Warm floor under the carpet: heated carpet and electric heater, do-it-yourself infrared mat

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Every year, the consumer market never ceases to amaze with new innovative technologies that help provide the premises with additional comfort and coziness. Thus, not long ago a special heating mat appeared, whose popularity instantly increased due to its positive qualities.

Design and principle of operation

As a rule, the power of an infrared heated floor placed under a carpet is 250 W per square meter. This indicator confirms that by covering one third of the floor surface in the center of the room, you will completely warm it up.

The heated floor system runs on electricity and consumes little energy. It is designed in such a way as not to dry out the air in the room. The use of a mobile heated floor under a carpet does not imply complex installation work; even during maintenance, it is allowed to use non-original elements. The entire structure is resistant to mechanical damage.

“Teplolux” is popular - a portable heated floor under a carpet, used in an office space or in a country house. This is due to the unprofitable use of continuous heating of rooms during the winter season.

As is known from consumer reviews, violations of the conditions for laying the IR coating will not provide decent heating. The film is not an independent heater, but represents one of the elements of the heating complex; its performance indicator will be directly proportional to the correct placement of the layers of the element.

Initially, I empty the room with furniture, lay heat and vapor barrier materials on the floor, and spread infrared film on top. The strips of the rug through which the current is carried are connected with clamps according to the parallel principle, and for strength, the contacts are insulated with mastic.

I connect the electrical wiring, film material and thermostat into a single system and check it by starting it up. After this, a vapor barrier is laid on top, and the carpet can be laid. It should not be too thick so as not to retain thermal energy underneath.

What does a heated floor look like under a carpet?

A distinctive feature of such a warm floor is the need to lay the entire structure under the carpet. In most cases, the dimensions of a film heated floor under a rug are 5.5 by 1 meter. But there have been cases when mobile heated floors, intended for laying under the carpet, were made to individual orders.

Advantages of heated carpet

Many people cannot afford to install an underfloor heating system. And no one wants to freeze in the cold season. Thanks to modern technologies, you can purchase a mobile heated carpet.

The carpet is equipped with a film heater, which is located between the layers of the carpet.

The heater itself is equipped with a carbon filament, which provides soft heat radiation. The device is safe to use because the edges of the carpet are specially treated. This carpet has many advantages.

Many people prefer to use a heated carpet because it is safe and mobile.

Advantages of a heated carpet:

• Mobility. The film provides uninterrupted heat, which allows you to avoid freezing and use the carpet as a therapeutic means of heating.
• The large area of ​​the carpet allows you to warm all family members.
• Safety. The heater does not harm health and ensures safe use.

A heated floor allows you to stay warm during the cold season, while significantly saving energy. Reviews of carpet heaters can be read on the Internet on specialized websites. Laying such a carpet on the floor is completely safe, which allows you to use it in different rooms.

Advantages and disadvantages

If we compare such systems with traditional heating, we can point out undeniable advantages:

• heated air is distributed evenly,
• the system is easy to use and control the temperature,
• convenient transportation,
• economical to use,
• allows you to increase the free area of ​​the room due to dismantled radiators.

There is no need for additional installation work. The film can be easily laid on the floor surface, covered with a carpet or other covering.

No preliminary calculations are required. Before purchasing the device, you just need to check the dimensions of the carpet. The system is activated via a temperature sensor mounted on the wall. Using such a device, the structure is connected to the electrical network in a standard way.

Consumers do not note any negative features of such a warm floor. There are several restrictions that are considered conditionally negative:

• the film is laid in masses, eliminating the pressure on it from heavy furniture. Overheating may occur, which will damage the carpet, furniture and the heating system itself,
• It is not recommended to cover the temperature sensor - it will interfere with its correct operation,
• Installation of a portable heated floor under the carpet is carried out on a flat surface. Existing irregularities will disrupt the normal operation of the system.

Warm floors under carpet are quite economical to use

Cleaning the rug

A heated foot mat, as its name suggests, is placed first on the floor covering, so it often gets dirty with dust and debris. Since this is still an electronic product, cleaning it is carried out strictly in the following order:

1. Disconnect the product from the power supply.
2. Remove the surface cover from the device.
3. Using brushes and special cleaning agents, remove stains and wool from the surface material.
4. Wash the cover by hand or machine.
5. Rinse.
6. Dry the cover and put it on the product.

Temperature conditions and washing methods can be found on the mat's label.

As you can see, the electric device for additional heating has a wide range of applications. It can be used as a heated bath mat, or used as a dryer, it all depends on where you need additional heat. Therefore, despite its high cost, a warm rug will be appreciated by everyone who purchases it.

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Comments (4)

1. Natalya December 11, 2022 at 8:33 am

   Good afternoon How to find out the cost of a rug?

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   admin December 11, 2022 at 07:35 pm

   You can check their prices on the Yandex market; they are not expensive at all.

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2. Natalya December 11, 2022 at 8:28 am

   How can I find out the cost of a rug?

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3. Egor 31 Aug 2022 at 15:11

   On average, can it be done in 1 day?

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Kinds

Mobile heated floors designed for installation under carpets are nothing new. These are the same underfloor heating systems, only already installed and ready for use at any time.

