In all the variety of floor heating systems, it is quite difficult to make the right choice, especially if certain conditions are imposed.
Under the tiles, it is necessary to use only those systems that are airtight and durable.
Under these criteria, almost all types of cable electric floor are suitable, since they are assembled on the basis of a resistive cable with sealed, factory connections.
Some of the manufacturers indicate their service life is not less than 30 years, subject to the following conditions:
- no mechanical damage during installation, screed pouring or tile laying.
- homogeneity of the screed or glue, no voids.
Cable, electric floor for tiles , is made of two types, namely:
- heating wire;
- heating mat.
In the first case, laying is carried out directly into the layer of cement-sand screed.
Its thickness should be within the range - from 3 to 5 centimeters.
Depending on the intended mode of operation, the power can be different - from 120 to 220 Watts per sq. m.
Accurate selection of the system power is possible due to the installation method - using a mounting tape, which allows you to accurately fix the wire, with a step of 25 millimeters.
Typically, this is 75 to 125 millimeters.
The larger the laying step, the thicker the screed should be.
A heating mat is more convenient to install.
It consists of a fiberglass mesh on which a thin wire is already fixed at the factory.
Accordingly, there is no way to get a poorly working electrical heating system, as a result of an incorrectly selected step.
This type of cable heating is intended for installation in a layer of tile adhesive
Installation is simplified thanks to the presence of a self-adhesive base.
Both in the first and in the second case, the choice is quite wide.
From the most budgetary solutions, domestic manufacturers to premium goods, from such leading global manufacturers as Nexans or Devi.
Also, quite numerical is the middle price category, in which brands such as Fenix, ProfiTherm, Woks are represented.
Mat, produced in various capacities - from 150 to 220 watts per square meter.
Such a wide power range allows it to be used in various modes: additional heating or heating of a room, office, house or apartment.
We recommend that you entrust the installation to professionals, which will guarantee trouble-free operation for a long period of time.
