Best Affordable Heated Floor System...Save TONS of MONEY!

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This video shares the best affordable heated floor system that'll save you tons of money. Is this heated floor system worth it? Watch the video and decide for yourself! For more home improvement tips, visit www.homerepairtutor.com/ 👍🏼
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0:00 Best affordable heated floor system
0:26 Warming Systems was for this heated floor
0:57 Warming Systems kit overview
1:23 How to plan a heated floor system
2:13 How to run heated floor system inside shower
2:51 How to run electric for heated floor system
3:44 How to run heated floor cable guides and heat cables
4:44 How to floor level over heated floor cables using Ardex TL 1000
5:13 Testing heated floor cables
6:11 Why heated floors over concrete need thermal breaks
6:41 Why it's recommended to wire a heated shower separately
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15 Sq Foot Warming System Kit (120 V) - amzn.to/37uotV0
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Ardex TL 1000 Floor Leveler
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@anncc7825 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, and for including honest assessment of limitations.

@BajatheChickenMan 2 ай бұрын

I am going to use this method in my basement for my Sulcata tortoise's winter home. Thanks for the clear and concise video!

@aptlogix 4 жыл бұрын

thumbs up for the slick tile work! that is some of the finest tile work I have seen recently.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Danish, we always appreciate your feedback

@michaelduncan1230 2 жыл бұрын

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@michaelduncan1230 2 жыл бұрын

@Santana Jad thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it !

@santanajad9418 2 жыл бұрын

@Michael Duncan Happy to help :D

@andydr4749 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great job on all small tips that matters. Thanks alot

@AlexeiTetenov 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@justingibbons2696 5 ай бұрын

Tile work is slick. Respect.

@gutsandgrittv5076 5 ай бұрын

I love this. Thank you thank you times a million!

@amycombsbaker514 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Nice work .

@leonitasmaximus4004 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information on wiring... I was planning on doing exactly what you explained after watching like 50 videos on Ditra E Heat. I am planning on doing a 2 gang box (metal) with conduit as you did so I can pull the wires after the drywall is up.. I like the idea of running 2 temp sensors so in the future if one fails... So that is a lot of wires in a box. I ran 14/2 on a dedicated 15A GFCI breaker. From what I was reading it should be fine with the small setup of only like 3-4 sq ft in total.

@Themachinewon Жыл бұрын

Three Major Mistakes from this guy. First you want a 220 volt system. If you ask why, then you really don't understand. Second, the wire can be ran very close to the walls, especially if cold exterior walls or doorways. Third you can run the wire right around the toilet. I will not melt the wax ring, (150 degrees). He says to exclude it and then shows the wires well with in 2ft. Perfectly fine. Same for shower, run it wall to wall and right around the drain area. Huge Failure that will screw you over. YOU HAVE to install TWO Temp senors. If you think one will last for ever, roll the dice... When it fails, how much will it cost to install another one ? Ton of money, Don't be so fast to praise this guys work. It lacks a lot. I installed 3 systems back in 2006 2010, So far One sensor failed,, OH shit ! I just opened the box and switched senor wires ! That extra 15 bucks for the sensor was well spent...

@dancegirlhaver3182 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's great thanks!

@SuperJonesVideo 3 жыл бұрын

If there is already electric baseboard heat, can you put this in using that electric supply line? and get rid of the baseboard heater? it says it only draws 2.5 Amps, 300W and it has a GFI built in. I don't see why it needs a dedicated breaker... Also what do you recommend for best cost effective option to insulate on top of a slab while using this system?? Great video, thanks!!!

@Jenuin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you =] nice easy basic video

@786otto 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use those tiles my self. but when I see it I really like it , Nice job! Looks modern.

@catherineboyd4008 22 күн бұрын

Very through. Thanks

@nateh133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@TheReal1953 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm basically doing the same as in the vid...what can I expect as a finished thickness from the sub-floor, after the self leveling compound is applied(including the heating wire)? Ardex says you used the wrong product for radiant heat. Should have used TL-2000.

