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Mats for heated floors - foil, film and profile
5 (100%) votes: 2Now we will look at the types of mats for heated floors and what advantages they have. There are also some of our tips on which floor mats to buy, as well as installation tips at the end of the article.
How correctly will it be distributed? thermal energy, heating productivity directly depends. In a heated floor system, effective distribution is determined by heated floor mats.
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Heating mats involve the installation of thermal insulation material on concrete. At the moment, the most popular material for these purposes is polystyrene foam.
Heated floor mats with bosses
They almost completely eliminate heat loss and ensure that heat only goes upward. They must be resistant to mechanical stress so that the system does not fail. At the same time, it is important to take care of the waterproofing protection of the mats.
You can determine the functions of the waterproofing layer located under the mats:
- Protection from adverse influences.
- Reliability flooring.
- Safety from leaks on floor slabs for neighbors living in apartments below.
When the installation has been carried out correctly, the mats additionally soundproof the room.
Expanded polystyrene mats and their varieties
Expanded polystyrene must also have certain characteristics for the heating system to work efficiently:
- Firstly, the density of the material should be 40 kg per 1 m³. Only then will the system be resistant to heavy loads.
- Secondly, the material practically does not conduct heat, therefore it ensures minimal heat loss.
- Due to its cellular structure and other physical characteristics, polystyrene foam creates excellent sound insulation.
- Protects from external influences laminated coating and centering locks located at the ends of the panels. Due to the good adhesive properties of the mats, the occurrence of gaps is almost impossible.
- The installation pitch and mat sizes may vary.
Mats for heated water floors expanded polystyrene have their advantages:
- They are made according to European quality standards. Self-extinguishing raw materials are used during production.
- Wet and semi-dry screed can be laid on top of polystyrene foam.
- They do not deform, since the material is quite durable.
- They have clamps that make it possible to carry out quick installation pipeline.
- Installation of the heating pipeline is done according to markings applied to the surface. This promotes rapid distribution of heat energy in the room.
- Excellent physical characteristics.
- As mentioned above, they are characterized by sound insulation and thermal insulation.
- Do not harm the human body.
- They are not subject to rotting, do not allow moisture to pass through and do not swell.
- Fireproof and withstands minus temperature 180 °C and increased to 180 °C.
Mats, which are produced individually for laying pipes of a heated floor system on them, are a convenient solution. The slabs have bumps (bobs) on the surface. It is easy to pass pipe turns between them.
Expanded polystyrene boards can be as follows:
- Extruded (XPS).
- Pressless (PSB).
- Press (PS).
They can also be smooth, embossed, foil or non-foil.
Let's take a closer look at each type.
Foil mats for heated floors
Can be executed and contain mineral wool, polystyrene, basalt fiber, polyethylene foam, etc. On one side the mats cover. has different thickness (depending on the type of product). If these are slabs of foamed polyethylene, then the thickness will be from two to ten millimeters. If the slabs contain basalt fiber, then the thickness can range from twenty to one hundred millimeters.
During installation work, the mats are laid with foil facing up (for better heat reflection).
Foil plates with polyethylene foam are rarely used for installation on the first floors, where the house also has a basement. IN in this case Basalt fibers are often chosen.
Foil mats with basalt fiber
Film mats. Very durable polystyrene foam is used in production. The outside of the slab has foil on one side and is covered with a film of polymers.
A coordination mesh is applied to the surface of the film, which makes installation of the heating circuit easier. This allows you to save time on installation and do it yourself.
The good density of the material allows for sharp staples for fastening flexible pipes hold firmly.
The film over the foil is needed to protect the mirror reflective layer from the chemical rejection of the concrete, which comes into contact when pouring the screed on top of the thermal insulation.
Energoflex mats Energofloor Tacker
Profile mats. On the Internet you can even find such a name as mats for heated floors with bosses.
