Which Electric Underfloor Heating System should I choose?
There are 4 types of electric underfloor heating system available:
About our Electric Systems
Sticky Mats
Fastwarm® sticky mats utilise a 2mm Teflon coated twin conductor with a 12-watt per linear meter output cable.
The cable is spaced out for the correct heat output and attached to a fully adhesive mesh backing for easy installation.
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Offering the highest heat output per meter squared in our mat range and recommend for high heat loss areas such as conservatories. It should also be used when installing onto a concrete floor where insulation boards are not being used. This system is intended for use beneath tiled or stone floors offering optimal heat output into your room.
Suitable for most projects as a primary heat source in well insulated areas (up to current building Regs). This system is advertised for use under tiles, however, can be used under most underfloor heating compatible floors finishes if covered with a 10mm bed of self-levelling, making it the most versatile system on the market.
The lowest heat output mat we offer which is suitable for taking the chill off cold tiles. This system is advised to be laid onto an insulation board and is not suitable for a primary heating source.
Fastwarm® sticky mats are for install above a structural substrate floor such as concrete screed or 18mm marine plywood. We recommend this system be laid onto an insulation board such as a Fastwarm® XPS or Backer board and are encased in either a flexible tile adhesive or a flexible levelling compound.
Suitable floor finishes
Note: When laid under Wood, Vinyl or Carpet, the maximum kit power output is 150W and a 10mm bed of levelling compound is required.
Note: Wood, Vinyl and Carpet floor finishes MUST NOT be laid directly onto this system.
Loose Cable
Fastwarm loose cables are rated at 10 watts per linear meter and are identical to the 2mm Teflon coated twin conductor cable used in the heating mats.
The cable comes on a drum and spacings must be manually measured.
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Offering the highest output of heat per meter squared in our loose cable range.
Suitable for most projects as a primary source in well insulated areas (up to current building Regs).
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Suitable floor finishes
Note: When laid under Wood, Vinyl or Carpet, the maximum kit power output is 150W and a 10mm bed of levelling compound is required.
Underwood Mats
The most popular option for installation beneath floating engineered or laminate floor finish.
FastWarm 140w underwood heating mats comprise of the thinnest 2mm fluoropolymer (Teflon) coated, dual-core resistive heating cable on the market. The cables are encased between two layers of heat reflective aluminium foil.
The specific spacing of the heating elements, encased by the two layers of aluminium foil, provide even heat distribution and make fitting the FastWarm 140w underwood foil heating mat suitable for any DIY enthusiast.
All our mats are 500mm wide and are suitable for all areas including bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms and conservatories when laid onto a minimum of 6mm XPS or EPS insulation.
Maximum size kit on 1 thermostat is 18m2
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Suitable floor finishes
Note: This system is not suitable for glued or nailed floor covering.
Under Carpet/Vinyl Mats
FastWarm Under Carpet / Vinyl heating mat kits are industry leading heating systems that can be used to warm your floors.
When used in conjunction with FastWarm 6mm EPS and HeatPak Dual Overlay, FastWarm Under Carpet / Vinyl heating mats comprise of the thinnest 2mm fluoropolymer (Teflon) coated, dual-core resistive heating cable on the market. The cables are encased between two layers of heat reflective aluminium foil providing even heat distribution. The cables are fixed to the mat at even spacings, making fitting the FastWarm Under Carpet / Vinyl foil heating mat suitable for any DIY enthusiast.
Maximum size kit on 1 thermostat is 18m2
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Suitable floor finishes
Note: This system is not suitable for wet areas such as bathrooms due to the overlay board.
Note: When using Carpet as your floor finish you must ensure the covering (Carpet / Underlay Combined) is below 2.5 tog.
Our Cables
Fastwarm high quality ETFE advanced insulation heating cables are only made with premium quality Fluoropolymer material and DO NOT contain any PVC outer sheathing whatsoever. Please note this system is not suitable for glued or nailed floor covering.
- Ultra Thin Cable (2mm Cable Diameter)
- Minimal Floor Height
- IPx7 Rated
- Peace of Mind Warranty
- Ultra Thin Cable (1mm Cable Diameter)
- Minimal Floor Height
- IPx7 Rated
- Peace of Mind Warranty
