Installing Heated Floors Under Laminate

The flat ribbon heating mats are different from other types of heating mats.

Installing heated floors under laminate.

To help you achieve the perfect installation we re giving you a few pointers before you get started. This is a guest blog from adam brundell an expert underfloor heating installer. The heat is made possible in two ways. Install floor temperature sensor and run lead wires from the end of each pad to the electric box.

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. 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. 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.

Laminate flooring is becoming more and more competitive with hardwood flooring thanks to its high quality look and budget friendly price. As a result homeowners interested in heated floors will want to read up on electric radiant heat under laminate floors including operation installation and cost. A few months ago an unit owner in the suite below me installed an a c unit into the kitchen hood ventilation system. Fill in non heated areas with insulayment or other underlayment pad.

This is one of the only systems that will work as a primary heat without the need for screeds. I am a unit owner who has laminate floors installed with underlay on top of concrete. Adam is the founder of circa installations the floor heat store with years of experience in heated floors installation. For glued laminate and wood floors glue thermofloor to the subfloor then glue the laminate or wood floor to.

Install thermostat and make electrical connections. 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. It s been heating my floors and in particular in the area where the vent runs.