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What objects can I put on top of my warmed tile?

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by WarmYourFloor Customer Care | 2 Comments on What objects can I put on top of my warmed tile?

WarmWire cannot be installed below built-ins, cabinets or walls. However, rugs, hampers, scales and waste cans are OK when your finished floor is stone or ceramic. The area under the rug or other objects will get warmer, but will not...

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What is the typical operating temperature range for a WarmWire floor?

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by WarmYourFloor Customer Care | Leave a Comment on What is the typical operating temperature range for a WarmWire floor?

Radiant floors should not exceed 85 degrees F at the surface. 85 degrees is our skin temperature, so anything warmer starts too feel too warm. Floor coverings other than stone or tile REQUIRE a maximum temperature below 85 F. Most...

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What is the recommended procedure to apply thinset over the floor heating wire?

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by WarmYourFloor Customer Care | Leave a Comment on What is the recommended procedure to apply thinset over the floor heating wire?

Start with a good quality latex-modified thinset. Use the flat edge of a notched trowel to push the thinset over and into the wire. Then reverse the trowel and use the “comb” side to rake the mortar over the wire...

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Will Radiant Floor Heat Warm Carpet?

Posted on April 2, 2013 | by WarmYourFloor Customer Care | Leave a Comment on Will Radiant Floor Heat Warm Carpet?

The short answer is, yes, electric radiant heat products can be used under carpet. But not all products are compatible with every floor type, and none that we sell are suitable directly under carpet without embedding the wire or mats...

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