This client, a retired widow; wanted to create a lasting barrier free bathroom with a large curb-less shower, and very open Master Bathroom floor plan. She was concerned the regular floor vent wasn’t going to heat the space as warm as she would prefer. Radiant floor heat was the answer for a warm room, and warm toes.
Today’s styles are very efficient with a Thermostat control. Compared to the old styles the materials for heated floors are more affordable and the labor to install is faster & easier than before. You can install heated flooring only were you want it. For instance pick high-traffic areas to save on job costs.
In this Master Bathroom we installed the heated flooring at the toilet front through the shower front and at the vanity front. A few simple steps and your toes can enjoy the warmth of a heated floor in no time at all.
Tips on installing radiant floor underlayment and wiring for a heated floor:
For this project we are using 1/2″ concrete board underlayment, 120V spool wiring, and programmable thermostat. We floated over the existing tongue and groove decking with modified thin-set, then installed 1/2″ concrete board, with 1-1/2″ galvanized roofing nails.
Then we installed the retaining clips, wiring and thermostat sensor while following the manufacturer’s install recommendations.
Finally float over the wiring and clips entirely. We used a self- leveling floor product.
The radiant heat system is now in place, and ready for tile installation to follow.
