How To Lay Underfloor Heating Mat

Away from the toilet wax ring.

How to lay underfloor heating mat.

Measure the room and draw a sketch to help you calculate which mat or kit you will need. The electric heating mat must be connected by a qualified electrician and requires a mains voltage of 230 240v. That can cause excessive heat buildup. 4 keep the heating cable at least 2 in.

Then sketch in the position of the underfloor heating mat. Points to keep in mind when sizing the mat are. Away from walls showers and tubs. Use a multi meter to check you have continuity of current all the way round the heating cable and that the resistance of the cable falls into the allowable limits.

Electric underfloor heating is usually placed on top of a layer of floor insulation to ensure the heat travels upwards rather than down. The joint between the heating cable and cold tail must be located under the floor. When laying the elektra md heating mat under no circumstances must the mat overlap and the heating cable be cut or cross at any point. Electric underfloor heating mats as mentioned before floor heating mats are especially suitable for regular shaped rooms and for heating a large area evenly.

Now the electric underfloor heating mat is laid we need to get the sensor in place so that our thermostat will know the temperature of the ufh. Roll out one length keeping the mat around 100mm from the skirting board. Note choose the correct mat and install on the recommended construction. 1 install the mat up to the area where the vanity cabinet or pedestal sink will sit but not under it.

This is first laid on a layer of screed made of sand and cement or suspended timber floorboards on joists to ensure the surface is completely flat. Step 2 mark the positioning of the toilet before you remove it. 2 keep the mat 4 in. It s always best to place the probe as close to the centre of the elements as possible as this will give the most accurate reading and a bit of tape will help to keep it in place.

Underfloor heating mat laid on a plywood sub base and measured so that it does not butt up to the skirting.