Electric underfloor heating installation

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  • @d1nonlysnshn
    @d1nonlysnshn Рік тому +5

    Excellent! Very helpful, detailed, and easy to follow. I will be sure to leave a 14 cm border. 5 years ago, we laid heating cables connected to rebar, then poured concrete over it in our garage with Saltillo tile on top. The slab heats up during the day (we have solar panels), the garage stays cosy in winter, and wecdon’t have to worry abt the pipes freezing. Getting ready to remove the last of the wall to wall carpet in our master bedroom. Will run cable on an uncoupling membrane then tile over it. Wish I had done that in the rooms upstairs as well. Thank you for taking the time.

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your message. Electrical underfloor heating is a great alternative specially if you have solar panels. All the best.

  • @Ant86744
    @Ant86744 2 роки тому +6

    Great video, I have done electrical work now ten plus years, I never fitted underfloor heating though although the instructions seem easy I wasn’t 100% sure. However i want it in my conservatory once completed so will be adding it in very soon. Your video was clear and I will be referring to it if I hit a block

  • @VRVaderom
    @VRVaderom Місяць тому

    Wonderful instructional video, clear concise and straightforward. Thank you very much for this!

  • @zzzzz31a
    @zzzzz31a 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice job. Very good in-depth video Thank you

  • @ninalli
    @ninalli 7 днів тому

    Great work. Thankyou for a very instructive piece.

  • @MegJones7
    @MegJones7 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. Very helpful. I would like to see how the tiles went down, a bit more of an explanation on the thickness of the tiling compound and what you do if the mats stick up. Thank you

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you. If the mats is sticking up you need to place a piece of timber over and remove it before the levelling compound gets really hard. There is a video on the channel about the tiles that we installed over this underfloor heating. (Herringbone pattern tile installation)

    • @dominicmeehan8322
      @dominicmeehan8322 Рік тому +1

      What is the minimum thickness from subfloor to allow for insulation board, self leveling compound and tiles?
      Great video thank you

  • @nazfq5058
    @nazfq5058 2 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic detailed explanation hiw to lay under floor heating.

  • @LittleCutieABDL
    @LittleCutieABDL 8 місяців тому +1

    Very good video guys, im thinking of installing my own underfloor heating after experiencing for the fiest time in the epilepsy centre (weird thing to say but yeah) but yeah i didn't know the floor was heated and when i turned the thermostat up a bit as the room was cold i came in middle of the night to the bathroom and the floor was warm and then I i found out and now moving to my first home and in process of decorating it and everything and with such cold winters in the UK i want to invest in one for sure. Continue the great work

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you . There is a nice feeling when you have a heated floor .

  • @lillianbernadine1522
    @lillianbernadine1522 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video. I have learnt so much!

  • @dubsteptt
    @dubsteptt 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video I'm going to be laying electric UFH myself but was worried about the electric install part but feel better how you tested it. Then carried on with laying it, screeding it then installing the final electric bit

  • @UKSteveM100
    @UKSteveM100 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video, very helpful, many thanks

  • @ZachTibbs
    @ZachTibbs 10 місяців тому +3

    Great Job, Easy to follow, looks great, keep it up!

  • @chriswatts1909
    @chriswatts1909 6 місяців тому +1

    This is a great informative video. Thank you.

  • @averagejoe5517
    @averagejoe5517 Рік тому +2

    Amazing instructional video, bravo 👏.

  • @charlesmcwilliams5642
    @charlesmcwilliams5642 6 місяців тому +3

    Excellent video

  • @giannismarkidis9546
    @giannismarkidis9546 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work. perfect!!!! John Markidis from Athens!!

  • @AlessandraTurso
    @AlessandraTurso 11 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful video. Thank you!Can I ask if you laid down the underlay before laying down the wooden floor? If so, which is the underlay you recommend to use with the underfloor heating? Thank you!

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  11 місяців тому +2

      Hi
      On this job we have installed tiles not wooden flooring.
      For wooden flooring you need to install the insulation then the underfloor heating mat ( which is different from this one ) , then the flooring can be installed on top of the mat . No need for underlay but that also depends on what type of underfloor heating is used. If you need to use underlay you can use but only the ones designed for underfloor heating.

