Types of underfloor for bath
Installation of floor heating for the bath is done in different ways. Depending on the type of heating are three variants of heated floors:
· Water. The cheapest and most popular option. Based on the passage of the heated coolant in the tubes, which are placed beneath the floor. coolant function takes on water or antifreeze;
· electric. Electric heating floors are made using electrical cables. They are installed under the floor finish. heating degree control is performed via the thermostat;
· Infrared. The heating bath is derived from the heat-conducting inserts which are in a special transparent material. A popular option considered infrared rods warmed through wires.
water floor
Selection of coolant water for the floor depends upon the presence of heating. The heated water baths used, and in unheated - antifreeze. Antifreeze retains heat at a temperature of -30 degrees. Scheme of the coating involves several steps:
1. water is supplied from the boiler or the heating system;
2. pump propels water through pipes, which are laid under the floor;
3. water flow rate is controlled by a thermostat, which transmit signals to servos.
Before laying the floor it is necessary to determine the material of the pipe. Allocate copper, plastic and metal versions. Tubes are placed over the film and the foil are filled with a coupler.
On top of pipes made finishing and fit tiles. Finished tubes are placed on the floor in the form of a "snake" or "snail".
Water floor has two important features:
· If the leaks of the pipes need to dismantle the entire floor to fix the problem;
· If the room is not used in the winter, there is a possibility of freezing and bursting pipes.
Electric floor
Electric floor heating is characterized by its simplicity. He suggests connecting a heating cable to a power source. Temperature control is performed by a thermostat. Installation services of electrical heating occurs in the following order:
1. even laying the cable on the foil film. When laying avoid excessive proximity of the heating elements. It leads to overheating and short circuits;
2. System connection to verify the operation;
3. ribbon cable securing assembly and pouring cement-sand screed;
4. tiled stoves distribution over the cable. Exterior fit a few weeks after pouring the screed, because it takes time to complete drying.
infrared floor
Infrared floor heating does not require concrete screed and additional training. It is installed by the following rules:
1. Infrared film cut into strips which correspond to the area of the bath;
2. film laid out on the floor at the same time leaves room for future placement of the cable;
3. purified by semi decomposed thermally insulating material, which strips are fixed with adhesive tape;
4. are placed on insulating layer infrared film strip and adhesive tape are fixed;
5. cable is connected to the copper film channels;
6. place the film is processed using a compound of bitumen insulation;
7. treated adhesive film, which keeps topcoat.
To put infrared floor does not require experience. All that is required from the master - a familiarity with the instructions given by the manufacturer.