Radiant heat is warmth that rises up from the ground and is spread mainly through contact. It can be achieved in your home through electric under floor heating. No matter what kind of floor you have--concrete, hardwood, tile, or carpeting--electric under floor heating can be installed safely, bringing comfortable, inexpensive heat into your home.

Radiant heat from an electric system under floor is different from traditional home heaters because heat is transferred directly from surface to surface. Most home heaters circulate warm air to create heat, but radiant heat goes right to your body when you step on the floor. Your carpets and furniture are also warmed quickly and safely, keeping the temperature of the room steady.

There are four steps to installing electric under floor heating. First, prep the subfloor surface (which is usually concrete) as you would traditionally. Once that is dry, line the entire surface of the subfloor with electric radiant heat cables. These cables connect to a special electrical thermostat that you install on your wall to control the heat levels. Finally, you can cover your floor with tile, placing each tile over a bit of the heating cable.

After installation, it can take up to three weeks for the concrete and tile to dry out and settle completely. It is important that during this phase, the electric under floor heating not be turned on. If the concrete or grout dries out too quickly, the tiles can come loose and the subflooring can sag. For more information about electric under floor heating, contact RadiantHeatPro.com through their online form or by calling (972) 978-7955.