@stevenolivero5207 3 жыл бұрын

what did you do to stop the heat from going down into the concrete? as I don't see any underfloor insulation

@61zachary 4 жыл бұрын

This looks like a great option! Have you ever installed the heating mats from Home Depot? I believe there made by sun touch? Seems like a similar option although this seems a lot easier to install

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

typically we stick with Ditra-Heat due to the uncoupling mats but ya, Warming Systems is similar to Sun Touch yet we really like Warming Systems better. They have fantastic prices and make heated floors much more affordable

@61zachary 4 жыл бұрын

Yea that looks like a much better option for sure!!

@mountianfolks 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor Hello, if you are still monitoring this video, may I ask, is this system as affordable when the electric bill comes in?

@alfredovalencia1646 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve I’m planning on running a drivers subfloor thru my basement, would it be wise to use this on top of those panels?

@200130769 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. How do you slope your shower floor?

@aarongoeppner413 2 жыл бұрын

That would be badass to have in the bathroom!!!

@charlesjohnson7222 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a video where you cover the electrical connections?

@charles-libenard2337 5 ай бұрын

can you install the wiring on 2 different floor types? like tile with thinset and vynil floor planks with selfleveling concrete?

@number1pappy Жыл бұрын

Do you have to use floor leveler? I only ask because I'm renovating my bathroom, and it has a wood subfloor that I will be installing LVP plank flooring. If I use the leveler, the finished floor won't be flush with the rest of the flooring in our house. Thanks 😊

@andrewclydebell797 2 ай бұрын

I bought the kit. Do you need to add self leveler? seems like you do before you thin set and lay tile.

@svanbox Жыл бұрын

Seems like it would be easier to put the floor leveler primer on before the heating system? Any reason it can't be done that way?

@teh60 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good system but I would prefer the Ditra heat system. The tile work is awesome.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, Ditra Heat is great, we wanted to try a different system in this bathroom since the concrete had to be leveled. It’s amazing that this heated floor is only $199 and includes the WiFi thermostat

@ArlynEmrys 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor, wow, bet prices have gone up.. I just paid over $200 for the Vevor cable, went with SunTouch HeatMatrix pad.. Another $400.. noticed the pad can't be flip flopped 90° & match.. just left small gaps at the seams, it was fine.. But don't feel that decoupling pad is the fastest way to install anything. It's a time consuming process. Also my thermostat (OJ Microline 240v with wifi) was another $200 & takes a max of 10 gauge wire, so the wire & the 15-amp 240v circuit will be another expense.. This is ~190 sq ft of coverage.

@mimihealy5046 2 жыл бұрын

What would you expect for the longevity of this budget heating system compared to a name brand like Mapei, Laticrete, or Schluter? Given that we have to heat 162 sf, and costs have gone crazy over the last year, I'm switching gears and looking into a more budget-friendly system.

@jonjon3829 2 жыл бұрын

it all runs on electricity, costs wont change from system to system when it comes to running it. If you want the cheapest then buy a proper wire from alibaba and skip all brand names. The manufacturer will probably have all the needed electronics for a full system. Alternatively if you don't need warm air but only want to feel warm yourself then an IR carbon sheet will be cheaper to run long term.

@leebannister3759 Жыл бұрын

How high above the ground should I install the 4x4 box? light switch level?

@thistory2723 2 жыл бұрын

Could we run this wire in the ditra uncoupler mat?

@richardl3720 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Question: I want to install this in our basement bathroom that's on a concrete floor. I'm going to install tile. I pretty much understand everything except what should go between concrete floor and heating cable. I understand if installed against the concrete pad you'll some heat down into the concrete rather than on the tiles. Many thermal barriers or decoupling membranes are thick. Is there a thin one where it won't raise the floor too much? Thanks in advance.

@michalgermain4483 10 ай бұрын

cork underlayment

@gutsandgrittv5076 5 ай бұрын

@@michalgermain4483or thin foam with reflective backing facing up. (More affordable)

@daniellekpeck 15 күн бұрын

The only part that isn’t covered well in the installation manual or in this video is connecting the low-voltage floor sensor to the thermostat. You’ll want to unscrew the back of the thermostat, route the two wires through the two little holes, and screw them into the 3 & 4 terminals.

