Mobile heated floor under carpet: types, installation technology and reviews

The popularity of film and tape electric heaters is difficult to overestimate. They currently make up approximately 40% of all heated floor models. More recently, a mobile version of the heater has appeared. Even the most non-technical person can install an electric heated floor under a carpet, and the simplicity of the device makes it indispensable for a trip to a country house or country house in winter.

Service life – more than 5 years

What is a mobile heated floor?

Structurally, the heater is a panel made of film, or less often fabric, measuring 60x180 cm, 200x140 cm or even 180x280 cm with a connected electrical cable and a power supply box with a temperature controller. Externally it looks like an anti-slip carpet pad for parquet.

There is a carrying case

Features of the heated floor device:

• The heating element is made of graphite film with thin wires soldered along the panel;
• The heat generation power is 250 W/h from one square, that is, one heated floor mat can emit 500-700 W;
• Thanks to the built-in sensor, the surface of the heated floor film heats up to a maximum of 55°C;
• The protection system is provided according to electrical safety class 2. This means that even if the underfloor heating panel is torn under the carpet, no one will get hurt, and, moreover, there is no threat of electric shock, like with wire heaters.

Warm floors are graphite strips soldered into panels

Important! Manufacturers of film heaters installed under the carpet claim that the heated floor reaches heating mode within a minute after it is turned on.

This type of heater was created as a mobile device, so the fabric was quite flexible and soft. It can be easily spread under any carpet or soft textile floor covering, and, if necessary, rolled up and packed in a case.

Types, device and connection

The following types of heated floors can be distinguished:

1. Mobile infrared film heated floor. It heats up quickly and is absolutely safe for human health. The emitter in this design is carbon paste. This floor looks like a thin film that easily hides under the carpet. Its movement is simple.
2. Electric resistive mobile heated floor. In this case, the film heating elements are secured to each other with special cables, which must be grounded.

You can read more about infrared heated floors on this page, and about cable heated floors here.

It is not recommended to walk on an uncovered mobile heated floor, nor to test it for water resistance, despite its high safety.

The mobile heated floor under the carpet has a simple design. Its components are as follows:

• heating elements;
• film backing;
• thermostat;
• protective top layer;
• power box with outgoing wire with standard plug.

In the image you can see the structure of a heated floor using the example of the Russian manufacturer Teplolux.

Installation of mobile heated floor Teploluxe Express

The thermostat is not always included in the standard heating design kit, so sometimes it is purchased separately.

Now let's move on to the “launch” of such heating. Connecting a mobile heated floor does not involve anything complicated. However, the connection should still be made in accordance with the instructions.

Do not place heavy interior items on a mobile heated floor under the carpet. Otherwise, this may lead to deformation of the coating.

Does it make sense to use underfloor heating under the carpet?

At first glance, everything is fine. To heat a small room, it is enough to place a piece of heated floor under the carpet and plug it into a 220 V outlet. While the heater is working, everything around it gradually warms up. You can even leave the system turned on; fortunately, the built-in overheating sensor will disconnect the graphite film from the external power supply.

Advantages of a mobile solution

Experts say that if the heater were inefficient, there would be no demand for it. Today, young families with small children are primarily interested in mobile floor heating systems.

There are only three reasons for increased interest:

• The habit of playing on the carpet is always associated with drafts and cold floors. Carpeting does not help if it is 18-20°C, as is usually the case in autumn and early spring;
• The heating temperature of the film is low; moreover, the warm floor is practically insulated by the carpet, so there are no conditions for getting burns or damaging the heating surface;
• A mobile heated floor can easily be placed on a balcony, terrace or even veranda of a country house. It is impossible to provide heating in the indicated places in any other way.

Of course, the system laid under the carpet is subject to pressure from the weight of people and furniture; the heated floor film often has to be removed and cleaned of dust and debris. But even taking these features into account, the design turns out to be much safer and more efficient than its closest competitor - an infrared radiator heater with a hot spiral.

High level of comfort

Important! Even if you forget to turn off the heated floor, no catastrophic consequences will occur. Perhaps only the synthetic carpet will become a little stiffer when it dries out.

If you forget to turn off the infrared emitter, you can pay with furniture or wallpaper blackened by heat. The radiation itself is very harsh and often leads to severe thermal burns. With a heated floor, the temperature of the graphite film is an order of magnitude lower, so the heating is soft and comfortable.

