Underfloor heating on the wooden floor beneath linoleum: different technologies

Creating a comfortable home temperature conditions is possible with the use of different methodologies. application traditional radiators accompanied by the creation convection air flows and inadequately efficient use of energy. In many respects, better warm floor on a wooden floor under linoleum. Implementation of this project will create a uniform heating surface with excellent consumer properties.

How to choose the right floor heating on the wooden floor beneath linoleum

In this design the upper layers are formed from materials that are poor conductors of heat. This means that the choice of a suitable method is necessary to choose the most effective option. It is necessary to create a uniform directional radiation infrared range.

different technologies

Data on the different options for the convenience of the study are summarized in a table:

Example	Heating element type	Compatible with linoleum	Acceptable application mount technology
"Wet"	"Dry"
	Water	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Electric resistance	Yes	Yes	No
	Self-regulating heater	Yes	Yes	No
	core elements	Yes	Yes	No
	membranous	Yes	No	Yes

Restrictions on the use of screed

Pouring concrete on a wooden floor will require a strengthening of the power frame. Such pressures can not be provided for the construction of the building, it will need large-scale construction work.

On the other hand it should be noted a good storage capacity screed. She's in for a long time retains heat, do not let the moisture. After hardening, it will create a strong and durable base that does not need to be repaired for a long service life.

Should carefully examine all the arguments "for" and "against" taking into account the characteristics of a particular property. In most cases, the application will be rational "Dry" technology. They do not create extra load. When used properly, the additional advantage to be a significant improvement of insulation parameters overlap between floors. This will improve the overall performance of the building.

select the Features

Above it was marked by the incompatibility of some types of heaters for use "dry" installation technology. These recommendations provide not only manufacturers of the respective products, but also professionals. The resistive and self-regulating elements are heated to high temperatures. They have an excessive impact on the materials in contact with them. When placing the inside covering, tile or special heat removal solution occurs rapidly. Therefore, the heaters themselves longer retain its efficiency.

Infrared and water floor exercise their functions in a relatively low temperature range. They do not overheat the next part of the wooden structures. In the future it will consider these two technologies.

Note advantages of the circuit shown in this figure:

• It is universal, suitable for laminate installation, Parquet and linoleum.
• In comparison with analogue load of concrete on the ceiling support is reduced 8-12 times.
• Heating can be used immediately after installation is completed.
• The system is suitable for repair operations.
• it creates sound and thermal insulation between floors, corresponding to modern standards.
• In the absence of "wet" processes are minimal pollution. Will not have to move heavy loads.

Preparatory work

Regardless of subsequent selection (or the electric water heating) useful inspection and fault identified deficiencies:

• Dismantle the board, check the condition of the wooden frame.
• If necessary, replace the defective part.
• With the help of modern means of impregnation protect parts made of wood from rotting.
• The gaps between the beams are filled heater.
• The base of the planks align scraping technique. Specialized sealed large gap putty.

Mounting of the electric floor heating under linoleum

Film with a built-in heating elements are sold in square meters. When calculating the necessary requirements must take into account the presence of a stationary furniture, Columns. Heating is not required under the electronics.

In a typical configuration, as a rule, there are:

• heat the film;
• mounting terminals;
• Insulation tape with a layer of bitumen.

Also, the following items will be needed:

• Connective cable. They connect the heater to the mains of 220 V.
• Thermostat a temperature sensor, switches on and off the system by the user specified algorithm.
• Machine protecting Surge.
• Tools and supplies. These products are given in the following table.

Technology for playback use the following sequence of actions:

Illustration	Description of work operations
	In the wall of the recess and create a channel set thermostat, electric wires.
	A total area of ​​smooth floor close foamed polyethylene. The material thickness - less than 5 mm. Variant selected from the foil layer. This side is set up. The slots are sealed metalized tape.
	According to the established plan of the room is expanded film. It follows that the copper wires of the infrared underfloor heating under the linoleum were on the lower side. If necessary, cut off certain areas, but only in those places. Where are special notes.
	terminal is inserted under the surface film and clamped with pliers to ensure reliable electrical contact with the bus bar. Do not apply too much force. On the lower side of the insulating tape is adhered bitumen. In the central part of one of the heating lines installed temperature sensor.
	Depending on the type of finish coating and future loads underneath create a layer of polyethylene film. when you install plywood under the linoleum on the wooden floor sufficient rigidity will be created. If fixing these sheets do screwsPrecisely calculated locations fastener installation. This prevents damage to the conductive parts of heaters.

