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  • I’m considering a vinyl floorcovering for my kitchen – can I still use UFH? 

    Yes – although you will need a 6mm self-levelling screed on top of the UFH system before the vinyl is laid.

    The reason for this is simple: An inherent characteristic of vinyl floorcovering is that it will soften slightly when heated. This, through time will show the shape of the mats through the floorcovering (commonly referred to as “ghosting”) and the only effective way to overcome this is to use a 6mm screed prior to the vinyl being laid.

     

  • Can I use any carpet underlay when fitting UFH in my lounge? 

    We recommend using a carpet underlay with a tog value of 0.8 or less. This underlay is widely available and should cost no more than an average underlay. Some underlays used in the past are:

    “ROMA” by Ball & Young

    “TRACTION IMPACT” underlay (0.79 tog) from tradepriced.co.uk "

    "HEAT-FLO" by Duralay - Tog value 0.77

    "CRUMB DURAFIT 500" by Duralay - Tog value 0.59.

    N.B. The above underlays are just a selection of those available in the marketplace.

  • Can I put my sofa and other large furniture items on a floor with UFH? 

    It is perfectly okay to put furniture on a floor with UFH as long as the furniture allows some airflow at floor level (i.e. has castors or feet). Any furniture with a large/flat “footprint” such as a filing cabinet with no feet, or a futon style bed that sits directly on the floor, will cause thermal blocking and should not have UFH below it. Similarly – beanbags placed in a room with UFH will cause a “thermal block” and will compromise the efficiency of the system.

     

  • How do I secure the mats to the insulation material? 

    Use double-sided adhesive tape on the short ends of the mat to hold it in place prior to the floorcovering being laid, and make sure the mats are laid as flat as possible. You can of course use additional adhesive tape along the longer sides or even use staples (through the fibreglass mesh - not the mat itself).

     

     

  • Using a "Dot & Dab" tiling method is not recommended as it will restrict the systems efficiency and cause hot/cold spots in the room

    To operate as efficiently as possible Accolade's ribbon element must be in full contact with the flexible adhesive above it. This allows the heat generated to permeate through the adhesive and ceramic tile, and into the room at a consistent, even temperature.

The Perfect Heat Electric Underfloor Heating System

 

It’s true! Electric underfloor heating provides more benefits than other “traditional” heating methods.

 

Whether you want underfloor heating as your main source of heating or simply to take the chill off your cold floor, Accolade has the solution. The Perfect Heat Electric Underfloor Heating System.

  

You may be a contractor installing underfloor heating in multiple properties or a homeowner considering underfloor heating in a single room. Accolade has the products and experience to help your project run smoothly. We provide a free quotation service, next working day delivery, expert support and a warranty that is the envy of our competitors.

  • Unique space-age amorphous metal technology
  • Quick and simple to fit
  • Full manufacturers warranty
  • Low profile - ideal for new build or refurbishment
  • Heats up in minutes – significantly lowering running costs
  • Safe, clean and silent with no maintenance
  • Fits under everything – Wood, Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Engineered Board – even Carpet!

 

Accolade Mat close up

Basic Principles of Electric Underfloor Heating

Traditional convective heating methods such as central heating radiators and forced air systems have to overheat the top half of a room in order to achieve a comfortable temperature in the lower half of the room – a costly and wasteful use of energy and heat. Radiant heating systems heat the occupants of a room without the need to overheat the room itself. This results in a substantial reduction in power consumption. 

Electric underfloor heating systems are installed above the sub-floor and below the floor covering of a room, effectively turning the whole floor into a large, low temperature radiator.  Underfloor heating radiates heat evenly from the floor upwards, creating the perfect heat signature for a comfortably heated home. The heat rises slowly, warming extremities first and leaving higher parts of the room at a comfortable temperature, leading to significant energy savings

Please look through our site for more information. If you have any questions please call us on 01383 567059 or email us using the contact form on this site and we'll get back to you

 
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