How to choose warm floors for a private house?

Owners of private country houses often wonder what kind of warm floors to install, so that the room is well heated, and the selected heating system meets the necessary requirements for operation.

In private homes are usually installed underfloor heating two designs:

• water;
• electric.

Water floor heating in recent years has become very popular. It is a liquid heating system, flooring design with a piping system and a specially equipped coolant. The water floor consists of polymer pipes through which warm water circulates.It should be noted that the lower layer of air warms up more and better than the upper one. This contributes to the creation of comfortable living conditions.

Such a heating system can be used not only as the main source of heat, but also as an additional one. In the event that the heated room differs in the small sizes, operation of an electrical system will be more preferable.

Warm electric floor is a cable system for space heating., operated both for the main heating, and for additional. This system is easy to install, in addition, it is very popular when choosing heating in the bathroom, on the loggia, in the bath or on the veranda. Operating a warm electric floor implies a constant feeling of comfort and warmth.Such a heating system most often finds its application in certain zones, however, it is also well suited for heating the whole dwelling. Under certain conditions, the operation of a warm electric floor can be quite economical and not inferior in this water heating system.

The advantages of a water floor are as follows:

• efficiency is one of the main advantages of a warm floor with water heating. It is possible to easily save energy through individual adjustment of air temperature.
• When using a water heated floor, the air is heated in such a way that the heat in the heated room is evenly distributed.
• Since contact with heat transfer fluids is excluded, the risk of burns and injuries is low. Thus, the heated room is absolutely safe, even for small children.
• The absence of visible parts of the structure cannot adversely affect the selected interior, as a result of which the appearance can be as aesthetic as possible. It is also possible any projects for redevelopment of premises, since it does not affect this heating system.

Warm water floor, in addition to the obvious in the opinion of a professional pros, there are some disadvantages, for example:

• Installation of water heating system design is a time-consuming process that requires enough effort, time and skill.
• The pipeline can leak, as a result of which you have to completely dismantle the floor covering in order to eliminate the problem that has arisen.
• As a result of operating a warm water floor, the total pressure in the heating center of the house may decrease.
• In addition, the reason for insufficient heating may be that after passing through the contour pipes to another heated room the water is cooled.
• If you open the window to ventilate the room, it will not get colder.
• This heating system is not a good option for rooms in which people are constantly, as legs are not always worth keeping warm.

Pluses of electric floor are numerous:

• It can be used both as a primary heating system and as an additional one.
• Operated with any kind of flooring.
• Provides uniform heating of the surface of the entire floor.
• The necessary elements of the installation do not spoil the appearance, as they are hidden from view.
• In the event of an electrical floor breakdown, determining the cause will not take long.
• With proper handling of the system, it will last a long time.
• Since the cable does not involve direct contact with the atmosphere, the air in the room is not dried.

Cons also have a place to be:

• Be prepared for the fact that the maintenance of a warm electric floor will be expensive.
• The flooring may be deformed.
• Powerful wiring is required when using this heating system as the main one.
• The human body receives a very negative impact through the creation of an electromagnetic field.
• When installing an electric floor in a predominantly wet room, keep in mind that the probability of an electric shock is quite high.

Calculations for water heated floor and for the electrical system are slightly different.

For the successful operation of this system, it is recommended to equip each floor with one pump and make a gasket with your own hands. Calculations of the number of tiles and the capacity of a heated floor with water heating should start with the preparation of the drawingrooms, while not forgetting about the actual location of the window frames and doors. Next, you can proceed to the calculation of the spacing and diameter of the pipes, and then proceed to the calculation of the amount of substrate, for which you need to know the area of ​​the room. For each room it is necessary to make a separate calculation of the length of the pipe and the pitch of its installation.

For the most accurate calculation should focus on such important parameters as:

• The material from which the ceiling, walls.
• Floor covering material.
• The size of the heated room.
• Thermal insulation under the floor itself.
• The diameter of the pipeline pipes in the system and the material from which the pipes are made.

This is especially true if children live in the house. In addition, the calculations should always be aware of the number of floors, the type of flooring. It is also important that the maximum water temperature in the pipes should not exceed 50 degrees. It is necessary to maintain the most comfortable living conditions in the house.

Before installing any heating system, it is recommended to calculate heat loss. To do this, you need to take into account many factors: from geographical location to the area of ​​existing windows. After that, you can begin to calculate the area of ​​the room, calculations can be done using a special program on the computer. It is desirable that the area in need of heating, was more than 50% of the total area of ​​the room.

Then you should decide which heating elements will be used. For example, if you chose a heating mat, keep in mind that the best option is the size of 7 square meters. m. When laying the mat should cut the net itself, but in any case not the cable.

You should not forget that a dry warm water floor will be more effective in a private house, and an electric one - in a city apartment, but much depends on the correctness of the installation work.To carry out installation, it is not necessary to have any specific knowledge; it is enough to get acquainted with a certain literature.

Installation of a warm water floor is a process performed according to the classical scheme, - laying of the pipeline in the cement screed. Before laying the pipeline, it is necessary to prepare the insulation layer directly. If you have a question about the fastening of the pipeline to the base, you can always contact the store for help, where they will help you to choose the necessary tapes for fasteners and clips. It is worth considering that if you mount the pipeline with a wire, it can deform after a few years.

