This page discusses installation methods required for installing a Warmup heating system under a floating wood floor.
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Installation
We highly recommend the use of polymer-modified adhesives, also known as “modified thinset.” Since the addition of the polymer compound creates a more dense bonding reaction during the curing process, this ultimately improves heat distribution. Acceptable tile adhesives include modified polymer self-leveler or thinset.
Before you order your floor heating system, there are a several things you can do in preparation. Read this before your start!
It is vital that the floor heating thermostat’s floor probe was not only installed but done so the right way. Click “Read More” for details. Make sure that the sensor probe is installed underneath the mat and placed equidistant BETWEEN two runs of heater wire.
This page explains the difference of the mat and loose cable options but ultimately either the cable or mat option will give you the design freedom you are looking for.
Follow these suggestions related to your power source to ensure excellent performance of your floor heating system. Click “Read More” to learn what to do.
Warmup 4iE thermostats come with or without WiFi capability. If you have a 4iE with WiFi capability and the home screen shows internet bars with an X above, this indicates that your 4iE internet connection has failed or has not yet been set up. Connecting your 4iE thermostat to WiFi is easy and doing so will allow you to access your thermostat from any location via the My Heating App or My.Warmup.com.
If you installed your thermostat over 3 years ago and it seems to be functioning the same, however your floor is no longer heating up, call your electrician. Click “Read More” for details.
Without a thermal break, the concrete acts as a heat sink. Therefore, the heat is drawn first into the concrete sub-floor before your floor covering. This is why Warmup recommends installing Warmup Insulation Boards over the concrete sub-floor to act as a thermal break. This forces the heat radiate upwards first rather than down into the concrete slab. Warmup insulation boards can increase ramp up time by over 70% and decrease heat loss by over 90%.
“Draw an installation plan showing the placement of the mats, floor sensor, and lead wire(s) to the thermostat. The Warmup Foil heating system should be at least 6″” away from walls for laminate and 12″” away for carpet. “