| Underfloor bathroom heating 13:08 - Jun 27 with 1088 views | BklynRanger |
In between the 'cooking' I wondered if anyone has any firsthand experience of this?
We're going to do a renovation soon so it's an option.
My main Q of course is, is it expensive to run?
I don't want to be adding £1.50 a day to our electricity or gas bill for something where, except for periodic vindaloo reactions, you're generally in and out pretty quickly. |  | | |  |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:23 - Jun 27 with 1044 views | derbyhoop |
Our bathroom was freezing, as our builders didn't put in any insulation behind the plasterboard. We've now got a wall mounted, oil filled radiator. It's on permanently at 18C and electricity usage is minimal. |  |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:35 - Jun 27 with 1011 views | Lblock |
Are you talking a wet system or an electric mat like WarmUp?
I assume the latter.
My recommendation would be to check the size of the room M3 wise, go to an on line Btu calculator and then put in a towel rail that does that + 40% as minimum.
Ideally a towel rail with a smaller Btu and then also do a rad giving you the heat level +25%
The under tile electric mats should really only be used to take the edge of chilly tiles under your feet and not relied on for heating.
To answer your question on cost - the are expensive to run as a heat source!
If it's u/floor wet then different ball game and I'd recommend but would be unusual to just have that in a bathroom rather as part of a whole floor level renovation. |  |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:42 - Jun 27 with 989 views | E1Hoop |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:35 - Jun 27 by Lblock |
Are you talking a wet system or an electric mat like WarmUp?
I assume the latter.
My recommendation would be to check the size of the room M3 wise, go to an on line Btu calculator and then put in a towel rail that does that + 40% as minimum.
Ideally a towel rail with a smaller Btu and then also do a rad giving you the heat level +25%
The under tile electric mats should really only be used to take the edge of chilly tiles under your feet and not relied on for heating.
To answer your question on cost - the are expensive to run as a heat source!
If it's u/floor wet then different ball game and I'd recommend but would be unusual to just have that in a bathroom rather as part of a whole floor level renovation. |
I had the electric mat type installed when we had our bathroom redone, about 10 years ago. It still works. We were told it is expensive to run but we only use it to take the edge off the cold tile floor in winter. So 10 mins a day max for about 4 months of the year. I usually forget to put it on but my wife uses it. You can feel the difference but not essential. |  | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:48 - Jun 27 with 970 views | CateLeBonR |
The problem with this sort of thing is that when it goes wrong (which it probably will) it’s very difficult to fix without ripping up the floor again. My parents have underfloor heating in the kitchen which went wrong and when I spoke with an electrician mate I know about getting it fixed he said not to bother. |  | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 13:50 - Jun 27 with 960 views | Landshark |
Our old house had underfloor heating in the kitchen/living room so when we purchased a new house at the beginning of the year we decided we wanted underfloor heating throughout. We took out all the old radiators, all the old screed, had a water based system installed and then covered again with screed. It has been very costly and time consuming. If I could go back in time I would probably have just replaced the radiators but I am hoping in the long run it pays off.
In theory they are cheaper to run than a traditional radiators. Ours took so long to add that by the time it was finished the cold weather was over so we've not actually had a chance to test it out yet.
You don't have to have them constantly running so during the cold months you could set your bathroom to come on in the morning for a couple of hours so when you get up in the morning to get ready it can be nice and warm for you. | | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:00 - Jun 27 with 946 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
I have electric underfloor in our kitchen and rear/side extension extension (which includes a wc with shower) as we have concrete floors. We have no rads in these rooms.
The cost incurred is higher when you keep turning it on and off. The missus switches it on in October and it goes off in April. Once it's up to the desired temperature, it just kicks on and off including over night.
Had it for 17 years and the wife is happy with it. So I am. | |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:05 - Jun 27 with 930 views | StrawberryHillR |
Moved house and the first estimated monthly dual fuel bill was bigger than the mortgage payment (which was unpleasant enough). The previous owners had been using the kitchen and bathroom underfloor heating as the main heat source in those areas, and were literally burning money. A nice luxury but only to be used sparingly I'd suggest. | | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:05 - Jun 27 with 929 views | BklynRanger |
Thanks for the replies, good info.
We just moved in in March and have a bathroom and separate toilet - not looking to knock it through, I know that's the advice.
The separate toilet could do with something. Both rooms only have the old red clay tiles on them, so I wonder if a water based system could be laid on top of that without too much pain and cost? | | | |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:23 - Jun 27 with 903 views | ted_hendrix |
Underfloor mats are by far the best option, whatever you do don't install the thermostat at the wrong height or if possible In direct sunlight.
You've got a lot of learning to do, It's a great and bloody comfortable heating. |  |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:33 - Jun 27 with 873 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
Waiting for Boston to finish his coffee and donut and chime in as this is his area of expertize I think.
The new under floor heating is a coil that you unwind and click into groves in a subfloor you install directly on top of virgin wood .That is even distributed across the bathroom but not under vanities .You then spread self leveler and install ceramic or porclain tile over it and you are happy . Its then connected to a thermostat and you simply turn it up or down so its off until you step in.
