Underfloor heating for the bathroom

When warming your home there is nothing better than under floor heating products from our Dorset heating experts. They have massive advantages over traditional forms of heating. Radiators heat the room from the side of the room, and as the hot air rises then usually the radiator needs to be turned up to generate more warmth for the room, this can result in a much greater waste of energy and money.

Under floor heating from our Dorset under floor heating specialists allows the heat to rise slowly from underneath the floor. This concentrates the heat between the floor and just above head height, this not only means that all the warmth is concentrated directly where it matters and that fewer draughts are produced at ceiling height. All this means less energy is used or lost over time and allows you to have more control over the temperature. These reasons make underfloor heating perfect for use in a bathroom or wetroom.

There are two main types of under floor heating products, the water based or the electric based. In water based products water at around 50 degrees celsius is sent through pipes under the floor. Electric systems normally comprise of heating mats of 160 watts and 200 watts, which can be used on most floors and in union with just about any overlay, such as carpet. Both methods are every bit effective, but water based system can take longer to heat up a typical concrete floor, several hours in fact. Electric systems are better for this, although they are still a little slower than radiators. Our Dorset heating specialists can help you with which option is best for your home.

Electric under floor heating pads can be cut to any size, making them perfect for awkward sized rooms such as bathrooms. In addition these products are easily suited to wet rooms and bathrooms because of how easy they are to install.

Installing an under floor heating system in the bathroom is completely safe and easy. Our Dorset bathroom underfloor experts can fit a heating system perfect for your needs. Like any bathroom flooring the overlay must be waterproofed to avoid damage. Where bathroom radiators normally overheat the room due to the small space of area, under floor methods gently and simply provide wonderful under foot warmth, for those bare foot moments.

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People are always seeking to impart harmony into their surroundings, one of the most popular rooms in the house to do this is the bathroom where the choice of available ideas is huge to make your bathroom perfect for you.

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You dont always have to think small when it comes to what you can do with your bathroom, as that utlity room can be turned into your own personal spa, a room that is designed to cleanse the body and the soul after a hard days work.

Now a days it is not far-fetched to describe a bathroom as a private getaway or retreat as luxury can also be functional. Bathrooms are no longer filled with those dark, concealed stock laminated cabinets and a counter mounted sink. They can be alot more.

Sometimes having a separate shower tray, a toilet and a basin unit can leave little space to actually use the room. If your home is your pride and joy but you just don’t have the space for a bathroom then a wet-room could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

The idea of a wet-room has always conjured images of luxury and ever so slight lavishness. The notion that you need both space and considerable wealth to own a wet-room is a dated idea. What most people don't realise is the reality of the wet-room is now within reach thanks to massive advances in the engineering of wet floor systems, fantastically designed products, and formidable skills of a bathroom fitter.

Like everything wet-rooms have their advantages and disadvantages. Some of which are listed below.

• In small rooms spray from the shower can cause damp towels or toilet roll.
• Often a professional fitter will be needed to waterproof the room. If it's not completed properly then leaking water can cause severe damage.
• Wet rooms need to be tiled from floor to ceiling, which can be expensive. Also if you choose a more porous tile they may need to be resealed every few months, which is hard work.
• If you are swapping a main family bathroom for a wet room, this could reduce value in your home as most buyers are looking for at least one bath.
• The whole point of a wet-room is to have a large shower area without the need for a shower screen or tray, but realistically if the room is quite small then you will probably need to install a screen to protect your toilet and toiletries.