{"id":829,"date":"2019-07-23T09:16:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T09:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magento-500423-1584700.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/?p=829"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:16:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:16:43","slug":"common-bathroom-underfloor-heating-faqs-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/common-bathroom-underfloor-heating-faqs-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Bathroom Underfloor Heating FAQs Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Designing your dream\nbathroom is an exciting project and you want to make sure you get it right for\nyour home by considering all your options, including underfloor heating. Which\nheating system you choose is important to help you create the look you want and\nwith maximum comfort. To help you out with your bathroom project, we\u2019ve put\ntogether some simple answers to common bathroom underfloor heating FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can You Have Underfloor Heating In A Bathroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, of course you can!\nUnderfloor heating is a great option for the bathroom and this type of heating\nsystem is becoming increasingly popular in both new-builds and renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any other room\nin your home, underfloor heating is an efficient way to create a cosy modern\nhome and it is something to consider if you\u2019re doing up your bathroom or\nstarting from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Have Bathroom Underfloor Heating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bathroom underfloor\nheating will not only add value to your home, but it will also turn a\nfunctional space into a luxury sanctuary. No more cold tiles on your feet first\nthing in the morning or when you\u2019re relaxing in the evening \u2013 just a modern\ncreature comfort and warm and cosy toes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also perfect for creating a modern minimalist bathroom interior by helping you create a cosy space and removing the need for a radiator or heated towel rail. This is particularly useful in smaller bathrooms where space may be a little more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can You Have Underfloor Heating In A Wet Room?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. Believe it\nor not, but it is recommended to install underfloor heating in a wet room as it\nhelps the water evaporate and dry the floor properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018invisible\u2019 finish\nof underfloor heating also complements the contemporary open feel that wet\nrooms offer. Designed to help you create a comfortable bathroom that is bang\non-trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both dry and wet\nsystems are suitable for wet room installation and both are ideal for keeping\nyour flooring clean and dry whilst adding a sense of luxury to your bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can You Have Electric Underfloor Heating In A Bathroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric underfloor\nheating, also known as a dry system, is perfectly suitable for bathroom\ninstallation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a popular\nchoice since it works independently from your central heating, so you can step\nout of the bath onto a warm floor without turning the heating on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/reviews\/underfloor-heating-systems\/article\/underfloor-heating-explained\/electric-underfloor-heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">63%\nof people<\/a> who have electric underfloor\nheating in just one room have it in the bathroom. Making it the most popular\nroom for this type of installation &#8211; with the kitchen coming in second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Electric Underfloor Heating Safe In A Bathroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people hear the words electric and bathroom in the same sentence and want to avoid the combination at all costs. This is completely understandable, but electric underfloor heating is a very safe bathroom heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internal wires are\nextremely well insulated, for the express purpose of being used in a bathroom setting\nand each system has been rigorously tested to meet industry safety\nregulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is electric\nunderfloor heating safe to install in bathrooms, but it also improves the air\ncondition and ensures the room feels clean and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which Underfloor Heating System Is Best For The Bathroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned\nearlier, both wet and dry underfloor heating systems are suitable for the bathroom.\nWhich system is best for your bathroom is partly down to personal choice and\nyour budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to\nconsider at what point you are in your project. For example, wet underfloor\nheating systems are usually installed when a property is built &#8211; as it is\nplumbed into the central heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are working on a\nbathroom refurbishment, electric underfloor heating may be the best choice as\nit is quicker and cheaper to install. You may also not have the space\nunderneath the flooring for a wet underfloor system in your existing home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there you have it.\nUnderfloor heating is a modern, efficient and safe heating system for your\nbathroom. Wherever you are at with your renovation you will easily find a\nsystem that suits your requirements and helps you add value and comfort to your\nhome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing your dream bathroom is an exciting project and you want to make sure you get it right for your home by considering all your options, including underfloor heating. Which heating system you choose is important to help you create the look you want and with maximum comfort. To help you out with your bathroom&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8,7,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-saving","category-heating","category-home-improvements","category-maintenance"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom-2752475_960_720-min.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Gary Jones","author_link":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/author\/gary-jones\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=829"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}