If you're looking to install a fully effective, energy-efficient and ultra-cosy underfloor heating system it's a whole lot easier than you might think. Although many homeowners baulk at the idea of pulling up floors and unravelling cables, there's actually not a lot to it - providing your installation is done properly, safely and with the right underfloor heating products to hand...
So, once you've prepared your floor base, cleaned your subfloor and familiarised yourself with all the instructions and safety requirements of your underfloor heating system, you can begin to look into the vital products you need to assemble a warm, cosy and space-saving home heating system in preparation for the autumn and winter months.
Typically, you'll need only a few key components to assemble a fully functional underfloor heating system; such as insulation boards, heating mats, heating cables, underfloor heating screed, a thermostat as well as some UFH accessories for efficient temperature control and to improve the performance and contact lifespan of your electrical systems.
In our latest blog, Roof Giant has put together a selection of our most popular, best-selling and absolutely essential UFH products from trusted brands ProWarm, UltraTile and more.
ProWarm XP-PRO Underfloor Heating Thermal Insulation Boards
Ideal for electric underfloor heating systems on screeded or concrete flooring, ProWarm XP-PRO is one of our most popular, lightweight and efficient boards for laying and placing your heating mat directly over the top. Available in a range of thicknesses to give you installation flexibility with impressive strength and long-lasting performance, once in place. Install using UltraTile Fix Proflex SP Flexible Rapid-Set Tile Adhesive.
ProWarm Foil Underfloor Heating Mat
For heating wooden, vinyl and carpet flooring, use ProWarm Foil. If you want a 'hot-spot free' floor with even heat distribution and controllable warmth, this premium quality heating foil is a cost-effective, comfortable and highly effective choice for your project. Must be installed with either ProFoam insulation boards or XPS Insulation boards.
ProWarm Electric Underfloor Heating Mat
Make installation simple with the easy and efficient ProWarm Electric Underfloor Heating Mat. Ideal for use in any part of the house, this mat allows you to easily lay electric underfloor heating cables to speed up the whole process. Alternatively, we also offer the ProWarm Loose Wire Underfloor Heating Cable Drum, allowing any fitter to space wiring properly, regardless of how complex the room shape is.
ProWarm Underfloor Heating Floor Probe
When installing your underfloor heating system, you'll need a temperature sensor to maintain and control underfloor heating levels. Designed to be used with your ProWarm digital thermostat, this durable floor probe provides accurate temperature sensing that you can always rely on.
UltraTile Fix ProRapid RS Flexible Fast-Set Tile Adhesive
We offer a range of underfloor heating compounds, adhesives and primers for preparing, bonding, levelling and smoothing your chosen surface in preparation for your underfloor heating system. This ProRapid RS Flexible Fast-Set Tile Adhesive has been specifically created for use with both wall and floor tiles as a flexible, quick-setting and adaptable tile adhesive.
ProWarm ProTouch-E WiFi Smart Electric Thermostat
You'll need a modern, easy to use thermostat to control and manage your underfloor heating system. The ProWarm ProTouch-E not only lets you set the temperature and 7-day schedules, it's also compatible with the Smartlife Smartliving app for full control at your fingertips.
ProWarm N/O 25A Twin Pole Contactor - 230v
An excellent modular contactor that will provide you with reliable and efficient temperature control in a range of home, working and industrial environments. Once installed you'll experience safe and efficient operation of the final circuit, all contained within a hardwearing design for tough environments and a longer service life.
ProWarm Snubber Contact Suppressor
This underfloor heating accessory will improve the performance and contact lifespan of the electrical system. It works by suppressing interference such as EMF caused by the switching of reactive loads while at the same time increasing contact life.
Although our underfloor heating products can be installed by a diligent DIY-er, we recommend hiring a professional to install your underfloor heating system, particularly if it's a wet system. You'll also probably need to call a qualified electrician to make the final mains connection so you can get your heating system up and running.
A professional underfloor heating specialist will be fully aware of all the regulations, dangers and wiring requirements to ensure your system is both safe and fully operational.
Alternatively, if you’re on the lookout for the very best tools for a smooth, straightforward and stress-free underfloor heating installation, make sure you check out our previous blog: What Tools Do I Need To Successfully Install Underfloor Heating?
