Characteristics of the heating system and reviews of infrared laminate floor heating
When the cold season is approaching, everyone remembers, whether all household members were warm in the house last winter season, and if not, thinks, how to insulate your home. Judging by the reviews of people, have already installed an infrared floor in their premises, this design will help to solve all questions of additional heating. And in some cases the main thing.
What are underfloor heating systems
Underfloor heating is divided on the principle of heating systems, which are used to heat the house. There are floors with water and electrical systems. Electric floors are divided into three types.
- Heating is done by heating with a cable.
- Heated with an electric mat.
- Heating system with infrared heating film.
Infrared underfloor heating is what it is?
The infrared floor system is built on a thin film structure, which is based on a carbon heating film. When such a film infrared floor is connected to the power supply, long infrared rays begin to be emitted together with negatively charged ions.. The emitter itself, which works in this design, is a carbon carbon paste. This paste is applied to the base in straight or curved strips, which run parallel to each other.
There are film infrared floors and with uniform application of carbon paste over the entire surface, but such models are much more expensive.
Infrared film flooring comes in three main types.
- Pasty.
- Leading.
- Ultrathin.
Conductors, for which electricity is supplied, made of copper-silver alloy. All the main parts, which are working in this design, sealed in dense polyester, composed of a double layer. That heat from thermal elements arrived in the necessary direction upwards, rather than down on the structure installed ??heat reflective substrate.
Installation of infrared floor
According to the recommendations of experts, the infrared remote control is better to install the floor under the laminate. It is with this coating that the infrared system is the most economical and efficient.
Installation of film infrared heating structure is quite simple. Therefore, this can be done without the involvement of specialists in a short time and without special equipment. You only need to follow the basic rules of laying. The basis can be without special ??training even a simple screed will be an acceptable condition.
Insulation material must be laid on this base. Material options for this can be selected any only on the basis of expert reviews, should be, the main condition is taken into account. Thermal insulator, which serves as a heat reflector, should not contain aluminum foil as a coating. This substrate is attached with twine and special terminals. It must perform a number of protective and operational functions. It must have increased thermal insulation. Must be airtight and have high strength. Another important factor, which must correspond to the substrate, be a material with low flammability.
The next layer is the main design of the infrared film floor - heating film. Then a polyethylene film is appropriate in this case.
The next stage is very important and it is better to invite a specialist to perform it, who understands electricity. It is with its help that the insulation coatings will be properly connected to electricity.
Having performed all the installation work on the installation of film infrared heating, you can start laying laminate, linoleum, carpet or vinyl flooring.
Advantages of infrared heat-insulated floors
When infrared film floors are required for installation.
- When you need an additional heating system in the case, when the main heating is not enough.
- As the only source of heating a small room.
Laminate flooring plus infrared film floor heating give the best results in terms of heating rate according to consumer reviews. At low heating temperatures, such a coating has the highest heat transfer.
They, that the initial layer under the system does not need to be prepared in a special way will be an additional advantage. After all, it saves time, forces, funds, which could be spent.
Infrared film is strong enough to withstand the load on the coating, without any consequences.
Another advantage of such a heating device will be the absence of noise during its operation. And his work does not affect the oxygen content in the room, this system does not burn oxygen like other heating systems.
This system also emits negative ions into its environment, which helps to neutralize various odors, appearing indoors.
The energy efficiency of the film warm infrared floor under the laminate is quite high. The approximate savings of this system compared to other heating systems is about thirty percent in that case, if electricity is used. Compared to traditional systems, then the savings reach sixty percent which is very beneficial to the consumer.
And the main advantage of such a heating system will be its long operation. Some experts say, that such a warm film construction can last up to fifty years. In addition, this system is quite gentle on the coating, which will be applied on top. Example, the laminate does not crack or deform, because the film infrared floor creates a gentle temperature regime, which fits the laminate.
Disadvantages of the film floor heating system
And in this almost perfect design did not do without shortcomings, which can be detected and prevented, if you know about them.
Infrared film floor heating contains many hidden contacts, which can be damaged by improper packaging and transportation. Therefore, to avoid disappointments, the design will need to be tested for performance before installation. And then you need to follow the masters, if you do not do the work yourself, which will lay the laminate, tile or any other coating on the installed and tested infrared film floor.
Another unpleasant point when choosing a product is, that film systems of a warm infrared floor cost more, than similar warm floors. But energy savings will pay for this heating in two to three years.
Reviews of warm film infrared floors
As for me, then infrared film flooring is not a cheap pleasure, but it is worth the money, if everything is mounted and connected correctly. I especially liked the solid thin film, it is more convenient to lay under a laminated floor.
Reviewed by Dimona82.
I installed such floors, everything is done simply and quickly. The only thing I changed and did not follow the instructions specified in the documents, so it soldered the design. It seemed more reliable to me. Floor, that I bought, was in a roll, you cut off as much as you need and stack, contacting everything is easy and simple. It also heated up very quickly, but as for me, it consumed a lot of electricity.
Reviewed by Ulrich.
Installed such a heating element on the balcony and turn it on, if it gets very cold outside. I like the effect, I can go out on the balcony barefoot, warm and comfortable.
Feedback from Members.
My review is relevant, that for several years such a film infrared floor in my apartment has passed the full test. It was installed in the bedroom under the laminate and it proved to be excellent. Nothing darkens or diverges. The only thing I advised to do before laying, so it is to mark where the heavy furniture will stand and in these parts of the room the film is not laid. So, the possible effect of weight on the film will be excluded. In addition, the switching sensor would recommend buying the best and high quality depends on it a lot.
Reviewed by GNV351.
In principle, my feedback on this field is positive, but there were nuances, which I want to describe, to keep people informed. In winter, they turned on the heating to twenty-four degrees and went barefoot with his daughter, everything was fine. I got into trouble because I don't remember what I put on the floor for a long time. The top layer we have linoleum so in that place, de set, he turned yellow. Under the legs of the table and chairs such yellowness is not formed, apparently, small joining surface. So I made conclusions and I warn everyone when the film field is included it is better not to put heavy on it. Maybe, you will not have such consequences, can, I have, something is wrong, but just in case, recall my recall.
Reviewed by Serinde.
Infrared radiation is not yet very common in heating systems, but it has already proved itself very well, to eventually become one of the main heating areas in homes and other premises. Such modern and practical material will not go unnoticed by manufacturers and buyers.
Another feature and advantage of such a warm heating coating is that, that the film infrared plate can be installed on vertical structures, making the walls warm and everything that can be attached to it, without violating the rules of installation. Even the ceiling can be its location, if the need arises. So that's the scope, according to reviews already acquired this heating film insulation is so wide, which can only be limited to fantasy bought.