Negative sides of heating

The electric version of heated floors cannot be considered ideal. Even at low heating temperatures, the panel comes into contact with the paint or varnish of the floor covering. If laminate and linoleum still withstand heat for several hours throughout the day, then paint or PVC tiles peel off from the floor very quickly.

The second serious drawback is the flaw of the designers. Laying a heating element in the form of a film under the carpet, from a heating point of view, is stupid. Most of the warm energy obtained from expensive electricity will go to heating the concrete base or subfloor. It is extremely difficult for a flow of heat to escape from under a thick carpet with very good thermal insulation properties.

The carpet can ride on the film

Therefore, underfloor heating film can be effectively used to heat a room only if the carpet is synthetic, perforated, similar to a knitted carpet.

In addition, tables and chairs, furniture or any other heavy objects that could crush the heated floor should not be placed on a carpet with a film heater. This is still graphite paste sprayed onto a synthetic substrate, and it is quite possible to push it through with any sharp object.

Popular manufacturers

Today there are several popular manufacturers of mobile heated floors. Among them are the companies Trio, Sinplen, Teplolux.

Trio is a Ukrainian company engaged in the production of heating devices and structures in various directions. The main focus is on long-wave infrared products.

The Trio company has been known on the market since 2006.

Trio is a design for spot heating of a room. It will not be possible to install it on the entire room. This heated floor has the usual dimensions of 180x60 cm and is characterized by low energy consumption.

Sinplen is a company that produces durable and reliable heating structures that easily continue to work even if one part of the system breaks down. The sizes of Sinplen underfloor heating are different, some make it possible to cover the entire area of ​​​​the room.

Teplolux is a Russian manufacturer whose products are in demand among connoisseurs of comfort, safety and high quality.

Teplolux has been operating since 1994.

The Teplolux mobile heated floor can be placed both under the carpet and under laminate, linoleum or tiles. It will perfectly heat a 3x3 m room, where on average 30% is occupied by it in the center.

It is worth saying that in 2010 the Teplolux brand was awarded the title “The most recognizable brand of heated floors in Russia.” In 2016, products including thermostats and underfloor heating received the Best for Living Award.

How to use underfloor heating correctly

The first thing you need to do is purchase several meters of reflective foil thermal insulation based on foamed polymer. This will help prevent the floor under the carpet from heating up.

For hard coverings, such as tiles or parquet, soft types of thermal insulation, isoflex, infraflex, are used. For plank floors and laminates, more rigid substrates, such as energyflex, are used.

The mobile nature of a heated floor is a huge advantage of a heating system, so you should not glue a soft polymer mat to the floor with tape. If it is vital to fix the heater to the floor, then you can use small pieces of tape at the corners, but in no case should you completely fix it with a sticker around the perimeter.

It is better to glue a warm floor on the floorboards

The warm floor is designed so that it will move on the floor covering along with the carpet. If you fix the film, the carpet or carpet base will move around the film, resulting in deep scratches and grooves.

Film flooring is easily confused with other types of heaters. There are many similar models of heaters that are mounted on the ceiling, walls, and even under the frame of the sofa. The principle of operation is the same, but they should not be laid under the carpet; such models are not designed for additional thermal insulation and the load from the carpet.

When operating the heater, you must not close the sensor box; in this case, the floor will periodically turn off without even reaching the required temperature.

In a country house, a warm floor can replace a carpet

Characteristics

The mobile heated floor has the following features.

Mobile heated floors have a number of advantages:

1. The heating structure can withstand mechanical loads. But if one element fails, the rest continue to function without changes or loss of efficiency.
2. The safety of such a warm floor for humans. It is impossible to get burns upon contact with the structure. Normal temperature is only 33-55 °C. The entire system is reliably grounded, thereby eliminating the risk of electric shock. A mobile heated floor does not take up oxygen, and infrared radiation is not dangerous.
3. Easy installation of the heating structure and ease of use. The mobile version does not require complex stationary installation, and moving it from one room to another is not difficult. All you need to do is disconnect the mat from the power supply and move it to the desired location. The design is also easy to adjust: with a thermostat. You just need to set the desired temperature.
4. Mobile heated floors are economical. This is due to low energy consumption and high efficiency. Therefore, you will not spend a lot of money on electricity. But this does not apply to mobile systems that cover the entire floor area. The heat comes out evenly.

