Installing electric floor heating is an excellent way to enhance comfort and energy efficiency in your home. Proper preparation during the electrical rough in stage is essential for a smooth installation process and long-term functionality.
This setup is very similar for under tile heating, under screed heating and in slab heating installations.
Follow these 5 simple steps for a perfect floor heating installation
- Plan where your controller will be placed and instal a switch plate bracket in a vertical orientation.
- Install the correct wiring at this point.
- Run 2 x conduits from the controller location down to the floor where the heating will be laid.
- Keep in mind that in some cases, a dedicated circuit and / or larger supply amperages may be required for larger floor heating systems. However for most bathroom floor heating systems, only a small fraction of a standard circuits power is required.
- Please see the floor heating setup diagram (floor heating electrical rough-in diagram) below and if you have any questions give us a call, we are here to help! Remember all electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electriican.
