How to Prepare for Electric Floor Heating Installation

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

  1. Plan where your controller will be placed and instal a switch plate bracket in a vertical orientation.
  2. Install the correct wiring at this point. 
  3. Run 2 x conduits from the controller location down to the floor where the heating will be laid. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Electrical setup guide