Heated bathroom floor? Cool!
Don’t get cold feet in the bathroom.
Heat the floor and you will immediately feel better on chilly days. You also can eliminate carpets or other floor coverings that attract dirt, pet dander and other unpleasant ness.
A heated bathroom floor will bring more pleasure to the bathroom, whether you’re preparing for a day of work or recovering from a night on the town. The heated floor doesn’t just warm your toes; it spreads upward, keeping you and the room toasty warm.
Take it a step further and get a heated towel rack and a heated shower seat, too!
Choices
A floor can be heated by electricity or by a hydronic system – the same boiler that heats the rest of your home.
An electric system usually costs less to install but the hydronic method uses less energy. In New York City, that means hydronic is the better choice long-term. But unless your bathroom floor is unusually large, you’re heating only a relatively small space and for a relatively short amount of time daily
Clearly the “best” choice for you is the method that fits your family, your budget and your ultimate plans for the home.
Surface?
Many flooring materials work well with radiant heat.
Ceramic and stone tiles probably are the best choice; porcelain is especially good but pricey. These materials store and transfer heat well, and you will have a healthy selection of styles and colors.
Concrete, flagstone and some types of wood work well; marble, vinyl and carpeting have significant disadvantages but still can be used.
Controls
You can equip the bathroom with a smart thermostat that will maximize energy efficiency. It lets you program when you want the floor heated and at what temperature, making sure no heat is wasted.
A heated shower seat and a heated towel rack can easily be installed to always keep you warm and extra comfy. With all this pampering the bathroom may become your favorite room in the house.
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