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Temperature Guide

What Are The Recommended Temperature Setting for Underfloor Heating with Various Floor Coverings?

With zoning control and thermostats, you have the flexibility to select the desired temperature for each individual room according to your preferences. Generally, most people find a comfortable floor surface temperature to be between 23°C and 27°C. This feature allows you to customize the heating settings throughout your home, ensuring optimal comfort and efficiency in every room.

Recommend Temperature Setting For Tile

Recommend Temperature Setting For Tile

Tile and stone floors can be heated up to 29°C. Due to their high thermal conductivity, they retain heat longer compared to most other floor surface coverings.

Recommend Temperature Setting For Carpet

Recommend Temperature Setting For Carpet

The recommended maximum temperature for carpet flooring is 27°C. It's best to choose carpets, including any underlay, with a combined rating of 2.5 tog or less. Ratings exceeding this may impact the efficiency of the underfloor heating system.

Recommend Temperature Setting For Laminate

Recommend Temperature Setting For Laminate

To prevent damage to the laminate, it is advised to maintain the floor temperature below 27˚C. Additionally, ensure that the laminate boards are no thicker than 18mm to optimize heat transfer.

Recommend Temperature Setting For Vinyl

Recommend Temperature Setting For Vinyl

Vinyl flooring types can have specific temperature thresholds that, if exceeded, may cause undesirable damage to the flooring material. To avoid such issues, it is generally recommended to keep the underfloor heating system’s temperature with a vinyl floor finish at or below 27°C.

Recommend Temperature Setting For Wood and Engineered Wood

Recommend Temperature Setting For Wood and Engineered Wood

Wood flooring should not be subjected to temperatures exceeding 27°C, and the heating should be distributed evenly across the entire surface area. It's important to note that certain solid wood types may expand when heated and contract during cooling, potentially leading to significant warping of the wood.