Underfloor Heating with SunTouch
/There’s nothing quite like the luxury of a toasty-warm floor when it’s cold outside.
What is underfloor heating?
Is there anything worse than touching an ice-cold floor with your bare feet in the dead of winter? Even if you’ve got the heat cranked up, and you’re bundled into your best Snuggie, the fact is that heat rises and cold sticks around on your tile and wood floors like the icy breath of Jack Frost himself.
But, there is a solution. You can heat your floors.
Underfloor heating is different from baseboard heating, or adding a space heater to your chillier rooms. With underfloor heating, elements are suspended between floor joists, so the heat gently bakes upward, transforming the frozen tundra of your tile, stone or other floor surfaces into a comfortable, soothing spa-like environment.
Don’t spend another winter sprinting across a cold floor on tip-toes!
Quick facts about underfloor heating:
Bathrooms are the most common room people choose to install underfloor heating. Kitchens, entryways and mudrooms are also popular choices.
Underfloor heating is efficient. Because your floors are heated, you can lower the thermostat in your house to save on bills. Plus, you can program your SunStat thermostat to automatically lower the temperature at night, or when nobody is home. Installation includes insulation to make the most out of every degree of SunTouch heat.
SunTouch underfloor heating has one of the best products on the market. Hardwood Specialties partners with them, because they use higher quality materials, and the best contractors (like ours!) so your underfloor heating lasts longer and works better. Read more about the SunTouch difference here.
Still on the fence? SunTouch elements have a limited 25-year product replacement warranty. PLUS, the warranty is transferable if you sell your home. That’s a pretty nice perk if you’re contemplating home improvements that add resale value.
I’m interested, but I have questions …
Great! We have answers. Read on to find out about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding underfloor heating.
How does SunTouch underfloor heating work?
Heating elements installed between floor joists get warm and transfer heat to the floor, and then (aaaaah!) to your feet. As a bonus, the radiant heat transfers to the rest of the room, too.
SunTouch materials have been tested rigorously and found to actually strengthen tile floors with their sturdy mats. They stood up to heavy pedestrian traffic (think mall traffic) with no problems.
How can I get my own heated floors?
If you’re looking for a reputable company to help you renovate the floors in your home to be stylish, durable and yes, heated, then you’re in the right place.
Hardwood Specialties is experienced in helping you choose the best flooring for your home, and enhancing it with a quality SunTouch underfloor heating system.
Do I have to rip out my old floors to get underfloor heating?
No! Actually, SunTouch makes a product perfect for retrofitting your existing floors. Hardwood Specialties contractors can install the materials between existing floor joists. But, if you’re in the market for new flooring, Hardwood Specialties can help you out there, too.
Can I install heating on stairs, too?
Yes. Yes, you can.
Won’t I get too hot with heated floors?
That’s entirely up to you. With a programmable SunStat, you can easily turn the temperature of your floors (and the room) up or down, depending on your preference. In fact, the ease of use is one of the reasons SunTouch products are so popular.
No thanks, I love having frostbitten toes.
That’s no problem. We understand that every homeowner is unique. But, when you’re ready to give your furry friend or spouse a bit of radiant-heat luxury, we’re always here for you.
Contact us at Hardwood Specialties today to find out more about underfloor heating.
Or, better yet, stop in to get inspired for your next home improvement project.