Can i still have underfloor heating if i have a concrete floor?

Question

Do i have to have some kind of false floor put over it or what?

Answer 1

heating wires can be layed onto the floor and bedded in under the floor tile adhesive, then 5mm tiles can be put on top, electric underfloor heating consists of a grid of wires similar to an electric blanket, the heat radiates up through the tile. Mainly the idea of this is not to heat the room, although it does, but to make walking bare foot on tiles, a pleasure.

Answer 2

We were going to get electric underfloor heating for our downstairs living room and kitchen and do away with the radiators at the same time but we were advised that the electric underfloor heating does little more than heat the floor. So we went for the more expensive wet system with hot water pipes heating the floor and it works a treat!
I have since heard many times of people having electric underfloor heating installed and a few months later patches of floor breaks and people are left with cold spots. I definitely advise water underfloor heating unless it is only to a a 2 ft square tiled floor in a hotel bathroom.

Answer 3

yes you can have underfloor heating on a concrete floor but as you have said you would need to place a false floor over the top

tiles or wood flooring would be most suitable but you need to ensure the type of heating system you purchase is suitable for the type of flooring.

if you are having a new floor laid this would be the time to install the system as you can ensure thermal insulation is used before the concrete is laid making it more efficient and allowing any finish to be laid on the floor afterwards.

if you are placing in a kitchen do not lay the heating element where cupboards are being placed as there is no benefit and it also reduces the cost.

Answer 4

yes there are many types of underfloor heating, electric sheets or water pipes being two of the main ones. Electric straight on your floor, but expensive to run. Water pipes off your boiler can be cut into your floor or re concrete over the top. Expensive to lay but cheaper to run and the best out there.

Answer 5

If its a new build or a replacement floor then its not a big job, the problem is that if the day comes warm then the heat is in the floor and there's no way of switching it off immediately. yes the controls and thermostat will switch it off today but then if it comes cold tomorrow then you may have no heat because yesterday was warm. You know what the British weather is like.its a bit like the old electric night store heaters.Personally I would pass on it.

Answer 6

yep sure, most element heating systems are designed to go on a concrete floor.

If the floor is old, and isn't a floating floor ( i.e with polystyrene insulation ) then use thermal boards under the elements to direct the heat upwards.

either set it into self-levelling compund or tile adhesive.

see www.klima.co.uk for a good example.

Answer 7

Are you talking existing or new construction? If existing the anser about heat wires under tiles is right on. If you are doing new construction, you can put in tubing for a hot water circulation unit.

Answer 8

Yes. You can lay it in quick set under tile. But you can also lay it under a "floating" floor like hardwood, Pergo or even carpet. We put it under Pergo in our family room using the Warmly Yours system.

Answer 9

Yes But not in Bath room

Answer 10

yes, but it is alot of work.