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Electric heating solution
Electric heating for approved carpet, sheet vinyl and linoleum floors.
FloorTec combines a 140W/m² foil heating mat with insulation, vapour control and a protective two-layer FloorTec DUO overlay. The heating mat and DUO boards are ordered separately.
The complete FloorTec system
The foil heating mat provides the heat. FloorTec DUO boards protect it and create the stable base required by the finished floor.
Heat source
Electric heating layer
The genuine low-profile Elektra foil mat delivers even heat beneath the protective FloorTec construction. Select the mat size to suit the usable heated area.
Protective overlay
Finished-floor base
Two staggered HDF layers protect the foil mat, spread floor loads and create a smooth, stable subfloor beneath approved roll carpet, sheet vinyl and linoleum.
Understand the system
FloorTec is a complete dry-overlay construction, not a heating mat used on its own. The 140W/m² foil mat warms through the protective FloorTec DUO subfloor to approved carpet and resilient finishes above.
The FloorTec heating mat and FloorTec DUO boards are purchased separately. Plan the insulation, vapour control, thermostat and sensor at the same time.
Plan the complete installation
Use FloorTec where approved roll carpet, sheet vinyl or linoleum needs a dry, low-profile heating construction. Every layer must remain within the relevant thermal and temperature limits.
The upper vapour barrier separates the heating mat from the staggered FloorTec DUO boards. A lower vapour barrier is also used over concrete subfloors where specified.
Layered installation
The heating mat is installed over 5mm XPS underlay, then protected by the specified vapour layer before the two FloorTec DUO board layers are fitted with staggered joints.
Before you order
FloorTec suitability depends on the complete floor covering, not simply whether it is described as carpet or vinyl. Confirm thermal resistance, fixing method and maximum floor temperature with the floor manufacturer.
Technical reference
FloorTec advice
Clear answers about the complete FloorTec build-up, compatible finishes and required DUO overlay boards.
FloorTec combines a 140W/m² foil-backed heating mat with 5mm insulation, vapour-control layers and two staggered FloorTec DUO board layers. The overlay protects the mat and creates a smooth, stable subfloor for approved roll carpet, sheet vinyl or linoleum.
FloorTec is intended for approved roll carpet, sheet vinyl and linoleum. The exact floor covering, underlay and complete build-up must be approved for underfloor heating. Karndean and Amtico plank floors should use the recommended renovation-screed build-up instead of FloorTec DUO boards.
You need the correctly sized 140W foil heating mat, 5mm XPS insulating underlay, specified vapour barriers, sufficient FloorTec DUO boards, a compatible thermostat and floor sensor. The heating mat and boards are purchased separately.
The combined carpet and additional underlay must remain within the heating system’s stated TOG limit—commonly 2.5 TOG for compatible Uheat systems. Always follow the exact limits stated for the selected products.
Do not install Karndean or Amtico plank floors directly onto FloorTec DUO boards. The product guidance recommends a suitable renovation-screed subfloor for these finishes. Ask Uheat to confirm the correct system before ordering.
