Flexheat Electric Underfloor Heating Sticky Mats
Experience the ultimate in home comfort with FlexHeat's electric underfloor heating mats. Designed for easy installation under any floor covering, FlexHeat's heating mats provide a highly economical and efficient way to heat any flat, open area in your home. With a low profile and minimal disruption to your existing floor design, FlexHeat's underfloor heating mats are the perfect solution for adding warmth and comfort to your floors.
Our high-quality underfloor heating mats are suitable for installation under a variety of flooring types, including tile, stone, and laminate. They provide uniform heat distribution throughout your space, ensuring that your floors are always warm and comfortable. Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, FlexHeat's heating mats help reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy bills. Built to last, they offer long-lasting benefits and years of underfloor heating enjoyment.
Whether you're looking to add underfloor heating to your bathroom, kitchen, or entire home, FlexHeat has a wide range of options to suit every need and budget. Our underfloor heating mats are not only cost-effective to run but also offer a more efficient heating system compared to traditional methods. Studies have shown that the yearly cost of running underfloor heating in a bathroom is less than that of operating your washing machine!
Types of Flexheat Underfloor Heating Mats
100W/m² is the lowest heat output mat available from us and is ideal for mitigating the coldness of chilly tiles, also known as the "warm floor effect". It's recommended to lay this system on an insulation board, as it is not apt for use as a primary heating source.
160W/m² is appropriate for a variety of projects as a main heat source in adequately insulated areas (compliant with current building regulations).
While this system is promoted for use beneath tiles, it can also be utilized under most underfloor heating-compatible floor finishes if accompanied by a 10mm bed of self-levelling, establishing it as the most adaptable system available in the market.
200w/m² provides the highest heat output per square meter within our mat solutions and is suggested for areas with significant heat loss, such as conservatories.
It should also be employed when installing on a concrete floor in instances where insulation boards are not utilized. This system is designed for use under tiled or stone floors, delivering maximum heat output into your space.
Flexheat® adhesive mats should be installed above a structural substrate floor, like concrete screed or 18mm marine plywood. We advise that this system be placed onto an insulation board, such as a XPS or Tile Backer Boards, and be covered in either a flexible tile adhesive or a flexible leveling compound.
Where can Flexheat Underfloor Heating Mats be used?
Flexheat underfloor heating mats can be used everywhere in a new build project or even renovations. It is especially useful when renovating kitchens, bathrooms, anterooms or hallways as raising the floor level is kept to a minimum. The mats can also be used on any base floor such as concrete, existing (old) ceramic tiles, terrazzo or moisture proof floorboards.
What Floor Finishes can be used with Flexheat Underfloor Heating Mats?
In general, Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stone floor tiles, which provide optimal heat transmission. If the Flexheat underfloor heating mat is covered with a self levelling compound, then you can use other floor finishes such as; wooden mosaic, oak parquet or laminated floor panels, carpet, or vinyl. Please note these floor finishes will need to be checked for compatibility prior to installation, please check with the floor manufacturer.
Can you cut Flexheat Underfloor Heating Mats?
Yes! You can cut the mat mesh to the size and shape required to fit your 'free' floor surface. Remember! You must not damage the heating cable, this cannot be cut.
Where the mesh is cut, you must carefully straighten the loose cable and place the cut mat section close to each other. Also keep equal distances between the heating cables.
If you have any questions or need any help please don't hesitate to contact us, we'll be happy to help! We can also offer free quotation requests based off of your floor plans.
Should You Choose Underfloor Heating Mats or Loose Cable?
Our Sticky Mat systems are crafted from a 500mm wide fiberglass mesh, with the heating cable pre-positioned at suitable intervals to attain the required heat output. The installation process is as straightforward as unrolling the mat to cover the necessary area.
Our Loose Cable Solutions merely supply you with the cable on a drum. You can secure the cable to the floor in any arrangement needed to accommodate your area. This system is optimal for compact areas like bathrooms where installation around obstacles such as toilets and basin pedestals is necessary
Can I install Electric Underfloor Heating Myself?
A proficient DIYer should encounter no problems installing our Electric Underfloor Heating systems; some basic building experience should set you on the path to completing your installation. However, a certified electrician will be needed to connect your heating cable to your property's electrical circuit, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations.
In general, Electric Underfloor Heating systems provide the simplest method to incorporate Underfloor Heating into your home or office.