  • @SpiralMind-c6r
    @SpiralMind-c6r 4 місяці тому +1

    great video and top job!

  • @keighleywayfarers4037
    @keighleywayfarers4037 Рік тому +1

    Hi
    Great video thank you. Please can you explain. Do you need to seal the joints on the insulation board with tape if there are small gaps and also does the whole thing needs priming again after the insulation board and electric mats before pouring self level

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      Hi , thank you
      If you have gaps you need to seal them . If the insulation is tight there is no need to use tape . This insulation is a tile backer board and doesn’t need a primer.
      It may differ from insulation to insulation.

  • @charlesmcwilliams5642
    @charlesmcwilliams5642 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video! Please list the insulated boards used? Thank you

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  6 місяців тому

      @@charlesmcwilliams5642 Hi . Thank you for your appreciation. Please see below:
      www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com/products/prowarm-tile-backer-board-backer-pro

  • @uwtab6898
    @uwtab6898 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks! Question, can we put any display to a 4m2 floor heating mat? Are they all interchangeable? Can't find any info. Only that most mats and displays says 16A.

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  9 місяців тому +2

      Hi , if you are talking about the thermostat you can have a different thermostat from the mats manufacturer. The only issue is the floor sensor. You need to install this from the same manufacturer as the thermostat otherwise they may not work. I’m n my opinion is best to get everything from one manufacturer. It is easier with insulation, warranty etc .

  • @Tom1983-e7p
    @Tom1983-e7p 2 місяці тому

    excellent video! We have a 1930s house with a small (aprox 2m2) utility room off our kitchen that i'm currently renovating. It's very cold with some damp issues which i need to address, but plan to install electric UFH afterwards for which your video has been extremely helpful for! The concrete subfloor in 1930s original with no insulation or damp proof course under the concrete (literally just a concrete slab poured on the earth beneath!). My question is can i still do the technique in your video? will 6mm foam tilebacker board provide enough insulation between the UFH element and the uninsulated concrete base? any advice hugely apreciated!

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Tom1983-e7p Hi . Thank you for your appreciation. 6mm is a lot better than no insulation. A lot of people don’t use any insulation and after they complain about costs of electricity. If you have enough height you can get 10-12mm insulation.

  • @DennisCollins79
    @DennisCollins79 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I'm just curious. I'm about to install a 35sqm area with electrical underfloor heating. It's for my wife's yoga studio where she will be running classes. Will a yoga mat, for the duration of a class pose a threat to overheating?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      Hi
      I don’t think that will be a problem.
      There will be gaps between one mat to the other so the heat can escape.
      In my experience it’s not easy to overheat the wires . Some people have big rugs over and no problems.

    • @DennisCollins79
      @DennisCollins79 Рік тому +2

      @@valentinointeriors3023 Thank you so much for all your help.... I might have one or two more questions later on ☺️

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@DennisCollins79 No problem. Please ask if you have any more questions.
      Thank you

    • @DennisCollins79
      @DennisCollins79 Рік тому +1

      If I have a new concrete floor and am putting down a new laminate floor, do I need to put leveling compound down? Or can I go straight on to the mat?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@DennisCollins79 If the concrete is nice and smooth you can lay your floor over. If you are laying flooring you have to use a different electrical mat then I have used in this video. You need to use: under wood electrical heat mat.

  • @peternicholas7175
    @peternicholas7175 Рік тому +1

    Not sure if you mentioned in the video can you say the brand of insulation boards and heating mesh please.
    Many thanks

  • @longsam4160
    @longsam4160 11 місяців тому +2

    Is the the same procedure if you lay porcelain tiles?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  11 місяців тому +2

      Hi
      Yes is the same procedure. We did installed porcelain tiles on this job .

  • @Ken-hk4wb
    @Ken-hk4wb 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi where are you I need some underfloor heating fitted in a few months time

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi , unfortunately I don’t live in Uk anymore. Sorry I couldn’t help this time.

  • @rss2030
    @rss2030 6 місяців тому

    thanks for the vid, if I only wanted to cover half the floor with the underfloor heating, do I just need to insulate board where the mats are? do I just use self level screed to level up the rest?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  6 місяців тому +1

      @@rss2030 Hi . You can do that. If you do insulation board everywhere is a better result. This way you are not losing any heat and also it will be easier to get a level floor everywhere. It will not work out much cheaper to do levelling compound .