It is important to note that the mobile heated floor does not change the height of the floor covering, that is, the area of ​​the room remains the same.

If you want the heating to become faster, then install reflective material during the installation process. Just place a mat on it.

Reviews about "Teplolux Eco"

The Teplolux Eco heated floor, reviews of which you can read below, is a mobile system that is laid on the surface and covered with a carpet on top. The design is convenient for transportation and can be used in different rooms. It is convenient to store, and the heating mats are enclosed in a sealed shell, which is equipped with an installation wire, which consumers like. Its length is quite impressive and is 2.5 m.

The Teplolux electric heated floor, reviews of which will be useful to read so as not to make a mistake when choosing, has a wide range of uses. It is completely ready for use and does not require installation. According to users, such a system can be laid on the following types of coatings:

• different types of tiles;
• laminate;
• parquet board;
• wooden floor;
• linoleum.

This solution can be called one of the most beneficial for the off-season, when the heating has not yet been connected. The Teplolux mobile heated floor, reviews of which are presented in the article, is excellent for country houses and cottages. The design, according to buyers, is the most profitable solution for installing a heated floor system in rented housing.

Reviews about the design of the mobile floor system

Portable floors "Teplolux" are closed-type heating systems. They can be used in almost any circumstances. However, installation should be done under carpet. This requirement can be called mandatory, according to consumers, due to the fact that it is undesirable to use a “bare” system.

It is effective on woven and pile carpets. After all, according to consumers, they are capable of retaining heat for a long time and are characterized by high heat transfer. Such systems are extremely convenient, because by connecting them, you can receive heat instantly. A thermostat should be used to adjust the temperature.

Reviews about the Teplolux Express system

When choosing “Teplolux Express”, you will have to pay 6950 rubles for the set. By the way, you can choose the heating area yourself. The mobile heated floor of this line is a practical solution for heating floors in the play area, living quarters and office space.

“Teplolux Express” is a mobile heated floor, reviews of which you should definitely read before going to the store. This system, according to consumers, successfully combines the advantages of a heater and a traditional built-in cable. Laying should be done under the carpet, and no complicated installation is required. The set is equipped with a Euro plug and operates from the mains.

According to consumers, the system allows you to warm up soft flooring up to 30 °C. This temperature, as practice shows, is pleasant for humans. At the same time, the microclimate of the room does not deteriorate. The carpet will be comfortable with additional heating, and the heat will be warming and real.

This floor can be used in any apartment. As consumers emphasize, the system does not put a strain on the electrical network, and is also safe to use in a home where small children are present. Reviews about the Teplolux warm floor allow consumers to make the right choice. To achieve comfort you will need to take three simple steps.

The first involves laying the system on the surface, the second involves laying the carpet. At the final stage, the structure will only need to be connected to the network. This solution, according to consumers, is universal, because it is suitable for any finishing coating, is easy to clean and is not afraid of water.

The design is a flexible and thin heating cable that distributes heat and is not felt during operation. The shell is made of artificial felt, so it is very easy to care for. The Teplolux heated floor kit, reviews of which you should definitely read, comes with a universal plug suitable for all sockets. The wire will be securely fixed by the power box.

Reviews about the operating principle of portable heated floors

Due to the fact that the heated air released by mobile heated floors moves upward, your feet will always be warm. This fact is confirmed by many consumers. This system can easily be used even in the bathroom.

The device is safe, because you can’t get burned on its surface if you touch it. Therefore, you can place the Teplolux heated floor, reviews of which were presented in the article in 2016, even in a children’s room. This flooring is resistant to various damages, because it is intended for installation under a carpet.

Consumer tips

The heater is practical and safe. For carpets, it is better to use lint-free, pile and tufted coverings, which can also be woven. The main floor can be made of natural stone. The system, according to consumers, has a functional and convenient power regulator. It is used to increase the ease of use of the device and maintain optimal temperature conditions. However, the power regulator is supplied separately.

What else is important to know

Consumers emphasize that during operation of the described mobile system the air is not dried out, which is very important for those consumers who care about their health. There is no need to purchase and install additional elements for this system. Special maintenance is not required, which, according to consumers, quite often makes them choose Teplolux systems.