Carle Place Heated Floor Mat— Efficient In-Floor Heating




If you want to install a radiant heating system in your house, make it seamless & efficient with a high-quality Carle Place heated floor mat and some easy-to-follow do-it-yourself(DIY) tips. US Floor Heating offers premium self-adhering electric floor mats manufactured to fit your floor heating needs for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and more. A complete electric in-floor heating installation project can take anywhere from a couple of hours to an entire weekend, depending on the requirement.

We are here with a comprehensive step-by-step guide on heated floor mat installation to make it easier for you. But before we dive into that, let's roll through this checklist on how to get started.

Things to Consider for Planning Ahead

To get essential radiant floor heating elements, always confirm your electrical capacity, which can either be 110 volts or 240 volts. For the necessary installation of power and thermostat, consider consulting an electrician proficient in electric heated floors. Make sure to plan your thermostat fitting location perfectly.

If this will be your primary heat source, you may need more power and higher wattage mats. However, similar wattage mats will work in case of an addition to your existing system.

Heated Floor Mats According to the Subfloor Type

If you have a cement board or a cement slab, go for our Quick Mat with its adhesive back and easy installation.

In case of a wooden, plywood subfloor or if you need heating between the joists from underneath, consider our high-quality NetMat System. It can be a great choice since you get multiple ways to secure the mat with the floor using tape, staples, tacks, or nails using the net. (Just AVOID stapling or tacking the electrical wires!)

Area to be Covered with the Heated Floor Mat

If you want to install a floor mat inside your bathroom, you can skip certain places where you usually don't place your feet to save power and mat installation. For instance, areas under raised cabinets or sinks. Also, note that in Carle Place heated floors should not be installed under fixed cupboards, cabinets, bathtubs, or walls or ceilings.

Room Measurement & What to Avoid

Measure the room. Sketch the room with detailed and complete measurements on each side, nook, and angle. Make sure to keep your electric in-floor heating installation away from any other heating elements, including, but not limited to, active heat vents, your oven or stove, and a fireplace.

Heated Floor Mat Size

Mat sizes come in a variety of widths. These mats can be shaped at angles and doubled back and forth to lie side to side by cutting the mesh. But while you shape your heated floor mat, make sure to NEVER cut the wire since it may compromise proper functioning.

REMEMBER- If your electric heated floor mat installation becomes too complicated, make sure to call us for help or for a free layout using your measurements.

TWO IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

1. NEVER cut any of the wires during installation 2. DO NOT let the wires touch or cross each other when installed, and the electricity is live.

Step by Step Installation Guide for Electric Heated Floor

Step1: Prepare the floor to install an electrically heated mat

Step 2: Mark your thermostat and conduit fitting location

Step 3: Install the electrical mount and conduit pipe. If you are pulling more than 16 amps of power, you will need to install a connection box for a relay.

Step 4: Clean the floor surface of all dirt, nails, sawdust, and other construction debris.

Step 5: Mark the placement of each mat according to your plan. A chalk line works great on most floor surfaces.

Step 6: Test the mats before rolling them out. Use an OHM meter to test the resistance. Results should be 5% above or 10% below the tag value. If it is different, call us!

Step 7: Get Ready to Roll the Electric Heated Mat!

Place the mat on the areas you marked and roll out your mats. Ensure there is at least two to three feet distance between the mat and any other heating element nearby.

Cut the mesh to fit around obstacles. Again, never cut the wire. You can avoid that by cutting away from the wire at all times. If your scissors are full of adhesive gum, a mild solvent can be handy to wipe them.

After cutting, you will easily be able to turn the heating roll around in a new direction. The wire loop will naturally set the proper distance (over 2.5 inches) between the run of mats. If that distance remains less than 2.5 inches due to some reason, re-position the mats accordingly.

Get ready to pull some wiring, but don't forget to take help from a qualified electrician. According to MT's new rules, you may require two conduits.

First, pull the cold lead through the conduit to the thermostat. Since the cold lead will have a lower voltage than the power leads, connect the sensor cable to the thermostat through a separate conduit. Place the sensor part of the cable end between the mat cables to avoid contact with the heating wire. Also, make sure it is not placed in a sunny part of the floor.

Stick it all down! Remove the paper strip on the adhesive tape from the beginning all the way down, then do the side tapes. Tighten the slack in both directions to keep the wire tight to the floor.

Make sure the adhesive is well glued to the floor. If any wire sticks up, use a small piece of duct tape to anchor it down.

Repeat using the OHM meter again as a final test of your excellent job. If the test shows normal values, you are ready to install your floor. If you want to add a cover layer, make sure it is a minimum of 3/8 inches thick. If insulated, the R-value should be less than 2.5.

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Our quick DIY installation guide to Carle Place heated floor mat works perfectly for easy floor mat installations. In case you have a complicated project, always make sure to consult a electric floor electrician or give us a call & drop your query.