{"id":31814,"date":"2019-11-22T15:37:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T20:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latuilerie.com\/quel-est-le-meilleur-revetement-de-sol-pour-un-plancher-chauffant\/"},"modified":"2021-05-26T11:32:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T15:32:09","slug":"what-is-the-best-flooring-for-heated-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latuilerie.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-flooring-for-heated-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best flooring for heated floors?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Winter is here! The warm blankets are heure and the cold feet too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But this year, it’s over! You have decided to give up your phentex slippers and consider a heated floor as a means of heating.<\/span><\/p>\n

After talking about where to install your heating floor system (living room, kitchen or bathroom), it\u2019s time to talk about flooring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can I install my heating floor system under any type of floor covering?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, not all floors can be heated!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A heating floor system can only be installed if the chosen floor covering allows being exposed to high humidity variations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, but which floor coverings are?<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry, La Tuilerie will answer all your questions.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Does my floor have to be ceramic ?<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The answer is: No!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although heating floor systems can be installed under many types of floor coverings, some floor coverings are more appropriate, tolerate better temperature variations and retain heat more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Engineered hardwood is an interesting option.<\/strong> Engineered flooring is designed to provide greater stability, especially where moisture or heat is a problem for hardwood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In both cases, it is always preferable to consult an expert for advice. He will guide you in your choice of flooring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it isn\u2019t possible to install a floor heating system with traditional solid wood floor or cork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional solid hardwood is a living wood that reacts to both temperature and humidity.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the system heats up, it will dry out the wood and it will crack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A solid hardwood floor is very beautiful, but it\u2019s alive!<\/span><\/p>\n

In the meantime, a wooden floor can be installed with nails… You will nail into the cables!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for cork, it has the reputation of being a very good insulation material!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Installing a heating floor system under a cork flooring is like heating your room, but with windows open to -10 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of installing a ceramic or stone floor with a heating floor system?<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”31384″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]This type of floor covering is recognized by all professionals<\/strong> as the preferred floor covering to install with a floor heating system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Resistant, non-deformable, ceramics and stones are excellent heat conductors, which allows the system to consume less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n