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Floor Applications
Step 5 -
Select Floor Covering
Underfloor heating performs the most efficiently with conductive, low
resistance floor finishes such as stone and tiles. It is recommended
that the combined thermal resistance of the floor covering must not
exceed 0.15 m²K/W.
NOTE:
Before installing the floor finish, its suitability for use with
underfloor heating and its maximum operating temperature should
be checked against required operating conditions.
* This method can be used to create a finished floor surface suitable for most floor finishes.
When forming a drainage slope within a Wetroom installation, ensure the minimum 10mm
thickness of the levelling compound in maintained in the heated areas.
Tiled Floor Finish -
For tiles greater than 90 mm
All Floor Finishes -
With 10 mm Self Levelling Compound
Subfloor
Flexible tile adhesive
(For Warmup Insulation Boards)
Warmup Insulation Boards
(Recommended)
3 mm Warmup StickyMat 3D™
Flexible tile adhesive
Floor finish. Ceramic Tile
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Subfloor
Flexible tile adhesive
(For Warmup Insulation Boards)
Warmup Insulation Boards
(Recommended)
3 mm Warmup StickyMat 3D
10mm Self Leveling Compound*
Floor finish
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Once the StickyMat 3D system has been installed we recommend
laying a 10 mm layer of self levelling compound over the heater which
is suitable for use with underfloor heating. You must ensure the entire
heater, including manufactured joints are encased in the levelling
compound.
The self levelling layer will:
•
Allow a variety of floor finishes to be laid on top such as tile, vinyl,
wood and carpet.
•
Provide protection for the heater until the final floor is laid.
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Give a smooth surface to lay your chosen floor covering over.
•
Provide a more uniform temperature distribution.
NOTE:
It is possible to tile directly onto the StickyMat 3D system
taking care not to damage or knick the cable. Tiling directly onto the
heater will provide a thinner, more responsive construction.
NOTE:
If using tiles smaller than 90 mm you
MUST
cover the
installation with levelling compound first.
