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Radiant floor heating: Enjoy an extended summer!

February 28th, 2010

Is the approaching winter sending a chill down your spine? Well, it’s time to bid adieu to those icy cold floors and herald a new era of radiant floor heating in your home! Our floor heating solutions provide a very safe and reliable option of enjoying the warmth of the sun right inside your home! These electric floor heating solutions will have a very soothing effect on your mind and keep your family warm and comfortable all through the winter.

Sun Touch Radiant floor heating employs the use of electrical devices to keep your premises warm. The radiant floor heating kit consists of a radiant mat and various other products which adhere to stringent electrical standards and are therefore completely safe for your family! The radiant mats have an ‘S’ pattern wire construction and produce 12 watts/ square foot of heat thereby ensuring complete comfort!

The unique selling proposition of our radiant floor heating products is the patented technology which allows it to register almost zero electro-magnetic forces (EMF)! EMF can be a big issue of concern while selecting a floor heating product and can render most of the products hazardous. The unique twin wire construction of the Sun Touch radiant floor heating system ensures that it is in a class of its own and completely safe for your family!

The Sun Touch radiant floor heating also offers the industry’s first open weave construction thus allowing for easy installation. The single power lead also makes it easier to connect the mat to the control. The product offers different levels of heating and is hence suitable for both industrial and residential purposes! With a slew of certifications from the most trusted agencies in the world you surely have a winner in your hand!

Sun Touch radiant heat flooring will illuminate your life with the warmth of a sun-kissed Caribbean beach! It is completely safe and capable of maintaining an optimum temperature. The product also comes with a loud mouth monitor which ensures that the floor warming system is installed correctly. So, get ready to bask in this endless warmth!

Flooring Supply Shop offers radiant floor heating and other home and bathroom accessories. The company is a one stop shop for all your plumbing requirements! The website www.flooringsupplyshop.com provides complete information about the company and its products.

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Radiant floor heating systems: An affordable luxury

February 21st, 2010

You may have installed a state of the art, ‘thermostat controlled heating system’ in your house, but you may not be aware that there still would be a significant temperature difference between the air temperature and the floor temperature. It is this temperature difference that results in a lot of discomfort and forces people to look out for a floor heating solution.

Radiant floor heating systems offer luxurious yet affordable solutions to the problem of cold floors. Contrary to common belief, installing and using radiant floor heating systems is quite easy and uncomplicated. Basically there are two main types of floor heating systems; ‘Hydronic’ and ‘Electric’. A Hydronic floor heating system uses a network of pipes to carry hot water below the floor, thereby heating it. However, due to the complex nature of this system, electric floor heating systems have become more popular.

People who are concerned about the visual impact of these radiant floor heating systems need not worry since these systems can be installed beneath any type of flooring. Be it tiles, hardwood, laminates or carpets; the compact dimensions of a radiant floor heating system ensure that there are no visible effects on the aesthetics of your room.

A few reputed radiant floor heating systems, such as SunTouch, can be customized according to your specific requirements, thereby enabling you to install these systems in rooms of any size and dimensions. In case you feel that your kitchen and bathroom are the two areas that require floor heating, you can get custom designed floor heating solutions from reputed companies such as SunTouch.

One of the major issues that make people skeptical about indulging in this luxury is that of Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF). It is generally feared that a radiant electric floor heating system would significantly raise the EMF levels, which would have a negative effect on people. Although this concern is genuine for electric floor heating systems having a single wire; products such as SunTouch radiant floor heating systems have a unique twisted dual wire technology. This unique structure works effectively in reducing the EMF thereby eliminating the ill effects associated with it.

Since these radiant floor heating systems work on electricity it is natural for people to worry about the operating costs associated with them. However, a number of radiant floor systems have an inbuilt thermostat that you can use to control the usage as per your requirements. This ensures that there is no wastage of energy, thereby lowering your power consumption. Further, by using these floor-heating systems you would be able to turn down your main thermostat by a few degrees and still maintain a comfortable environment and adding on to your savings at the same time.

Therefore it becomes evident that although a radiant floor heating system is nothing less than a luxury, it is still quite efficient and affordable. So you can go in for a radiant floor heating system and enjoy its warmth without worrying about the costs or maintenance associated with it.

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How to select the best radiant electric floor heating system

February 18th, 2010

Although floors made up of tiles and hardwood are aesthetically beautiful, they can get uncomfortably cold during the winters. You might have installed the best dry-air heating system in your house but there would still be a difference between the floor and the air temperature. In order to eliminate this difference in temperature you would require an efficient floor heating system.

While the decision of installing radiant floor heating systems is an easy one, deciding on which one to install can be quite complex. Since this concept has become quite popular you would find an abundance of electric floor heating systems in the market. However, not all products would suit your specific requirements and it is essential to make the right choice in order to achieve maximum benefits.

Ease of installation is an important factor that you must keep in mind while deciding on a radiant floor heating system. Reputed radiant floor heating systems such as those manufactured by SunTouch are quite easy to install and can be used in rooms of any dimension or size. A floor heating system that requires complex tools and equipments to install would not only be more expensive but would also be more difficult to maintain.

Another factor that you must consider while purchasing a floor heating system is its heat output. In case you simply want warm floors, a low output floor heater should be selected; however, in case you want to heat the entire room you should select a floor heating system that has a higher output. By carefully analyzing your specific requirements you would be able to achieve significant savings in your power bills in the long run.

Although most radiant floor heating systems have a thermostat control, the options available in those thermostat control varies from product to product. Therefore, it would be beneficial to look at the thermostat control options offered by different radiant floor heating systems. High quality products, such as those offered by SunTouch, enable the users to program the thermostats for different times of the day. This would enable you to program the thermostat to start heating an hour before you wake up in the morning and ensure that you do not step on cold floors again.

