Since concrete flooring is homogeneous concrete alone is a poor choice for radiant heating.
Tile over radiant heat concrete.
How to remove ceramic tile from a radiant heated floor.
Proper insulation below the slab and proper placement of tubing high in or over the slab.
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If you are pouring a concrete slab under.
Stepping out of a shower onto a warmed tile floor in the winter is much better than stepping on cold tiles.
How to install floor tile over infloor heat.
Installing radiant heating under carpeting on the other hand is not as effective.
See radiant heat mistakes.
However radiant heat systems can be embedded in concrete floor slabs as long as a subsequent top floor covering such as tile is added.
Tile and hardwood flooring work best when installed over a radiant heating system since these types of flooring feel cold in winter.
Cerazorb is a 3 16 inch 5 mm thin synthetic cork underlayment that is highly recommended when installing a floor heating system over an existing concrete slab or under tile and stone.
Radiant floor heating concrete slab insulation.
I need to replace my heating boiler and am looking at underfloor heating.