Electrical Underfloor Heating
An alternative to installing a bathroom radiator is the installation of underfloor heating. Nowadays, most people have laminate, wooden or tiled bathroom floors and electric underfloor heating is ideal for use under these flooring substances. In actual fact, underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular choice as it creates a very comfortable heat which circles the room from the floor up as opposed to conventional radiators which provides heat which rises but then cools as it drops, which can create a draft. In a bathroom you obviously want to feel cosy as you relax in your bath or step out of your shower. Underfloor heating provides a more constant, even heat.
One such underfloor heating system is the Deviheat underfloor heating system, which is ideal for use as a bathroom heating source since it is 100% waterproof. The electrical cables are attached to a mat which is then stuck onto the floor. There are two variations for use beneath concrete and timber floors since these two materials conduct heat at differing rates. It does not matter what size or shape your floor is since these mats can actually be cut to fit.
Underfloor heating is also a rather economical choice since each square metre uses the same electricity as a standard household light bulb. The heat is also regulated by a thermostat which will switch off when the optimum temperature has been achieved.
It is worth noting that this system should only be fitted by a qualified electrician for safety reasons.