Getting correct sized mat.

[daztheoneclaw]

Following on from me previous thread, I have now sourced everything except the actual ufh electric mat. I am going to go for a mesh type system, so what do people recommend as a good reliable system? Also am I correct in thinking that I can not 'cut down' the length of the cables so do I measure the sq/m of the floor and get the next size down?

 

[Ian]

I've been using varme recently, really good systems. With regards to mat size, get a mat 1 m2 less than the room size, remember it shouldn't go under fixed objects such as basins, toilets or kitchen units so, in a kitchen you need to work out the visible floor area then take off 1 m2.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I'm a warmup man through & through. Very reliable system. Lifetime guarantee (based on the life of the floor covering) & 3 year warranty on the 3ie stats. Various colours of stat, very modern looking and very easy to use full colour interface.
You are correct about cutting down the wire. The matting it self is cut & flipped to change layout preference. The wire cannot be so be sure to measure accurately. As Bri has mentioned above. Objects should not be placed on top of the UFH other than the floor covering.
Are you looking to use your UFH as a feet treat or as a primary heat source within the room?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

'feet treat' :lol:

 

[Bubblecraft]

What I mean by "feet treat" is just to line the area of traffic to take the chill out the tiles. There is a system out there called feet treat. It's just a budget range matting but not suitable as a primary heat source. Guess I heard the expression years ago & it's stuck lol

 

[Bubblecraft]

Thought I'd double check to see if I were going crazy. Sure enough, it's still available. Comes in 4 mat sizes. Good as a low budget warmer.
http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod1290/Feet-Treat-Under-Tile-Warmer-16-25M2.html

I'd still recommend Warmup. Features & benefits of Warmup matting are:

Thinnest wire you can buy: 2mm, multi-strand core, double-insulated using advanced flouropolymers

Sturdy fibreglass mesh for extra durability and super-sticky double-sided tape for secure installation

Quick installation - Simply roll out mat with pre-spaced wire

Flexible - no customizing is necessary

Approvals: ASTA BEAB, KEMA, GS, CERTIF, VDE and CE mark

Lifetime Warranty

SafetyNet Installation Guarantee

 

[DHTiling]

What substrate is this going onto ,?

 

[daztheoneclaw]

Thanks for the replies guys. It's going onto marmox on top of floor boards and it is a secondary heat source. Ill look at the Warmup system.

 

[kilty55]

loose cable is my choice for bathrooms that have awkward spaces that way its easier to keep everywhere you need covered...glue gun to hold it in place