Measuring for underfloor heating
One of the best things about electric underfloor heating is that the systems can be installed in a variety of applications and areas, regardless of how big or small the installation area might be. In addition, because most of the underfloor heating systems are mixtures of wires, cables and mesh mats, they can be customised to fit virtually any room dimensions. So even if your bathroom or kitchen has pre-existing fitted appliances, such as a bathtub and toilet or other obstruction, the underfloor heating kit can be cut to fit.
One of the important things to keep in mind when measuring for your electric under floor heating mat is that you should always keep the edges of the mat at least 10 inches from any exterior wall or appliance. In other words, there should be a 10-inch minimum gap around the toilet in a bathroom application, as well as at least 10 inches from all walls and exterior points, such as a doorway or bath.
It is also vitally important to avoid thermally blocking the heated areas as this could result in areas of localised heat build-up. This might not only damage the underfloor heating kit itself, but could also damage the underfloor heating thermostat, as well as the tile or other flooring material put in place on top of the underfloor heating mat. Double check all your measurements to make absolutely sure that they are correct prior to ordering your underfloor heating kit.