Climate Control: Warm Tile Floors
In the past, tile flooring that was cold to the touch during the summer and winter was something that many people assumed to be normal. Over the past several years companies across America have been developing equipment to install heat beneath tile flooring, to make the floor warm to the touch when you walk on it. This equipment can come in a couple of different forms. Both of them are effective but the type purchased will depend on your situation.
Keeping Your Title Floor Warm
The first kind of warming device you can purchase for your tile floor is an electronic radiant heat system. Manufacturers often recommend this product to customers who only need to install a heating system in one room at a time. The equipment is installed underneath the tile flooring, which gives it a very unobtrusive look and feel. This equipment is the least expensive option for warm tile floors.
Another option is to purchase a hydronic radiant heat system for underneath your floor. This system is much more involved to install and can be much more expensive than electric radiant heat. These systems are powered by hot water from your existing hot water system and require nearly an entire room to house the equipment needed to run the system. Even though it can be a large project to install, this system is designed to heat every room in your house rather than just one.
If you are not looking to install an elaborate system like electric or hydronic radiant heat then you may want to consider warming mats. A warming mat is a small mat with a heating element inside to keep your feet warm as you step on it. It could be used in a bathroom, kitchen, or any other living area of the house.