Infrared systems

They are used most often. The systems are mats, the width of which is no more than one meter, and the length reaches six. The mat is placed in a sealed protective shell that prevents damage to the heating system during storage or transportation.

Electric type systems

These are analogues of IR floors, in which a resistive cable plays the role of a heating element. The heating system has no differences, it is only quickly installed and easily dismantled.

You will not find any main differences between the two types of systems, except for one nuance – thickness. The IR system has a size of 0.6 mm, and heating with a cable is several times larger. This means that tufted heated flooring is not suitable for every carpet.

Installation nuances

Installation of a warm electric floor under the carpet is carried out according to a certain scheme:

• study the accompanying instructions on the cutting and connection procedure,
• a heat-insulating layer of foil-foamed polyethylene is laid,
• film floor blocks are laid out under the carpet, taking into account the placement of furniture. The connecting sections are connected using adhesive tape,
• A power supply and a temperature sensor are attached to the wall, the entire system is connected to ground, and plugged into an electrical outlet to check its functionality.

The thermostat must be located in the room where the system is operated; it must not be covered with decorative elements.

Before installing a heated floor under a carpet, you should read the instructions for use.

Before installing the system, it should be checked for the absence of:

• sparking in connections,
• overheating of individual zones,
• bends of film material:
• placed furniture,
• striping,
• nearby fireplaces and other heat sources.

Possibilities of a warm electric carpet

Thanks to a warm electric carpet, you can maintain floor heat in certain parts of your apartment or house. Electric carpeting provides uniform heating while saving energy. You can purchase a carpet and save time and money on repair and installation work.

Electric carpets contain infrared heating film heaters that heat the carpet surface evenly.

This carpet is suitable for use in different rooms of the apartment: in the living room, bedroom, kitchen and even on an insulated balcony or loggia. Electric carpets are safe to use and do not cause harm to health. They do not dry the air and do not burn oxygen.

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The electric floor ensures uniform heating of the entire room

Heating options:

• Uniformity;
• Possibility of use in different rooms;
• Safety;
• Large selection of sizes and colors.

An electric mat ensures uniform heating of the surface and provides the owners of the room with warmth during cold periods. You can order rugs of different sizes in online stores. These carpets are safe to use.

Criterias of choice

Since the warm floor covering under the carpet plays an important role in heating the room, experts recommend approaching its choice with full responsibility. The following points are highlighted as priorities that need to be paid attention to:

• type of system. As the analysis results show, many consumers give their preference to inexpensive and practically safe IR systems,
• power indicator. When assessing this criterion, it is necessary to take into account that if the system plays the role of an auxiliary heat source, then you should not chase high power, because you will need to slightly heat the air for complete comfort,
• presence of children or elderly people. For this category of residents, the heating system becomes not only a source of thermal energy, but also a way to prevent colds,
• price. This indicator is considered important for many consumers, so before purchasing it is recommended to carefully study all the options available in stores and only then make the final choice.

Features of operation

Heating systems installed under the carpet are equipped with fuses that can automatically turn off the entire structure at the moment of any malfunction. The production of systems of different sizes has been launched; you can purchase the product according to individual parameters.

Thermal floor is considered autonomous. It can be turned on regardless of the operation of the main heating system and the temperature in the room.

The installed mobile heated floor does not change the overall height of the room. It is capable of operating as a main or auxiliary heat source.

It must be remembered that such floors operate on electrical energy. So don’t be surprised if you receive a substantial amount of money to pay for electricity within a month.

Our offer

“Comfortable House” offers to buy a heated mat on favorable terms. We have a wide variety of mats with a heating element for an optimal indoor climate. The rug will bring comfort and coziness to your home.

We care about the quality and safety of products. Our company cooperates with reputable manufacturers. We will provide quality certificates upon request. To find out more about electric mats, you can consult with our manager. Call or request a call back, and a competent employee will answer your questions free of charge.

Review of popular models

Many companies produce mobile heated floors. Let's consider options that are deservedly popular.

1. "Teplolux". The product can be used effectively on parquet, linoleum and laminate. The length of the installation wire reaches two and a half meters. The infrared heating element can even work on tiles. The system is easy to clean because the outer surface of the mat is made of artificial felt material. The heating system is compact in size, which facilitates its storage and transportation. The maximum heating does not exceed thirty degrees. The system is recommended to be placed under various carpets.
2. "Sinplein." Another popular option. The thickness of the heating system does not exceed 0.6 mm, but this does not have a negative impact on the operating effect. Products are produced in standard sizes and can work with various floor coverings. The system has a regulator for easy temperature control.
3. "Trio". The company produces small-sized models capable of producing the required amount of thermal energy to heat a room. Users unanimously note the good efficiency of this system. A Korean company that produces heating systems of various widths with a high melting temperature.
4. "Rex Va Xica". Another Korean version of film flooring, known not only for its efficient heating, but also for its excellent quality characteristics.

Having studied the models and their design features, you can once again verify their undeniable advantages over other analogues. The main difference between mobile heated floors is that their installation does not involve labor-intensive work.