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7.1 Installation Tips
• For multilayer wood flooring (engineered floor) or linoleum, it is recommended
that you consult the manufacturer to verify whether these floor coverings are
compatible with a floor heating system;
• Keep the strips of fiberglass mesh cut during installation and, as necessary, place
them over the heating cable if you have detached it from the mat and laid it out by
hand (Fig. 7.1);
• Though unlikely, the floor temperature sensor may need to be replaced. REZNOR
recommends installing a flexible plastic tube from the sensor to the thermostat on
the wall;
• Fasten the cold lead and floor sensor to a concrete subfloor with adhesive (hot glue,
tape, recycled EFMA mesh section).
heating cable
self-adhesive
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7.2 Floor Covering Tips
• It is strongly recommended to coat the subfloor with a sealer before spreading the
self-levelling cement (which is very liquid). This is to prevent any leaks under the
floor;
• The use of a latex primer on a concrete subfloor is recommended to ensure the self-
levelling cement adheres better to the concrete;
• With multilayer wood flooring (engineered floor), applying a minimum 5 mm
(
3
/
16
”) layer of self-levelling cement on the heating cable is recommended. To
completely embedded the cable in the cement or cement glue;
• To increase mat stability when unrolled, you may apply a second layer of spray
adhesive to the concrete surface;
• It is important to respect the drying times recommended by the manufacturer to
prevent residual moisture from affecting the adherence of floor coverings such as
vinyl, linoleum, or wood.