Five Benefits of a Floor Warming Kit

When most people think of heated floors, they may think of it as a far, out-of-reach luxury that few can afford. In reality, it’s actually a great cost-effective and energy-efficient way to bring comfort into small spaces such as bathrooms, entryways, and bedrooms. If you’re not convinced that a floor warming kit would benefit you, here’s a list of the five benefits.

Safety & Comfort

A simple floor warming kit in the bathroom eliminates the need for a space heater, which can be easily forgotten and create a fire hazard in your home. Furthermore, it provides a comfort of warm flooring in bedrooms, keeping your feet warm for when you first get up in the morning. If your feet are warm, then the rest of your body feels warm as well, and floor warming kits are the way to accomplish that—especially during bitter winters.

Maximum Efficiency

When a floor warming kit is partnered with its respective floor warming thermostat, it becomes easier to control the heat settings in a home. For example, when the Laticrete STRATA_HEAT Mat is used in tandem with its floor warming thermostat companion, the Laticrete STRATA_HEAT Thermostat, the wi-fi capabilities allow users to program temperature controls for up to seven days and program on/standby settings. These features reduce unnecessary energy usage when the floor warming kit is unused, such as at night and when users are away from home.

Easy to Install

The installation of a floor warming kit and its floor warming thermostat is best done during the building of a house or during a flooring renovation.

Tile Pro Depot offers floor warming kits in sheets and rolls, so it’s simple to order exactly what you need for your project. Once the floor warming mats are in place, they’re taped or glued down to prevent slippage, then thin-set mortar is applied gently to not snag the mesh or cable, then the tile is set. The last step is to have a licensed professional finish the wiring for the floor warming thermostat and let the mortar set for two to four weeks before fully powering on the floor warming kit.

Versatility

Although a floor warming kit is not recommended for heavily-carpeted areas, they are compatible with laminate flooring, wood, tile, and stone. This means you are not pigeon-holed into using one type of flooring material when installing a floor warming kit, opening a world of possible floor combinations throughout the home.

Space & Design

With the thin mesh and cable design, floor warming kits fit perfectly under tile and other flooring, avoiding height transition issues. Furthermore, without space heaters or bulky radiators, smaller spaces such as bathrooms and entryways have more floor space for people to take advantage of.

If you are considering an installation of a floor warming kit and a partnering it with a floor warming thermostat, contact Tile Pro Depot for questions and assistance with your floor warming kit concerns.