Is it possible to make a warm floor in the bedroom

The warm floor system today is probably one of the most popular. Whether a new apartment is being built, or major repairs are being made, as a rule, the hostess requires a warm floor. Basically, there is nothing wrong with that. But, like any new engineering system in your house or apartment, the underfloor heating system requires a conscious and prudent approach.

Most often, underfloor heating systems are installed in bathrooms or on loggias. Everything seems to be correct, there they are simply irreplaceable.

Another popular place for installing underfloor heating is the kitchen. Also, it seems, indisputable, given the stress on the kitchen, as well as constantly changing conditions, the warm floor is like a lifesaver here.

Dashing heads are generally ready to replace the existing heating system with underfloor heating systems. In fact, this cannot be done.

The essence and options for cable floors

You can make a heating system in the bedroom using warm floors of the classic type - based on heating cables. Another option is heating mats: in them, the cable is laid on a thin mesh, which simplifies installation and makes it possible to lay it under the tiles.

When implementing a heating system of any kind, the installation sequence must be followed and completely followed. For cable floors, the main installation steps are as follows:

Cleaning the base from dirt, dust and debris.
Applying hydro and heat insulating layers.
Fastening the strips of the mounting tape.
Laying the heating cable with a snake and fixing it to the tape.
Placement of the temperature sensor in the corrugated tube between adjacent turns.
Installation on the wall of the thermostat, bringing wires to it from the sensor, heaters and power supply.
Checking the correct operation of the electric floor.
Pouring concrete or cement-sand screed.
After 3-4 weeks (after complete drying) - installation of any topcoat.

Installation of thin mats differs in that mounting tape and screed are not needed: the mats are placed in a layer of smoothing or tile glue, and floor tiles are placed on top.

What hazards and dangers the warm floor conceals - what the installers are silent about

Doctors very rarely indicate unequivocally that any effects of the modern world are harmful. We need statistics, expensive research ... Regarding the warm floor, there are also no exact conclusions of the Academy of Sciences ... But "alarming rumors" and "suspicious speculations" did not arise out of nowhere. Let's figure out what is known exactly in fact about this, and also consider the generalized opinion of experts about the dangers of warm floors, and the typical actions of typical "conscientious" installers, under the slogan "do no harm."

Tell me doctor ...

Any therapist, or at least every second sober one, will say that if you keep your legs constantly in a basin of lukewarm water, then something unhealthy will definitely happen to them - “the veins will swell, the joints will swell”. You can go to the nearest clinic and terrorize the doctor on duty in this regard.

It has been pointed out more than once that unnatural heating of the lower extremities leads to increased blood flow and vascular diseases.

It remains to find out what is "unnatural" and what temperature of the heated floor will be dangerous, and what - acceptable.

From the available information, it is only known that if the floor temperature is +28 and higher, then it will seem warm, since this is the temperature of the human skin surface. And, by the way, being in such an environment for a long time, people begin to experience discomfort.

Hence the unequivocal conclusions of experts - keep a comfortable temperature of the heated floor covering, more often in the region of +18 - +24 degrees. The coating should feel "cool", then it will suit everyone, and no complaints about it yet ...

The floor is electric

Electric floor heating has electromagnetic radiation. This radiation has not yet been called useful. With an increased background of eggs, chickens do not hatch, etc.

They say that the field strength from such systems is not great, but this is not true. The fields are summed up, from sockets, floors, wires outside the window, refrigerator ...

It is impossible to equip this in a nursery, children should not be on a surface emitting an increased electromagnetic background.

Special danger of underfloor heating

They say very little about the real danger that a warm floor conceals, so it is not superfluous to recall here.

We, as a rule, do not have separate ventilation in the rooms. For the winter, windows can be battened down tightly.

With a radiator heating system, a powerful convection air flow occurs. It also entails the movement and mixing of air through the doorway, so that there is a fairly intense air exchange between rooms. And thus, even a sealed room is ventilated at the expense of those adjacent to it.

With only one warm floor, there is no convection. There is no air movement. In a room without ventilation devices, without gaps in the external structures, there will be practically no air exchange.

If there is no walking through the doorway, air stratification may occur - carbon dioxide is heavier, will begin to accumulate near the floor, and so-called "dead air" will appear. If there is a release of carbon dioxide or other harmful gases in the room itself, then this is already very dangerous ...

Rooms with underfloor heating should be equipped with conventional ventilation devices, or ventilated through cracks, windows constantly.

Hazards created by installers

The first danger that builders always try to create is to empty the customer's pockets. Installers are not interested in the safety of underfloor heating, they only think about one thing - how to get more money. And also - how to work less.

Especially they have a good harvest if they buy materials themselves, and control over the quality of each layer, stage, is useless.

Then sand with impurities may appear in the screed. The screed itself will be thin. The pipes may be smelly rubbery. Even worse - if they themselves buy a cheaper floor covering, which should not be heated, as it emits either resins, or formaldehyde, or styrenes ...

The quality of the materials in the heated floor must be appropriate. You cannot trust strangers with this construction without supervision.

Items in danger

There are claims that underfloor heating dries out. Furniture can become unusable, especially low-cost ... But if the temperature is normal, and not elevated, then nothing threatens any furniture at all. Warm currents from radiators have a much stronger local effect ... There are statements that heating cannot be installed under furniture. What if objects need to be moved? In general, the water floor is made, as a rule, over the entire area, without paying attention to the furniture.

The subject of discussion is also exclamations that the heated floor "dries the air" and "raises dust for asthmatics." On the dust, it was indicated that the opposite was true. Radiators threaten with a swirl of dust, and with a uniformly heated surface of the coating above the screed, nothing happens with respect to air movement. Therefore, people who are wary of dust should, on the contrary, welcome such a heating system.

