FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
Floor Constructions
UFH beneath a Linoleum or Luxury Vinyl Floor
It is important to choose the correct underfloor
heating product dependant on your subfloor material
and your chosen floor covering.
The following underfloor heating constructional details
will show you the floor build-up for the most popular
types of finished floor coverings.
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On some occasions you may have a choice of
product and floor construction to achieve your choice
of heated floor surface. The final product decision
may depend on a comparison of factors such as:
finished floor build-up height, speed or ease of
installation or cost. Whatever product or construction
method you choose, you can be sure that it is well
proven and will provide an excellent heating system.
Insulation materials are a crucial component in all the
construction details shown. Use of the recommended
insulation material will enable the floor to heat up
faster and run more efficiently.
UFH beneath a Tile & Stone Floor
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1. Linoleum or luxury vinyl floor covering
2. Flexible levelling compound ( 12mm min depth )
3. ECOFLOOR Cable Mat or ECOFLEX loose cable
4. ECOMAX insulated tile backer board
5. Suspended timber or concrete subfloor
UFH beneath a Screed Floor
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1. Tile or stone floor
2. Flexible tile adhesive
3. Flexible levelling compound
4. ECOFLOOR Cable Mat or ECOFLEX loose cable
5. ECOMAX insulated tile backer board
6. Suspended timber or concrete subfloor
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1. Vinyl/Carpet/Wood floor covering
2. Screed ( min 50mm )
3. ECO-FIX HD Fixing band
4. ECOFLEX In-screed cable
5. Foil faced floor slab insulation
6. Concrete subfloor
visit www.flexel.co.uk for detailed product info & installation tips