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UnderFloor Heating

Underfloor heating warms a tiled floor directly from beneath, providing even, radiant heat throughout the room without needing wall-mounted radiators or vents. It's a popular addition to bathroom, ensuite and kitchen renovations across Melbourne, particularly under porcelain and ceramic tiles where the flooring itself can otherwise feel cold underfoot in winter.
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Undertile vs In-Screed Heating

Undertile Heating

Undertile heating uses a thin heating cable installed directly beneath the tile adhesive bed, making it suited to renovations where floor height needs to be kept low, such as retrofitting an existing bathroom.

In-Screed Heating

In-screed heating embeds the cable within a layer of screed beneath the tiles, which retains and radiates heat more evenly over a longer period. This makes it a better fit for new builds where floor height isn't as constrained, and for larger areas that benefit from consistent warmth.

Insulation and Thermostats

Insulation boards, such as our Econoboard range, sit beneath the heating cable to direct warmth upward into the room rather than down into the subfloor, improving heating efficiency and reducing running costs. A programmable thermostat, such as the Thermotouch range, lets you schedule heating for specific times of day and control temperature precisely from a wall-mounted or glass touch panel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Underfloor Heating

Undertile heating sits in a thin adhesive layer directly under the tiles, suiting renovations with limited floor height. In-screed heating is embedded in a thicker screed layer, offering more even, retained heat and suiting new builds with more floor buildup available.

Yes, underfloor heating systems must be installed and wired by a licensed electrician in accordance with Australian electrical safety standards, alongside a qualified tiler for the tiling component.

Insulation board isn't always compulsory, but it significantly improves heating efficiency by directing warmth upward into the room rather than being lost into the subfloor, and is recommended for most installations.

Running costs depend on the size of the heated area, how often it's used, and your electricity rate. A programmable thermostat helps manage running costs by scheduling heating to specific times rather than running continuously.

Underfloor heating works well under most tile types, including porcelain and ceramic. Natural stone tiles may require additional consideration due to their different thermal properties, so it's worth checking compatibility with your specific tile choice.