Electric radiant heat under laminate floor. - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Chris R. · 10-21-2009, 09:23 PM

I am starting to remodel a bedroom that has electric baseboard heat. The baseboard heaters limit where furniture can be placed. I will be installing laminate flooring. The owner asked if there was any type heat that could be placed under the laminate flooring. the laminate will be laid over a wood subfloor. The floor has R19 fiberglass between the joists. What options are there & will it work well & hold up?

**ChrWright** · 10-21-2009, 09:37 PM

There are several electric radiant systems that are made for use below a floating laminate floor. These are similar systems to those for use under tile.

Here is one manufacturer:
http://www.nuheat.com/products/electric-floor-heat.html

Hvacpro · 10-23-2009, 07:20 AM

they use this type heat in the coldest regions.

its 100 percent efficient.

Chris R. · 10-23-2009, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the replies & the link. I have been researching on the internet. There are a lot of different systems. Maybe the remodeling show will have some I can look at.

Warmsmeallup · 10-24-2009, 07:08 PM

You can use Zmesh low voltage directly under the laminate. If you need to, it can also be nailed through anywhere without damaging the element.

http://www.comfortradiant.com/zmeshinterior.php