Confused about SLC or intimidated by how to use it? You’re not alone. When planning your floor heating project, you’ll come across terms like self-leveler, concrete and mortar. But what are they, how are they different, and what do you...
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Thermostat Basics
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS SAVE ENERGY Programmable thermostats are our number one sellers and have a clock and 7 day calendar built-in which allows you to set the time and temperature options according to your schedule. You floor will automatically turn on...
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Heated Flooring Basics
What is electric floor heating? Why should I install electric radiant floor heat? Where can I put electric radiant heat? How is it installed? Is it difficult to install? What will I need? What is electric floor heating? Electric floor...
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Warm Your Floating Floor
What is a 'Floating' Floor? Sometimes referred to as a “click-together floor,” a floating floor is installed by linking (or clicking) individual planks, boards, or even tiles together like a puzzle that “floats” atop the subfloor, without the need for...
Read MoreThe History of Radiant Floor Heating
You may be aware that a radiant floor heating system is a modern, efficient and healthy method to heat your home, but do you know its history? Radiant heated floors may seem like a relatively recent innovation to most....
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Are hydronic radiant floor heating systems more efficient than electric radiant floor heat?
This is a popular question among home and business owners, and the answer is a little complicated. There are several ways to discuss the efficiency of radiant floor heating systems. Efficiency can be discussed in terms of cost, power usage,...
Read MoreReplacing Ceiling Heat with Floor Heat is Easy!
Ceiling heat is a way people used to electrically heat specific zones in their houses. Heating wire is installed in the ceiling and usually covered by a special type of plaster which helps to disperse the heat evenly in the...
Read MoreWill 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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