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Laminate flooring with underfloor heating?
Emma18
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Hello,
We have water underfloor heating system in our new extension, family room approx 100 square metres and are having trouble deciding on floor covering.
We know that tiles are the best choice for the efficiency of the UFH as they retain the heat best and so, we presume, would need the heating on for less time in order to reach the desired temperature on the thermostat.
However, we like the look of a wood floor. Engineered wood is a no no for me as it dents and I have 4 children and don't want to be 'precious' about the floor.
I'm coming round to laminate as the cheaper and more practical option for everyday use with a busy family. However, does anyone know how much more 'inefficient' it would be to get the room to the desired temperature with laminate (which isn't going to retain the heat) as opposed to tiles?
Has anyone got wet UFH with laminate that can comment on heat output/efficiency/cost etc? Is your boiler on for ages to get to the temperature? Are you happy with it? Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you
We have water underfloor heating system in our new extension, family room approx 100 square metres and are having trouble deciding on floor covering.
We know that tiles are the best choice for the efficiency of the UFH as they retain the heat best and so, we presume, would need the heating on for less time in order to reach the desired temperature on the thermostat.
However, we like the look of a wood floor. Engineered wood is a no no for me as it dents and I have 4 children and don't want to be 'precious' about the floor.
I'm coming round to laminate as the cheaper and more practical option for everyday use with a busy family. However, does anyone know how much more 'inefficient' it would be to get the room to the desired temperature with laminate (which isn't going to retain the heat) as opposed to tiles?
Has anyone got wet UFH with laminate that can comment on heat output/efficiency/cost etc? Is your boiler on for ages to get to the temperature? Are you happy with it? Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you
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I have Laminate over wet UFCH and don't find it an issue. yes the tiles are the best by far but I find the laminate fine. Couldn't give you a definitive figure on efficiency. Would say though stay away from real wood.0
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