A wide range of floor finishes can be successfully used with underfloor heating. Those with good conductivity of heat give the best response, however, others can still be effective and may have other benefits.
| Floor Type |
Thermal Conductivity |
Commentry |
Stone & Ceramic Tiles |
Excellent |
The best combination with UFH |
Timber, floor boards and
sheet material |
Good, more than adequate |
Must be suitable for flooring
Floor surface temperature must not exceed 27°C
Must be 8-10% moisture content
|
Carpet with underlay |
Good |
Must not exceed 1.5 Tog*
underlay must be compatible with UFH
|
Vinyl, lino & other flexible synthetic finishes |
Good |
Check with manufacturers for maximum floor surface temperatures
Check that adhesives are compatible with UFH
|
Cork Tiles |
Low |
Not suitable for use with UFH |
Coir and sea grass matting |
Low |
Not suitable for use with UFH |