Under tile heating by P.A.P. Heating Solutions - the in-floor heating specialists

This type of heating is often known as 'direct acting' due to its ability to heat up quickly. Under tile heating may also be called in screed heating because the cables are not installed within a full concrete slab, but rather covered with a cement-based screed.

We are currently seeing an increase in under tile heating for bathrooms and ensuite's in new homes even where other forms of heating are used in the main living areas. This is partly due to the cost for installation being relatively inexpensive and the fact that thermostat design and distribution of heat within the cement screed makes our systems very efficient. The home owner has complete control over temperature and operating times. Tiles retain residual heat after the system switches off and less energy is used when the door to the room is closed during heating.

In existing homes with either cement or timber floors, floor heating can be provided by in screed heating cables. It is often used upstairs in new 2-storey constructions where off peak in slab heating has been installed at ground floor level.

Nexans TXXP 'in-floor direct acting' cable can be installed after construction in a screed under many different flooring surfaces including timber, stone, tiles (ceramic and vinyl), parquetry and wool carpeting. TXXP provides a 'quick response' heating system especially popular in tiled bathrooms and toilets where it provides pleasant warmth underfoot and keeps towels dry and tiled areas free of mould. TXXP can be installed over existing surfaces including timber and concrete.

Elektra Heating Mats may be used under any type of floor suitable for heating; i.e. under a floor which radiates heat easily, such as floor tiles, stone, slate, polished concrete, low pile carpet or some wooden floor panels. An in-floor heating mat is a very effective system of room heating. For a room, with good thermal insulation, ELEKTRA heating mats may be used as the primary heating system. This is the fastest, simplest and most effective system for heating rooms or just selected locations, for a minimum outlay of time and cost. Simple installation, comfortable, economical and safe.

P.A.P. Heating Solutions can advise on the correct type of floor heating for your home. We provide a full quotation and installation service by qualified electrical contractors. Floor preparation prior to in screed installation is the responsibility of the builder or home owner but we can provide advice in this area. Screed may comprise cement based self leveling compounds such as Thermafloor© or Ardit©.