Electric Underfloor Heating in Bathrooms and Kitchens
Electric mats warm a tiled floor quickly and are usually a comfort upgrade rather than a whole-room heat source.
Electric mats warm a tiled floor quickly and are usually a comfort upgrade rather than a whole-room heat source. In bathrooms they solve the cold-tile problem without disturbing the heating system at all.
What it will and will not heat
A mat under tiles takes the chill off beautifully. Sizing it as the sole heat source for a bathroom rarely works once you allow for the area lost to the bath and units.
Installation discipline
Continuity tested before, during and after tiling. A nicked element under a finished floor is an expensive lesson.
Controls
A floor probe thermostat protects the covering and stops overheating. Setback scheduling matters more than raw power.
Adding warmth to a tiled floor
If you are retiling anyway, that is the moment to decide. Tell us the room size and we will explain the options.
Questions we get asked
Can it replace the towel rail?
Usually not. Most bathrooms still want a heated towel rail for drying as well as warmth.
Does it work under vinyl or laminate?
Only with systems and coverings rated for it, and always within the manufacturer's temperature limit.
Who connects it?
The electrical connection must be carried out to the wiring regulations for a bathroom zone.