Warmup Foil Underfloor Heating (Wood, Vinyl & Carpet)

The Warmup Foil Underfloor Heating Mat safely heats under most wooden and floating floors. This underfloor heating foil can also be used to safely heat under carpet, vinyl and other resilient floors when combined with Warmup insulated underlay and Warmup dual overlay.

Simple to install, the foil heaters design promotes even warmth from beneath your flooring, eradicating problems with hot and cold spots. It can be conveniently installed under the floor finish in both dry and wet areas without the need for additional earth grids.

The Warmup underfloor heating foil is using thermal and reflective reinforced aluminium foil that helps in conserving heating energy. Improved savings can also be achieved by using the foil heater in conjunction with Warmup Insulation Board as it dramatically reduces heat up times of your underfloor heating system.

Please ensure all safety guidelines are adhered to during and after installation of this product.

Features and benefits

• Underfloor Heating Sticky Mat (Two individual mats if kit size over 12m2)
• Installed directly under floor finish; no self-levelling required
• Fully earthed flat aluminium foil won't raise floor levels
• Wire based system can be adapted to fit around objects
• Great for heating under floating floors such as laminate and hardwood.
• Approvals: CE mark and ASTA BEAB
• 15-Year Warranty
• The underfloor heating foil comes with Warmups unique Safety Net Installation Guarantee

Specifications

Installation

For full instructions, and how to combine Warmup dual overlay and insulated underlay for installing under resilient floors such as carpet, vinyl and linoleum please refer to the installation manuals.

• Before installing, draw an installation plan showing the placement of the mats, floor sensor, and junction box or boxes. The Warmup Foil heating system should cover at least 80-90% of the floor area of your room to be used as a primary heat source.
• Clean all debris from the floor base and place the insulation pads or boards as per the manufacturer's instructions. And then clean all debris from the surface of the insulating material.
• Roll out the Foil Heating panels on top of the insulating material. Ensure that each heating panel is completely flat. Make sure that the cold leads are on the side of the panel that is closest to the location of the electrical junction box.
• Stretch the Foil heating panels and secure them to the floor with the aluminium tape. Where required, additional duct tape can be used. Tape the sensor down with masking or box tape, positioning it in-between element wires of the foil system. Run the sensor cable off the heater and back to the thermostat in the same channel as the power supply cables.
• Measure the resistance of the foil heating system and record the value. Verify that the values you measure are in line with the resistance values that are printed on the installation manual.
• Switch off the Foil heater and disconnect the thermostat from the supply when fitting the flooring.

Please note, the following size kits will be made up of 2 mats:

11m2, 13m2, 14m2, 15m2, 16m2, 17m2, 18m2, 19m2, 20m2, 21m2, 22m2, 23m2, 24m2

Specifications

High-Quality Construction

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  ProWarm Electric Underfloor Heating Sticky Mat: Utilizes the same premium cable as the ProWarm Loose Cable kit. The mat incorporates a sticky fibreglass mesh to ensure optimal heat output by maintaining proper cable spacing. Installation is straightforward—simply roll out the mat to cover the desired heating area.
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  Heating Cable: Series-type with twin conductors and a 4m cold lead at one end.
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  Cable Composition: The resistance heating wire is encased in a fluoropolymer insulation layer, wrapped in protective metal shielding, and enclosed in a final plastic outer sheath. The twin conductor cable has a final diameter of 2mm.
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  Junction Design: Unique design for hot and cold lead junctions ensures they are 100% foolproof.

Standards and Approvals

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  Standards: Meets all test requirements of IEC 60335.
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  Certifications: CE certified by SGS.

Performance and Benefits

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  Cost-Effective: Provides heat precisely where needed, optimizing heat utilization and minimizing losses.
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  Flexibility: Can be installed in any area or floor layout.
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  Comfort: Close and uniform spacing of heating cables, combined with thermostat controls, allows for precise temperature settings, enhancing comfort.
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  DIY-Friendly: Designed for easy installation with clear instruction manuals and professional technical support.
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  Versatility: Available in various heat loads and sizes to suit various flooring types.

Mat Dimensions

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  Width: 0.5m
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  Length: Dependent on the selected square meter coverage
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  Cable thickness: 2mm

Kit Includes:

• Underfloor Heating Sticky Mat (Two individual mats if kit size over 12m2)
• Floor Primer - a high-performance universal priming/sealing agent suitable for plaster, timber, brick, and block work.
• Roller - a high-quality roller for applying floor primer to the subfloor
• Adhesive tape - works to assist in holding a mat or cable in position during installation
• 2m Floor Sensor Probe Conduit - provides a protective pathway for the sensor probe, connecting to your thermostat
• Digital thermostat (if selected) - adjust the heat settings and enjoy warm floors through a simple touch of a button

Installation

Please Note: This is a brief guide. Always refer to the full installation manual for comprehensive instructions.

1. Plan Your Layout:

• Divide the floor into a series of rectangles. Use these measurements to calculate the number and sizes of mats needed, excluding permanent or static fixtures from your calculations.

2. Prepare the Subfloor:

• For screed over concrete floors, lay insulation boards to minimize heat loss and ensure quicker warm-up times.

3. Lay the Heating Mat:

• Start with the first run of the mat. Cut the mat (leaving the cable intact) at the end of each run, turn it 90° or 180°, and continue laying.
• Once the area is covered, adjust the mat so that the loops are evenly spaced.
• Secure the mat to the subfloor using the special tape provided.

4. Electrical Connections:

• Install an RCD fused spur to power the thermostatic controller/programmer and the mat system.
• Lay the temperature probe from the timer-thermostat onto the floor, position it equidistant between two cable loops, and secure it to the surface.
• Position the unheated power supply cable from the end of the mat system near the thermostat.
• Make all necessary connections to the power supply. Run the heaters for no more than 10 minutes to ensure they are heating up properly.

5. Finish the Flooring:

• Option 1: Apply a thin, self-levelling screed over the mat and allow it to dry completely before laying tiles.
• Option 2: Directly trowel flexible tile adhesive over the mat and lay the floor tiles.
• After grouting, let the tile adhesive cure fully before switching on the system.