As an alternative to radiators, underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular choice with many homeowners. And, as energy prices show little signs of slowing down, an underfloor heating system for the bathroom is proving to be a more energy-efficient way to heat this space.
Once considered a luxurious outlay, nowadays bathroom underfloor heating is more obtainable. Coupled with its potential cost-effectiveness, it’s therefore top of the list when it comes to creating that perfect bathroom design for so many people.
Here The Bathroom Showroom shares some of the wonderful advantages to help your customers decide is bathroom underfloor heating worth it?
The Advantages of Bathroom Underfloor Heating
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Underfloor heating offers one of the most consistent environments when stepping out of the bath or shower or even when walking into the bathroom first thing in the morning or last thing at night. It does this by eliminating those annoying cold spots in the bathroom, to provide a more even and balanced heat distribution.
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It’s a safer option for those families with young children and even those with pets! This is because, with an underfloor heating system, the floor surface is regulated and therefore remains at skin temperature. With the pipes and wires hidden beneath the floor, scalding is also eliminated.
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Underfloor heating can help eliminate those often bulky radiators, therefore, freeing up the room and creating more space.
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Stylish-looking towel radiators can be placed on the wall in those bathrooms that need a little bit more warmth with underfloor heating. This adds an additional heat source and practical means of drying out towels in the bathroom.
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Offering a healthier heating option, underfloor heating produces radiant heat, not convection heat as radiators do. This works to keep the movement of dust to a minimum while balancing humidity labels in the bathroom. This is beneficial for all users and especially those allergy sufferers.
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Underfloor heating can help dry out a bathroom quickly. When coupled with good ventilation, this means reducing the risk each time of potential mould and condensation
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Quicker to reach maximum temperature, underfloor heating operates at lower temperatures than radiators and can provide a consistent temperature throughout. It also benefits from residual heat, making it ideal for the evening when it's switched off as it provides a comfortable temperature energy-efficiently.
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Underfloor heating works well with a wide selection of flooring choices, including laminate, vinyl, tiles, and thin carpets.
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Requiring very little in the way of maintenance, a reputable underfloor heating system can last for as long as 50 years.
What to Consider Before Choosing Underfloor Heating
With two main options for an underfloor heating system including electric or water-based, each bathroom setup will be more suited to one than the other.
Electric underfloor heating is initially a less expensive outlay and has a quicker, less disruptive installation process. For underfloor heating in a small bathroom, it’s a great solution. However, it's worth noting that with current electric prices high, running costs may be a concern for some customers.
Water underfloor heating requires a more substantial financial outlay and has a more complex installation process. Yet for underfloor heating in a large bathroom, or when used throughout the home, it’s a more cost-effective choice long-term regarding running costs.
Bathroom Underfloor Heating Solutions from The Bathroom Showroom
At The Bathroom Showroom, we have a superb selection of underfloor heating kits from the renowned brand Prowarm. Prices for electric underfloor heating kits start from around £85 for 1.0m2 coverage to £420 for 12.0m2 coverage. Our water underfloor heating kits start at around £470 for 10m2 coverage to £4400 for 200m2 coverage.
If you're looking to help your customers choose the best underfloor heating system, speak to us at the bathroom showroom. With over 280 showrooms and a renowned history of working with the trade, we're the experts in all things bathrooms.
