Use our tips when installing a heating mat
- How to install a temperature sensor in the floor
- How to measure a heating mat with a meter
- Mounting a heating mat on a wall.
- How to prepare the electrical system and the box for a heating mat
- Thermostat inside the bathroom, NOT outside!
- Which fuse for the heating mat?
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How to measure the area under the heating mat?
The heated area of the room under the heating mat should exclude areas of fixed buildings and furniture that stand directly on the floor or other areas under which electric floor heating cannot be installed. Guidelines for calculating square meters:
- Square meters are calculated by multiplying the length (in meters) by the width (in meters) of the area.
- Triangles are squares/rectangles divided diagonally in half.
- If necessary, divide the heated area into smaller squares, rectangles, and/or triangles to calculate the square meters of the entire area.
- Triangles are squares/rectangles divided diagonally in half.
- Calculate the square meters of each area and add the square meters together.
- Powierzchnia A = 90 x 120 cm = 1,08 m²
- Powierzchnia B = 120 x 150 cm = 1,8 m²
- Powierzchnia C = (60 x 60 cm) / 2 = 0,18 m²
- Total = 3.06 m² - a heating mat size of 2.5 m² would be ideal
Tile heating mat is a good choice!
Heating mats can become the main source of heating in various rooms. It is maintenance-free and pollution-free. It allows you to heat a building in an environmentally friendly way. In favor of heating mats is the ease and speed of their installation. You don't even need to hire professionals, because you can install them yourself. The mats are designed in such a way that the heat distribution wires woven into them are at fixed distances between the loops. There is also no problem in adjusting them to the shape of the room, as the mats can be cut to any shape. Underfloor heating is ideal for allergy sufferers, the problem with problematic dust mites, circulating allergens in the air, disappears. Controlling the temperature with heating mats is extremely easy. In their favor is also the saving of space in the room due to the lack of need to install radiators. This translates into greater interior aesthetics and many design possibilities.
QuickNet heating mats can be installed under ceramic tiles directly next to bathtubs, shower trays and inside a walk-in shower. Read the article.
How to choose the right heating mat?
There are many types of heating mats to choose from, so there is no problem in matching them to the room and your individual needs. The important thing is to keep in mind the material of the floor finish when choosing the power of the mat.
- For rooms where a lower temperature or just a comfortable warm floor is sufficient, you can opt for mats with a power of 90 watts per square meter.
- For ceramic and stone floors, you should choose mats with a higher capacity, that is, with a power of 160 watts per square meter.
- For ceramic and stone floors, you should choose mats with a higher capacity, that is, with a power of 160 watts per square meter.
The advantage of underfloor heating is that it quickly heats up the floor covered with tiles. It allows to reduce the need for heat energy by up to several tens of percent, which of course translates into lower electricity bills.
It's worth opting for a proven product like the nVent RAYCHEM QuickNet under-tile heating mat. The heating can be controlled by a room thermostat with WIFI from a smartphone. The product is covered by a long-term warranty with floor insurance and repair in case of failure, 12 years with the possibility of extension to 20 years.
Easy installation of heating mats
The mat is sold in the form of a self-adhesive mesh, in which the heating cable is already installed with appropriate distances between each row. This ensures optimal temperature distribution over the entire floor surface. So the floor in your bathroom or room will have a uniform, very pleasant temperature everywhere.
The ability to quickly cut the mat (mounting grid) to the required dimensions makes it easier to avoid areas over which various types of furniture and equipment will be placed. This saves electricity and also protects the heating system from overheating. So at the same time you gain savings on your electricity bill, as well as an increased level of safety and trouble-free operation.
Floor heating mat in set with WiFi thermostat
Floor heating mats are also available in set with thermostat RAYCHEM SENZ WIFI. It is a device that controls the operation of the heating system. It has a programmable for each day of the week operating program. This way you can set yourself the optimal temperature for each hour of the day, and the thermostat will make sure that the floor is heated according to your wishes.
- Programming allows you to reduce the temperature at night and during those periods of the day when no one is home. In this way, electricity consumption will drop significantly, and the thermostat will make sure that the comfort of the residents is still at the highest level.
- When the thermostat is connected to a WiFi network, you can control it from an app on your phone. This is an extremely useful feature, because when you come home from a winter vacation, you can easily start the heating just before you return. As a result, you will be greeted by a warm and cozy living room where you can relax after a long trip