Herringbone laminate on underfloor heating is a delicious combo, much like fried fish. Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to lay Herringbone Laminate on underfloor heating? At Floer, we have the answer to this “burning” question.
Herringbone Laminate on underfloor heating
If you have underfloor heating in your home and are considering installing a herringbone laminate floor, we have good news for you! It is certainly possible to lay a herringbone laminate floor on underfloor heating. With a thermal resistance of 0.09 m² K/W, herringbone laminate floors can be combined with underfloor heating. Most suppliers maintain a maximum thermal resistance of 0.15 m² K/W, and when combined with a subfloor such as the Floer Non-Contact Underlay, you are below this maximum. A laminate herringbone floor is also easy to lay yourself, even on underfloor heating, thanks to the planks’ handy Fastclick connection. To learn how to lay herringbone laminate yourself, check out this post.
What factors should I consider?
If you want to combine a laminate floor in a herringbone pattern with underfloor heating, there are some important considerations to keep in mind. For instance, you need to follow the heating-up protocol for newly installed underfloor heating and account for floor acclimatisation. These factors are crucial when laying a floor over underfloor heating.
So, what is a heating protocol? A heating-up protocol involves gradually increasing and decreasing the temperature of the underfloor heating to allow the screed to adjust to the room’s climate before the flooring is installed. Properly executing the heating protocol is essential for all types of flooring, including Tile Rigid Click Vinyl or extra wide Vinyl. As heating up is a precise job, consult with the underfloor heating supplier for specific instructions on how to do this.
In addition, it is very important to acclimatise a floor. Acclimatising ensures that the herringbone laminate floorboards can adjust to the climate of the room. Would you like to know how to acclimatise a floor correctly? Then read the article on why a floor needs acclimatising. This way, you can ensure that you get the most out of the 35-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Choosing the right underlay for Herringbone Laminate floors
Are you considering Herringbone Laminate on underfloor heating? If so, it’s important to choose the right underlay to ensure warm feet. Using the wrong subfloor can result in the herringbone laminate floor reaching its maximum thermal resistance. If you accidentally choose an unsuitable subfloor for underfloor heating, the subfloor’s thermal resistance may be too high, blocking the heat and rendering the underfloor heating ineffective.
Are you considering using laminate in combination with underfloor heating? If so, we highly recommend using the Floer Non-Contact Underlay, which has a high kPa value of 270 and is suitable for underfloor heating. This underlay offers excellent support for the many joints of a herringbone laminate floor. It also has a low thermal resistance of 0.009 m² K/W, making it ideal for use with laminate and underfloor heating. The Non-Contact Underlay is easy to install and comes with a handy adhesive strip.
Caring for Herringbone Laminate on underfloor heating.
Even after laying laminate herringbone on underfloor heating, it is important to take good care of your floor. Using a Laminate Cleaner ensures optimal quality maintenance of your floor by allowing you to degrease it without leaving streaks. Besides scrubbing with a mop, it is also advisable to occasionally use a vacuum and dust the floor to prevent small stones and grains of sand from being left on it.
So it is definitely possible!
It is definitely possible to install a herringbone laminate floor on underfloor heating. However, there are a number of factors to consider, such as the thermal resistance of the floor and subfloor. It is important to carefully follow the heating protocol when installing new underfloor heating. Additionally, be sure to allow the herringbone laminate packs to acclimate properly by keeping them in the room where the floor will be laid. For the best result, use the Floer Non-Contact Underlay with underfloor heating under laminate.
After installing the floor, it’s important to take good care of it and consider temperature differences. Always let the temperature of the underfloor heating increase gradually. To get the most out of your floor and underfloor heating, consider combining a Dryback Vinyl or Rigid Click Vinyl floor with underfloor heating. Check out our vinyl flooring collections, which have very low thermal resistance and are therefore ideal for use with floor heating or cooling. You’ll find everything you need in our flooring overview, including the Whalebone Vinyl and its smaller counterpart, the Herringbone Vinyl. If you prefer a vinyl floor with a click connection, take a look at the Herringbone Rigid Click Vinyl. If you’re curious about the differences between laminate and vinyl, read our blog post on the subject.
