2006-12-09 23:13:13 · 8 answers · asked by tallis 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The running cost of electric underfloor heating under wood would be a lot, because wood is like and insulating material and it would not be practical. Underfloor heating should be used under ceramic, quarry, marble or granite tiles, because it takes a while to heat them up, but if they are warm it keeps the heat much longer and the running cost much lower.
2006-12-11 08:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by BJC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds expensive to rip up tiles and then install another floor. I'd be looking for another means of heating in there. However, I have stood on laminate floors with radiant heat under them and they are toasty warm. Tile is cold. I hate the stuff. I have a bathroom that is all tile and if I could afford to re-do it, I would. The funny thing is that our home's assessment value goes up because we have tile vs. laminate and I would be happier with laminate or a Pergo kind of flooring.
2016-03-29 01:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Welshelf. For a conservatory fine, but for regular rooms, not worth half a tinker's damn! And, yes, when they stop working, what a headache to get back to rights. I would much prefer an electric fire if nothing else can be done.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
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2006-12-10 04:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have installed it on a number of occasions but never recommend it. For how much it costs to purchase and the running cost plus the problems when it goes wrong it is just not worth the hassle
2006-12-10 02:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Terence K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider Radiant Cove heaters. More efficient, easy to install, and much less costly. You can put your furniture anywhere.
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2006-12-11 16:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overrated and basically useless
you put heaters under the floor and then put furniture on top
nice and warm settee rest of room freezing
2006-12-10 02:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by welshelf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under a wooden floor.are you taking the mickey.who is trying to con you
2006-12-10 12:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put it in our conservatory and it works fine. Got it from screwfix.com (cheapest place I could find it.)
2006-12-09 23:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by xrv43xjs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