Heated Flooring

Cold floors can result from many things around your home, but you don’t have to stand for it. Heated flooring is the great equalizer for temperature control, and at Integrity Electricians, we are the GTA’s expert installers.

How Does Heated Flooring Work?

It works off the premise of electric heat created by a radiant heat network underneath the floor. Heat-conducting mats are laid on the floor in the mortar board. The mats have heat-emitting coils in them, and when electricity is run through them, they emit heat as the byproduct of the electricity.

The heat radiates through the flooring, warming the air just above the floor. As we all remember from science class, hot air rises, and that warm air heats the room as it ascends.
Heard Flooring Options.

When selecting an option for a heated floor, remember hardwood floors are not a good idea for a heated floor installation. The wood will dry out quickly and show signs of premature age. Cracking in the pieces laid is the first casualty, and when the slats become brittle, they will no longer support any weight when you walk across the floor.

At Integrity Electricians, we have a few suggestions for flooring that are compatible with a heated floor system. We have many years of experience installing heat floors and working with different flooring varieties.

• Ceramic tile
• Low-pile carpet
• Laminate
• Natural stone
• Vinyl

Why Choose Heated Flooring

There are significant reasons to install heated flooring in your home. Canada is a four seasons country that gets cold in fall and winter. Heating the floor keeps your feet warm and helps reduce the wear and tear on your HVAC system because the radiant heat from the floor keeps room temperatures warm.

Efficiency is a characteristic that is little known about heat floors. They work better than baseboard heating and don’t re-circulate the dust, pollen and other irritants that have built up in your ductwork. If you suffer from respiratory problems, this factor should appeal to you from a health benefits standpoint.

The Benefits Of Heated Flooring

Many people think that heated flooring is a luxury item for the well-off. That might have been the case in the past, but currently, heated flooring is an economical option when you factor in the energy savings you will enjoy. There are many different heated flooring systems on the market, and there is a system to fit every budget.

Let’s look at some of the benefits that come with a heated flooring system:

• Comfortable
• Out of sight
• Improves property value
• Clean and particle-free
• Safe
• Maintenance free
• Noiseless
• Easy to adjust
• Compatible with many heating systems

What To Know

You have decided to take the plunge and install a heated flooring system, but you don’t know how long it will take. Accessibility and ease of installation are two factors that govern the installation. An average-sized home can take one or two days from start to finish.

If you have a commercial operation or a larger home, the process can take up to five days in duration. The cost is directly proportionate to the number of rooms receiving a heated flooring system, and the size of the rooms is the other determining factor.

Integrity Electricians And Safety

When installing any new devices that depend on electrical power, you need the services of a professional, reliable electrician with the experience and expertise to get the work right. Wiring, thermostats and other fixtures will be integrated into your home electrical network.

You can’t trust the work of just anyone. Your family’s safety and asset protection – your home – depend on it. Meet with us to discuss your goals, and we at Integrity Electricians will form a plan and provide a free quote.