Underfloor heating under a parquet board: which is better?

For maximum coziness and comfort, the house always lacks a warm floor, especially in the winter season. However, the installation of this floor has a number of features. For example, you need to carefully choose the floor covering analyzing which is better. It is worth understanding all the nuances of this issue.

How to choose a warm floor for a parquet board

It is important to understand that underfloor heating loads the floor. High temperature reduces its service life and can even lead to complete deformation due to constant compression and expansion. Parquet board is one of the most popular options for cladding, it is considered the most reliable, durable and warm. However, you won’t get much heat from contact with bare concrete, so a heating system is often placed under the parquet.

There are several types of heaters, but in the case of parquet it is recommended to use water, as the wood is subject to burning. By installing such a warm floor, you can be sure not only of maintaining heat, but also of your own safety.

Features of laying floor coverings on a warm floor

It is not recommended to make a very thick coating so that the heat is not wasted. Overlap is desirable to put no thicker than 15 millimeters. Laying the coating on the heating elements should be carried out only by the "floating" method, in order to avoid deformation during expansion and contraction under the influence of temperatures. Before installing the coating, the installed heating system must be checked for any defects and malfunctions. Be sure to check the temperature control so as not to subsequently open the floor to fix problems.

IMPORTANT. If you do not have the appropriate knowledge, do not try to install a warm floor yourself! Entrust work only to professionals!

When all work is completed, be sure to conduct a temperature test - on the lower layer of the coating, the temperature should not exceed 40 degrees. At about this value, the floor temperature will reach a comfortable 25-28 degrees - this is enough for a comfortable walk on the floor, even barefoot.