    • @rss2030
      @rss2030 6 місяців тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 Thank you

  • @InterMeLocal
    @InterMeLocal 5 місяців тому

    Great Job 👌

  • @adamlucas7059
    @adamlucas7059 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video mate, but you don’t explain why you left 14 centimetres? Instead of 10 that the company states. Can you please explain ?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  6 місяців тому +4

      @@adamlucas7059 Thank you . I left 14cm because we did herringbone pattern tiling . I wanted to cut the tiles on the edges after installation. The border was 10cm and I left 14cm just to make sure I will not cut the wires. There is a video on the channel where we installed the tiles . This will explain this in more details.

  • @noahpereira9766
    @noahpereira9766 Рік тому +2

    Hi have you had any success laying Engineered wood floors over the same system as in this video???

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      Hi
      For engineered wood I have used different underfloor heating system.
      This is for tiled floors.
      For wood you need to use something like this :
      www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com/products/warmup-foil-underfloor-heating-kit?dfw_tracker=170908-WLFH-140W/140&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI78rSlNrF_wIVku3tCh0YCwfWEAQYASABEgIOwvD_BwE
      This is designed for wood floors. It is ok but not as efficient as the tiled floor.

  • @Reprogrammed_By_SEGA
    @Reprogrammed_By_SEGA Рік тому +2

    I'll be honest, sealing underfloor heating in with leveling compound seems like a nightmare waiting to happen, especially if there is a failure in the wire element. The underfloor wire element resistance might test well before installation but long term the wiring could be develop a hot spot and break or the quality of the element might have a defect that doesn't show until a few years. Also are you keeping the radiators? I thought part of the benefit was getting rid of the radiators?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      This cables have lifetime warranty so no need to worry about this . In an event that one cable is burning there are ways to detect where and ways to fix it. If you have installed tiles before ( specifically the tiles from the video ) you will understand the reason for self levelling compound. There was one radiator kept as the rest of the house is still on central heating. It will help with the bill. The underfloor heating was installed to have a worm floor as it is very cold in the winter.

    • @davidmarsden1681
      @davidmarsden1681 9 місяців тому +1

      Should you tape the joints insulation boards

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  9 місяців тому +1

      @@davidmarsden1681 Hi , we never did this on concrete. Taping the joints is not a requirement for this job .

    • @benhart777
      @benhart777 Місяць тому

      6mm of insulation is nowhere near enough. And they absolutely should have been taped.
      Also, electric underfloor heating isn’t really meant for l heating rooms; it’s meant to keep bathroom tiles warm so your feet don’t get cold getting out of the shower. Hydronic underfloor heating should have been used. But thank you, I now know never to hire you to do work on my house

  • @jonasbagdonas9858
    @jonasbagdonas9858 Рік тому +1

    So how 2 matts was connected? 2 separate thermostats? Seems like 2 thermostats on wall?
    What if i want to install 3 zones
    Kitchen dining and hallway ro i need 3 diferent thermostats or i can connect all to one? And control everything on one thermostat?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      So we had 3 mats connected in 2 thermostats. 10 square meters in one thermostat and 2 mats (7+8 square meters) in the second thermostat. You can connect all 3 areas in one thermostat. One thermostat takes about 15-20 square meters depending on the thermostat. That being said you can connect more square meters to one thermostat. But sometimes that creates more work for the electrician and is more expensive than having 2 thermostats.

    • @jonasbagdonas9858
      @jonasbagdonas9858 Рік тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 is there is any thermostat in which i can connect 3 different zones?🤔

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@jonasbagdonas9858 You can probably do that but the electrician may charge you more than having 2 thermostats

  • @telstar4772
    @telstar4772 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as usual, a quick question , do you ever use the plastic spike roller ? I have used levelling compound before but never the spiked roller.

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +1

      Hi David .
      I have used a spiked roller but not over the wires. The roller helps with taking the air out and also helps with the levelling.

  • @krupljanin2006
    @krupljanin2006 11 місяців тому +1

    can you connect 2 or 3 mats on one termostat?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes , depending on the thermostat. I think this ones are up to 15kw .

