Underfloor Heating Installation
Before starting, it is important to make sure that all forms of preparation have been completed in order to have a successful installation. These tasks can be found on our pre-install checklist below:
1. Gather Tools and Materials:
Heater element ·Self-adhesive mesh ·Floor Probe ·Installation Monitor
2. Plan Layout
Ensure the floor surface is clean and even.
If installing in a bathroom or wet area, ensure the waterproofing is completely dry. Mark the heater layout on the floor with chalk or pencil, ensuring you leave enough Bathroom Heating to return to the start spot.
3. Install the Underfloor Heating System
Starting from the floor beneath the thermostat location, unroll the heater until you reach the end of your first run. When you reach it, rip the tape and turn the heater to its new position.
Pull the wax paper backing off the tape, keeping it straight, and stick it to the floor. Do the same with the tape on the other side of the heater, ensuring that the element is straight and under slight tension. Install a floor probe for the thermostat between the elements or 25 mm from the single tail. This ensures optimal performance for your Underfloor Heating system.
4. Lay the Mesh
Lay the green mesh, sticky side down, over the heater. Cut the mesh as necessary to cover the entire heating element.
5. After Installation
Each heater needs its own KlimaGuard installation monitor and cannot be reused on different heaters.
The monitor must remain connected until tiling and grouting are complete. This is to ensure that you are alerted should any damage to the element occur during the tiling and grouting process.
Element wires should NEVER cross.
Try maintain a gap between elements of approximately 50mm otherwise the floor will not be evenly heated or possible hot spots can occur. Stay at least 100 mm off the walls and cabinets.
Take care not to cut the red heating element.
Frequently Asked Questions
What We Offer
About the choices of heater
Under tile
Tiles are generally a good conductor of heat, under tile heating is one of the quickest ways to heat a room.
Under carpet
With no dust, fumes or noise, this solution is fast becoming a very popular one.
Under floor board
Just because you choose floorboards does not mean that you have to miss out on underfloor heating.
Under decorative screed
It is the perfect choice for a household with children, pets or those who simply want a sleek finish.
Thermostats
An integrated thermostat can be scheduled to activate your heating at set times throughout the week.
Other heating solutions
From Mirror Demisters ending bathroom mirror condensation, to portable Mat Heaters, and innovative Rug Buddy Heaters.