How to choose an electric floor heating 2

25-05-2018

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Warm floor ? this is no longer a luxury. Modern technologies offer the layman various options for warm floors, for every taste and every budget. Installation of a warm floor is simple and it is quite possible to do it yourself, while significantly saving on workers. The only drawback of the electric floor is the high cost of services for paying for electricity.

If the decision to install electric flooring is made, then it remains only to choose the appropriate option. In this article we will look at how to choose an electric floor heating under the laminate and tile.

Why electropolis?

The electric floor heating system can be installed in various rooms: in an apartment, country house or cottage.
No need to install pipes and connect them to the central heating pipes.
Installation of an electric floor is simple and fully feasible on its own. It is enough to lay the cable, according to a certain scheme, and connect it to the electrical network.
It is easy to maintain the desired floor temperature using various control systems.
It is possible to configure the system to automatically turn on the timer, for example, in the garage. Then at the time of departure, the room warms up, which will greatly facilitate the start of the car engine.
The installation of the electric heating system does not require any permits, thus saving time for walking around the instances and standing in line.
There is a choice of electric floor heating system, depending on the material possibilities.
Electric flooring is an ideal option for heating small rooms: a balcony, a loggia, a bathroom.

Comfort and convenience of electric floor heating

floor temperature is maintained at around 25 ° C, which provides additional comfort in the bathroom or on the balcony;
if the living space is small (30–40 m²), then you can heat the entire room with only one type of heating;
professional installation and connection of the electric flooring cable virtually eliminates breakage;
in case of malfunctions, the electrical floor heating system is easily dismantled and the breakdown is eliminated.

Cabling should not take place under those places where there are interior items (cabinets, sofas or beds), heavy household appliances and plumbing. All heavy items should be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from the cable. It is advisable to make a gasket scheme so that in case of repair or relocation of furniture, it does not damage the entire heating system.

Today, the building materials market offers a huge selection of various floor heating options. What a warm floor to choose, so that it came under the tile, laminate or linoleum. It was also economically profitable and had low rates of electromagnetic radiation.

Varieties of electric underfloor heating

Heating mats

Heating mats are a special construction of fiberglass, inside which there is a cable. This type of heating is great for tile. Mats are laid in a layer of glue, which is then attached to the tile.

Advantages:

easy installation and connection;
screed floors do not need;
commissioning in a short time (a few days after laying);
very quickly warm up the tile.

Disadvantages:

the inability to control the heating range;
high material costs.

Film infrared floor

The heating element in such a system is a thin film. Most often, this type of warm floors is used under the laminate.

Advantages:

laying of the film can be performed under any finishing coating (except for the tile);
energy savings from 20 to 30%;
the film can be installed not only on the floor, but also on the walls or ceiling of the room.

Disadvantages:

To connect and install the system you need knowledge and experience, so you need to use the services of specialists;
the basis on which the film is mounted must be perfectly flat, otherwise the service life of the system will be reduced by several years;
Do not install heavy items of furniture, as the film will overheat and fail;

Cable heating system

Electric cable heating system is a cable with high electrical resistance in Teflon insulation. Such a heating system is laid in a sand-cement screed. Cables are of two types: single-core and two-core. Experts recommend using a two-core cable. It is more reliable and produces the least amount of electromagnetic radiation.

Advantages:

high degree of stability and safety;
high-quality heating, which can be used as the main.

Disadvantages:

be sure to make a concrete screed;
screed reduces the height of the room;
for laying the cable and connecting the heating system, qualifications and experience are required, so installation is not possible on your own;
Operation of the floor heating system is possible no earlier than 1–1.5 months after the concrete has hardened.

Before choosing a floor heating system, you need to remember a few nuances:

heating mats and film infrared heating can be used as additional heating to create more comfortable living conditions;
cable system is ideal as the main heating of premises of any size.

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