How to choose an electric floor heating

Electric floor heating system is designed to increase the level of comfort in the room. Indispensable warm floor in the cold season as an addition to the heating system. In addition, this arrangement can fully heat the room. Modern manufacturers offer many types of warm floors. Before you choose an electric underfloor heating, you need to learn more about this technology.

Main varieties

In the electric floor heating system includes a heating element, which is the main part of the design. The main types of warm floors depend precisely on the heating system used:

• electrical system;
• water heating system.

It is recommended to install an electric heating system in residential premises. What kind of warm floor to choose from the proposed options for the electric type?

Electric heating system

This floor heating system ensures uniform heating of the air in the lower part of the room. Heating occurs due to the heating elements of the system.

Depending on its design, the heating system is divided into:

• cable,
• film,
• core system.

Depending on the way the room is heated, the electric floor heating system looks like this:

• infrared;
• convection

Benefits

• environmental friendliness
• security,
• the design does not cause an allergic reaction,
• uniform distribution of heat throughout the area of ​​the room,
• possibility of installation on various types of flooring.

Cable system

At the core of her work is the use of electrical wires. They contain special alloys that can transform energy. Thus, the converted thermal energy comes from the wires.

For uniform distribution of energy and prevent overheating, a thermostat is mounted in the cable system.

Cable system обогрева напольных покрытий считается лучшим вариантом при монтаже под плитку. Конструкция плитки позволяет в максимально короткие сроки передавать тепло в помещение.

Main types of cable system:

1. Heating mat.
2. Heating element in the form of a section.
3. Heating cable on the coil.

Advantages of the cable system

• long term use;
• the possibility of saving electricity;
• the system can be mounted in a cement screed;
• the ability to install the system only on certain parts of the premises;
• high degree of waterproofing;
• the possibility of using the system as the main heating of the room;
• possibility of mounting on the surface of the walls.

Disadvantages of cable heating system

• the system emits electromagnetic radiation;
• high cost of materials;
• high starting currents.

Film system

This heating technology was developed several years ago. Its distinctive feature is the use of infrared film as the main heating element. It is produced in the Netherlands and South Korea.

Varieties of film floor:

1. Bimetallic system;
2. Carbon system.

Bimetallic system is designed for laying under the laminate, carpet and linoleum. It is not advised to install under the tile. The composition of the heating film includes polyurethane, aluminum, copper, various additives. The film is supplied in roll form. On the surface of the roll are square sections. They are necessary for convenient separation of the film.

The heating film in such a system consists of carbon thermal elements interconnected in parallel. It can be used as a warm floor and the main heating system. This type of film can be mounted on the floor and on the walls of the room.

Advantages of the film system

• possibility of use with various types of flooring;
• mobility;
• versatility
• no harm to health;
• simple installation procedure;
• high degree of power;
• possibility of use in the form of the main heating system of the room;
• installation speed;
• the minimum term of commissioning;
• the ability to install structures of any shape and size;
• high degree of profitability;
• moisture resistance;
• reliability;
• uniform heating;
• the system ionizes the air.

disadvantages пленочной системы

• the need for thorough preliminary testing of the performance of each section;
• Special tools are needed for crimping contacts during installation.

Core heating system

The latest development of floor heating system manufacturers. It is characterized by a high level of safety and environmental friendliness.

The core system consists of carbon fiber rods connected to each other. They are connected to a temperature control system and an electrical network. The final design of the system has the appearance of a wide mat.

Installation of the system is carried out directly in a concrete screed or in a special tile adhesive.

Can be used with any type of coating.

Advantages of a pivotal floor heating system

• automatic temperature control;
• uniform heating;
• moisture resistance;
• the ability to install the system outdoors;
• high degree of environmental friendliness;
• ease of installation;
• can be used as an additional heating system;
• the possibility of commissioning the system after 2-3 hours after installation;
• possibility of installing the system on vertical surfaces;
• ensuring natural air circulation.

disadvantages

• high cost of materials;
• expensive installation process;
• high probability of acquiring fake equipment.

Tips for choosing

So, how to choose the right electric floor heating? First of all, it is necessary to study the features of each species.

The procedure for selecting a heating system is influenced by the following aspects:

1. Definition and installation of the main purpose of using a floor heating system. Here the absence or presence of the main heating system has an effect. It is necessary to determine for which type of room it is recommended to use an electrical system.
2. Determining the type of screed used. If a concrete screed is used, it is also necessary to set the level of its height. So, for screeds 5 cm thick, it is recommended to use a cable floor heating system. When using a concrete screed up to 3 cm in height, a core heating system can be installed.
3. Installation of the system on the base without screed. In this case, it is recommended to use a film system. You can also install the heating system in the form of mats.
4. Determination of the floor area on which the heating system will be mounted.

The correct choice of the type of electric floor heating system depends on taking into account the main aspects and studying each of the presented types of systems.

Video

This video compares the water and electric underfloor heating: