When it comes to voltage, most of us don’t have to give it much thought until we travel overseas or shop for major appliances. But having a basic understanding of voltage is important when choosing floor-heating mats or cables so...
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A Guide to Retrofit Radiant Floor Heating
You’ve experienced radiant floor heating and decided, “I need this in my bathroom!” The problem is, you don’t want to rip up your existing floor for a heated tile floor, or you’re not ready to remodel the bathroom. With retrofit...
Read MoreA Guide to Using Radiant Heat Under Wood Floors
Table of Contents Introduction Wood flooring and radiant heat compatibility Heat conductivity of wood and impact on radiant heat systems Benefits of radiant heating under wood flooring Choosing a radiant heating system for under your wood floors Getting started with...
Read MoreWhy Heat Driveways and Sidewalks?
Winter weather causes many hazards, but you can minimize them at your home or business with heated driveways and walkways. Learn when and how to install them and which products are available to meet any project’s needs and budget and...
Read MoreNew Product Review: Schluter® DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-HEAT-DUO Peel & Stick Membranes
Schluter, a trusted manufacturer of high-quality, long-lasting membranes for electric floor-warming applications, joins the Warm Your Floor peel-and-stick lineup. What can you expect, and how can these products best be used in your projects? We discuss the benefits of these...
Read MoreWhy Choose LVP or LVT flooring? What heating systems work best?
If you’re planning a remodel or are just dreaming about one, you’ve likely heard of luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring – and for very good reason. Vinyl flooring has been popular for decades, loved for...
Read MoreHow to Heat Your Enclosed Porch
An enclosed porch can mean something different for many people. In this scenario, we’re specifically talking about a three-season room or a sunroom. Having an enclosed porch of this kind gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds...
Read MoreWhen can I activate my floor heating system once installation is complete?
Customers often call us to ask when they can turn on and start using their new system after it has been installed. We know how hard it is to not be able to have warm floors immediately, but we recommend...
Read More4 Ways DITRA-HEAT Membranes Protect and Preserve Tile Floors
When it comes to installing radiant floor heating, not all floors are created equally. Certain types of flooring require a specific floor heating system due to their rigid floor structure. For example, when attempting to warm ceramic or tiled floors,...
Read MoreHow to Heat Your Floor on Any Budget
Installing heated floors on a budget? We’ll explain three different levels of floor heating and what to expect from each approach while keeping a budget in mind. Heating the Essential Areas We believe that even those on a smaller budget...
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