Электрический теплый пол под ламинат: монтаж своими руками Мы уже рассматривали с Вами монтаж теплого пола под плитку, где использовали термомат и нагревательный кабель. В случае с ламинатом и паркетной доской рекомендуется использовать более современный и экономичный обогреватель – ИК-пленку. Технология укладки пленочного покрытия довольно простая, и сейчас для читателей «Сам электрика» будет предоставлена подробная инструкция по монтажу электрического теплого пола под ламинат своими руками.

Определяемся с видом нагревателя

Недавно мы рассматривали виды электрического теплого пола, где немного касались вопроса об использовании различных нагревателей для плиточного и деревянного напольного покрытия.

В случае с деревянным полом использовать нагревательные маты и кабель не рекомендуется, по следующим причинам:

1. Электрические проводники могут неравномерно излучать тепло, что негативно сказывается на деревянном покрытии.
2. Подогрев электрическим кабелем (либо матом) расходуют больше электроэнергии, поэтому со стороны экономии средств укладка пленочного теплого пола под ламинат, опять-таки, выигрывает.
3. Для инфракрасного покрытия наличие бетонной стяжки не является обязательным, чего не скажешь про альтернативные варианты.
4. Толщина пленки меньше миллиметра, что позволит сохранить высоту потолка после монтажных работ. В случае с электрическим проводником из-за стяжки высота потолка может сократиться вплоть до 10 см.
5. Так как ламинат имеет низкую теплопроводность, использовать кабельный нагрев не рекомендуется. Это связано с тем, что проводник сначала нагревает стяжку, которая передает тепло уже самому напольному покрытию. В результате такого теплообмена эффективность на порядок ниже, чем при инфракрасном излучении, которое сразу же прогревает все объекты в комнате.

Именно по этим причинам используется укладка пленочного теплого пола под ламинат и паркетную доску.

Подготавливаем все необходимые материалы

На данном этапе необходимо осуществить расчет теплого инфракрасного пола под ламинат, чтобы определить нужное количество всех материалов. Расчетная часть довольная простая, нужно всего лишь посчитать полезную площадь комнаты и с учетом выбранной мощности обогревателя, посчитать и его площадь.

Итак, для того чтобы облегчить восприятие информации, представим все по пунктам:

1. Определяем полезную площадь комнаты. Укладывать материал необходимо на расстоянии не менее 15 см от стены, причем под тяжелой мебелью и бытовой техникой стелить пленку запрещается. Исходя из этих требований, создаем схему и определяем полезную площадь.
2. Выбираем мощность системы. Как правило, для подогрева теплого пола используют покрытие мощностью 150 Вт/м² (в том случае, если центральное отопление отсутствует) и 90 Вт/м² если в доме присутствует отопительная система. Можно также выбирать промежуточные значения, опираясь на собственные условия применения.
3. Рассчитываем количество пленки. Для этого полезную площадь умножаем на мощность, которую Вы выбрали. Например, для комнаты в 15 м² без центрального отопления потребуется теплый пол мощностью 2250 Вт (15*150). Идем в магазин и покупаем рулон подходящего размера.

Также дополнительно необходимо приобрести утеплитель (лучше всего пенофол), фольгированный скотч и поливиниловую вспененную пленку (защитит поверхность обогревателя от механических повреждений).

Когда все материалы будут подсчитаны и куплены, можно переходить к процессу монтажа.

Осуществляем монтажные работы

Технология укладки пленочного теплого пола под ламинат состоит из нескольких этапов:

• подготовка поверхности;
• теплоизоляция основания;
• настил материала;
• отделка ламинатом.

Обращаем Ваше внимание на то, что данная технология используется и в случае с паркетной доской, при этом монтаж осуществляется по аналогичной схеме!

Подготавливаем поверхность

На данном этапе необходимо удалить старую отделку напольного покрытия, убрать весь мусор и просмотреть состояние бетонной стяжки. Необходимо чтобы поверхность была ровной, без сколов и трещин. В противном случае придется заливать черновую стяжку, которая уберет все дефекты.

Сразу же следует отметить, что в помещениях с высокой влажностью (на неотапливаемой лоджии либо в бане) осуществлять укладку инфракрасного покрытия категорически запрещено. Если же влажность небольшая, дополнительно нужно позаботиться о качественной гидроизоляции перекрытия!