They are specially designed for installing underfloor heating pipes and are currently the most convenient. They are also made from expanded polystyrene, only using the hydropellen stamping method. This makes the mats very dense and reliable for holding the shape of the pipes. Bosses are elements that are located on the upper plane.
Mounting mat Rehau Varionova
They can be in the form of a cylinder, parallelepiped or other shapes. The convexities are at such a distance from each other that the pipe is fixed very firmly and does not require additional elements fasteners The contour will not move when laying and pouring the screed.
A mat with bosses for heated floors is a structure made of high-strength polystyrene foam, so it can withstand dynamic and static loads. Such slabs are produced without coating, but still the best solution There will be a purchase of products that are covered with a strong polymer film.
Another advantage of profile mats is the ease of pipe laying. Installation can be done manually without outside help. To do this, you just need to carefully insert the pipes into the spaces between the bulges.
Expanded polystyrene mats Knauf Therm Warm floor
Mats for heated floors with clamps are inexpensive, but it is still worth considering a few recommendations so that you do not have to purchase low-quality products and be disappointed:
- If you are faced with a choice of which design to purchase, definitely buy boards with a foil and laminated surface. You won't have to worry about waterproofing, and the heating system will work more efficiently.
- Pay attention to the parameters: pipe diameter and laying step on the mat.
- How thick the insulating part will be depends on the level of insulation of the floors. Consider the thickness of the screed and the final floor covering. If the floor does not need special insulation, then you can buy profile mats for heated floors with bosses of minimal thickness and a weak layer of thermal insulation, i.e. Only for light laying of pipe circuits.
- There are many manufacturers. And in order not to make a mistake with your choice and purchase quality products, it is better to choose a trusted seller.
Laying mats
Laying heated floor mats, whatever it may be, must be done over waterproofing. The waterproofing can be a film coating of the surface of the subfloor or something else.
Bracket (harpoon) for attaching heated floors
They are fastened with locking joints. If there are any. Sometimes it may be necessary to fasten the structure to the floor if the mats are light and thin. This can be done with glue. Cannot be used metal fastener, as the floor waterproofing and other properties of the mat may be affected.
If flat mats are installed that do not contain locking joints, then they can also be attached to the floor with glue.
There are many installation nuances, it all depends on the type of structure and its characteristics.
The pipes are laid after the warm mat has been completely laid.
Installation has its own characteristics. Before laying mats under a warm floor, several points should be completed. It is necessary to calculate the heating power (measured in Watts per 1 m²) and the area for the material. Then it’s worth deciding what the installation piping diagram will be. Schemes can be of the following types:
- Spiral-shaped - suitable for rooms with a small area.
- In the form of a double spiral - suitable for large rooms.
- Serpentine - in this case, the pipes are mounted parallel to each other.
Review of manufacturers
When purchasing a mat for underfloor heating, it is important to pay attention to long-established manufacturers. Currently popular are Oventrop, Energoflex, Rehau.
Oventrop is a manufacturer from Germany that produces polystyrene foam mats. Its popular models are as follows:
- NP-35 is a version of the slab with bosses, which have excellent sound and thermal insulation properties. On one side the mats are covered with polystyrene film. They are used with conventional screed and self-leveling floors.
- WGL-045 is a version of the slab in the form of a roll; they are covered with polypropylene film. Used for pipes with a diameter of 1.4 and 1.6 cm and a laying pitch from 5 to 30 cm. Roll area 10 m².
Energoflex is a domestic manufacturer that produces quite a lot quality material. Its popular models are as follows:
- Expanded polystyrene board. The design bosses are 2 cm, they make it possible to lay pipes without additional equipment. The model has self-centering locks and applied markings. Mounted in 5 cm increments and designed for pipes with a diameter of 1.6 to 1.8 cm.
- Energoflex TP. This is a version of polystyrene foam foil mats that have a coordinate grid on the surface (step is 50 mm).
- Energoflex Super TP is a variant of mats for heated floors. Models are foil, with a coordination grid and a pitch of 5 cm.
