Installing Floor Heating Under Laminate

The installation of a laminate floor heating system can add so much comfort to homes, provided that the right system is set up. There are two types of this system in the market:
1. Low voltage electric radiant
2. Hydronic radiant.

For homes with smaller areas, the electric radiant type is the best option. But for the entire house, the hydronic radiant type of system is a must-have.

The proper preparation of the subfloor and the system itself in the installation process are things that also help ensure comfort in one’s home. Proper subfloor preparation involves insulate being set under the floor. Proper preparation of the system involves the placing of a non-insulated cushion over the heating element.

One can say that hiring a contractor is a third way of ensuring that a household can gain the most benefits from having this system around. Although many systems of this sort are designed in such a way that you can install them yourself once you get home from the store, hiring the electrical services of ACE Sydney Electricians ensures that the installation is done properly and efficiently.

After all, our electricians use only the best quality supplies when completing this task. They also know what exactly needs to be done and how to properly troubleshoot any problems that may arise during or after the installation.

How a Professional Electrician Installs Floor Heating Under Laminate:

Here is an overview of the different steps that electricians follow when installing this type of system in a room or house. The orders of the steps and the way each step is executed can vary depending on a number of factors that have to do with the product purchased and the house or room the system will be set up in. As professionals, we never recommend completing any DIY task to your home that you are unfamiliar and unexperienced in. Doing a DIY project can void your home’s insurance policy…

1. Warming pads are rolled out and arranged to fit the heated area.

2. Any non-heated area is filled with an underlayment pad.

3. A temperature sensor is then installed, and any lead wires are run from the end part of every pad to an electric box.

4. The thermostat is installed, and electrical connections are then made.

5. The system is then glued to the subfloor, and the laminate glued to the system.

6. The covering of the flooring is then installed following manufacturer instructions.

Conclusion

Having this type of system set up in your home or a room means the absence of ugly radiators, which, in turn, means space can be freed up for other things. This system is also great for homes because it is a more efficient means of warming a room: it gives off more pleasant heat than the ordinary radiator, emits heat gently, and does not waste any heat at all.

But while this kind of heater is great with laminates, there are certain laminates that aren’t compatible with it. As such, check with your flooring manufacturer or heater company before having your electrician install.

Call 1300 796 500 today! We are always happy to help with any of your home’s electrical problems. As well as answering any questions about the installation of floor heating in your home!

Benefits of Underfloor Heating

You get up in bed to the sound of your alarm. You walk towards the bathroom, feeling the cold morning air inside your room. As you step inside to take a shower, you feel like you’re walking on ice due to the chilly floor. The freezing temperature in the room alongside the cold floor makes you want to jump right back to bed !

A cold floor not only annoy yous and makes you feel cold every morning, but it may cause sickness like colds and flu as well. We highly advise you to install an efficient underfloor heating system.

Underfloor or sub-floor heating has become more and more popular over the years due to the comfort it brings to homeowners. Unlike the traditional way of heating where a radiator is installed above ground to heat up the entire room, underfloor heating keeps your entire floor area warm and allows heat to rise in order to warm the rest of the room. This modern way of home heating is ideal for tiled surfaces such as your kitchen and bathrooms.

For a highly efficient sub-floor heating system, contact a licensed and trusted electrician nearby such as ACE Sydney Electrician. We are qualified to install underfloor heaters and have expertise in floor heating systems.

Here Are Amazing Benefits You Get When You Have An Underfloor Heating System For Your Home In Sydney:

1. Healthier and Cleaner Environment

Damp and moulds could develop inside your home due to excess moisture caused by a drop in the temperature. You can prevent the formation of moulds and damps by having a floor heater. This system keeps it free from too much moisture.

2. Save on Energy Bills

Home heating accounts to 38% of the total energy consumption of an average home in Australia. So, every Australian homeowner is in a constant quest to finding the most energy efficient heating system. Compared to old-fashioned radiators, underfloor heaters can help you reduce your heating bills by up to 50%. As such it is one of the most energy efficient and cost- effective heating systems available in the market.

4. Provides Maximum Comfort

There’s no other place in the world where you should feel maximum comfort than your own home. But when you don’t have an efficient underfloor heater installed inside your house especially during cold months, you won’t feel comfortable living inside your own home at all. So if you want to feel maximum comfort, we highly suggest that you warm your place up with a reliable floor heater.

The heater stays under your tiled floor to provide even heat across the area. It circulates warm air across the whole room as it allows the heat to rise from the floor surface. Unlike the radiator which consumes space when installed, underfloor heaters are invisible and frees up more wall space making them the most ideal type of system to use for small rooms.

5. Safe walking on wet floors

It is perfect to use in wet areas such the bathroom by reducing the risk of slipping.  Any water spilled on tiled floors will quickly evaporate due to the heat produced by the floor heater. Thanks to floor heating, it’s much safer to walk around your bathroom and any wet area around your house.