Производим теплоизоляцию

Чтобы тепло уходило вверх (в комнату), а не вниз (на нижнее этажи либо в фундамент), необходимо позаботиться о качественном утеплении основания под пленочный теплый пол. Для этого лучше всего использовать пенофол. Материал тонкий, поэтому высота потолка заметно не измениться после его укладки.

Так как одна из сторон пенофола самоклеющаяся, сложностей в утеплении возникнуть не должно. Стыки между листами нужно заклеить фольгированным скотчем.

Настилаем пленку

Теперь, когда уже основание будет полностью готовым, можно смело приступать к укладке пленочного теплого пола под ламинат своими руками.

Согласно схеме Вы должны расстелить материал по поверхности. Если нужно отрезать определенный кусок, делайте это в соответствующих местах.

Отмечаем несколько требований к укладке электрического теплого пола под ламинат:

• запрещается стелить листы внахлест, только стык встык;
• листы должны располагаться таким образом, чтобы контакты были направлены к стене, на которой установлен термостат;
• медная сторона должна быть внизу (прилегать к основанию).

Далее установите в подходящем месте термостат. Лучше делать это в штробе на стене, рядом с розетками (для удобного подключения к сети).

После этого пленка подключается к термостату с помощью контактных проводов, которые зажимаются специальными зажимами.

Также следует отметить, что все места зажимов и самостоятельных разрезов материала нужно обязательно заизолировать битумной изоляцией!

От термостата нужно вывести датчик температуры, который будет подключен к нижней стороне пленочного покрытия. Для этого в основании создается специальная штроба, длиной не более 30 см. Датчик помещается в защитную гофру и устанавливается под листом обогревателя. Обязательно под термодатчик подложите слой теплоизоляции, иначе в точности измерений может возникнуть заметная погрешность, которая повлияет на эффективность использования системы. Можно подключать пленочный теплый пол под ламинат без терморегулятора, но в этом случае потребление электроэнергии повысится, а контроль за температурным режимом будет полностью отсутствовать. 

Когда все контакты будут подсоединены и заизолированы, можно переходить к контрольной проверке. Для этого включаем термостат в сеть и проверяем, чтобы вся поверхность равномерно нагревалась. Также рекомендуется проверить покрытие мультиметром на соответствие паспортного сопротивления с реальным (значение не должно превышать разницу в 10%).

Если все верно, поверх теплого пола можно укладывать защитную поливиниловую вспененную пленку и приступать к декоративной отделке поверхности паркетной доской либо ламинатом.

Также к Вашему вниманию наглядные видео уроки, на которых Вы сможете увидеть особенности выполнения каждого из этапов укладки:

Как сделать подогрев ламината пленкой

Инструкция по монтажу пленочного теплого пола под ламинат

Полезные советы от мастеров

Чтобы упростить процесс и сделать электрический теплый пол ламинат более долговечным, предоставляем к Вашему вниманию несколько полезных советов:

1. Устанавливайте термодатчик возле холодной стены, чтобы осуществлять регулировку и контроль именно самой холодной точки комнаты.
2. Ни в коем случае не крепите листы обогревателя гвоздями либо саморезами, т.к. это может спровоцировать выход системы из строя. Используйте только фольгированный скотч.
3. Инфракрасная пленка легко повреждается при механическом воздействии (если на нее будет давить тяжелая мебель). Позаботьтесь о том, чтобы под всеми тяжелыми объектами обогревателя не было.
4. К выбору ламината для пленочного теплого пола отнеситесь серьезно. Далеко не каждый может нормально функционировать с системой обогрева пола. Те модели, которые предназначены для подогрева, имеют соответствующий логотип:
5. Позаботьтесь о том, чтобы на полу не были установлены другие обогреватели (к примеру, масляный обогреватель). В противном случае может произойти перегрев пленки и ее выход из строя.
6. Один отрезок покрытия не должен быть длиннее, чем 15 метров.
7. Обязательно осуществите заземление обогревателя. Для этого по периметру и диагонали проклейте фольгированный скотч, который другим концом соедините с заземляющим контактом.
8. Не осуществляйте укладку пленочного теплого пола при минусовой температуре.
9. Проверьте свою домашнюю электропроводку, чтобы она могла выдержать нагрузки от данной отопительной системы. Если окажется, что УЗО, автоматический выключатель и диаметр жил проводов не подходят, замените все элементы на более мощные.