On the second subject of discussion, there is a simple answer - not a drop of air is dried ... Air in winter is dry outside, when heated by any method it is dried indoors.With good ventilation, a humidifier is recommended anyway ...

Conclusions.

From the above, the conclusion on this issue is simple. If a

do not play around with high temperatures, do not arrange toys - "lie on the hot floor", but keep the temperatures at decent standards, which means using radiators in addition to the floor heating system, ...
avoid electrical cables, and be friends only with pipes filled with warm water ...
take a responsible approach to the creation of a warm floor, select and use only environmentally friendly materials intended for heating in such systems ...
to equip high-quality controlled ventilation in all rooms, which, at least for a short period of time, are heated only by the heated floor covering ...

- then everything should be better than you can imagine ... A water heat-insulated floor under such circumstances is a comfortable and safe heating system.

Infrared underfloor heating

Newer types of electric floors are infrared films and carbon rods. IR heating has a beneficial effect on well-being and does not dry the air: first, the surrounding objects are heated, and the heat they generate increases the air temperature. As in the case of a cable floor, the heating extends from the bottom to the top.

Infrared rods are laid under a tile or in a screed, that is, the installation process is similar to that discussed above. The infrared film together with thermal sensors is placed without a screed - immediately under the finishing floor (carpet, laminate, parquet, linoleum), on a layer of thermal insulation.

Advantages and disadvantages

To answer the question of whether it is possible to make warm floors in the bedroom, consider the pros and cons of email. warm floors. Advantages:

Thanks to installation under the topcoat, any interior design can be organized.
The thermostat can be used to set the temperature daily routine weeks, including weekends and working days.
The risk of thermal burns is reduced to zero, since the floor temperature does not exceed 30 ° C and is comfortable for the feet.
Regular activation of the heating system reduces humidity, solving the problem of fungi and dampness on the floors.
With careful insulation, high-quality materials and a modern model of the temperature controller, it is possible to save up to 30-50% of electricity.
Due to the small temperature difference in the room no drafts.
On a warm floor, dust settles more often, which makes cleaning easier.

Relative disadvantages include:

One-time costs for materials and installation of underfloor heating in the bedroom. However, you can choose an inexpensive model and install the electric floor yourself;
Growth in monthly electricity costs (the share depends on the area and intensity of the heating system);
The topcoat must transmit heat well. If necessary, you can even find parquet and natural stone that are suitable for this condition.
As with any electrical appliance - the need to follow the instructions for use.

As you can see, the negative aspects of warm floors in the bedroom can be minimized, and the benefits can be used to create a comfortable microclimate.

Which floor heating to choose for the bedroom?

A bedroom with carpet, parquet or linoleum is a classic of the genre in the world of interior design. It's hard to imagine this room with tiles or tiles under your feet. Today, there are 3 main methods of organizing floor heating:

Installation of cable underfloor heating.
Using thermomats.
Infrared heating.

Cable underfloor heating is a system with the most difficult installation method. If you are doing major repairs with a floor screed or are building your own house, then there will be no problems with its installation. Among the advantages of this method, it is worth highlighting the availability (the cable is inexpensive), high efficiency, uniform floor heating and fire safety.But the durability of the system directly depends on the quality of the screed. So, if the concrete is not allowed to gain strength and the decorative coating is laid too early, then it can crack, damaging the cable. Also, this technology is not suitable for those who have started a cosmetic repair.

Thermomats are warm floors for tiles, consisting of a thin mesh material with a thin cable laid on it. Heating mats are easy to install, as they are ready for use. The main advantage of this method is ease of installation and low thickness. But mats are easily damaged and have strict restrictions on the type of mat they can be combined with. This technology is used with tiles, porcelain stoneware, mosaics, tiles and natural stone. It is better not to use laminate, carpet and other materials with this type of warm floor.

Infrared underfloor heating is an innovative technology that is distinguished by safety and excellent performance. The coating is made in the form of a film with a thin layer of carbon sealed in it. The installation of this system does not require specific preparation and can be performed even during cosmetic repairs of premises. It is enough to spread the film, perform simple manipulations to connect it, and put the selected floor covering on top. No ties or expectations - just warmth and comfort in your bedroom. The only drawback of this technology is its high cost.

The conclusion is obvious: if you want to equip a warm floor in the bedroom, it is better to choose an infrared heated floor model. It can be easily combined with the usual decorative coatings and is distinguished by its durability, safety and high efficiency.

Popular misconceptions and their explanation

About electric floors in the room, including in the bedroom, two negative opinions are quite common. What are they and why are they myths?

"Heat near the head is harmful to health." Some people believe that sleeping near a warm floor is harmful to sleep, well-being and physical condition of the body. And in the bedroom, on the contrary, you need freshness and chilled air. Well, it’s worth agreeing with that. And here the floor heating can just help, which is able to automatically maintain the desired temperature thanks to the thermostat. That is, you can set both a higher and a moderate temperature, which is comfortable and right for you personally.
"Warm floors are intended only for non-residential premises." This is absolutely not the case. Perhaps this misconception appeared due to the use of a low quality topcoat, which can smell unpleasant when heated. But today in any hardware store you can find high-quality flooring materials that do not emit odors and harmful compounds when heated and are environmentally friendly. This means that the warm floor in the bedroom can be made and put into operation without health concerns.

Now you know what electric floors are, what pros and cons they have, and what installation schemes are used for each type. We hope this information will help you make a more objective choice when planning your bedroom heating.

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