How correctly to lay a warm floor under linoleum?

Can I heat this coating?

The first thing I would like to tell you, is it possible to lay an electric warm floor under linoleum and what requirements are required for installation. The fact is that the film coating can, when heated, release toxins that are harmful to the human body. In addition, the material may shrink with time, as a result of which its appearance will deteriorate. Well, the last nuance - this version of the coating can be additionally insulated, as a result of which the heating system will be completely ineffective. As you can see, the nuances in choosing the right linoleum are and now we will tell you which of the types is suitable for laying an electric warm floor.

First, there are natural and artificial materials. It is desirable to give preference to the first option, becausein this case, when heated, no harmful substances will be released. Secondly, manufacturers indicate on the packaging the suitability / unsuitable use of products under the system of electric floor heating. You understand that you need to choose products with the appropriate labeling. And, thirdly, the multi-layer PVC linoleum, which we recommend to buy for laying the film warm floor by oneself, is the one that has recommended itself best for reliability, strength and heat transfer!

Another important nuance is that there is a maximum permissible temperature for heating linoleum. The electric warm floor should heat the coating no more than 30 ° C, which is discussed even by the rules of SNiP.If you ignore this moment, the material may start to melt, darkened traces will appear and, in addition, the probability of ignition of the coating will increase.

What type of heater is better to use?

We have already considered the types of electric underfloor heating, which can be represented by thermo-mat, infrared film or heating cable. All three options are suitable for laying the heating system, but it is best to use an infrared film coating.

This is due to the following advantages of the material:

• During laying, you can do without screed, which will save time, money and most importantly - the height of the ceiling.
• The infrared system can be put into operation within 1-2 days after installation. At the same time, the screed stiffens for about 4 weeks.
• The film warm floor under linoleum is easily mounted by own hands, and it can be done even after major repairs, tk.this kind of work is "clean".

As you can see, the advantage of this version of the system speaks for itself, so it is recommended to use it at home. The only disadvantage is that the infrared coating is afraid of water, so it is forbidden to install in damp areas. In addition, the linoleum itself begins to rot in a moist environment, which immediately cuts off its use in the bathroom, bathhouse, and damp areas.

The order of installation works

So, to your attention the order of laying the film-warm floor under linoleum by your own hands:

1. Calculate the heating system to correctly select the power of the infrared film and its size in accordance with the useful area of ​​the room.
2. Prepare the surface - remove the old coating and if the floor is uneven, pour a small screed to level the surface.
3. After the solution has hardened( which may not be necessary), lay the thermal insulation material over the entire surface. It is best to use extruded polystyrene foam.
4. Over the polystyrene, glue the heat-reflecting layer, which will increase the efficiency of the system. You can "kill two birds with one stone", covering the surface with penofol( shown in the photo), which is also a heat-insulating and heat-reflecting layer.
5. Cut the film to suitably cut pieces. You need to do this in specially marked places( indicated by the manufacturer).
6. Install the infrared heated floor under the linoleum. We draw your attention to the fact that it is forbidden to lay the overlap film. Another requirement - under the furniture can not be placed material. Also, do not forget that the film coating should be placed at least 30 cm from other types of heaters so that the system does not overheat. On the remaining requirements for laying the film warm floor can find out in the relevant article!
7. According to the scheme, connect the temperature controller and the temperature sensor to the film and check the operability of the system by connecting it to the mains.
8. If it's true, lay a layer of plywood over the film coating, which will additionally protect the material from mechanical damage.
9. On the plywood, lay over the entire area of ​​the room linoleum with the heating on. After that, make a cut and leave everything as is for 2-3 days. When this time has passed, you can cut the edges again( if necessary) and proceed to gluing the material to the plywood.
10. Set the thermostat set to no more than 30 degrees, on which the installation of a film underfloor under the linoleum and ends!

We also recommend viewing the step-by-step video instructions for the installation of infrared film, which details all the stages of work:

That's the whole order of laying the film warm floor under linoleum with your own hands! As you can see, there is nothing complicated and you can do everything yourself, without calling the master. Finally, I would like to note once again that the infrared heater is still better than the electric( heating cable and thermo), so use this installation technique in your home!

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