The basements and garages have a radian heat system where hot water flows through underground pipes to heat the area.This is the one thats most expensive and high risk because if you drive a nail through those pipes (yes I have done it homeowner said its not in use dont worry about it )you are fcuked.
In summary the heated bathroom floor is highly recomended and once the inital cost is paid it will be very reasonable to run IMO |  | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:48 - Jun 27 with 837 views | NewBee |
About 25(?) years ago we moved into a house where the previous owner had started renovating the bathroom, then gave up.
We got a painter/decorator in, who also did tiling, to finish the job.
We wanted a tiled floor, but were worried it would be too cold. Eventually he came up with this underfloor system, a bit like an electric blanket, which you laid under the tiles. (Think it might have been Scandinavian - maybe Finnish? - and fairly new to UK; certainly none of us had ever seen one before)
There was no socket in the bathroom (obv), so he drilled a tiny hole in the skirting board through to the bedroom next door to use a socket there, while he dropped the transformer(?) out of the way under the floorboards.
Brilliant job, easy to install and can't have been expensive to run (few pence a day?), since we kept it on permanently during the cooler months, when as well as the floor, it also kept the bathroom nice and warm on its own. (Switched off in summer).
Anyhow, apologies if the technology has all been superceded since then, but I'd thoroughly recommend something like this. | | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:51 - Jun 27 with 831 views | ted_hendrix |
Another tip from memory dont put the matting/wiring whatever option right up tight to the walls, that never gets walked on.
We had our dining room and kitchen done years ago and I thought It was a godsend.
I installed It myself In our conservatory including the thermostat, then laid the flooring on top, I got an electrician I know to come and do the final connection and Issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) because we knew that eventually we'd be moving from the village to a new house and I didnt want greif from Solicitors regarding test certificates. | |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 15:01 - Jun 27 with 790 views | stainrods_elbow |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:00 - Jun 27 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I have electric underfloor in our kitchen and rear/side extension extension (which includes a wc with shower) as we have concrete floors. We have no rads in these rooms.
The cost incurred is higher when you keep turning it on and off. The missus switches it on in October and it goes off in April. Once it's up to the desired temperature, it just kicks on and off including over night.
Had it for 17 years and the wife is happy with it. So I am. |
Why do people (men) say 'the wife' and people (women) not say 'the husband'?
Asking for 'er indoors! |  |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 15:29 - Jun 27 with 762 views | BklynRanger |
Mats seem to be winning at this point
Of course I'll need to run it past the old ball and chain... [Post edited 27 Jun 15:44]
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 16:31 - Jun 27 with 680 views | Boston |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 14:33 - Jun 27 by CLAREMAN1995 |
Waiting for Boston to finish his coffee and donut and chime in as this is his area of expertize I think.
The new under floor heating is a coil that you unwind and click into groves in a subfloor you install directly on top of virgin wood .That is even distributed across the bathroom but not under vanities .You then spread self leveler and install ceramic or porclain tile over it and you are happy . Its then connected to a thermostat and you simply turn it up or down so its off until you step in.
The basements and garages have a radian heat system where hot water flows through underground pipes to heat the area.This is the one thats most expensive and high risk because if you drive a nail through those pipes (yes I have done it homeowner said its not in use dont worry about it )you are fcuked.
In summary the heated bathroom floor is highly recomended and once the inital cost is paid it will be very reasonable to run IMO |
Y'ep, I've put these in many times. Your, and the other answers pretty much sum it up. | |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 21:59 - Jun 27 with 544 views | loftboy |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 15:01 - Jun 27 by stainrods_elbow |
Why do people (men) say 'the wife' and people (women) not say 'the husband'?
Asking for 'er indoors! |
My Mrs calls me”the husband” |  |
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| Underfloor bathroom heating on 22:12 - Jun 27 with 528 views | hantssi |
We fit a LOT of electric mats in bathrooms in posh houses, keeps their delicate little feet from getting cold in the winter.
Also install dual fuel radiators in bathrooms.
Both options save you from having to run the heating in the summer.
If I was building my own house from scratch I’d have “wet” underfloor heating throughout utilising air source heat pumps with mats in the bathrooms.
With underfloor heating you pretty much have to leave it on 24/7 as it’s very slow reacting as it has to heat a large mass of screed and then slow releases it, many people make the mistake of trying to run it like a radiator system then complain it doesn’t work! | | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 22:28 - Jun 27 with 502 views | dubaistu |
Went with dry UFH and hooked it up to Heatmiser NEO - the App is easy to use. |  | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 23:34 - Jun 27 with 460 views | Spen |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 22:28 - Jun 27 by dubaistu |
Went with dry UFH and hooked it up to Heatmiser NEO - the App is easy to use. |
Ditra heat is what I use for all my bathroom UFH. Really good German make, comes in various options and sizes and is designed for tiled floor as it’s combined ufh and decoupling membrane, so no cracked tiles etc.
Comes with a spare thermostat as part of install so extra peace of kind if original one fails, just hook up 2nd one and no need to rip everything up. | | | |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 07:24 - Jun 28 with 338 views | Gus_iom |
| Underfloor bathroom heating on 21:59 - Jun 27 by loftboy |
My Mrs calls me”the husband” |
She's forgotten your name, mate. | |
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