Top 3 Benefits of Heated Floors Under Tile in Tri-Cities Homes
While Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco enjoy sunshine, the mornings and winters in the Tri-Cities can be chilly, and nothing is colder underfoot than ceramic or porcelain tile. That’s why installing heated floors under tile—specifically radiant heating systems—has become the gold standard for luxury and comfort.
As a Locally Owned Family Business since 2005, Murley's Floor Covering specializes in the complex, professional installation of these systems, guaranteeing comfort and efficiency for our customers.
The Case for Radiant Heat
Radiant heating (often called 'in-floor heat') works by circulating warmth beneath the floor's surface, heating objects in the room (including your feet!) rather than just the air.
- Unmatched Comfort: The consistent, gentle warmth eliminates the shock of cold tile, transforming bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways into cozy spaces, making your tile floor enjoyable year-round.
- Energy Efficiency: Radiant systems are generally more energy-efficient than forced-air systems because they heat the floor and objects directly. Since heat rises, the entire room feels warmer, allowing you to lower the thermostat slightly.
- Tile is the Ideal Partner: Tile is the best conductor of radiant heat. Its dense composition absorbs heat quickly and retains it longer than other flooring materials, maximizing the efficiency of the system.
How Heated Floors Under Tile Are Installed
Installing a radiant heat system requires experienced and certified installers to ensure safety, proper function, and longevity. The process involves meticulous layering:
- Subfloor Preparation: Ensuring a stable, clean, and level foundation.
- Heating Element Installation: We install the electric heating cables or mats (the most common type for tile floors). These are thin, flexible, and custom-designed to fit the contours of your room, covering the walking area only.
- Self-Leveling Compound: A layer of self-leveling cement is poured over the heating elements. This protects the cables, ensures the surface is perfectly flat, and maximizes heat transfer to the tile above.
- Tile Installation: The tile is then set directly onto the cured cement layer using specialized thin-set mortar.
- Thermostat Control: A dedicated programmable thermostat allows you to set schedules and temperatures (often controlled by an app), maximizing comfort and efficiency based on your lifestyle.
Contact Murely’s Floor Covering for Beautiful Tiles & Flooring Expertise
The longevity of a heated floor system is dependent on professional installation. Improperly laid cables or air pockets in the leveling compound can lead to premature failure or hot spots.
- Certified Expertise: Our experienced and certified installers are trained specifically in the electrical and leveling demands of radiant heat systems.
- Lifetime Installation Warranty: We back our work with a Lifetime Installation Warranty, giving you peace of mind that your investment in comfort and luxury is protected.
Our customers are our top priority, and we simplify the complex process of installing heated floors under tile. Contact Murley's Floor Covering to discuss bringing this level of luxury to your Tri-Cities home.