When it comes to building or renovating flooring, improvising is often the recipe for costly mistakes and frustration. If you’re planning on installing floor heating in your new home or as part of a renovation project, here’s some useful information to help you find the right solution.

2 types of floor heating installation: surface and embedded

Surface installation:

Green Cable Surface XL

Can be installed with cable spacers or an uncoupling membrane.

Are you renovating and want to install floor heating in your kitchen, but the room’s shape is irregular or there are obstacles to get around, such as an island? No problem. Green Cable Surface XL is the ideal choice since it provides the flexibility you need.

Since this product is installed with an uncoupling membrane, your tiles will be protected against cracking and delamination. Highly flexible and easy to use, the universal installation gauges can be glued, screwed or nailed to a smooth wood or concrete subfloor.

Does the adjoining room have a natural hardwood floor? Are you looking for a uniform transition between the two different types of flooring? An uncoupling membrane could be just what you need. Whichever method you choose, you’ll love the comfort your radiant floor delivers. Thanks to the heat it gives off, you’ll never need your slippers again when you get out of the shower.

Embedded installation:

Before pouring a concrete slab or screed: Concrete Mat Express

Unroll the mat over rigid insulation before pouring a concrete slab up to 6 inches thick. The mat can also be installed on plywood before pouring a concrete screed at least 1.5 inches thick. With its self-adhesive backing, this floor heating system is even quicker and easier to install than the traditional method. You’ll finally be able to enjoy a floor, that’s truly warm, even in your basement or garage.