Vinyl Flooring Ideal for use with Underfloor Heating

(PRWEB UK) 2 January 2013

What better way to keep warm during the winter months than with a cost effective heating system? Underfloor heating (UFH) provides a homeowner with an even distribution of heat throughout the home, especially if it is used with vinyl flooring.

Underfloor Heating in the Bathroom

Many people prefer to use UFH in their bathrooms to create a cosy and tranquil place for relaxation. We recommend using affordable vinyl flooring for bathrooms to unify a floor that is waterproof and easy to maintain with a heating solution. Be sure to take note of the heat resistance of your flooring by looking at the tog rating of the vinyl flooring as well as the underlay, if applicable. Choosing a combined tog rating that is under 2.5 will allow the UFH to create a warming environment.    

Compatible Practical Flooring

The underfloor heating system will keep your home free from clunky radiators to provide extra space for furniture and living space on your new chosen flooring. This is cost effective because UFH uses 20% less energy than radiators to run. So, by getting underfloor heating the homeowner will also see a decrease in their energy costs. Plus, by using vinyl flooring, the home will be complete with practicality. Not only can vinyl endure everyday use but it also protects UFH from damage, making it an ideal long lasting investment.

In some countries and indeed in some homes in the UK vinyl is used in living rooms too, which is in fact a practical application especially if the room has a multi-purpose function and gets high traffic. So if underfloor heating is installed into a living room it is recommended to couple vinyl with it. This provides practical properties of floor durability, long-lasting look and stain resistance while allowing comforting warmth to envelop the habitants and guests.

Types of underfloor heating

It is irrelevant whether a water heating system or an electric underfloor heating is chosen, vinyl flooring works well with both. Many homeowners suggest that hot-water systems are more efficient to run as they use lower temperatures to heat the room successfully so vinyl will help contain the heat as well as transfer it into the room. However, electric UFH installation is easier and is more effectively added in to old structured homes, so if it is a quick fix that the decorator is looking for, then affordable vinyl flooring is ideal.

Vinyl also comes in many designs and styles. By using wood effect vinyl flooring, the individual will see an effective transference of heat and a beautiful rustic interior with the look of real wooden flooring. So, buying underfloor heating with vinyl flooring looks authentic and saves money. What more could a homeowner possibly want?

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