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eroticdiscourse t1_j59hk3l wrote
I get you, would something like this work?
rodeo-99 t1_j59hnvr wrote
Oh yeah.
niconpat t1_j5albkt wrote
Yes, but definitely use some type of insulation too or you'll be directly heating the concrete subfloor as well as the tiles. You can get thin insulation boards, something like these. Also make sure you wire in a timer and/or thermostat or you'll be running crazy electric bills.
Sytzy t1_j59zqub wrote
Holy crap, I was JUST considering doing this when I renovate my bathroom next week and going over the options.. came On here to post the question and you best me to it
kleinisfijn t1_j59hgkm wrote
No matter the isolation material, you need thickness for it to work when there is direct contact. Thicker insulation makes it work better, but no thickness at all (like foil) also makes it not work at all.
How much height can you spare?
eroticdiscourse t1_j59ht27 wrote
I don’t think any can be spared as it’s ground floor, my kitchen/ bathroom are level so it’d cause a step up into the bathroom if I were to put a floor in and I don’t know how I’d be set with the bathroom door then because if the step between two rooms. If possible I’ll probably have to use these electric wires and cut grooves into the floor for them so they’re sunken
TheFishBanjo t1_j5a2a6u wrote
Looks like you're getting a floor mat.
CapeTownMassive t1_j5ah231 wrote
I got one word for ya- RUGS
eroticdiscourse t1_j5allrz wrote
Yeah it’s always an option, would save money and the headache of installing something also
oO0-__-0Oo t1_j59ys5x wrote
best option for short term use (e.g. occasional showering) would probably be a heated floor (hydronic or resistance)
that is expensive
there are a good number of floor insulation options out there via google
thick carpet with a very good, thick pad it not totally out of the question if you want a cheap readily available option
thedirte- t1_j5amabn wrote
Could put a decoupling membrane down first. Isn’t much extra work.
Waterlovingsoul t1_j5aqg53 wrote
Look into Schluter ditra heat.
https://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Floor-Warming/c/FW
Mike-the-gay t1_j5ar1q5 wrote
Can you insulate from underneath? Just crawl under and put a few batts of insulation under it.
JonJackjon t1_j5ar6ic wrote
If no additional height is acceptable, considered engineered wood instead of tile. It won't be a great insulator but better than tile.
myhometriangle t1_j59hr60 wrote
Yes, it will provide you with some decent insulation.
rodeo-99 t1_j59fpb0 wrote
Foil would make very little difference if any. Reflective materials are good for preventing radiating heat loss but your problem is conductive heat loss. If you don’t want to add any additional height to your floor, your best bet is electric in-floor heating.