Вот и вся технология укладки пленочного покрытия! Как Вы видите, монтаж электрического теплого пола под ламинат под силу даже человеку, не имеющему соответствующего опыта. Надеемся, наша пошаговая инструкция с фото и видео примерами помогла вам самостоятельно выполнить монтажные работы!

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This will avoid unnecessary overheating in the room. 90009 90004 A loose 90005 cable kit 90006 for a 90005 4.5m² 90006 room can start from 90005 £ 290 90006. 90009 90004 90005 Wet underfloor heating 90006 in a renovated building costs about 90005 £ 150 per m² 90006, excluding the labour work, which could take up to 6-7 days.90009 90174 New Building Installation 90175 90004 Underfloor heating costs can be overwhelming considering all associated costs, but some 90005 electric systems 90006 are a great affordable solution for a new build. 90009 90004 The average price 90005 per m² 90006 could start from 90005 £ 35 90006 and the installation could take up to two days. However, using electric underfloor heating fitted throughout the whole building will result in high electricity bills. 90009 90004 90005 Warm water underfloor 90006 systems are much more suitable for new homes.A wet system could cost upwards of 90005 £ 80 per m² 90006, more than double the amount in comparison with electric underfloor system. 90009 90002 How Much Does Underfloor Heating Cost to Run? 90003 90004 The 90005 running costs of water underfloor heating 90006 depend on many factors, such as the main system generator — boiler or heat pump types. 90009 90004 The big advantage of installing a water underfloor heating is the cheaper running cost. Using a good floor leveling can 90005 reduce 90006 the needed 90005 flow temperature 90006 by 20%.Having a system running with lower temperature can save you around 90005 £ 10 a year 90006 for each degree. 90009 90004 Both water and electric underfloor heating can be regulated in order to prevent unnecessary heat usage. Leaving the underfloor heating on continuously is not recommended, and is particularly unnecessary with good insulation. 90009 90004 Let’s take, for example, an average room size of a 90005 4m² bathroom 90006 that is heated for 4 hours a day. The average price of electricity is 90005 14.37p / kW 90006 in the UK. That can come to 90005 £ 10 £ 11 pounds a month 90006. 90009 90004 Calculations depend on the location — for example, in Northern Scotland the electricity prices could be more expensive than in London. 90009 90002 Types of Underfloor Heating and Equipment 90003 90004 Electric systems provide ease and flexibility in terms of installation with wide range of 90005 mats 90006, loose 90005 cable fitting 90006, and 90005 heating film 90006 systems to choose from. 90009 90004 90005 Water underfloor systems 90006 are more complex in terms of materials and installation, but when connected to a good quality condensing boiler or a heat pump, they offer very efficient energy output.90009 90040 90041 Which Underfloor Is Best For My Home? 90042 90043 90044 90045 Avg. Room Size 90046 90045 Suitable Electric System 90046 90045 Suitable Water System 90046 90057 90044 90059 4m² 90060 90059 90004 90005 Electric Mat 90006 90009 90004 — Pre-spaced, suitable for small DIY projects 90009 90060 90059 90004 90005 Condensing Boiler 90006 90009 90004 — Gas is cheaper than electricity 90009 90060 90057 90044 90059 14m² 90060 90059 90004 90005 Loose Fit Cable 90006 90009 90004 — Cheaper to install in large rooms and around odd angles and corners 90009 90060 90059 90004 90005 Air Source Pump 90006 90009 90004 — Cheaper running costs over time 90009 90060 90057 90114 90115 90174 Electric Underfloor Heating System 90175 90004 Materials for electric underfloor systems are cheaper, but considering the higher electricity prices, expect electric underfloor heating costs to be higher in the long run than wet systems.That’s why electric underfloor is a great solution for 90005 small spaces 90006 or a 90005 retrofit building 90006 project. 90009 90318 Underfloor Heating Mats 90319 90004 Underfloor heating mats work great if installed under stone, tile, marble, because they retain heat well, making the system very efficient. 90009 90004 If you are planning on using an electric mat as your primary source of heat, for sufficient warmth a 90005 150W / m²-200W / m² 90006 type of mat is recommended. 