Installing Heated Floors Under Laminate

Install thermostat and make electrical connections.

Installing heated floors under laminate.

Fill in non heated areas with insulayment or other underlayment pad. The flat ribbon heating mats are different from other types of heating mats. The heat is made possible in two ways. Adam is the founder of circa installations the floor heat store with years of experience in heated floors installation.

It s been heating my floors and in particular in the area where the vent runs. Either through pipes carrying hot water embedded in or directly below the floor or via electric mats in or below the floor. A few months ago an unit owner in the suite below me installed an a c unit into the kitchen hood ventilation system. Ask most people why they ve chosen to install heated floors and you ll find it s because it is an energy efficient safe and reliable heating system.

Our laminate flooring is approved for use over radiant heating systems. This in floor heating system consists of one thin continuous cable heating element woven into a mat that you install under the tile. These heated floors are a project best done when overhauling or changing the floor covering of an existing room or when adding a new room. I am a unit owner who has laminate floors installed with underlay on top of concrete.

I don t have heated floors. The flat ribbon under floor heating system fits directly under laminate floors without the need for any extra subfloor preparation. Laminate flooring is becoming more and more competitive with hardwood flooring thanks to its high quality look and budget friendly price. Install floor temperature sensor and run lead wires from the end of each pad to the electric box.

This is a guest blog from adam brundell an expert underfloor heating installer. This is one of the only systems that will work as a primary heat without the need for screeds. If you re installing our laminate in a home where radiant heat is used it is important that all installation guidelines are followed and approved underlayments are used. For glued laminate and wood floors glue thermofloor to the subfloor then glue the laminate or wood floor to.