North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

Underfloor heating is a popular way to update your home, as well as ridding yourself of those inefficient and nasty old radiators that distribute dust as they distribute warmth. Some of the most popular places people use electric underfloor heating include kitchens, bathrooms, and conservatories. Here is some advice on how to prime your kitchen floor for installation; heating suppliers such as Floor Heating Online can also adive you if you get stuck.

Measuring

When planning to install an electric underfloor heating system in a kitchen, it is important to measure the room correctly and avoid any permanent features like your kitchen units. Measure the area you want heated and then deduct ten percent to allow for the perimeter.

Preparing the floors

Before laying your electric underfloor heating mat or cables, your floors will need to be prepared. For concrete sub-floors, if the sub-floor is new, it needs to be allowed to cure naturally. This means allowing approximately one week per 25 mm, depending upon the weather. To level it, apply a thin layer of levelling compound.

If the sub-floor is made from timber, make sure it is both clean and level before installing your system. In addition, suitable plywood over-boarding should be installed where necessary. This is especially the case if you will be laying tiles on top of your system.

Whether your sub-floor is concrete or timber, it is highly advisable to use a suitable primer or sealer before beginning your electric underfloor heating system installation. This ensures the porous floors are properly sealed before application of adhesives or levelling compounds.