Eliminates The Need For Unsightly Radiators

Installing electric underfloor heating eliminates the need for bulky, unsightly radiators, providing a luxurious warmth that enhances any room and floor.

If you’re planning to renovate or replace your existing floor tiles, installing electric heating is definitely worth considering.

This article will provide you with all the information you need to know.

• What Mat Size Should I Purchase?
• Installation Of The Underfloor Heating
• The Benefits Of Heating Under Tiles
• Is Electric Heating Expensive To Run?

First thing to do is measure the width and length of the room. Unlike loose cables, it is not recommended to heat wall-to-wall with 150w or 200w heat mats.

What Mat Size Should I Purchase?

It’s important to cover at least 80% of the floor for effective heating—the more coverage, the faster and more efficient the warmth.

As an example, we have a square conservatory measuring 4.2m by 4.2m, totalling 17.6 sqm. Since no other heating will be installed, the recommended option is the 200W system as the primary heat source.

Covering 100% with a mat is usually not possible; only loose cables can achieve full coverage.

When using electric heating as primary heat, always install insulation boards beneath the heat mats or cables.

Heat mats are limited by the number of 0.5m runs and turns possible.

This room would suit 16 sqm (4m x 4m) of UFH, leaving a 100mm unheated border and over 90% floor coverage.

Not all rooms allow this, though. For irregular or smaller rooms (like bathrooms), loose cables are often better, as they enable 100% floor coverage.

Is Electric Heating Expensive To Run?

A common misconception is that electric heating is costly to run. In fact, electric heating is initially much cheaper to purchase than water-based underfloor heating.

Of course, if you set it to excessively high temperatures and leave it on for long periods, running costs will increase. However, electric heating isn’t designed to be used this way—it’s very efficient when controlled properly.

Electric heating is generally very responsive. It reaches set temperatures much faster than radiators or water-based underfloor heating. This means it typically runs for shorter periods, saving energy.

With rising gas prices and the move toward electric and solar power, electric heating is becoming the future of home heating and is growing in popularity every day.