Problems With Heated Shower Floors

Warm water systems run hot water through pipes to create heat whereas electric underfloor heating heats wiring beneath the floor to generate heat.

Problems with heated shower floors.

There are two types of radiant floor heating electric and water based systems. Yes both suntouch and nuheat products have been thoroughly tested and are ul listed for use in shower floors and seats however radiant floor heating is not approved to be installed in the walls of a shower. When using an electric system you will need a build up of at. Electric floor heating systems typically cost between 10 and 20 per square foot depending on the system you buy.

There are some things to consider if you are pursuing this heating solution. Ditra heat for use on plywood or osb substrates and ditra heat duo with an integrated thermal break for use on concrete substrates. Installing a heated shower floor. On the other hand hydronic floor heating systems require the floor height to be raised significantly more.

Both provide heating in a room from the floor up for consistent efficient warmth. Depending on the project radiant floor heating can be costly. Let s have a look at two scenarios for heated floors both featuring the ditra heat system.