A Little Guide Of How To Go About Install Your Own Underfloor Heating System

The concept of walking on nice warm tile floors with underfloor heating is not a new concept

. In fact it was the Romans who invented it and first implemented it to warm their homes. The concept is pretty much the same today except that we use electricity to warm the mats under the floor. When considering this type of heating, you will find that there are sever different types and if you are going to install it yourself, make sure it is a more simplified system otherwise you will need to call in a professional.

Before buying the system you will need to remove your floors tiling and measure exactly where you want to install the heating mats. After you have done that you can then go and purchase the things you need such as the heating mats, grout mix, thinset mortar mix as well as masking tape, scissors, plastic wire cover molding, mortar trowel and mortar paddle. You should also make sure you have a marking pen, dust mask, bucket and safety glasses.

The first thing you need to do is find a good spot for your thermostat. It should be placed no lower than four or five feet above the floor and should be in a convenient spot like next to a light switch on the wall.

When you have finished doing this take the heating mats and place them in the area you want to install them. This will help you see where any cuts may be needed. Make sure to take your marking pen and mark where the cuts need to be done. After you have done this you will need to put down the power cable and make sure it is close to where you put the thermostat.

Once the floor has been marked and you have the correct layout you can start cutting the heating mat. When you cut the mat, make sure to only cut the mat and never the wires. Take double sided tape that usually will have come with your mat and attach it securely to the subfloor. Make sure to tape all loose wires as well.

If your underfloor heating kit comes with its own sensor for gauging the temperature of the floor, take it and lay it under a mat and make sure to tape it good. Make sure to take the sensor wires and have them bundled with the heating wires.

The next thing that needs to be done is to take a measurement of your cover molding and the wires and make sure that it is long enough to reach the thermostat. Once you have done this take the wires that are bundled together and put them in the molding and snap the molding shut. You should have a group of wires coming out of the top. Take the tape and secure the molding onto your wall.

You should now take the instructions that come with the heating mat and follow them closely when you begin to attach all of the wires to the thermostat. After you have done this correctly you are ready to move onto the next step and that is mixing the thinset mortar. Take a bucket and fill it with water one quarter the way and slowly add the mortar mix to the water. Mix the water and mortar until it is creamy but not runny.

Take the flat edge of trowel and spread the mixture over the heating mats for your underfloor heating system. Spread it evenly. Make sure that it covers all of the mat and its wires. Do this carefully so not to damage mats or wires. After you have finished with the mortar you will now need to take your floor tiles and begin to put your first row back down onto the mortar and heating mats.

You will need to let the mortar dry for no less than 24 hours before you mix your grout and place it on your tiles. After you are sure it is dry follow the directions that comes with the tile grout and mix good.

Take a rubber float for grouting and take the grout and apply it at a 45 degree angle on all of the gaps of the tiles. Do this evenly between all of the tiles. Once done, you can take a wet sponge or cloth and wipe any excess grout off of the tiles.

Once the grout is dry it will be safe to sweep and mop your floor. After all of this is done you should then call a professional electrician so that he can make sure that your new heating system is connected correctly to your main breaker box.

by: Mary Barbara Dickins

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