How to Install Bathroom Radiant Heat Under Tiles

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Anyone who has stepped from a warm bath onto a cold tile floor in the winter can understand the value of learning to install bathroom radiant heat under tiles. While this may seem like a task that it incredibly technical in nature it is not as difficult to do as most people assume. Keep reading to learn what the necessary steps to install bathroom radiant heat under tiles are, so that you can enjoy a warm place to rest your feet no matter how cold the temperature outside may be.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Stapler
• Staples
• Heated mats
• Tiles
• Paper - or blueprints
• Pencil
• Chalkline

Instructions

1. Hire or consult with an electrician to hook up the new circuit---this is required by law in many states.

2. Create a scaled representation or blueprint of the floor where you want to install bathroom radiant heat under tiles. Pre-determine where the mats will go on the floor, how many mats will be needed and whether or not any cuts will need to be made to the mats. Limit mats to the walking area of the bathroom and avoid placing them beneath cabinets or fixtures. Leave 6 inches between mats and all wax seals for toilets and bidets.

3. Use a chalkline to layout the pattern on the floor where mats should go.

4. Attach the mat to the floor with a stapler. Take great care to avoid nicking the wires with staples as this could render the mat useless.

5. Make any necessary cuts to the mat taking great caution to avoid cutting the wire.

6. Follow the blueprint until the entire area where you wish to install bathroom radiant heat is covered.

7. Prepare to lay tiles.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear knee pads while doing this job--especially if you are unaccustomed to this kind of labor.

• Always double check that the power from the main breaker is off before beginning any electrical work.

Resources

• Installing a Heated Tile Floor
• Installing Radiant Floor Heat