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Floor heating won't crack tiles |
Floor heating won't crack tiles
Many homeowners researching heating for their home love the idea and
affordability of Speedheat floor heating, but shy away from it as they believe
floor heating causes tiles to crack or lift.
Dirk Muller, technical director of Speedheat Australia comments, "Tiles cracking
and lifting are mostly associated with movement in the sub floor due to flexing,
lack of expansion joints in larger areas or insufficient adhesive coverage. Good
tiling practice and flexible adhesives are the prerequisites."
 Most cement based tile adhesives incorporate additives which give them
flexibility. Alternatively rubber based tile adhesives can be used. The average
service temperature range of most flexible tile adhesives is -5°C to 80°C.
"The Speedheat floor heating element heats to a maximum temperature of 38-40°C,
which is slightly warmer than average body temperature. This sits well in the
range of tile adhesive specifications. This also is way below temperatures of
1000°C at which tiles are fired," Muller says.
The Speedheat floor heating range of under tile heaters has been manufactured
and installed in thousands of homes worldwide, for over 20 years - countries
include Australia, Belgium, Holland, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, South
Africa, United Kingdom and The United States of America.
Muller comments, "The concern with tiles cracking or lifting as a result of
floor heating is unfounded. Speedheat floor heating enhances the use of tiled
floors in the home with warm floors and comfort radiant heat."
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