@conchim99 8 ай бұрын

I have hotspot in my old house built 1955. We are third owner since 2008. I recently have some hot spot in the bathroom floor. For the last 2 weeks, a gfci outlet in the back house tripped 2 times where the washing machine is plugged in. I have to reset it. Do you think that has anything do with the heated floor in the bathroom. I dont even know if we even have heated floor in bathroom until now. Is there a plug or wire i can trace to see if there is one under the floor. We think it is either a hot water pipe burst under floor ir heated element somewhere in the floor. We dont know. Plz help thank you

@lalunaeateryandevents783 9 ай бұрын

Question if I buy the kit at 150 ft.² can I buy additional wiring for that to cover 300 ft.² I'm trying to cover my home in three zones

@slny311 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you use the wire system vs the heated mat system?

@priceandpride 3 жыл бұрын

Do they have good warranty though

@Hannnnnzi 3 жыл бұрын

Is the waterproof height high enough to do the job?

@ElliesDad1 2 жыл бұрын

what thinset did you use?

@Abeguzman 3 жыл бұрын

How did you screw the guides to the concrete? Did you glue it? Working on the project now! Wish me luck!!!

@callrobbie 3 жыл бұрын

He said he used a glue gun

@maldonadoarelly08 3 жыл бұрын

looks great, so in case the wires or heating system breaks or stops working. How will you go and fix it?... Do you have to rip the tile and floor off?

@WatchInVR1 2 ай бұрын

You need to use predator or superman x-ray vision to see where the wire was damaged. Good to have a end of the world siren attached at least.

@jackvillan5151 4 ай бұрын

Can you just apply thinset and tile over the wire?

@LPCMedia 4 жыл бұрын

How much efficiency is gained with a thermal break as opposed to directly on the slab ?

@DomDollx Жыл бұрын

Thinsulate or these 2x4 foam insulation pads TOH suggested : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fq2bodiF3c-8gHU.html I'm on my second video so not sure yet but some sort of barrier that wouldn't let heat pass below it but allow it to transfer upwards. Think of insulated lunch bags w shiny inside to keep food warm.

@augustinmunoz6309 2 жыл бұрын

How is it holding up any spots that don't heat?

@iv3043 3 жыл бұрын

why wasnt dirta waterproofing membrane used here? i seen a video where you guys 1) applied thin set 2) applied waterproof membrane 3) installed wire for heated floor system 4) thin set on top of that 5) tiles

@cliffordwilliams708 3 жыл бұрын

Not bad idea

@robkirkner 3 жыл бұрын

Why does the drywall need to be up before you install the system?

@mrwilson4909 3 жыл бұрын

what do you do if the wire breaks or something happens and the alarm goes off? tear up the entire floor?

@AnarchyEnsues 2 жыл бұрын

The wire is only going to break under the tile if you install it improperly. Onces it's in the thin set it's safe.

@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK 9 ай бұрын

Make it look easy!

@willie329esparza2 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 👏 very informative info 👏 #Covid_Season_2021

@lalunaeateryandevents783 9 ай бұрын

what is the name of the kit and where did you purchase it?

@chrissimon8403 4 жыл бұрын

Another good one, and Schluter has some more competition now!! LOL

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

lol, ya this system was fantastic for concrete and the thermostat is awesome

@mattwilkins1597 4 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor Hmmmm, good for concrete you say......

@xgum 2 жыл бұрын

but how do i safely pull up my tile floors!

@dylanstuckless5669 Жыл бұрын

Can this be used in a basement over top of Styrofoam insulation?

@moneymakingmikeg.9555 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, so just to confirm you did run the heating into the shower right?? Now my next question is what are your thoughts on possibly heating a bench seat or even one or more of shower walls too?? I mean if you follow the instructions sky's da limit right?? Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

hey Mike, you could totally hear a bench and we’ll have some videos showing tips on that. It’s a very cool idea for steam showers in particular

@bberis1 3 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost to heat the ground under the house...

