Vinyl flooring for Electric Underfloor Heating – Electric Heating Film

Arbiton vinyl flooring with a mineral core is the ideal choice for use with modern heating films. This choice not only ensures the highest quality but also aesthetics thanks to the natural beauty of the decors. Electric heating films are gaining increasing popularity among Europeans, primarily due to their compatibility with photovoltaic systems, which guarantees cost-effective heating. Water-based underfloor heating, for which vinyl flooring is often chosen, is one of the most efficient solutions, but heating film is an excellent alternative. In the context of heating films, Arbiton vinyl flooring guarantees quality and the natural beauty of the decors.

Heating Film – Basic Information

Heating film is an innovative heating solution that changes our perception of heat sources. It provides the largest possible heating surface in a room, which is discreetly hidden. It easily covers the entire area under the floor, while occupying less than a millimeter in height. Thanks to the large heating surface, it heats up to a temperature barely close to the desired room temperature, resulting in more efficient energy use. Heat is evenly distributed through long infrared waves.

The different types of heating film result from their varying thickness, width, power per square meter, and the shape of the heating matrix. The carbon heating matrix is the key component in heating film, responsible for generating long infrared waves – its density and shape determine the heating properties of this device.

Although heating film is extremely versatile, it is most often used as the basis for a modern zero-emission heating system, both in new constructions and in older homes after thermal modernization. It is gaining popularity because its installation cost is one of the most attractive on the market, and once installed, it does not need to be replaced for decades, making it a lifetime investment.

Heating films are gaining recognition in various areas – from single-family homes, apartments, and offices, to public utility buildings. They are also used as a heat source in industry and in many other non-standard heating projects, where heating precision, quick heating, heating surface, flexibility of the heater, and safety of use are important.

Underfloor heating based on heating film is a fantastic solution that can serve as the main heat source or as additional heating, ensuring the comfort of a warm floor. The entire system is easy to install and suitable for easy application when replacing flooring or in new construction investments at the raw state or developer stage.

Which Flooring Panels for Heating Films

Underfloor heating, whether it uses water or electricity, operates on the principle of infrared radiation, which ensures even heat distribution throughout the room and maximizes the comfort of the residents. A key aspect of effective heating is the thermal conductivity of the materials used. Arbiton vinyl flooring from the Woodric series, with a thickness of 4 mm, provides thermal resistance at a level of 0.012 (R), which is unattainable for laminate panels or natural wood boards.

Lower thermal resistance of the flooring system means less energy loss emitted by the underfloor heating, which translates into lower heating costs for the home or apartment. Thermal resistance is a measure of the amount of heat that can flow through 1 m2 of a barrier surface in 1 hour, with a temperature difference of 1°C. It is expressed by the letter R, and its unit is [m2K/W]. The higher the thermal resistance, the better the material insulates, and the lower it is, the better it conducts heat, which is desirable in underfloor heating systems.

Vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for underfloor heating due to its heat conductivity properties, durability, water resistance, and pleasant touch. The latest generation of vinyl flooring with a mineral core from the Woodric series is dimensionally stable and does not change its properties under the influence of temperature. It works perfectly with heating films, creating an extremely durable and comfortable combination.

To properly install the flooring, it is necessary to arrange the following elements in a specific order:

1. Aquaprotec vapor barrier with an SD parameter of at least 75 m.
2. Floor underlay with a thickness of 5mm and a CS parameter of at least 400 kPa.
3. Heating film.
4. Aquaprotec vapor barrier with an SD parameter of at least 75m.
5. Flooring installed in a click system with an HD Mineral Core.

The method of laying the heating film should comply with the instructions of the underfloor heating system manufacturer. The installation of heating films, the use of components connecting their individual strips, and controllers must comply with the instructions of the underfloor heating system manufacturer. The thermostat controlling the system with heating film must be equipped with a floor temperature sensor. It is recommended to use expansion joints between heated and unheated areas or heated areas with a separate temperature controller. To maintain the full warranty on the flooring, it is recommended to use only vapor barriers and underlays from the flooring manufacturer, which must be confirmed by appropriate purchase documents. Before installation, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the installation instructions for the panels and the document "Guidelines for the installation and use of flooring with HD Mineral Core with underfloor heating systems".