Heated flooring

Heated flooring is a must have for today’s modern bathrooms. Once it was a luxury used mostly in expensive spas, hotels and retreats. Now you too can enjoy the luxury and comfort of heated floors. Today heated flooring is economical, easier to install and has many benefits. Whether you have carpet, tile, stone, concrete, laminate or hardwood: there is a system available for you.

How does this type of heat work? Radiant heat works by using infrared waves from an energy source. This is how the sun warms the earth. Radiant heat for bathrooms can be used as a primary heat source or to warm the floor. This type of heat is clean because no forced air is being blown around. This keeps dust and mold to a minimum and is very good for people with allergies.

There are basically 2 types of radiant heating used today: hydronic and electric. Hydronic radiant floor heating systems work by using pipes that circulate hot water that are embedded in the floor. The heated water warms the floor and spreads heat through the room. This system is controlled by a thermostat. Hydronic radiant floor heat systems are generally used in commercial or new home projects where all rooms will have heated flooring.

Electric radiant flooring systems work by using a very thin electric panel that is installed underneath the floor. These systems are usually controlled by a timer and a thermostat. There are many benefits to this type of flooring. Electric systems have no moving parts and require no maintenance. Even heat is distributed throughout and there are no hot spots which makes them safe. They are very economical and can save up to 40% of heating cost verses traditional methods.

You should hire a professional radiant heat expert or plumber to install your new system. A radiant heat system for an average bath will usually cost around $500 - $700. Click on the link below to design your floor heating project online. This is an excellent tool that estimates what the cost for installing heated floors in your bathroom will cost. It is very easy and fun to use.

ONLINE FLOOR WARMING DESIGN TOOL