Warm floors, the principle of operation of which is associated withwork of electricity, seem to be a fairly elementary, schematically simple and profitable solution to problems related to heating buildings. They consume less energy, compared to similar options. Anyone can install a warm floor under the laminate with their own hands. This requires a set of tools, materials and knowledge of the basic points of installation.
Scheme of warm floor under laminate.
Classification of warm floors: the choice of a suitable option
The most popular systems are the following:
- warm floor film infrared;
- rod mats.
When giving preference to a certain type of film type for laminate, the following models are often chosen:
- budgetary;
- premium.
The last variety is characterized byrapid heating, high melting rates, some of which can improve the quality of the air space and provide an antibacterial effect. Return to contents</a>
Installation of a warm floor of film type
Tools for laying underfloor heating. Materials and tools:
- a set of film floor;
- heat-reflecting material;
- Temperature regulator;
- adhesive tape for installation;
- installation kit;
- electric wires;
- screwdriver;
- Nippers;
- knife;
- dowels;
- a hammer;
- perforator;
- soldering iron;
- film for vapor barrier based on polyethylene;
- plaster mesh made of plastic;
- material for thermal insulation;
- corrugated pipe.
Return to Contents</a>Preparatory work To layelectric heated floor, it is necessary to carry out preliminary work on leveling the surface and cleaning the base. There should be no depressions or recesses here. As preliminary work, it is also necessary to carry out thorough cleaning of the base. It is quite possible to wash the floor and let it dry well. Return to contents</a>Design features of thermal insulation
Scheme of the device of a water-heated floor withby fastening pipes with harpoons to the thermal insulation layer. To carry out work on laying laminate means to provide it with the necessary bases for high-quality thermal insulation. This layer is very important, because the preservation of the floor's heat depends on it. The materials required for this will be:
- foil;
- reflective elements;
- bung.
Once such material is cut, you can start covering the floor with the metal part facing up. Then the insulating elements are attached with mounting tape. Return to contents</a>
Installation of a warm floor under a laminate
Before starting work, it should be clarified thatIt is not worth covering the entire floor surface with this system. Avoid areas where heavy furniture will be located. It is important to ensure a distance of 5-10 cm from the walls. When placing the film, it is necessary to prevent its parts from joining. In this case, it is laid along the entire length, which helps to protect against the accumulation of wires. After this, the film parts are fastened with mounting tape. Connecting the wires. To lay a warm floor under the laminate, use crimp terminals. They are fixed in copper strips and secured. Then the wires are inserted here, which are strengthened with pliers. Finish the insulation by gluing bitumen tape. It should be located at the top and bottom. Recommendation. When carrying out such work, you should take care of grounding. For this purpose, you will need to glue the film that covers the base with foil tape. Its edge should be recessed, grounded.
Underfloor heating pipe layout diagrams. Eyelets.These parts are characterized by increased safety and small thickness. To fix them, you can use eyelets, bitumen tape, a special-purpose stapler. The installation technology corresponds to the method described above. Also, an electric heated floor involves connecting the system using a parallel connection method. Formation of thermal insulation. To install a high-quality heated floor under the laminate, it is necessary to provide it with reliable insulation that can retain heat as much as possible. When giving preference to foil as a material, you need to monitor its electrical conductivity. It is best to install a base that does not conduct current. Return to contents</a>Installing a temperature sensor and thermostatThe "warm floor" system must be equipped with a temperature sensor. It comes with a thermostat. It must be installed after the work is completed, when the main work on installing the coating has already been completed. The temperature sensor is fixed to the insulation layer. And for this, a small recess is needed. To put it in place, it is necessary to use the main methods:
- outer;
- interior.
The first option consists of installing the devicedirectly on the wall, the other involves preparing the base by cutting the surface. The location should be determined most accurately. Fixing the protective and finishing layer. When installing a film in a structure, it is necessary to provide it with reliable protection. For this, a polyethylene film is most often used. It is placed in the gap between the film coating itself and the finishing base. Then you can lay the finishing material. In the considered option, such a base is laminate. Return to the table of contents</a>
Recommendations for laying underfloor heating
In order for the film heated floor to have maximum safety parameters, you should follow some recommendations:
- Do not place heavy furniture on the base, unless there are holes for ventilation;
- It is forbidden to perform work on the installation of the film without proper grounding;
- Do not cut holes in the film;
- It is not recommended to set the film with a single cloth, the length of which exceeds 15 m;
- It is not possible to install a warm floor near various heating appliances;
- installation work at a temperature below zero is not carried out, and high humidity is also not allowed.
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Features of warm floors
In order for the floor surface to be warm, various types of bases are used: mats, cables, films. They are united by common features that you need to know when starting installation work:
Connection diagram of the temperature sensor.
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A few words as a conclusion
Following all the listed recommendations andtechnical arguments, it is quite possible to install a heated floor yourself, without resorting to the help of specialists. The selected system, installed according to all requirements, will bring comfort, warmth and a pleasant home atmosphere to any room.</ ul>
