Karndean and electric ufh install advice

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  1. James RH

    James RH New Member

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    Hi, as per title, we're looking to install Karndean Van Gogh over electric underfloor heating. It will be laid on an established concrete sub base (20 + years) and be the primary heat source.

    Can anyone advise on the best products to use/what exactly will be needed for the job. Links to places to purchase would be great.

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Are you a floorlayer ?
     
  3. James RH

    James RH New Member

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    No, I've got a floor layer coming in to install the floor. I just need to get the underfloor heating sorted beforehand. I've just come across the Flexel ecofilm which looks like it would be perfect for the job. I can't find anything about it on here though although it looks exactly the same as Ebeco film.
     
  4. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Hopefully it’s a decent one as most electric ones aren’t great to heat whole rooms just to warm the room.

    Poly pipe wet UFH is best to heat rooms.

    Found out the hard way a few years ago. Took rad out of bathroom. Did wire UFH , Room was cold in winter. Feet were warm though when on the toilet ;)
     
  5. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    I hate ufh heating. I thought we had got rid of it when the Romans left. Seems to be making a return


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  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Should have installed a heated seat too
     
  7. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    :D:D:D
     
  8. J d clarkson flooring

    J d clarkson flooring Well-Known Member

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    Electric UFH will not be suffice as a primary source of heat....... it’s designed for ceramic tiles to take the coldness out when walked upon so wouldn’t use as a genuine heat source but as a secondary heat source.
    We do the wire mesh systems a lot and with all the extra cost messing about don’t actually see the point
     
  9. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    Murexin maximo61 is the best screed to use over UFH, it’s the only screed designed to disperse heat away from hot spots, also allows 20% more heat to come through the floor.
     
  10. James RH

    James RH New Member

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    To be fair it's a kitchen installation, it never really gets cold in there but we wanted to maximise space by removing the radiator and put underfloor heating in. The room is only 10 square meters.
     

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