6 Heated Tile System Tips

Learning top tips for heated tile systems.

The heated tile floor system has become increasingly popular in recent years as homeowners have begun to realize the many benefits of adding radiant heating to their homes. The best radiant floor heating systems can provide a consistent source of heat and ample warmth throughout the winter season while also helping to reduce energy costs.

Here are some tips you can use to help get the most out of your heated tile system:

1.  Choose the right thermostat.

For a floor to be heated, it needs a thermostat, but not any old thermostat will do. Because you’re dealing with electricity, it’s best to select a thermostat that’s rated for use with electric heaters – this way, you avoid potential electrical issues or even fires.

2.  Don’t increase the temperature by more than 3 degrees at a time.

If you’ve been using your system for some time, you may want to increase the temperature in the room, but is it safe? The answer is yes – but don’t increase the temperature by more than 3 degrees at a time. Doing so could actually cause electrical problems and might even damage the heating elements in your flooring system.

3.  Don’t put furniture over your heated floors.

Heated tile systems are designed to provide sufficient warmth to keep a room comfortable during cold weather and can help cut down on your energy costs, but they’re not meant to be used as supplemental heating for other items in the room like furniture or rugs. The weight of these items may actually damage the heating coils in your heated flooring system and could make them less efficient when it comes to providing heat for your home.

4.  Leave room for airflow underneath the tile surface.

The main reason we install radiant floor heating systems is so that these systems can help maintain an even temperature within the home, but this can only be accomplished if there is enough space for warm air to rise from under the tiles and circulate around the room.

5.  Spread out your cables.

When it comes to designing your heated floor system, you want to make sure that your cables are spread evenly across the entire surface area. The ideal heating cable will be between 5 and 10 watts per foot, depending on how much heat you want to be generated at any given time.

6.  Be prepared for wire failures.

One of the advantages of installing a heated tile floor system is that they are extremely durable and are designed to last for many years, but there is still a chance that one or more wires might fail over time due to corrosion or other factors.

Final Thoughts

Heated floors are a luxury in any home, but they aren’t just for the wealthy to enjoy. If your house or apartment has room for the system and you have the budget, you too can experience the benefits of heated flooring.

For more information on heated tile floors, read our article on Adding the Best Bathroom Floor Heating in 2021. For tips on wood, visit Top 5 Wood Floor Heating Tips. You can always give us a call at (800)308-8057 or contact us.

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