@turboflush 4 жыл бұрын

Do you always have to level compound it after install before tile?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

it’s best to self level over this system then set tile

@turboflush 4 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor how thick do you feel the self level should be on top of a wood subfloor

@colleentettleton5309 4 жыл бұрын

So I dont need backerboard?

@turboflush 4 жыл бұрын

@@colleentettleton5309 Well. To stiffen the floor maybe?

@colleentettleton5309 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the height would be after the leveling compound? That may make the transition a little high going into the bedroom. 3/4 wood flooring.

@wrems77 4 жыл бұрын

What type of thermal break do you recommend for basement concrete floor with this system? How much height did using this system with the floor leveler add? Our basement has low ceilings, this system didn't look like it added very much additional height.

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

So you can use any of the foam boards out there for a thermal break (kerdiboard, wedi, etc.) There are also some cork underlayements that warmly yours and others make. Then there are also ones like ditra heat duo that are made for this. All these options somewhat defeat the cost effectiveness of this. But would save money over time with being more efficient

@ChazH2011 3 жыл бұрын

Warmly Yours electric radiant heating systems recommends Cerazorb, check their website. I used this in my two bathrooms and it provides a 3/16" thermal break between the concrete slab and the overlying radiant heat mats plus tile bed. Home Depot sells Cerazorb online. I don't think it was particularly expensive although extra installation prep time is required to install the Cerazorb. It does increase the efficiency of heating the tile and prevents heating the underlying concrete slab. The leveler we installed in the two bathrooms is about 1/4" thick. With the thinset bed and 5/16" porcelain tiles the total increase of floor thickness of all materials added together is about 1".

@mikefranchino8798 4 жыл бұрын

what was water profing you used

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

KBRS liquid shower seal.

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/37s4o1C

@mikefranchino8798 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevewhite7962 Thanks

@blaketettleton1203 4 жыл бұрын

can i use this under a Kerdi pan?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

we’d recommend using it in the mud bed then adding Kerdi, and using two cables - one for the pan and one for the floor

@peatmoss4946 3 жыл бұрын

with the cost of power in alberta....natural gas is cheaper with a furnace....better with a very basic boiler system

@jesussaves4142 3 жыл бұрын

Putting it in the shower is a bit scary😨 What happens if a bit of water leaks to them

@peto22 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing, it is insulated cable. I don't know about US but where i live, underfloor electric heaters must have gfci.

@arthurott4561 9 ай бұрын

Why is the thermostat so low?

@DavidA-411 3 жыл бұрын

But how much does it cost to operate? Is it available in 220V as that's what you usually use because of the expense to operate.

@tighecrovetti2844 3 жыл бұрын

The kit says it uses 12 watts/square foot. So you multiply your square footage by 12. If your bathroom had an 8x10 area covered (which is a lot, IMO), that's about 1000 watts (1 kW). The average cost for a kilowatt hour (kWh) in the US is $0.13, so it would cost you $0.13 to run the heating mat for an hour. Said another way, you could run it for 7 hours a day for a $1 per day.

@callrobbie 3 жыл бұрын

@@tighecrovetti2844 Thanks for showing us how you worked it out, as well as working it out!

@61spindrift 3 жыл бұрын

Really David, I did not know that. Do you think I should change all my appliances to 220v? Man I sure could save a ton of money!!! Sounds like you really know what your talking about. Are you an electrician or electrical engineer or are you just really smart?

@Fat_Catt 2 жыл бұрын

@@tighecrovetti2844 that sounds like about $30 a month for one bathroom! the video said $2-3 a month!

@tighecrovetti2844 2 жыл бұрын

@@Fat_Catt that only contradicts what I said if he is also considering running it 7 hours a day. If he's only talking about running it an hour a day, then our numbers would align.

