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Underfloor heating is a great addition to any home, lowering your energy bills and providing your home with a more efficient heat source. However, you might be worried about how to install underfloor heating, or if you can install underfloor heating with joisted floors. Well don't worry, here are examples of how you install underfloor heating with solid and joisted floors:

Effective underfloor heating preparation is the foundation of a successful and efficient installation. If you’re planning to install electric or water-based underfloor heating, preparing your floor properly will help ensure the system performs well, is protected, and avoids costly issues down the line. This simple step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about how to prepare your floor for your underfloor heating installation, from cleaning and insulation to levelling and moisture control. Please note: This guide is for solid floors only.

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: ‘What type of flooring can you use with underfloor heating?’. There are many things to consider with each option, so it’s important to fully understand what types of flooring are suitable for underfloor heating. The most commonly used flooring types for underfloor heating, in order of popularity, are:  Tiles/natural stone – Porcelain, ceramic, granite, marble, travertine etc. Vinyl – Karndean, Amtico etc. Engineered wood – usually 14mm-18mm Solid wood – 22mm max Carpet – max 2.5 tog rating But why are some more popular than others? There are many things to consider when choosing flooring for underfloor heating, such as thermal conductivity, insulation properties, style, etc., all of which ultimately affect your decision.  Let’s take a closer look at the 5 most popular flooring choices for underfloor heating, exploring how well suited they are, as well as which flooring types you might want to avoid.

If you’ve started looking for a new underfloor heating system and are wondering if you can get underfloor heating for joisted floors, this guide will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. At UFH1, we specialise in providing underfloor heating systems for all flooring types, including traditional timber joists and modern floor joisting systems.