We can confidently recommend our products for almost any finish, but some products may be more suited to certain floor types than others. You may also need to consider a maximum heat on your floor type. Find more details in our Floor Type Guide.
On average, a kilowatt of electricity (1000 watts) costs around 7p per hour at peak rate (consult your electricity provider for exact rates). Our Underfloor Heating Systems are rated between 150 and 200 watts per square metre. Based on the average rates:
- 1m² of 150 watt costs approx. 1.05 pence per hour.
- 1m² of 160 watt costs approx. 1.12 pence per hour.
- 1m² of 200 watt costs approx. 1.40 pence per hour.
Insulation is beneficial in any underfloor heating system and is particularly vital if you wish to use underfloor heating as your sole source of heating. Our thin 10mm insulation boards will increase the thermal efficiency of you system, maximising energy transfer to your floor and room to quickly reach the desired temperature. As a result, insulation boards reduce running costs as less energy is required to heat your room.
- (Total area of heating mat (m ) x Power rating of mat (W)) / Voltage of mat.
e.g. 8m of our 160w mat (230 Volts): (8 x 160) / 230 = 5.57 amps