Important! To temperature sensor cables and terminals are not raised film heater, insulation under these details make the appropriate size of the recess.

Installation of the floor structure of warm water on wooden floor

Below specified requirements for this type:

• To improve the efficiency of tubes not set in the free space between the elements of the building structure. It should be remembered that the air gap transfer heat poorly.
• direct contact with the materials would be better to exclude from the wood.
• It is also useful to reflect infrared radiation useful in the side of the room.
• laying pipe It must be performed at regular intervals. The corresponding distance may reduce some exterior walls and windows.
• The overall length of the pipeline circuit should not be done more than 80-100 m.

The product is inserted into the groove of the tube. Metal conducts heat well. The reflective surface directs IR in the right direction.

Standard installation scheme:

• support members;
• boards;
• mounting plate;
• pipes;
• waterproofing;
• topcoat;
• special grooves.

Plastic mats with sculpted ridges are easy to fit. They make good insulation from the bottom, do not absorb moisture. But such products are expensive, so the more common techniques are described below:

Picture	Ongoing work steps
	The contour of the room is placed a damper strip of foamed polymer. It will be used to compensate for the expansion of the plywood with increasing temperature. Its fixed wooden slats that form the wall of the first channel. Further, a following wood element. Plate heat exchange can be used as a measuring tool.
	Similarly create the following ranks. If necessary, the wafer is cut with scissors, metal. Some versions of these products are created with perforation, which is capable of performing appropriate corrections by hand. They can be rigidly attached to the base using a staple gun.
	When the entire working area is locked into the grooves of the pipe is inserted. The figure shows how the left openings for the passage of pipe plumbing. Similarly, we can not set under heating plumbing fixtures and other stationary objects.
	Since the top will be installed linoleum for underfloor heating, Useful solid layer of plywood. Beneath it mounted a porous polyethylene 4-5 mm. He hides the tiny bumps and provide good waterproofing. This material is fastened with screws carefully so you do not accidentally damage the pipe.

Using this technique, the remaining free space in the corners, there are difficulties in the processing of wood materials. Such disadvantages can be eliminated by applying specialized ukladochnye materials.

This product is created on the basis of thick slabs of expanded polystyrene. It has sufficient strength, superb insulation properties. It creates a direct and shaped grooves, which are used to form the turns. The top layer of aluminum reflects heat and distributes it evenly.

Picture	Description of action
	before installing underfloor heating on a wooden base perform pre-deployment training. Remove dirt, cover primer. It is necessary to make a pre-packing plan. This will help acquire the necessary materials. For fixing on the bottom side tiles the adhesive composition is applied at five points "envelope".
	The exact size of the product make it easy to perform work operations. Create a high-quality surface is not difficult. To change the shape and size sufficient to use standard writing knife. Incisions are made from foil.
	Good at parallel and perpendicular joints. It is not difficult to make the empty space in the place of installation of columns. If a stationary furniture and other free portions, they are filled with conventional plates made of polystyrene with the same thickness and density.
	Pipe is pushed into the grooves (on the straight and curved segments). If the pipe stands, using the appropriate weight load, or double sided tape.

Assembled system is connected to the collector comb and check before installing the finish coat.

Conclusions and further recommendations

install electric warm floor on a wooden floor under the linoleum is not difficult. The total height of this design is not great, so it is used in rooms with low ceilings. In this case, uniform heating is provided by the floor surface, simply quickly and accurately regulated temperature.

Water floor more difficult to install. They are ill-suited for combination with centralized heating systems. You must purchase individual boiler, The supply of fresh air, the removal of the combustion products. But now is not the high cost of fuel due to better efficiency of such a decision during the operation.