90009 90004 The mats or rollers are pre-spaced and you can select the size you need for regularly-shaped rooms.90009 90004 By placing a thin layer of insulation on top of the concrete floor, you will guarantee fast warm up time as the heat makes it way upwards, minimising heat loss. 90009 90004 Investing in a 90005 higher wattage 90006 mat will optimise heat usage so you can enjoy the benefits of an even heat dispersion without adding up to the electricity cost. For reaching optimal warmth in less time and maximising energy savings, lay the mat on top of a well-insulated concrete subfloor or slab floor.90009 90318 Loose Cable Fittings 90319 90004 Loose fit wires provide more flexibility when spacing the parameter in the desired room. This type of electric underfloor heating is perfect for a bathroom with a tub or any 90005 larger 90006 or 90005 irregular-shaped rooms 90006. 90009 90004 The underfloor heating cost of this type vary according to manufacturer, but if you are working on a 90005 14m² 90006 room, expect a cable system to be up to 90005 20% less expensive 90006 than buying an electric mat for the same size room.90009 90004 Loose cables could be easily fitted around odd corners and heavy furniture or appliances mounted to the floor without needing extra work to remove it. 90009 90318 Underfloor Foil Film Heating 90319 90004 Foil film underfloor heating is easy to install in dry rooms and perfect for 90005 wooden floors 90006, 90005 parquet 90006 and 90005 laminate floors 90006. It is best to install this type on top of concrete or chipboard. 90009 90004 It can be placed under a layer of insulation or used on timber floors and soft floors by placing an overlay that will help with the heat transfer.90009 90004 Depending on the subfloor, additional insulation and underlay could be needed. 90009 90004 90009 90174 Warm Water Heating System 90175 90004 The 90005 pipes 90006 for underfloor heating can be connected to either a boiler or a heat pump. A key characteristic of this system is that it works with 90005 lower 90006 temperature water. Considering their efficiency, heat pumps are regarded as a good match for underfloor heating. However, in the case of much higher heating demand, a boiler could be more suitable.90009 90004 If the household already has a boiler, investing in an energy-saving one will cut down on your energy bills. Current regulations specify that the boilers used for underfloor heating must be of the condensing type. 90009 90004 By using a condensing boiler, expect energy efficiency to increase by around 25% in comparison to radiators, whereas a heat pump will make an even bigger difference: up to 40% more efficient. 90009 90004 The water 90005 flow temperature 90006 from a boiler can be 90005 up to 65 ° C 90006 depending on the top floor cover whilst some heat pumps, such as 90005 air source types 90006, work with 90005 35 ° C 90006.This will require tighter spacing between pipes and increase in material costs. 90009 90004 Investing in a 90005 water underfloor 90006 heating system will pay off in the long run with 90005 cheaper running costs 90006 and 90005 better efficiency 90006. 90009 90004 This type of heating requires a 90005 professional installation 90006 and can result in higher underfloor heating costs for an old building project. Considering the preparation of the floor required, wet systems will be cheaper to install on new joist floors or newly built residential buildings.90009 90004 The new boiler cost could be up to 90005 £ 2000 90006 for an A-rated model. 90009 90004 On the other hand, the cost of a heat pump could be even higher, but they are considered inexpensive to operate in the long run. 90009 90004 If unsure whether to choose a boiler or a heat pump, it’s good to keep in mind that: 90009 90144 90011 90005 Heat Pumps 90006 are up to three times more efficient and will be suitable for underfloor heating with timber floors that require lower temperature.90014 90151 90144 90011 90005 Boilers 90006, on the other hand, might be more suitable for smaller projects and more efficient in colder areas by generating more energy. 90014 90151 90318 Underfloor Heating Manifolds 90319 90004 90009 90004 Underfloor heating manifolds 90005 control the water flow 90006 to provide consistent warmth throughout the whole floor. 90009 90004 Open manifolds for low temperatures up to 60 ° C distribute an even flow and constant temperature without a mixing valve.The water is circulated within the underfloor heating system with the help of heat pump systems. 90009 90004 Manifolds with a mixing pump are required where water temperature reaches above 60 ° C in order to provide and maintain the correct temperature. 90009 90004 The running cost of underfloor heating is dependent on energy consumption and cost of electricity in the property area. 90009 90002 Does Underfloor Heating Cost Less than Radiators? 