Laying tiles on a warm water floor

Recently, special heated floors have been in great demand. They create a pleasant atmosphere and give a feeling of warmth and comfort in the home. If you also decide to install such a system, then you need to think through everything carefully. An important point will be the choice of coating lying on top of the heating part.

Combination of warm water floors with ceramic tiles

In our article we will talk about the method of covering the floor with tiles. Ceramic tiles are the most popular option among many others, as they are ideal in all respects.

If we consider the method of covering a surface using tiles or ceramics without heating, then on average its temperature will be 5–7 degrees lower than the ambient temperature. This slight difference is actually strongly felt by our thermoreceptors and creates a cold effect that is very unpleasant. To solve this problem, a special design was invented that allows the tiles to be heated and equalize the temperature even in the cold season.

Advantages and disadvantages

To decide on the choice of coverage and eliminate all doubts, you need to understand what its pros and cons are. The advantages include the following indicators:

• Uniform heat distribution and maintaining the room temperature at the desired level.
• Thanks to artificial heating, the floor dries quickly.
• This option is much more economical and does not require large expenses.
• Maintaining a constant temperature and the absence of moisture prevents the formation of mold and the proliferation of pathogens.
• Creating a pleasant feeling when walking is also an important parameter.
• The tile has good heat conductivity, which is essential for this system.

But in addition to the positive aspects, this coating also has its disadvantages, including the complexity of the design. Installation is quite difficult and it is better to entrust it to professionals.

IMPORTANT. Since, due to the tiled covering, the fault location will not be visible in the event of a circuit failure, a fairly large layer will have to be dismantled. This is also worth considering when choosing.

How to lay tiles on warm floors?

If you decide to install it yourself, we recommend using ready-made instructions and following all the steps step by step to achieve the desired result.

1. After installing the heating pipes and preparing the entire system, check its operation.
2. If everything is in order, you can proceed to the installation stage.
3. Prepare tools and materials in advance.
4. Make accurate calculations and measurements of the room. Apply markings according to which the tiles will be laid.
5. Apply a small layer of glue over the heating circuit approximately 1 square meter.
6. It is worth applying the adhesive base to the edges and central part of the tile.
7. Gently press the material to the floor without much effort. To ensure that the floor is level and without dips, you should use a level.
8. Place crosses between the tiles that limit the outline to create an even marking.
9. Finally, use grout to fill in the gaps.

Of course, it is better to entrust this work to a master. But if you already have experience, you can do everything yourself. The main thing is to make a warm water floor in such a way as to achieve proper functioning and uniform heat distribution.