Hello, yes the mat can be installed onto a solid fixed wooden flooring, as long as you fit a self-leveller over the top of the mat before tiling.
We would always recommend an insulation board to stop the heat going into the screed, for efficiencies and effectiveness of the system.
First turn on after installation, back light on but nothing on the screen, waited as per instruction manual for 5 mins after turning on for instructions to appear on screen. Now 15 mins and screen still blank just back light on, no flashing led either
Installation of the underfloor heating is a relatively easy thing to do and can be carried out by most experienced plumbers. The delay is waiting for screed to dry over the installed system, as this can take up to 70 days potentially before the system is turned on.
Can I lay Kilma underfloor electric underfloor heating mat over 18mm chipboard and then floor tile on top/
We would always recommend installing insulation boards on concrete floors, to stop the heat being lost into the concrete.
First and foremost, you would have to check with the manufacturer of the vinyl to ensure compatibility with electric underfloor heating. If suitable, you must fit a 10mm self leveller over the top of the heating mat.
A water underfloor heating zone is the area you wish to control independently. This could be multiple rooms, or an area as small as 2m2, and is completely down to your personal preference.
The Klima thermostats have a total amperage of 16 amps; this is roughly 23m2. However, The thermostat will only fit 2 mats directly in before a junction box is required.
HI,
On reading the instructions of how to attach the thermo boards to a concrete floor, it states to use a flexible tile adhesive. But, does I user floor leveler first then the thermo boards? Are there any set rules for the layers required, i.e. PVA sealer first -> flexible tile adhesive -> themoboards -> heating mat - > floor leveler
These days laminate flooring tend to be approved for use with electric underfloor heating, but we always recommend you check with the flooring manufacturer prior to purchase
Yes, our matting is fully eath sheathed and waterproof, so suitable for any room types, including wet rooms and shower rooms.
Trying to find a suitable electric underfloor heating matt for engineered herringbone floor which I’ve been told cannot be joined as floating (has to be glued)
No the mat system is only designed for under tiles, stone or similiar type floor finishes, it can be adpated to be used with a vinyl floor under the manufactuerers guidance
No, the foil is currently only approved for use within dry areas, such as kitchens, bedrooms and living areas.
All of our matting are 500mm wide, and come in various lengths depending on the size chosen
