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Floor Finishes

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

 
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