Wood Flooring is the First Choice for Many Homeowners
Who doesn’t want a gorgeous wood floor in their home? The classic styling, luxurious look, and solid feel homeowners can enjoy for a lifetime. But when the temperature drops outside, a wood floor can become cold and uncomfortable. Turning up the forced air heat in most homes will get a room warmer but at the expense of wasted energy, noise, irritating dryness, and floors that remain cold. More and more homeowners are turning to electric floor heat to eliminate these issues.
Wood Floor Heating Systems
Prior to recent technological advances, installing electric heat under wood was a touchy subject due to its complexity. ThermoSoft’s products adhere to the latest NWFA guidelines and enable easier, faster, and safer heating under hardwood surfaces. Electric heat by ThermoSoft is the smart choice for floor heating. Our systems utilize the latest technology and are rugged, reliable, and effective. Installing a radiant heat system under your wood floor is a simple process. It can be done in less than a day and without any special skills or tools. Let’s take a look at how easy it is installing radiant heat under wood with our WarmStep® system.
Laying the Ground Work
The first step is to create a layout plan. Spending a little bit of time determining how to position your electric heat system and its dimensions will save a lot of time later. The first thing you will need to do is take measurements of the area you wish to heat. Areas with permanent fixtures such as counters and large appliances such as a refrigerator should not be included as you will not be heating these areas. Now that you know the amount of square footage, you can select the combination of mat sizes that will fit your space. You can do this yourself or have ThermoSoft help by creating a layout for each room. Our floor heating specialists are available to help you from planning through project completion.
Underlayments and Vapor Barriers
When installing the WarmStep® system, depending on the subfloor, you may need to lay an underlayment over the subfloor. The underlayment ensures that the radiant heat system does not project heat into the subfloor or foundation. This reduces the amount of energy required by directing the majority of the energy upwards into the room, rather than down into the ground. You may also want to install a vapor barrier if installing over a concrete floor to ensure your flooring doesn’t become damaged by moisture.
In Floor Temperature Sensor
Once the system is in place, the next step is to install the floor temperature sensor which communicates the floor temperature to your thermostat. It is important to keep the temperature of the floor below 80 degrees per the recommended NWFA guidelines. The sensors have a 15-foot lead wire for long range connection to your thermostat.
Thermostats
Your thermostat’s lead wires will need to be run to your electrical box. Always seek the help of a licensed electrician to make these connections. The thermostat is critical to the proper operation of your electric heat system because it regulates how warm your room will be and how much power the floor heating system will consume.
Flooring Installation
At this point, all that remains is to install your flooring on top of the electric heating system. Flooring can be floated, glued, or nailed down. Once installed, make sure to learn how to maintain your heated floors to ensure that you can enjoy them for a lifetime. Read the following article, “Maintaining Heated Wood Floors” for more information.
Why ThermoSoft’s Floor Heating Systems are the Answer For You
With these benefits in mind, where can you add comfort and value at the same time?
Look no further than ThermoSoft floor heating systems! We have the fastest warm-up time in the industry, and installation is simple and DIY-friendly.
Benefits of ThermoSoft Floor Heating
- Available for All Types of Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Solid and Engineered Wood, Vinyl, Cement Slab, and Carpet
- Exceptional Comfort: Warms rooms and not ceilings, Uniform, ideal heat pattern, Say goodbye to drafty rooms, Invisible and silent, Individual room control
- Cleaner, Healthier, Maintenance-Free: No dirty vents or ducts, No more drying out your air
- Energy-Saving: 100% Efficiency, More comfort, less energy, Use less energy by needing less heat
- Easy to Install: Designed with installation in mind, Tools already in your toolbox, Simple hookup, We’re here to support you
ThemoSoft never compromises on your comfort or safety, so why would you?
Start enjoying each space more than ever with ThermoSoft floor heating systems. Visit us online or contact Thermosoft today.
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ThermoSoft offers the best-performing and most reliable radiant electric heat solutions on the market. Our systems are safe and can be installed quickly during a room remodel or a new home build.
ThermoSoft products are made in America and are backed by our best-in-class customer service. We design and manufacture our systems here in Vernon Hills, Illinois with the highest quality control. We have an in-house team of qualified professionals to offer guidance and advice every step of the process – from selection to installation and beyond for years to come.
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