Studded plate underfloor heating is a good choice for installing your underfloor heating, mainly because of its convenience and efficiency. With bubble plates, you can easily install heating pipes in your home. Whether you want to install underfloor heating on a wooden floor or any other surface, the bubble plates from R Floorzz provide a stable base for laying your underfloor heating. In addition, these bubble plates have noise reducing insulation which is very nice for the peace and quiet in your home.
Requesting a quoteStudded plate floor heating: everything you need to know
Floor heating with bubble plate on wooden floor
Installing underfloor heating with a stud plate on a wood floor is quite possible, but requires special attention. Wooden floors are more sensitive to moisture and changing temperatures than concrete or stone floors. By making the proper preparations, you can prevent heat loss or damage to the wood floor. While setting up your underfloor heating system, you should also take this into account to prevent damage to your floor. You can read more about this in this blog.
Insulating your underfloor heating with bubble boards
The insulation of your floor heating system is important to keep the heat in your home. The moment you haven't insulated it properly you lose a lot of heat and it costs extra energy, which would be a shame. A big advantage of R Floorzz's bubble boards is that they come with insulation, so you don't have to worry about that. In addition, this saves you extra time and effort. A bubble board floor heating with insulation is the most efficient option if you want to install floor heating. If you do choose a bubble plate without insulation, we recommend that you install insulation separately. Read more about the importance of insulation for your floor heating here.
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Installing your own underfloor heating with a bubble plate
One of the advantages of bubble plate underfloor heating is that it is quite easy to install it yourself. The studs ensure that the tubes stay firmly in place without the need for additional fasteners. With the bubble plates from R Floorzz, you can lay tubes up to a thickness of 16 mm.
You start by laying the bubble plates on your floor so you have the foundation for your underfloor heating. Once you have laid the bubble plates over the entire floor you can start laying the heating pipes. You lay these pipes in the desired pattern. Then make sure you connect the tubes properly to the distributor and check the system thoroughly, before finishing the floor. Finishing the studded plate floor heating can include pouring a screed, laying a laminate or parquet, depending on your preference.
We understand that this is far too short an explanation. That's why we wrote a blog for you in which we explained very clearly how to install your floor heating yourself. You can find the blog here!
Requesting a quoteBenefits of bubble plate underfloor heating
Laying an underfloor heating system with bubble boards has a number of advantages:
1. Quickly and easily lay your underfloor heating.
With bubble boards, you can install your entire floor heating system relatively easily and quickly. This will save you time and therefore immediate money.
2. Bubble boards contain sound-reducing insulation material
R Floorzz's bubble boards have noise-reducing insulating properties. This is advantageous for quietness in the home. However, loose insulation must be installed in addition to this insulation for heat retention.
3. Suitable for all subfloors
R Floorzz's bubble plates are suitable for all subfloors. So you don't have to worry about whether the stud plates will fit your floor.
4. Saving costs
Because you can install underfloor heating relatively easily, you save a lot of time and, therefore, money. This is nice, since you are making a big investment anyway.
Requesting a quoteDisadvantages of bubble plate underfloor heating
However, there are also some disadvantages of bubble plate floor heating:
1. Higher costs
Bubble boards are a bit more expensive than other alternatives. Costs average around 20 to 30 euros per square meter for a bubble plate with insulation.
So these costs may be somewhat higher than other alternatives. At the same time, it does reduce other costs because of its relatively easy and quick installation.
Keep in mind that these are not the only costs you will incur. A large part of the investment lies with the underfloor heating pipes and the work that needs to be done.
2. Many alternatives possible
Studded plates are not always the perfect solution, as there are many other alternatives to choose from. For example, consider tack boards, shrink nets or drywall underfloor heating.
We recommend that whatever choice you make, you first read up on it and compare the pros and cons. After all, all options have different characteristics that you need to consider.
3. Raising the floor
The last point to consider when laying a studded plate of underfloor heating is that your floor may rise 3 to 5 inches. Because of this, you may need to raise baseboards and shorten your doors.
Buy bubble plate floor heating
Would you like to install your own underfloor heating with R Floorzz's bubble plates? Then you can buy them here. You can also get your bubble plate floor heating at do-it-yourself stores like Hornbach. This is where R Floorzz's bubble plates are also located!
Requesting a quoteConclusion
A bubble plate underfloor heating offers an excellent solution if you want to install underfloor heating, including on a wood floor. Its insulation and simple process make it a good choice. With the right preparations and materials, you can quickly enjoy warm feet in your home.
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