Installing underfloor heating

There is more to a warm, renovated floor than only the floor heating system. Besides a quality floor heating system, a well-functioning warm floor also requires careful floor preparation and finishing. This is particularly important for renovation applications – because the sub floor can be anything.

Raychem systems have undergone severe compatibility testing at the leading building material suppliers in Europe. The result is a complete overview of which products can be used in combination with the selected Raychem floor heating system. By using these combinations and following the manufacturers recommendations for installation, you build a safe and long-lasting warm floor. In general the following steps are required for tile floors:

1. Apply a primer
2. (optional) Level out any unevenness using self-leveling material
3. Install the Raychem floor heating system
4. (optional) Level out any unevenness using self-leveling material
5. (optional) Apply a water barrier
6. Apply a tile adhesive
7. Lay tiles
8. Apply grout between tiles
9. Apply rubberized grout between wall and floor

Alternative helpful guides:
>> What is underfloor heating?
>> What do I need?
>> Benefits of underfloor heating