Fitting Underfloor Heating Mats

Underfloor heating mats are thin layers of carpet with electrical cord running through them.

Fitting underfloor heating mats. Warmup electric underfloor heating 150w sticky mat kit. How underfloor heating mats work. Matting systems come in 120v to 240v versions. The cables heat up due to electrical resistance and the warmth then spreads evenly throughout the fabric.

Suntouch underfloor mat is a perfect radiant floor suntouch underfloor mat is a perfect radiant floor heating solution to warm nearly every type of floor covering. These special mats warm existing floors without having to replace the floor covering. We recommend taking a photograph of your system layout before tiling for future reference connect multiple mats in parallel consider thermally insulating the sub floor before installing the underfloor heating system use a heat mat thermostat to control the system. The cable is stuck to the mat and the underside of the mat is stuck to the floor in whichever room you choose to lay it.

Installing electric floor heating is not a difficult task as long as our step by step instructions are followed and you receive the very best advice to get the best underfloor heating for your installation. 200w m2 underfloor heating sticky mats are generally used in areas where high heat loss is a problem such as conservatories and areas with bi fold doors. The underfloor heating mat itself is simply a vehicle by which a single electric wire can be run around the room with no twisting or kinking which could lead to breakages in the cable and circuit. October 31 2016 jake.

This video shows step by step on how to install your electric underfloor heating. It s kind of like a giant heating pad except for the ground. Fitting an electric. It s always best to place the probe as close to the centre of the elements as possible as this will give the most accurate reading and a bit of tape will help to keep it in place.

Giving a 25 faster warm up time than standard 150w mats. If you have access under a floor simply staple underfloor mats between the joists. Electric underfloor heating mats are on the other hand quicker and easier to install in larger more regular rooms than the loose wire version. Plan the layout of the mats before fitting them.

How to install an electric underfloor heating mat.