Electric underfloor heating

The floor under the laminate must meet all the stated requirements, that is, withstand high temperatures, be shockproof, not accumulating in itself statistical electricity, when it comes to laying electrical cable materials coverings.

Cable or film material is laid under the laminate:

1. The cable floor is characterized by the conversion of electrical energy into heat. It is possible to use both single-core and two-core cables. The best option is a two-core cable with two cores: supply and heating. It is easier to fit, emits less electromagnets.
2. It is important that the heating cable is laid evenly and had good contacts, otherwise the floor may just overheat.
3. From overheating, you can use a self-regulating cable, in areas of possible overheating, the resistance of the material increases, and the temperature does not increase.
4. Before installing this system first the surface is prepared, cleaned of litter, leveled, if necessary, covered with a heat-insulating material.
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5. A screed is placed on top up to 0.3 cm with reinforced mesh.
6. After it dries Mounting tape is attached to the floor.
7. When laying heating cable It’s good to use an electric mat. Thermostat is installed, the sensor is fixed, the system is being tested.
8. Next, the screed is poured with a layer of up to 7-10 cm and only after a month, when the screed thoroughly dries and becomes strong, the laminate is laid. When fixing the cable with nets, you can lay a heating mat, it is mounted much easier.
9. Cable type of material is reliable, durable, easy to install, makes it possible to control and maintain optimal room temperature. However, the cable laying option is considered an expensive energy carrier, it has weak electromagnetic radiation.
10. Film Laminate most popular.

The infrared underfloor heating system works on the basis of emission of rays that are safe with respect to a sufficiently sensitive laminate, as well as to wood coatings.

Film version of the coating is:

1. Bimetallic, consists of a thin polyurethane film and a two-layer patented compound inside it. The film is coated with a copper alloy on top, the bottom layer is made of aluminum.
2. Carbonconsisting of a two-layer lavsan film. The film is used not only for the floor, but also for wall insulation.

Film warm coating:

1. Reliable.
2. It does not cause allergies.
3. Resists moisture.
4. Simple and easy to install.
5. Energy efficient, consumes up to 20% less energy.
6. To be dismantled.
7. Ionize the air well.

Which gender is better?

The choice of material for the warm floor depends on the laminate itself. The composition of the coating includes formaldehydes and when the laminate is heated above 25 g. they begin to stand out, harm others.

Choose the laminate itself carefully, check the documents for it. Find out if it is possible to install underfloor heating under it, what temperature load does it withstand? It is best, of course, to lay an infrared coating, it is not afraid of high temperatures, other loads and negative effects.

Installation

As materials, you need to purchase a roll of thermal film, a kit for insulation, contact clamps, a temperature regulator with a sensor.

To make the design more durable, get:

1. Double-sided tape.
2. Plastic wrap.
3. Heat reflector.

Installation of underfloor heating is simple.

If a film infrared system is used, then:

1. The base is cleared coverings.
2. Surface ripplesaligns.
3. The heat reflector is stackedrolled material.
4. It is better to glue sheets of material with adhesive tape, there will be no rides when applied over the laminate.
5. A heating film is applied on top, grabbed with tape.
6. Contact clamps are installed.are fixed with pliers.
7. All contacts are isolated, on the sections of the film are smeared bituminous mastic.
8. The temperature controller is installed.
9. Wires are laidare clamped with special clamps.
10. The temperature sensor is installed and connected.
11. The system is being tested.

When installing a cable warm coating, you need to carry out a screed, this method is more complicated and costly. The cable tie will protect the cable from heat load on it, and will help to evenly distribute heat over the entire surface of the floor.

Cable flooring requires laying a sound - and heat-insulating substrate under the laminate, but it will prevent the passage of heat, but if you refuse it, the material will make noise. If sound insulation is important to you, lay a thin screed on top of the heating cable, still on top - the substrate is no more than 3 mm thick.

In places where heavy furniture will be placed, do not lay the heating film. If it is placed, then polyethylene is laid on top of it. Liquid through the film will not get on the heating elements, there will be no short circuit and malfunction of the heating system of warm coatings.

Under the laminate, you can put a substrate, it will come out more expensive, but the heat will be conducted much better.

After laying the film, the laminate itself is mounted. When laying between it and the walls, it is necessary to leave gaps for ventilation, movement in case of deformation of the material.

Reviews and additional recommendations

1. Arthur Izhevsk “They bought a laminate, hired workers. First, they laid the base, pulled together with a screed of 5 mm. Somewhere for 7 days everything was dry, then they removed the same amount of moisture from the floor, periodically they turned on the system for checking. Only after all the procedures did they begin to pack the purchased material. But today we just enjoy the warm floors in the apartment conveniently, warmly and comfortably. ”
2. Oleg, city Moscow. “They laid the laminate for a long time about 4 years ago. We chose a film INISTER with a board thickness of 13 mm. Underfloor heating is quickly conveniently controlled by the sensor to monitor the temperature in the room, you can even set a heating program, for example, for a week, which is convenient, modern, practical. ”
3. Catherine, g. Cheboksary. “A water-heated floor was laid in the bedroom, thinking about buying flooring from above. We bought the Quick Step Eligna 12 brands, laid them in compliance with all the rules of thermal insulation using a special substrate. The house became beautiful, warm and comfortable, but there is a minus - the floors ceased to be regulated just a year after the flooring, the castle broke. Electric floors are still better. ”
4. Leonid, city Chelyabinsk. “I installed the underfloor heating in the bathroom myself. In fact, everything is simple, laid the cable without any problems. Even proud of myself, it’s nice to walk on a heated surface. Now I want to lay such a floor throughout the apartment, I liked the idea, no flooring needed, less cleaning. ”

As useful tips, I would like to note that:

1. Installation of the film floor is necessary only at positive temperature and with humidity in the room not more than 60%.
2. Thermal film is connected to the network only in a strictly expanded form.
3. Underfloor heating cannot be placed on a damp base.
4. When connecting the film coating to the network, check if all contacts are isolated.
5. In case of puncture of the thermal film, breakdown spots are isolated on both sides, from the outside and from the inside.
6. In case of accidental flooding of a warm coating, first you need to disconnect it from the network, dry only naturally.
7. Do not drive the temperature sensor strongly into the coating, It should be freely removable, inspected and changed if necessary.
8. Overlapping thermal strips do not fit, they must dock with each other.
9. Do not run thermal film near radiators, fireplaces, other heating appliances.
10. With increased humidity in the room, the waterproofing must be reliable, for this glue for strength with foil tape.
11. Do not fasten film materials with nails.with screws.
12. Arrange air pockets in advanceif you plan to put heavy weighty furniture on the infrared floor.
13. Check the grounding before mounting the film.

Warm flooring can be completely laid by yourself, make the right choice of system, buy a quality laminate, adhere to all the tips and recommendations described above, follow the clear instructions when installing a warm floor and laying selected you material.

According to the rules, mount all elements, do not forget to follow all safety rules when working with heating elements. Install the cover correctly and enjoy warm floors, live in comfortable conditions. Fortunately, the availability of materials and the simplicity of this technology make it possible today.