If you have all the necessary elements and materials for the installation of a warm water floor, you can proceed to fixing the pipeline, and then proceed to laying the contour. Next, connect the end of the pipeline used to the collector, and then pour the concrete tie, the layer of which should be no more than 7 cm.

In the process of installing a warm electric floor, which is based on heating mats, the first thing to do is to install a special temperature controller in the wall, prepare the grooves for the wiring, as well as the tubes for the temperature sensor. A groove in the floor will be needed to lay the connecting wire between the system and the temperature sensor.

After mounting the electrical sensor, proceed to the installation of a special heating mat. It has an adhesive net side, by means of which it is easy to glue to the surface. In addition, aluminum self-adhesive tape can be useful. It is recommended to make sure that all elements are in good condition by checking the installed temperature sensor and heating mat. Next, you need to install a thermostat, after which you can proceed to pouring the mat with a solution to fix the tile on it; the solution will also be needed to seal the groove in the wall. After the mortar is completely dry, lay a tile on it.

If your goal is to heat an entire wooden private house of considerable size, then it would be better to choose the warm water floor with heating, and not the electric one.Despite the relative high cost and complexity of the heating system, water heating is the best option. Keep in mind that connecting warm water floors is possible only to central heating, and not to hot water: this is strictly prohibited. Also, the installation of such a system implies many difficulties associated with the operation of thermal regulators.

It should be noted that the choice of the manufacturer, from which you can buy good quality items for installation, is not always an easy task, especially if there are any individual preferences. However, if we talk about the brands that produce warm water and electric floors, then it should be noted some of the most popular, such as Rehau, Sanext and Aquatherm,

• German company Rehau It has been around for about 70 years, considered to be renowned for its innovative polymer developments. Rehau lets out not only heat-insulated floors, but also doors, furniture, windows.In addition, the company produces all the elements necessary for the work, used in the process of installing warm water and electric floors.

• Sanext - Italian company, popular in Russia. The main emphasis is placed directly on the production of products in the form of pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene, as is the case with the Rehau brand. Sanext products have excellent performance and can last for more than 50 years (with a warranty of up to 10 years). In addition to warm water floors, Sanext produces high-quality collectors and collector cabinets.

• If we talk about the leaders among the companies that produce the necessary components for the installation of underfloor heating, then in the first place is definitely a German company. Aquathermwhose foundation date is 1973. A distinctive feature of this enterprise is that it specializes mainly in the production of pipeline systems.

• Company Uponor from Finland has been around for 60 years. Uponor is a success in European countries, not only in Russia. It should be noted that one of the reasons for the rapid growth in demand for the products of this company is that it offers integrated solutions for comfortable arrangement of a warm electric floor in a house or apartment.

• The company, founded in 1976 in Italy and having its own established traditions, is Emmeti. Production of this brand is focused on any elements necessary for installing underfloor heating that may be needed in the course of work. This includes everything from collectors and fittings to boilers and thermostats. The company offers an extensive range of products.

• German company Oventrop is not young since it was founded back in 1851. If at the very beginning of its existence, this company specialized in the production of furniture fittings, then later it began to produce mainly products for heating and water supply. After many years of work, having gained a sufficient amount of experience in this field and greatly expanding the range offered on the market, the company became one of the most famous. The company's products are being improved, the necessary changes are made in time.

• Kermi - company from Germany. Along with the technology used for heating, Kermi also produces shower enclosures. It is worth noting a truly wide range of products manufactured by this company.This is an undoubted advantage, especially if you would like to purchase all the parts for installing underfloor heating from one manufacturer.

• Henco Industries - This is a company that began its history in Belgium in 1948. The demand for the products of this company has always grown quickly enough. Nowadays, pipelines from Henco Industries, produced for a warm water floor, are recognized as one of the best. In addition to pipes, this company is actively engaged in the production of such products as collectors, thermometers, grids and many other elements required during installation.

• Company Purmo founded in the 50s in Finland. At first it produced only panel radiators, but later the assortment greatly increased, expanded. Today this company is known in all countries of the world. The main direction until now is the production of radiators, from which the history of this company began. Purmo gives a 10-year warranty on all manufactured products that meet the most stringent world-class quality standards.

• Products manufactured by famous company Valtec, actively exploited in Russia.The main production facilities of the company are located in Italy. This organization always has the newest and most modern equipment, as a result of which the production never stands still, but goes forward confidently. In addition, Valtec offers comprehensive solutions to create different types of water floors in the country, in the cottage.

• Company Compipe founded relatively recently - in 2006, it is actively expanding the range of all its products. Compipe offers consumers a whole range of necessary goods and installation elements for the complete arrangement of warm water and electric floors. So, you can purchase any required parts for installation.

• It is impossible not to say separately about such a famous company as "Millennium". Value for money makes the products of this company worthy of attention not only Russian consumers, but also European. Millennium offers budget options that are manufactured using advanced technologies, have good quality and are characterized by a long service life.

Once again, it should be noted that the device, the installation of warm water floors in the house implies aesthetic coating, since no, even the smallest parts of the design will not be visible to the eye, such as in these images. Qualitatively mounted warm water floor allows to heat the room well.

About what the pros and cons of different types of underfloor heating, see the following video.