Infrared floors under laminate: pros and cons

Laminate is a very cool floor covering. To improve the situation, you can use infrared floors under it. This will eliminate the need for additional heating. However, one should understand the positive and negative aspects of such a decision.

This product has a film base and becomes a good competitor for other types of heated floors. There is no need to carry out a lot of concrete work before its implementation. An infrared product consists of several layers, each of which performs a specific function.

Is it possible to lay IR flooring under laminate?

It is allowed to install IR under laminate. It is important to remember that high temperatures have a negative effect on the coating. Therefore, it is necessary to act carefully when installing heated floors.

Important! Laminate should not be overheated. This will ruin it and it will become unusable.

A water or electric heating system is not suitable due to the strong increase in temperature. This provokes deformation of the floor. It is also important to avoid sudden temperature fluctuations. Therefore, the IR product is more suitable. It helps distribute heat evenly throughout the entire area. If you install the system correctly, then the radiation will not be transmitted to the rough base with the film. This will allow rational use of heat.

Technologies for laying infrared flooring under laminate

It is important to carry out installation correctly so as not to spoil the floor covering as a whole. To begin with, it is recommended to draw up a plan for the location of the heating elements. A special sketch will allow you to take into account important points, which must be drawn up taking into account the following requirements:

1. The film is laid along the room to reduce the number of connections;
2. It is necessary to cut the product into smaller pieces only along special contours;
3. It is necessary to retreat about 25 cm from the heating and walls;
4. You should not place heating elements under massive, heavy furniture;
5. Adjacent elements should be at a distance of approximately 5 cm from each other.

You should also note the cable connection diagram on the sketch. Finally, decide on the location of the temperature sensor. It is better to choose the coldest part of the room for it.
Before installation, you should carefully prepare the base, clearing it of dirt and dust. The concrete base should be covered with heat-reflecting material with the foil facing up. This will prevent heating of the screed.
Relying on the drawn up diagrams, it is necessary to cut and lay the film.

Important! Accidental cuts and damage to study parts and conductive current should be avoided.

The product is installed with the copper strip facing down. For gluing, just use tape. The contact clips must be inserted into the cut so that one part is at the bottom and the other remains below the surface of the film. Then you need to compress the clip with pliers. It is recommended to route cables strictly according to the diagram. Finally, a temperature sensor is installed. For fastening, you can use bitumen tape.

Pros and cons of infrared flooring under laminate

Advantages of IR floor:

• Easy installation. No need to pour a concrete screed;
• You can carry out installation in an already renovated room;
• Accelerated and uniform heating;
• The product can handle various tasks and does not take up much space, saving more usable space;
• There is no need to dismantle the heating system;
• Corrosion resistance;
• Long service life;
• Possibility to connect IR to the smart home system.

Among the disadvantages are:

• You will need to buy a roll-up browser, which is expensive;
• The formation of an ideal plane is required to ensure the integrity of the film;
• Possible problems with installation in rooms with high humidity.

The listed disadvantages are not critical. Infrared flooring is a good coating under laminate to provide warmth.