Renovation or larger project
Low-Profile Water Heating
A designed overlay system can suit larger kitchen renovations and whole-home projects where water heating is the preferred route.
Room guide
Underfloor Heating For Kitchens
Plan comfortable, responsive heating around fixed kitchen units, the finished floor and the available floor build-up.
Start with the finished floor
Which Kitchen Heating Route Suits Your Floor?
Kitchens combine fixed cabinetry, busy floor plans and several possible finishes. Choose the closest starting point, then confirm the complete floor build-up.
Renovation or larger project
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Tiled kitchen floors
MD Electric Heating Mats
A straightforward electric option for regular-shaped tiled floor areas, with multiple outputs available to suit the room design.
Floating wood floors
WoodTec Foil Heating
A slim foil heating system for compatible laminate and engineered wood floors, installed with the specified insulating underlay.
Compare The Three Approaches
| Comparison criteria | Water Heating | MD Mats | WoodTec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Suitable existing structural floor | Regular tiled floor area | Compatible floating wood or laminate floor |
| System position | Above the base and beneath the finish | Within the approved tiled-floor build-up | Beneath the approved floating finish |
| Main priority | A zoned water system with controlled build-up | Fast installation and responsive warming | Low-profile comfort without a wet covering layer |
Water Heating
- Starting point
- Suitable existing structural floor
- System position
- Above the base and beneath the finish
- Main priority
- A zoned water system with controlled build-up
MD Mats
- Starting point
- Regular tiled floor area
- System position
- Within the approved tiled-floor build-up
- Main priority
- Fast installation and responsive warming
WoodTec
- Starting point
- Compatible floating wood or laminate floor
- System position
- Beneath the approved floating finish
- Main priority
- Low-profile comfort without a wet covering layer
Plan the complete kitchen floor
The System Is Only One Part Of The Build-Up
Insulation can improve warm-up time and reduce downward losses. Every layer—from the subfloor to the final finish—must be compatible with the selected heating system.
Usable Heated Area
Plan around fixed units, islands and other areas where heating should not be installed
Insulation
Use the specified insulation layer to improve response and reduce downward heat loss
Floor Finish
Confirm tile, stone, wood, laminate or another approved finish before selecting the system
Sensor & Control
Include a compatible thermostat and position the floor sensor correctly within the heated area