Electric Radiant Heat Under Laminate Floor.

Chris R.

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

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

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Hvacpro

they use this type heat in the coldest regions.

its 100 percent efficient.

Chris R.

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

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