Warm floor

Heated Floors first used by the Romans in baths. In the stone floor on special channels held hot air and the floor was a nice walk. A similar approach is used in the technology of electric floor heating. In its basis - the use of heating cables, which together with fixing the temperature sensors are placed in a screed floor and then covered with finishing material. Thermostat that controls the system allows not only to set the desired temperature of the floor, but also programming the on-off floor heating. In this case, a warm floor can be a main source of heating in the apartment, and "comfortable" - that is to supplement the central heating system, maintaining a constant surface temperature. Unlike the principle of "warm floor" and the central heating system is that in an apartment with conventional radiators warm air rises, and then cooled down, falls, and thus not effectively heated room. Underfloor lets you forget about these inconveniences: warm air rising from the floor, evenly distributed throughout the room. Warm floors: cable or mat "Warm floors are presented in the form of heating cables (single core or two cores) and thin heating mats (the heating cable with a diameter of 3-4 mm is fixed on the grid). In terms of functionality and conventional heating mat heating cables are identical. However, there are differences: the heating cable allows you to install any capacity, and mats in this limited. But the advantage of heating mats - in ease of installation. Unlike cable that has two single-conductor cable assembly end - one connects to the thermostat immediately, and the second should be "return" and connect to the thermostat after the cable will be laid out on the floor. Twisted pair cable connects to the thermostat with only one end, and the other end - is where, and over styling. Accordingly, the installation of twisted pair cable is somewhat simpler. Solid Cables recommend to use for heating large areas, twisted pair cable can heat any room. Keep in mind that the installation of "warm floor" increases and the height of the floor. Heating cables up the floor an average of 3-5 cm, and thin mats - on 0,5-1 cm, so the mats are particularly suitable for small spaces, and where it is impossible to raise the floor level. For example, thin mats can be laid on the tile in the bathroom, and on top - on the tile glue - new tile. Which room accommodates floor heating? "Underfloor heating is most often placed in the bathroom and kitchen. It is in these rooms the floors are known to be particularly susceptible to moisture. Thermal insulation of the floor will eliminate the need to slap on a cold and wet tiles, as well as prevent the emergence of the fungus in the bathroom. Do not over-floor heating will be in the hallway, especially in autumn and winter, when you walk into an apartment in wet shoes and wet umbrellas. Floor heating is often made in living rooms, sometimes even as a main source of heating. This is especially true if your family has young children or elderly people. When installing the floor heating of many interested in the question, how fast you can get the desired air temperature. The average room heated to 30 ° C during the day, but it must take into account several factors. For example, the quality of installed windows, type of building, floor, which is flat ... Pick up the floor before installing the floor heating perfect floor under floor heating - a ceramic tile. "Warm floor" is not recommended to lay a wooden floor, as there is a risk of cracking and drying of wood. However, some manufacturers offer a "warm floor", specifically designed for use with laminate or parquet. If you plan to lay carpet, it should be no thicker insulated substrate. When choosing linoleum should consult with the seller on the subject of how quality raw materials used for the manufacture of linoleum, and encourages the producer to combine it with the heating cable. When covering the "warm floor" inferior linoleum may cause a specific "rubber" smell. Proceed to the installation of "warm floor" Before Mounting "warm floor", it is necessary to calculate the power system and the amount of material. On this issue, best to consult a specialist. The work itself, for laying the "warm floor" is taking place in stages: - The floor is leveled (if necessary) of cement-sand screed. Then do the markup for greater convenience is better to draw a plan of the room. Please note that the "warm floor" in the locations of furniture or plumbing is not installed! - Insulation is placed on its surface is attached mounting tape, and on top snake - the heating elements. Then put a layer of screed. - The final phase - laying decorative coating. It is important that before installing the screed is well dried up! Notice in your apartment must necessarily be grounded, and wiring for the "warm floor" must be done separately from the lighting network! Important nuances of choosing "warm floor" and hoping his power, keep in mind: - Type of premises where installation will be "warm floor" (bathroom, kitchen, living room), and type of premises, which is under a heated room (an apartment or basement). - The area of ??the premises. In this place, where it will be furniture, not taken into account. - Heating - the basic or "comfortable". - Type of installation - cable (single core, two cores) or a thin mat, and the type of thermostat. The full installation kit "warm floor" includes the heating cable or heating mat, thermostat with a temperature sensor and a few accessories: mounting tape and tube for a temperature sensor.