Rehau is a manufacturer of polystyrene foam insulation boards from Germany. Mats with clamps for heated floors have a polystyrene foam soundproofing and thermal insulation layer three centimeters thick.
Mats for heated floors are thermal insulation a design that allows you to create a favorable microclimate, comfort and coziness in the house. You should not save on insulation material and buy fakes that do not have a certificate. The best option is to purchase polystyrene foam boards, individually made for heated floors.
The construction of a water-heated floor requires specific materials, which are subject to special operational requirements. This article will not consider building materials for - this will be covered in detail in a separate publication. We will look at the types of mats on which pipes are laid. Why they are needed and what requirements apply to them, read on.
- Heating using a “warm floor” system will only prove its effectiveness if reliable thermal insulation is laid underneath it. Agree, there is no point in wasting precious kilocalories on absolutely unnecessary warming up the floor slab with its huge heat capacity. Thus, the key task of mats is to create a reliable thermal insulating a layer through pipes that directs the heat flow upward.
- The substrate under the pipes obviously experiences very serious mechanical static and dynamic loads. pipes filled with water themselves weigh a lot, plus the weight of the concrete screed, the finishing coating, and the load from external influences on the floor. To maintain its integrity, avoid deformation and become a kind of damper lining for pipes, the material for the mats must have a density of at least 35 kg/m³.
- The mats laid under the pipes do an excellent job of effectively additional sound insulation premises.
- Good mats should also have a film waterproofing layer. This - more one barrier in case of possible leaks, and protecting them from the aggressive effects of the cement screed.
There is a category " would-be masters”, which deny the importance of mats, arguing that thermal insulation of the base will be sufficient. However, such neglect will only lead to unnecessary heat loss, which could have been avoided. The cost of the mats, if we take into account the entire “budget” of a heated floor, is very low, and the costs will be fully justified in a short time significant savings when paying energy bills.
Types of mats used for water heated floors
Several types of mats are produced, differing in the material of manufacture, method of fastening, and purpose for specific types of premises.
Foil mats
Foil mats are made from foamed polymers (most often polyethylene, penofol) and have a layer of foil on one side. They must be covered with the foil part facing out, and pipes for the coolant are laid on this surface.
The option is not the most successful, and is only possible if the base of the floor already has a sufficient level of thermal insulation, and the heated floor itself is considered only as an addition to the existing heating system. Absolutely not applicable this type of mats in apartments on the first floors, under which basements or basements are located. They are also ineffective in private one-story construction.
Another significant disadvantage is that laying pipes on top of such coatings will require special additional structures - metal mesh, “combs”, etc.
Thin mats made of extruded polystyrene
Flat mats made of extruded polystyrene (EPS) 40÷50 mm thick with a foil coating are quite suitable for water heated floors, but with some reservations. The high density of EPP is important - about 40 kg/m³. The material itself does not have waterproofing, so it will be necessary to cover it with plastic film before laying the pipes.
A slight inconvenience on some mats of this class is the absence of marking lines, so you will have to apply them yourself. But fastening the pipes in place is very simple - using special brackets.
The use of such mats allows you to install a warm floor, which can become the main source of heating in the room.
More advanced are EPS mats made of high-strength material, which, in addition to the foil layer, also have a film coating with a marking grid applied to it, which significantly simplifies the process of laying pipes in accordance with a pre-drawn diagram.
Such mats are also extremely convenient for laying on the floor. They roll out of rolls like a tractor caterpillar, turning into a dense monolithic surface without any cracks. To pair adjacent rows, special grooves are provided - lamellas. Attaching to such mats is also carried out using staples or “combs”.
Expanded polystyrene profile mats
Of course, the most convenient for a warm water floor are polystyrene foam profile mats. They are made using stamping technology, which allows them to be given a complex configuration. On top surface This material has shaped protrusions of various shapes (rectangular, cylindrical, triangular, etc.) with a height of 20 to 25 mm (the so-called bosses).
