are a special construction of fiberglass with a cable inside. This type of heating is great for tile. Mats are laid in a layer of glue, which is then attached to the tile.

Advantages:

• easy installation and connection;
• floor screed does not need to do;
• commissioning in a short time (a few days after laying);
• the tiles are heated very quickly.

Disadvantages:

• inability to control the heating range;
• high material costs.

Film infrared floor

Film warm floor

Heating element in such a system - it is a thin film. Most often, this type of warm floors is used under the laminate.

Advantages:

• film installation can be performed for any finishing covering (except for tiles);
• savings electricity from 20 to 30%;
• film can be installed not only on the floor, but also on the walls or ceiling of the room.

Disadvantages:

• to connect and install the system you need knowledge and experience, so you need to use the services of specialists;
• the base on which the film is mounted must be perfectly flat, otherwise the service life of the system will be reduced by several years;
• you cannot install heavy pieces of furniture, since the film will overheat and fail;

Cable heating system

Installation of cable floor heating

Cable electric system heating is a cable with high m electric resistance in a Teflon insulation. Such a heating system is laid in a sand-cement screed.Cables are of two types: single-core and two-core. Experts recommend using a two-core cable. It is more reliable and produces the least amount of electromagnetic radiation.

Advantages:

• high degree of stability and safety;
• high-quality heating, which can be used as the main one.

Disadvantages:

• it is necessary to make a concrete tie;
• a tie reduces the height of the room;
• for laying the cable and connecting the heating system, qualification and experience are required, therefore installation cannot be done independently;
• heat floor system operation is possible no earlier than 1–1.5 months after the concrete has hardened.

Before choosing a floor heating system you need to remember a few nuances:

• heating mats and infrared film heating can be used as additional heating to create more comfortable living conditions;
• cable system is ideal as the main heating of premises of any size.

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