  • @DinoPasic
    @DinoPasic Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your video. I wanted to make that with aluminum foil, what you think about that?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      Hi
      The underfloor heating with aluminium foil is designed for laminate/wood flooring. Depending on the floor covering you have different electrical underfloor heating systems.

    • @DinoPasic
      @DinoPasic Рік тому +2

      @@valentinointeriors3023 Thanks

  • @BungleKhan
    @BungleKhan Рік тому +1

    Awesome video, really enjoyed the content. Do you take on jobs?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      Hi ,
      At moment we are in the process of moving abroad so I don’t take any more jobs.
      Thank you

  • @matiasmartincruz7462
    @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому +2

    Hi good job!!

  • @UK-Boxerfan
    @UK-Boxerfan 2 місяці тому

    Great video thank you

  • @iMeze
    @iMeze Рік тому +1

    Did you connect the two rolls of the net? or are they on seperate thermostats?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      There are 3 mats with 2 thermostats.
      25 square meters in total. 15 on one thermostat and 10 on the second one.

    • @iMeze
      @iMeze Рік тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 how did you connect them?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@iMeze 2 mats in one thermostat. There is just enough space to connect 2 cable in one point. There is another alternative to have a junction box and from the junction box one cable to the thermostat but in my opinion this is more complicated.

    • @kestutisbaratinskas2634
      @kestutisbaratinskas2634 Рік тому +1

      I would just used one thermostat for both of them instead of having 2 on the wall.

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@kestutisbaratinskas2634 To have just one thermostat will be more expensive because it is more work. Plus you need a decent size junction box ( accessible) . So this was the electrician choice and we went with this, client didn’t mind having 2 thermostats.

  • @pgaska88
    @pgaska88 Рік тому +1

    Would the same procedure be done with a wooden floor or laminate?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      Hi
      For Wood/laminate flooring there are different underfloor heating mats. Search for underwood heating mats. Is the one with aluminium foil . So you have to lay the mat then flooring underlay ( suitable for underfloor heating) and the flooring on top .

    • @11mimiriri
      @11mimiriri 8 місяців тому

      What can go on top of wood boards, before laying underfloor electric heating, what are the steps exactly please, having wood boards as the base, then enginereed wood flooring as the last layer?
      Thanks loads.

  • @batetambetanyi7015
    @batetambetanyi7015 3 місяці тому

    Hey planning on attempting this, how much of a gap do I need to leave between the wall and the insulation board?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  3 місяці тому

      @@batetambetanyi7015 Hi . There is no requirement for space between insulation and wall . You need to leave space between wall and tiles , screed , wooden subfloor. The heating mat should be installed about 10cm away from the wall.

    • @batetambetanyi7015
      @batetambetanyi7015 3 місяці тому

      Thank you ver my much for getting me back to me so quickly, how much of a gap do you recommend between the screed and the walls, as it’s a liquid initially what would I need to achieve the gap what you recommend using screed edging perimeter strips?

  • @bizzlegizzle1922
    @bizzlegizzle1922 4 місяці тому

    great video

  • @youbet1on1
    @youbet1on1 Рік тому +1

    Great video but I would of checked with a volt metre before self levelling

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      Hi
      I did check with the tester 3 times .
      Before installing, before self levelling and before tiling. 👍
      Thank you.

  • @AS-rw5gz
    @AS-rw5gz 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video! Where are you based? What areas do you cover?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +1

      Hi
      We are based in Luton. We are covering the surrounding area and London.
      Thank you

    • @AS-rw5gz
      @AS-rw5gz 2 роки тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 how can I get in contact with you?

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +1

      @@AS-rw5gz Vali_hd2@yahoo.com

    • @AS-rw5gz
      @AS-rw5gz 2 роки тому +2

      @@valentinointeriors3023 thanks, emailed you 👍🏽

  • @setnaybalu
    @setnaybalu 2 роки тому +1

    what brand you use for insulation board? thanks

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +1

      Hi
      We have used the same brand as the underfloor heating. Prowarm . I don’t think there is any difference in between brands.

  • @matiasmartincruz7462
    @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому +1

    I have to cover 34 m2 and I have 4 underfloor heating 10 and 7 m2, 10 and 8 m2, how do I connect them all together, would you have a connection diagram? thank you

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      There is only one room? Do you want them all 4 mats on 1 thermostat?

