The feeling of cold feet on a cold floor in the middle of winter is an awful one, but one that everyone knows all too well. It is one of the reasons why underfloor heating is an increasingly popular and attractive choice for Australian homes, and particularly for bathrooms.
Do you have concerns about electrical underfloor heating in bathrooms? Rest assured that underfloor heating is a safe, energy efficient and a comfy way of approaching bathroom heating, even if one were to use a wood floor in their bathroom.
Can you use timber floors with underfloor heating?
Timber floors can be used with underfloor heating. Radiant floor heating is used to heat the floor, making the floor itself a radiator of heat. Some timber flooring is better than others for radiating heat.
When selecting timber flooring to use with underfloor heating, it is important to choose the right one. A timber floor with low moisture content is ideal. Often, engineered timber floorboards are far better for purpose. Engineered floorboards are also layered and structured in such a way that they have a low moisture content and are less susceptible to movement. Timber floors must always be approved by the timber merchant for floor heating.
Can You Use Wooden Floors with Underfloor Heating in the Bathroom?
Underfloor heating is usually done in bathrooms with tile, laminate, concrete, or some such surface. Wood floors can be used effectively with underfloor heating if the right type is chosen, although the best bet is to get in contact with the manufacturer just to make sure.
It would be unusual to use wood floor heating in a bathroom. If it is being considered, it would be important to check with both the manufacturer of the wooden floor being used, as well as the installer of the underfloor heating system.
Contact
If you do have any questions, or would like a quote for installing underfloor heating in your bathroom, or any other part of your house, our team at Comfort Heat are ready to help. Contact us online, or by phone (02 9979 8600) and we can start you on the well-warmed path to a cosier, more cost-effective home.