Laminate and vinyl floor finishes perform extremely well with underfloor heating and are becoming increasingly popular. Manufacturers are now acknowledging the suitability of vinyl and laminate flooring with electric underfloor heating systems and the majority of laminate flooring available is compatible with electric underfloor heating.

Manufacturers usually recommend that laminate flooring shouldn't be exposed to temperatures above 27 degrees celcius, however it is always advisable to check the manufacturer's recommended maximum floor surface temperature to ensure the product is suitable for use with your electric underfloor heating system.

Thermogroup electric underfloor heating recommendation

Thermogroup have underfloor heating systems available that are specifically designed for use under laminate flooring.

Thermofoil PRO is an electric aluminium under laminate heating foil specifically designed to provide the perfect spread of heat when installed under laminate flooring, engineered timber and other floating floor applications.

The under laminate heating foil is just 2.5mm thick and perfect for adding that warm comfortable feeling to your floor. Thermogroup recommend using Econoboard insulation boards to minimise downward heat loss and maximise the efficiency of your electric underfloor heating system.

For glued laminate and vinyl floors Thermogroup recommend an overlay board, Econoscreed or Econospeed.

For Part E Building Regulations Thermogroup also provide a complete acoustic insulation solution Econoboard 21dB.