90003 90004 Electricity is more expensive than gas, thus 90005 electric underfloor heating 90006 will not cost less than using a gas radiator.90009 90004 However, after the initial price for material and installation, 90005 water underfloor heating 90006 will pay off with very cheap bills over time. The heat is more efficiently distributed through the room and it offers better temperature control. 90009 90004 In addition, UK homeowners that use a 90005 renewable source of energy 90006 to generate heat can qualify for a financial incentive scheme. 90009 90174 Renewable Heat Incentive 90175 90004 Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a UK Government scheme that encourages homeowners to use 90005 renewable energy 90006.It offers support for biomass boilers, ground to water and air to water heat pumps. 90009 90004 Ofgem, the regulating body for the RHI has more information on how to apply, how calculations are made and recent scheme changes. 90009 90318 Should I Leave Underfloor Heating On All the Time? 90319 90004 Yes, it is advisable to leave it on constantly during the cold winter months. Underfloor heating needs more time to warm up and turning it off will lead to unnecessary waste of energy. Installing thermostats for different rooms will provide the most heat efficient control and optimal heat distribution where it is most needed.Modern thermostats offer setback temperature that automatically lowers the temperature at night and saves on your bills. 90009 90002 Find the Right Underfloor Heating Supplier in the UK 90003 90004 Finding the right supplier for underfloor heating requires careful 90005 planning 90006 and 90005 decision-making 90006. It is important to compare companies in order to find the right solution for your home. Below you can find UK suppliers with an expertise in underfloor heating systems. 90009 90004 90117 Finding the right underfloor heating cost depends on your property size and state.If you want to receive a tailor-made solution according to your needs, we are here to help you by providing a 90005 non-obligatory, free of charge 90006 service. Simply 90005 fill in our contact form 90006 with your needs and specifications and we will be back to you shortly with up to 90005 4 quotes 90006 from suppliers near you. 90118 90009 Written by Ramona Gosheva 90005 Content Writer 90006 Ramona is a Content Writer at GreenMatch with a keen focus on environmental awareness and sustainability.Her educational background is in Creative and Media Writing, and has experience in events and content creation for various mediums. .90000 How to install your floor on underfloor heating 90001 90002 90003 Different types of underfloor heating and underfloor cooling 90004 90005 90006 Quick-Step floors can all be paired with 90003 low-temperature underfloor heating 90004. Depending on the floor you choose, there are two possible options: 90009 90010 90011 90003 Hot water or electric heating elements 90004 that are installed into the subfloor. This works with all Quick-Step floors: Laminate, Parquet and Vinyl.90014 90011 90003 Heating film 90004: the latest generation of underfloor heating systems. The heating film is placed on the screed or base floor. It is compatible with our Laminate and Parquet floors. 90014 90019 90006 All Quick-Step floors are compatible with 90003 underfloor cooling 90004 as well. The cooling elements work in the same way as the heating elements, except with cold instead of warm water. 90009 90002 90003 The importance of thermal resistance and insulation 90004 90005 90006 To enjoy the benefits of underfloor heating, you need a floor with 90003 low thermal resistance 90004, which allows the heat to pass through.The higher the thermal resistance, the longer it will take your floor to warm up and the less efficient your underfloor heating will be. 90009 90006 Additionally, it is important to place an 90003 insulating layer below your underfloor heating 90004. This way, heat is reflected away from the insulative layer and is conducted through the floor. 90009 90006 Quick-Step Vinyl floors have the lowest thermal resistance of all Quick-Step floors and are excellent thermal conductors, making them perfectly suited for underfloor heating.However, our Laminate and Parquet floor ranges also offer suitable and cost-effective options. 90009 90002 90003 Installing underfloor heating and underfloor cooling 90004 90005 90006 When installing a floor in combination with underfloor heating or cooling, it is important to follow the 90003 specific guidelines 90004 for each floortype. 90009 .