Toasty Toes: The Lowdown on Heated Floors

Anastasia Roberts - Wilsona Marketing • March 28, 2022

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Stepping out of a warm shower or a cozy bed onto a cold bathroom floor is a startling way to start the day. It does not have to be that way.

Radiant heated floors keep you comfortable from the moment your feet touch the ground. They are growing in popularity for good reason, and if you are planning a bathroom remodel, here is why they are worth considering.

How Heated Floors Work

A heat source under the floor radiates warmth upward, giving the flooring and the room above a consistent temperature. There are two main types of systems.

Electric Radiant Heat

Electric systems use heating elements sealed in a mat beneath the tile. They are the easiest to install, heat up and cool down quickly and are usually the most cost effective choice for remodels. Our team uses and recommends the Schluter DITRA-HEAT system.

Hydronic Radiant Heat

Hydronic systems pump hot water from a boiler through tubing under the floor. They can suit larger spaces but are more common in new construction than remodels.

Choosing the Right Flooring

Ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile work best because they transfer heat efficiently. Wood and thin carpet can work, but heat takes longer to come through. Our designers can help you choose the right material.

Worth It? Absolutely.

Once a luxury, heated floors are becoming a common bathroom feature. Benefits include:

  • Energy efficiency. No need to crank the heat or run a space heater in the bathroom.
  • Consistent comfort in a room that often feels chilly.
  • Spa-like ambiance with warm feet day and night.
  • More space, since you no longer need a portable heater.
  • Happy pets. If you cannot find your dog, check the bathroom.

Heated floors add some up-front cost, but our clients consistently tell us they are worth it.

Plan Your Bathroom Remodel

See our bathroom remodel projects, then call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us online to talk about heated floors and more.

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