@karnagechaos9940 2 жыл бұрын

Okay does it still work now. In 2022

@mitchjohnson4714 3 жыл бұрын

Is there an easy way to hook it to to a smart system? I want to be able to schedule it from my phone and say "Alexa, heat floor"

@secretsquirrel6718 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you heat thw floor behind your tiolet? Id think you would just want to heat the traffic areas.

@LeviLippincott 4 жыл бұрын

So a couple questions if you have time to answer. If my concrete subfloor is already level but I wanted to thermally break and use the cable guides would I simply put down some of the 1/2” foam insulation and install right on top of that? The area I’m thinking of using this in is a small home office. So my next question is what are the costs to running something like this for 6-8 hours at a time?

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

So the easiest way would to use something like schluter Duo matt. amzn.to/2V1JdB0

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

But you could also use a cork underlayment like this www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/products/line/underlayment-cork

@LeviLippincott 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Any idea on the run time cost?

@thistory2723 2 жыл бұрын

How's this holding up?

@craigverwey983 4 ай бұрын

Can you run a wired system over a pre existing water fed heating system or is that overkill?

@PEACHPIG 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@deniselay3881 8 ай бұрын

My bathroom is freezi g cold and no heat

@rakitindmitriy 3 жыл бұрын

На кой в душе тёплый пол?

@AceHardy 4 жыл бұрын

💲

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

yep

@Hogger280 3 жыл бұрын

Separate circuit not needed - you show this installation uses 540 watts - that is one third of what a portable heater uses and people use 1500 watt portable heaters in bathrooms all the time.

@tighecrovetti2844 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's no way I'd dedicate an entire separate 20A circuit for a 4-5A draw. If your bathroom has one circuit for lights and one for outlets, it's overkill to run a third just for the mat. Put the heating mat on with the lights (if you use LED lights, there's minimal draw, so it's almost like it does have its own circuit). Then a curling iron or hair dryer is separate and won't couple with the heating mat and blow the breaker.

@gregoriodecker2692 3 жыл бұрын

So..we use a 1500 watt heater in the bathroom.. the only thing on that circuit is 2 outlets (1 of which is gfci both linked) my wife has never popped a breaker with a flat iron or hair dryer on at the same time would you bother putting in a separated dedicated circuit?

@mikimiki195 2 жыл бұрын

100th comment 👍🏻

@Sailorsecretindistress 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect for cats

@LonesumDPuppies 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost to run?

@jackcoleman5618 3 жыл бұрын

How many watts !! 120 X 20amps ? Did you say ?...oh ok 540watts

@ARichWaffle 3 жыл бұрын

Cheap: how much a sqft

@wulfclaw4921 2 жыл бұрын

Standing in a shower with a hot wire under me. No thanks. I don't take the blow dryer in there either. Just kinda seems nuts. If somewhere there was a Crack or something. Sh!t !

@dricivil 2 жыл бұрын

…”melting your wax ring”. No, no you do not. 😂

@redsak5311 3 ай бұрын

What about electrocution? 😶

@queensmarine6506 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use this system with a Ditra uncoupling heat mat?

@stevewhite7962 4 жыл бұрын

I don't see why not. the wires are a bit smaller, so they may not click or stay in as tightly as the ditra heat wires do

@queensmarine6506 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevewhite7962 Thanks

@queensmarine6506 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched the Warming System video, they recommend using the Prodeso heat cable membrane for the wire.

@robertbutler8004 3 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with you the vanity unit can't go all the way to the ground it could go all the way to the floor DUA?

@lesleyshaw2807 3 жыл бұрын

Starting any sentence with, “What’s wrong with you”...hope you don’t have kids 🤣

@number1pappy Жыл бұрын

They do this because they want you to walk away because their are idiots out there that will actually pay 10 grand over Msrp because this truck has become popular and they want it regardless of price!

@markmanning6773 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing affordable about this. The system may be cheap but the labor isn’t

@cbriangilbert1978 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is targeting those of us who are willing to do the work ourselves...hence the saving on materials being the important part as labor is free when it's my own. Unless you are charging yourself for the labor lmao