Warm Your Floor makes radiant floor heating simple by offering complete floor heating kits. Instead of buying parts separately, a kit gives you all the core components in one package. This saves time, reduces mistakes, and ensures everything works together as a system.
Warm Your Floor is an authorized seller of every product we carry. Purchasing from an authorized seller is important for a valid product warranty. Let’s take a look at what our floor heating kits include, the main types of kits available, and the brands we carry.
What is a Floor Heating Kit and Should You Choose One?
An all-in-one floor heating kit packages the parts you need to install a radiant floor heating system in one convenient package. The exact components vary by system, but each kit is designed to provide all the compatible products needed for your installation.
This takes the guesswork out of planning. You don’t have to match cables or mats, thermostats, or other accessories on your own. This convenience means that our kits work well for homeowners who want an easier installation and for contractors who need to keep projects on schedule.
What’s Included in a Floor Heating Kit?
Every kit is slightly different, but all include:
- A heating element (either loose cable or a mat)
- An uncoupling membrane or cable straps (for cable kits)
- A thermostat to control the system
- Sensors and accessories needed for installation
These kits ensure you have everything required for a functional floor heating system. The type of heating element varies depending on the kit.
Types of Radiant Floor Heating Kits
Radiant floor heating kits generally fall into two main categories: mat kits and cable kits. The best option depends largely on your room layout, flooring type, installation preferences, and budget.
Mat Kits
Mat kits are best for rooms with simple layouts. The mats come pre-sized, so you roll them out and connect them with minimal planning. This works well for bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways where rectangular or square coverage is needed.
While mat kits tend to cost a little more than loose cable options, the pre-spaced design makes installation quicker and easier, so they’re an ideal choice for DIY installations.
Cable Kits
Cable kits are more flexible options for rooms with irregular shapes. Unlike pre-spaced mats, the cables allow for custom spacing, letting you adjust heat density and fit into narrow or irregular areas. These kits are often used in rooms with alcoves, curved walls, or unique floor plans.
Depending on the system, cable kits may include cable straps or an uncoupling membrane to secure the heating cable. Membrane systems are ideal for tile and stone floors, since they provide uncoupling between the subfloor and finished flooring, while cable straps are a budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for carpet or floating-floor applications.
Our Floor Heating Kit Brands
At Warm Your Floor, we offer complete floor heating kits from several leading brands, with options for different flooring types, room layouts, and installation methods. All of our floor heating kits come with genuine parts from the same brand, ensuring compatibility and warranty protection. Below are some of our most popular floor heating kit brands and options.
DITRA-HEAT Complete Kits
Warm Your Floor’s DITRA-HEAT Complete Kits are a popular option. These kits come with heating cables, uncoupling membrane (which also provides waterproofing), and a thermostat. We provide DITRA-HEAT kits in many sizes with the option to upgrade thermostats. Peel-and-stick versions are also available to reduce installation time.
Nuheat Complete Kits
Nuheat Complete Kits come with heating cables and are available with either cable straps (for a lower-cost option that’s ideal for floating floors) or uncoupling membrane (for faster installation and uncoupling for tile floors). We have both standard and peel-and-stick membranes available, with the peel-and-stick option being a great choice for DIYers.
SunTouch TapeMat Kits
SunTouch TapeMat Kits feature a heating cable that is pre-spaced on a mesh mat. This makes installation easier since you don’t have to unspool the cable or space it out yourself. Since they’re easy to install, they’re a great choice for DIYers, plus they’re approved for use under carpet.
Warmup Complete Kits
Warmup Complete Kits pair a higher heating output cable with a standard or easy-to-install peel-and-stick uncoupling membrane. These kits are a great choice for tile projects where higher heat output or easy installation is a priority.
SunTouch WarmWire Kits
SunTouch WarmWire Kits come with either cable straps (the lower-cost option) or HeatMatrix uncoupling membrane (for quick installation). The cable-and-strap option is approved for carpet and floating-floor applications, while the uncoupling membrane option is great for tile floors.
Shop Radiant Floor Heating Kits from Warm Your Floor
Warm Your Floor offers one of the widest selections of floor heating kits and is an authorized supplier for every brand we carry. This ensures your parts are compatible with each other and every kit is backed by the manufacturer’s warranty.
All-in-One floor heating kits simplify radiant heating projects by combining the key components into one package. If you’re not sure about which floor heating kit is right for you, reach out to the Warm Your Floor team today for expert recommendations based on your layout, goals, and budget. Our team can assist with layout design, coverage calculations, product recommendations, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Install a Radiant Floor Heating Kit?
Installation varies by system, but it typically involves preparing the subfloor, adhering the installation membrane or attaching cable guides per manufacturer requirements, laying out and securing the heating cable or mat, installing the floor sensor, and testing the system before covering it with the appropriate flooring materials. It’s important to always follow the specific manufacturer instructions included with your kit.
Can I Install a Floor Heating Kit Myself?
Yes! Many floor heating kits are suitable for DIY installation, especially mat and peel-and-stick membrane systems that reduce the amount of cable spacing and installation work required.
How Do I Choose the Right Size Floor Heating Kit?
Choose a kit based on the actual area you plan to heat. Measure the open floor area and exclude spaces where heating elements shouldn’t be installed, such as beneath permanent cabinets and fixtures. Warm Your Floor can assist with measurements and kit sizing before you order, if you need help.
Are Floor Heating Kits Compatible With All Flooring Types?
Floor heating kits can be used with many common flooring materials, including tile, stone, laminate, engineered wood, and even carpet. Compatibility varies by heating system and flooring material, so check the manufacturer’s requirements for both products before you choose your kit.
What’s the Difference Between a Floor Heating Mat and Cable Kit?
Mat kits have heating cable already spaced and secured to mesh, which can make them quicker and easier to install. Cable kits require the cable to be laid out using straps or an uncoupling membrane, but they provide more flexibility for irregularly shaped areas and are generally more affordable.