Tile is the perfect bathroom flooring surface for a number of reasons, but in the wintertime it can be the source of some rude awakenings.
The solution is radiant floor heating. These systems are installed beneath the flooring material to gently heat it from the underside. Because heat rises, they also provide supplemental heating for the entire room.
Depending on the system’s size and location that extra heat can lead to lower thermostat settings and lower your utility bills. The heat is delivered through electric resistance heating wires or small tubes that carry hot water, depending on the system.
Either type of system can be easily installed during new construction, but a retrofit situation will require removing the existing flooring, since the heat source is located beneath it.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
Learn More
