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flooring advice for underfloor heating

6 years ago

Really struggling to make a decision on whether to choose engineered wood or tiles on top of underfloor heating, water option. What are the key pros and construction? Thanks

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Istoria by Jordan Andrews
6 years ago
Hi John, we've put together a guide for underfloor heating that you can find here

All our engineered wood is compatible with underfloor heating. You might like to see some of our previous works here

Feel free to give us a call on 020 8341 9222 or email sales@jordanandrews.com if you would like more information.
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Woodpecker Flooring
6 years ago
Hi John, here's our guide to underfloor heating and wood flooring: https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk/blog/wood-flooring-underfloor-heating/

Let us know if you need any help :)
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Clifton Stone
6 years ago
Hi John,

If you are interested in tiles, natural stone is a great option for underfloor heating as it holds the heat when the heating is turned off. Here is a great article on underfloor heating... http://www.cliftonstone.co.uk/products/limestone-flooring-walling-london.html

You can also see our range of stone here... http://www.cliftonstone.co.uk/products/limestone-flooring-walling-london.html

If you would like any further information or advice, please feel free to get in touch.
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yvonne1958
6 years ago
Hi John, I've recently had underfloor heating fitted and it works really well. The advice I was given was that wet UF is more expensive to install but cheaper to run and dry UF is cheaper to install but more expensive to run. I had it fitted in a new extension that is now my kitchen diner, so because it was ground floor I chose wet UF and have fitted porcelain tiles over it. Wood looks beautiful but I have 3 dogs so tiles are more practical. Also it's possible that wood as a living entity could warp and shift with the changes in temperature.
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Helen C
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I have porcelain tiles and engineered wood over wet UFH. The main difference I notice is that the tiles conduct the heat better and seem to retain the heat for longer. I think it depends which room you are installing the flooring in. My tiles are in the kitchen/dining/casual living area which I spend a lot of time in. The engineered wooden floor is in the hallway and it doesn't matter if it doesn't heat up quite as well.
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