Underfloor heating for laminate floors

Earlier, I posted on the subject of heating the floor. This post is on the subject of underfloor heating that is suitable for wood laminate flooring.

Wood laminate flooring is not a very good conductor of heat, so a different type of heating is required to that of an under-tile heating solution.

Under-tile heating comprises a coiled cable that is stuck to a mesh. It requires a screed to be poured over it in order to keep it in place and to provide a stable base for the tiles. With heating suitable for under laminate wood, a flat mat solution is required. No screed needs to poured, but the matting is laid over a firm-sponge acoustic underlay. The wood laminate is laid directly on top of the mat-heater.

Heat matting for under wood laminate

The heated mats are connected to mains electricity which must be installed by a licensed electrician. The controllers enable the heating temperatures to be easily controlled, and they can be placed on timers, with manual over-ride capabilities.

We had the solution laid in a large open area, in a house that is elevated from the ground, in a room with high ceilings, yet we are very warm in the area after only half an hour of the heating being on. The added bonus is having toastie toes while I walk around first thing on a frosty morning!

Laminate flooring gets laid on top of the heat mat