Bathroom Electric Radiant Heat Mats Kit by SunTouch
Electric radiant heated floors have become tremendously popular in the last few years, especially for bathroom installations. Unlike conventional heating methods that use forced air to circulate heat around the room, electric radiant systems warm the floor beneath your feet first. The heat then rises into the room to warm the entire space. In fact, radiant heat can actually warm you directly, which reduces the required ambient temperature in a room to achieve the same warm feeling on your skin, resulting in potential energy savings.
Radiant Heat Under Bathroom Tile
Of course, there’s no better place to install radiant heat than a bathroom. Modern bathroom floors are almost always tiled in ceramic or stone. Using only conventional heating methods (e.g., forced air), these floors are left very cold to the touch, even uncomfortable, especially after stepping out of a shower or bath. Electric radiant heat solves this problem completely, adding remarkable comfort and value to a space.
Until about 5 years ago, electric radiant heating systems were reserved for only the most luxurious settings, and were generally installed by professionals. Not so today. Electric radiant heat is now an affordable option for any room in your house that will have a suitable flooring surface. Installation is relatively simple and can be achieved by any do-it-yourselfer who can follow instructions and is willing to put in the time for the installation. Best of all, radiant heated floors are highly desired by home buyers. They add both real value (via appraisal) and also a quick-sale factor to any home.
Recommended Bathroom Radiant Heat Complete Kit
If you’re in the market for radiant heated floors in your own bathroom, we highly recommend purchasing a complete radiant flooring kit. PexSupply offers the SunTouch Mat Radiant Heat Kit for this type of job.
These kits include everything needed to get a radiant flooring installation underway: Suntouch electric radiant heat mat, a Programmable Thermostat, a Loudmouth Installation Monitor, Double Sided Tape, Installation Manual, and Installation DVD. (We particularly like the DVD to assuage any installation fears). Here’s the link:
- Electric Radiant Heat Kits (go to the SunTouch Mat Radiant Heat Kits on the lower left).
To determine which kit is right for you, simply measure the area of the floor that will not be covered by any furniture or fixtures and purchase the kit that is less than or equal to that area. (Radiant heat should not run under toilets, sinks, cabinets, showers, etc. It should only be in the area that will be free of permanent fixtures.)
What do you think? Have you installed electric radiant heat floors in your bathroom? Leave a note and let us know how nice they are!
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