    • @matiasmartincruz7462
      @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 yes for the kitchen

    • @matiasmartincruz7462
      @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому

      @@valentinointeriors3023 if all four on the same thermostat

    • @matiasmartincruz7462
      @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 BeWarm Electric Underfloor Heating Kit, 200w / m2 Sticky Mat (18m2, Smart White WiFi Thermostat)

    • @matiasmartincruz7462
      @matiasmartincruz7462 Рік тому +1

      @@valentinointeriors3023 I bought two kits to cover the entire surface.

  • @jagpalrayt
    @jagpalrayt 5 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @tsw4437
    @tsw4437 Рік тому +1

    Hello
    I am in process of installing water underfloor heating. As part of the project the engineer is also moving the boiler from kichen to garage.
    My question is when the project completed what kind of certificate and documentation should I get for the underfloor heating installation and for moving the boiler for my future record.
    Can you please list out what should I get from the company on completion please.
    Thanks,

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +2

      Hi
      For the boiler re-position you should get a bill from the company with the specifications that they moved the boiler and also a gas safe certificate .
      For the underfloor heating you should get a written confirmation that the underfloor heating was installed by a authorised contractor just in case you will have to contact the manufacturer for any warranty issues.

    • @tsw4437
      @tsw4437 Рік тому +2

      Thanks for your response

  • @n25992
    @n25992 2 роки тому +1

    Can you use electric floor heating for a whole house

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  2 роки тому +1

      Hi
      Yes , you can . At the moment is not more cost effective than the gas alternative.
      Maybe if you are thinking of having solar panels.
      Also if you are going to do underfloor heating on whole house you will need to run new power supply from the fuse board ( for the underfloor heating)

    • @n25992
      @n25992 2 роки тому +2

      @@valentinointeriors3023 appreciate

  • @aamirlanker6193
    @aamirlanker6193 Рік тому +1

    What is the use of sendors

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      You probably mean what is the use of sensors???
      You need sensors so your floor doesn’t overheat and you can have a constant temperature

  • @dannykin9672
    @dannykin9672 5 місяців тому

    Hello how I can connect two heating electrick mat ? to one termostat we buy 2x 25 m mat I need conect 2 together in one termostat. Do you can help me? Thanks a lott

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  5 місяців тому

      @@dannykin9672 Hi. First you have to check the power of the thermostat. Normally the thermostat goes up to about 15 square meters of under floor heating ( depending on the wattage) . 2 x 25 m mats may be too much for one thermostat. The way that you connect the wires is the same like you have a ring circuit in a socket. So the mat cables goes both in the same place in thermostat. Very important to check how much watts the thermostat can take otherwise it will burn. If you have more wattage then the thermostat you can install 2 thermostats or hire an electrician. There is another way of installation with just one thermostat but I can’t tell you how to do it as I don’t know.

    • @dannykin9672
      @dannykin9672 5 місяців тому +1

      Okey I understand Thank you a lott If its to mutch wats for termostat its better place 2 singel termostats and will by also great One more time thanks 🎉

  • @mauramurphy7297
    @mauramurphy7297 Рік тому +1

    Great, thank you

  • @pabt02
    @pabt02 Рік тому +2

    👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

  • @omarhammoud7223
    @omarhammoud7223 Рік тому +1

    6mm cable ? wow that is huge

  • @prewavy
    @prewavy Рік тому +1

    Good video 🤌🏽

  • @edc1569
    @edc1569 Рік тому +1

    Direct Electric is an odd choice when electricity is so expensive a unit.

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      Not if you are planning to have solar panels.

    • @stephenwhite3832
      @stephenwhite3832 Рік тому +2

      @@valentinointeriors3023exactly that mate, I’m doing exactly the same, electric heating through out and a roof full of solar panels and batteries

    • @valentinointeriors3023
      @valentinointeriors3023  Рік тому +1

      @@stephenwhite3832 Well done.
      Hope you get one system with high warranty.

    • @barryjohnson436
      @barryjohnson436 6 місяців тому

      Is pva primer a good idea on any floor? I would use acrylic primer to be safe.

  • @klosettreat
    @klosettreat 3 місяці тому

    Wow!