Marking of laminate for heated floors

The use of wooden materials over heated floors has a number of limitations. The reason for this is possible damage during the contact of the wooden covering and moisture released by the floor.

Choosing a laminate for heated floors

When choosing a heated coating, take into account the following characteristics:

1. Marking. The label must be marked H2O. This means that the material can be used to cover a heated floor, and water will not harm it. Such coatings have good water-repellent properties and high density.
2. Coverage class. Coverings of 32 or 33 classes, with a locking connection, are considered the best. Connection type – Click. There is another one, called Lock, but it is not suitable for a water floor, since upon contact with moisture the connection will begin to swell and the fixation will be damaged.
3. Safety. This parameter indicates the amount of formaldehyde included in the material (they are hazardous to health, especially when in contact with water). Therefore, we choose products marked E0 or E1, since they have a minimum amount of harmful substances,
4. Thickness of boards. When installing laminate, you should not choose a product that is too thick. This shows that the density of the boards is low and will also reduce heat gain.
5. High temperature resistance. The heated surface ensures that its temperature will always be at least 25 degrees.Some types of products will begin to rot at high temperatures or release harmful substances. Choose ones that are temperature resistant.

Advice! Conventional laminate is capable of releasing harmful substances at temperatures above 25 degrees. Therefore, manufacturers were able to create a special laminate that can withstand this temperature without releasing formaldehyde.

Marking of laminate for heated floors

There are several markings, depending on the pictures. They are responsible for the following parameters:

1. Can it be combined with heated floors? Drawings of pipes and arrows.
2. Material class. Numbers and people.
3. Ability to withstand elevated temperatures. Specifying a symbol ⁰WITH.
4. Water repellency percentage.
5. Content of harmful substances. Characters E1 or E.
6. How much steam penetrates the laminate. Steam drawing.
7. Protecting the coating from moisture. Water drops or tap.

What is laminate with built-in heating

Modern manufacturers have created a special heating, already mounted to the material. This is suitable if it is necessary to avoid contact between the product and the surface. During installation, the laminate and heating layer are laid simultaneously. The heating system is called ALLOC Heating system, and differs from its analogues in that the heating layer is not mounted under the floor, but is installed inside. Most often it is mounted between the bottom layer of the slab and the material responsible for sound insulation. This will allow you to retain 30% more heat.

Attention! Installation of laminate flooring with built-in heating is slightly different. Terminals protrude from the dies. First you need to connect them, and only then click the locks.

This system has the following characteristics:

1. Power – 60 watts per sq. m.
2. Plates are cheaper than heating cables.
3. Allows you to heat only certain parts of the coating, and not the entire floor. This will save energy.
4. Resistant to any temperature.
5. Heats up the floor quickly.

When choosing a laminate for a heated floor, it is necessary to take into account all the characteristics of the material.