Renowned for being the optimal floor finish for use with underfloor heating, tiles and stone are durable, appealing and conduct heat exceptionally well. From porcelain or ceramic tiles to natural stone slabs of granite or marble, this category of flooring is extremely varied, and is a popular choice for wet rooms and kitchens.
An affordable floor choice, laminate is a multilayered solution combining fibre board with a protective waterproof layer that can mimic natural stone or wood. Resistant to changes in temperature, it can hold its form without warping when used with higher heating settings.
While solid wood floor is not a typically a suitable match for underfloor heating, the construction of engineered wood boards is ideal. The multi-layered construction of boards features a solid wood finish on top of a stack of lesser woods, allowing them toeffectively adapt to changing temperatures without suffering damage.
For the ultimate in cosiness, carpet can be paired with underfloor heating. While popular in bedrooms and lounges, using the correct tog of carpet and temperature settings is key to reduce warm up times and optimise use.
Hardwearing and less expensive flooring, high-quality vinyl also works well with underfloor heating. Its thin nature makes it suitable for underfloor heating, but maximum floor surface temperatures must be observed.
With a high thermal mass, polished concrete flooring can warm up fast and retains heat well. While once used mainly in industrial environments, its hardwearing nature, combined with its thermal conductivity, has made concrete an increasingly popular floor choice for homes with underfloor heating. At FastWarm, you can depend on us for expert advice and equipment, ensuring you pair the best system possible with your flooring of choice.
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Flooring to use with underfloor heating
Underfloor heating is compatible with a diverse range of floor finishes. As a result, users have a wide selection of options they can choose from to match their aims and needs.
Fortunately, due to compatibility, you can find an underfloor heating system that will tick every box. Different rooms of the house can require specific floor choices, but personal taste and heating requirements can also be factors to consider.
It's worth noting, however, that specific floor choices have different thermal properties due to the materials they are made from. When underfloor heating is activated, some flooring will warm up faster than others, retaining their heat for longer.
Additionally, some flooring requires underfloor heating to work in certain parameters in terms offloor surface temperature, to avoid damage and promote safety.
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