Finally, the most important aspect of a floor heating system that should be considered before making a final purchase decision is the EMF exposure associated with it. Since radiant floor heating systems use electricity, there is a genuine concern regarding EMF exposure. It is for this specific reason that you should install a floor heating system that has a dual wire structure. This dual wire structure minimizes the EMF levels significantly and reduces the negative effects associated with it.

A little effort during the initial stages of selecting a radiant floor heating system would pay beneficial dividends in the future. Not only would you be able to achieve the desired level of heating but would also be able to reduce the daily operating costs associated with using this technology.

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Eco friendly flooring for your bathroom

February 15th, 2010

While setting up your new home or renovating your existing house into an eco friendly and green home, special attention should be given to the floorings, especially in the bathrooms. Flooring options for your bathroom should be water resistant, durable and long lasting. Costs may vary and some options may be a bit on the costlier side, but ultimately it proves to be beneficial and cost effective for the occupants as well as the environment in the long run.

Linoleum is considered as an inexpensive and eco friendly flooring option for the bathrooms. Linoleum tiles (VCT) are scratch, water, and fire resistant, durable and long lasting. Linoleum is manufactured in vibrant and attractive colors and designs which can provide an artistic touch to your bathroom. Due to its high content of linseed oil, linoleum is anti-microbial in nature and fights bacteria naturally, giving you a clean, green and healthy bathroom. Linoleum grows tougher with age, and therefore you do not need to replace it for years.

Glass Ceramic tiles as a flooring solution for bathrooms are also advisable. These tiles are usually made from recycled products like discarded glass, bottles, jars etc, and its manufacturing process is also quite simple, and does not have any hazardous effects on the environment. Usually ceramic tiles do not get easily damaged by moisture and are long lasting. Moreover, these come in attractive designs, colors and shapes and give your bathroom an elegant look. Cleaning products like EcoStone tile cleaners are easy to use and effective in removing stubborn stains, which can be used regularly to maintain a sparkling clean bathroom.

Having Hardwood flooring for a bathroom is also not a bad option. Bamboo is a good option when it comes to durability, water and moisture resistance and longevity. Bamboo flooring is quite affordable and a sustainable product that can be re harvested easily which makes it eco friendly. Apart from these benefits bamboo floorings are bacteria, mildew and mold resistant and prove to be the perfect option for a germ free bathroom. Bamboo flooring can easily be maintained by using products like “Hardwood floor cleaner’ which is a non-toxic, environment friendly, water based solution that helps to keep wooden flooring in a shiny new state.

Cork is again considered as one of the most eco friendly flooring material and can easily be used for bathroom flooring since it is naturally water resistant. Moreover cork is derived from the bark of a tree which does not kill the tree, and can be harvested every nine years. Eucalyptus is also a fast growing hardwood and a sustainable product that can be used as an eco friendly flooring option.

Though a bit on the costlier side, stone is also another popular choice for bathroom flooring because of its durable and tough nature. Stones like limestone, slate are eco friendly in nature and are obviously water resistant. Nowadays textured stone is available which is perfect for bathroom flooring since it is non-slippery and safe. Moreover eco friendly stone floorings for bathrooms can easily be cleaned and maintained by using popular and effective EcoStone products. Chemical free and eco friendly diamond pads are available that help to polish limestone and other stone floorings to preserve their shine.

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Go green with radiant electric floor heating

February 13th, 2010

Heating up your homes and trying to keep it warm and cozy is a tough job during winters. Especially for people living in regions that experience chilly winters and snowfall, it becomes all the more necessary to keep the floors and walls warm throughout the day. There are various heating options available like gas furnaces, electric base board heat, wood and boilers but most of them are quite costly, use up a lot of energy and are not entirely environmental friendly. The only solution to this is radiant electric floor heating systems which works on the principle of thermal heat radiation and is gaining in popularity as a mainstream heating option in homes, offices, industrial places etc.

A radiant floor heating system is usually installed beneath the flooring or inside concrete slabs and this system heats up the entire area from the ground, up into the living area above. These heating systems are user friendly, comfortable, silent in operation and friendly to the environment. Moreover they can be installed underneath any kind of flooring. The electric radiant heating system is very easy to install, comes at a highly affordable price and is perfect for small bedrooms, bathroom and for homes under renovated.

These systems usually consist of electric floor heating mats which are embedded in a thin layer of concrete across the floor. SunTouch electric floor heat mat kit is a complete installation kit which has all the materials necessary for a perfect installation. It consists of a heating mat, programmable thermostat 500670, loudmouth installation monitor, double sided tape, installation DVD and an installation manual. This kit is designed to warm stone and tile floors and can be used in bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms or any other part of the house. The ‘dry’ radiant electric floor heating systems are appropriate for pre-existing structures without having to enclose the coils and heating tubes in concrete flooring.

Radiant floor heating systems are equally effective if installed under hardwood floorings. The only precaution to be taken is to dry out the slab and subfloor before installing the wood flooring. Any moisture left on the slab can enter the wood flooring as soon as heat is turned on which can result in expansion, contraction, shrinkage or cracking of floors. Such heating systems can also be installed under linoleum or vinyl flooring.

There are various benefits of radiant electric floor heating systems as compared to other form of heating systems. Radiant floor heating systems do not create any kind of breeze or air like forced air heating. Moreover, these systems are very comfortable and consistent, easy to install, save energy, do not dry out the air and do not spread dust or allergens and are therefore highly environment friendly. Unlike heating systems which use water pipes or boilers radiant electric heating systems cut down the risk of breakage and leakage of water pipes. The radiant electric floor heating system transfers heat evenly to all places inside the house and is also vey helpful for people suffering from allergies and asthma.

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