The fact that the bathroom is excessively humid, therefore, is a room that requires repair more often than others - a fact. Therefore, the arrangement of a warm floor in a bathroom is not so much a tribute to fashion as an opportunity to solve many problems. Which ones?
Firstly, , the drier air in the room will reduce the likelihood of dampness and mold appearing in it.
Secondly, , in a season when the heating is off and the street is cool, it is difficult to name the conditions for taking water procedures comfortably. And this is the way to cold.
Thirdly, , for the private sector, this is the way to choose a more gentle mode of operation of the heat generator, since cold air will not spread around the house, and the coolant temperature can be somewhat reduced.
What is the design of a warm floor to choose
Feasibility of a "warm" floor in the bathroom is obvious, but here's what engineering solution to apply for its installation, a separate topic. We note at once that any method is suitable for individual construction;all the matter is only in the "price of the question".With a city apartment is much more difficult. About the selection of components, we wrote here.
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pipe system The difficulty is that the highway will have to be "hidden".So, you need a fairly thick cement screed. And this is an additional load on the overlap. In addition, it is prohibited to connect to the central heating system, as this will affect the quality of heating of all apartments in the riser. The fact that there will be problems with the Criminal Code or with neighbors is guaranteed.
El / cable( heating)
As an option - "heating" mats. There are three drawbacks. The first one - a screed, although not so thick, will have to be done. The second - payment for electricity / energy "pleasantly surprise".Third - such a system limits the choice of floor covering. For example, a laminate( moisture resistant) just does not fit.
IR heater
The use of a film version is implied. Energy consumption at it miserable, and stacking is made under any "finish" finish, and the floor practically does not "rise".Hence - the best choice in all respects. For "high-rise buildings" it is the only acceptable one. We wrote about the installation of such a warm floor under the tile here.
Operation procedure
Let's consider only the options with cable and film. If in a private house there is already a system of "warm" floor from pipes in other rooms, then the installation technique in the bathroom is no different.
Base preparation
- Remove the old lining, clean and wash everything. Identified defects - cracks, depressurized joints - eliminate.
- Align the overlap. The best way is to use the mixture self-leveling.
- Waterproof the substrate. As a rule, a film is used - the cheapest option.
Floor warming
It is advisable to choose a material with a heat reflective layer. Then part of the heat energy will not "go" down to the neighbors. Another way is to cover the insulation from the top with foil sheets.
Mounting the IR film
- The material is laid on the base, after which the devices are connected - the temperature regulator and the sensor. In the accompanying documentation there must be an installation manual. It should be noted that the heater IC should not cover more than half of the entire area of the room. The distance of the film from the walls is about 8 cm. The laying technology is clearly visible in the figure.
A gap of about 50 mm is left between adjacent strips, and they themselves are laid along the length of the room. So there will be fewer cuts and connections. All edges are attached to the base with a construction tape.
- Functionality is checked.
- the heated floor is covered with a film( polypropylene or lavsanovoj) for protection against mechanical damage. Plus - reinforcing mesh. In some cases, if surface finishing involves "rough" work( for example, with tiles), it is advisable to make a thin screed.
Cable
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Cable is packed in rows or loops, depending on the manufacturer's recommendations. The figure shows one of the options. - The sensor is placed in a "corrugation" or a plastic tube of small diameter. Its location is between neighboring "wires" in any convenient place. There is a nuance - one end of the tube should be located above the future screed, otherwise in the event of a sensor failure, it will not be possible to replace it without partial disassembly.
- Check the integrity of the entire circuit.
- Filling of the DSP solution. The screed should exceed the level of the cable laying by at least 3 cm.
Assembly features
- The system is switched on only after 4 weeks. This time is necessary for the quality drying of the floor. Otherwise, the coupler will either give a through crack or it will be covered with a "cobweb".
- The regulator should be located on a wall in such a place to prevent water droplets from falling on it.
In principle, nothing complicated. Separate points for working with a specific type of products are reflected in the instruction( manual) for the material. Here its requirements and it is necessary to observe first of all, especially on connection to the EL / network.
