The Benefits of Underfloor Heating

Posted 27th January 2009

If you’re undecided about whether underfloor heating is the right way to go for your bathroom then check out our guide on how underfloor heating compares more traditional heating solutions and why it is a clever choice for your new bathroom.

Comfortable and clean

One of the many benefits of underfloor heating for the bathroom is that the heat is spread out evenly across the whole floor area rather than just being concentrated at the radiators. This provides a much more comfortable climate for you wherever you are in the room and is especially good during the winter months when bathrooms can be particularly chilly. Also, if you have carpet on your bathroom floor then underfloor heating can reduce any dampness and the carpet will remain dry. This means that the risk of mites and bacterial growth in bathrooms will be largely eliminated and therefore you will have a cleaner environment in which to bathe.

Safe and aesthetically pleasing

Underfloor heating for the bathroom is a great choice if you have a particularly strong design and decor idea in mind as the source of heat is invisible. This allows you full design freedom without having to compromise on your bathroom layout and furniture. You can achieve a contemporary, streamlined, clean look with the use of underfloor heating. As well as being very stylish, underfloor heating mats are also a good choice if you have children in the house as there are no hot surfaces, sharp edges or water pipes to contend with so you can have the peace of mind that your children can bathe safely.
Energy saving and eco friendly
Underfloor heating mats produce optimum heat distribution throughout your bathroom, this means that you can lower the temperature 2-3 degrees whilst still maintaining a comfortable temperature in the room and potentially save on your electricity bills. You also have the option of adding underfloor insulation which can further reduce your energy costs and you could save up to 15% on your bills. This means that not only can you take advantage of reduced energy bills which is something that we can all appreciate with the prices continually rising, but you will also be doing your bit to reduce your home’s impact on the environment.

Can save you money

It’s quick and easy to install underfloor heating and there are no moving parts that will suffer wear and tear over the years so you won’t have to part with extra money for any on-going costs to maintain your underfloor heating. You can also save money on your heating bills as if you install underfloor heating, your bathroom will warm up faster, and the better the underfloor insulation, the quicker it will heat up and therefore be cheaper.
So if you think that underfloor heating is the right choice for your bathroom then visit Bathing Direct for more information.