Heating pipes are tightly placed into the grooves formed between the bosses, thereby obtaining excellent fixation, completely eliminating the displacement of the pipes during pouring the screed.
On sale there are polystyrene foam mats with bosses without a laminating film coating, but it is better to opt for matah with coating - they are a little more expensive, but their reliability is significantly higher, since they simultaneously serve as a waterproofing layer.
Such mats have many advantages:
- The density of polystyrene foam used in their production is 40 kg/m³, which allows them to easily withstand all mechanical loads.
- The thermal conductivity of the material is extremely low, from 0.035 to 0.055 W/m² × ºС - they retain heat well, preventing unnecessary heating interfloor ceilings or poured subfloor.
- Both the physical characteristics of EPS and the complex cellular configuration of the mats make them excellent sound absorbers– the room receives additional sound insulation.
- As already mentioned, the film layer has good waterproofing qualities. In addition, a special system of end centering locks of the mats allows them to be assembled into a continuous surface, without gaps at the joints that can allow moisture to pass through.
Usually mats are produced standard sizes 1.0 × 1.0 or 0.8 × 0.6 m, with a thickness (without bosses) from 5 to 50 mm. The placement of the protrusions allows you to strictly maintain the pipe laying pitch - from 50 mm or more, with a distance divisible by 50.
- Don’t be shy about asking for certificates of conformity in stores. technical specifications(TU) and current environmental and fire safety requirements. You should not purchase mats that do not have a manufacturer’s warranty. The trouble is that the market is oversaturated with cheap fakes made from fragile foam, unable to withstand the loads placed on a water floor.
- If you have a choice, then, without hesitation, you should purchase mats with lamination. They are equally good for traditional screed and semi-dry screed.
- The required thickness of the mats is selected taking into account the thickness of the future covering screed and the finishing floor covering. The overall thermal insulation of the room and the degree of insulation of the already laid base must be taken into account. In some cases, when the floor has received reliable thermal insulation in advance, you can completely get by with thin mats with profile bosses - only to facilitate the process of laying out pipes according to the scheme.
And in conclusion, a video with tips on how to choose pipes for heated floors
Video - Errors in installing heated floors
Main advantages:
- Meets all European standards. Self-extinguishing raw materials are used.
- It is possible to lay both semi-dry and wet screeds.
- Increased density of the material, so it does not change size over time.
- They are equipped with special bosses that allow for quick installation of pipes.
- Excellent thermal and sound insulation.
- Safe and harmless to people.
- They do not allow moisture to pass through without swelling.
- They have locks making them easy to assemble.
- Withstands temperatures from minus 180 C to plus 180 C.
Expanded polystyrene comes in several types:
Foamed polyethylene mats with foil coating- most cheap option. It has good heat and sound insulating properties. Not very resistant to moisture, easily wrinkles.
Foil polystyrene mats- most good option for heated floors. Has excellent insulating properties of heat, sound, water, and is resistant to chemicals, has the lowest level of thermal conductivity among its analogues and can withstand temperature surges. More expensive of all substrates due to its properties, thickness and ease of installation.
Extruded polystyrene foam mats- material in the form of mats or slabs with or without foil coating, with a thickness of 2 to 5 centimeters. Has excellent mechanical properties, resistant to high temperatures, relatively inexpensive. Also, polystyrene foam can be either smooth or with bosses. Thanks to the bosses, laying underfloor heating pipes is much faster.
Buy mats for warm water floors
Do you want to buy mats for a warm water floor made of polystyrene foam? In the Teplodoma-msk online store you can purchase any mats for water heated floors at a low price from a warehouse in Moscow.
Every year, underfloor heating systems are becoming more and more in demand in Russia and abroad. Owners of houses and apartments give preference warm floor due to the many positive qualities. The spread of underfloor heating is mainly due to its efficiency and provision increased comfort in the home. Water heating systems are especially popular. To ensure the effective functioning of a heated floor, you need to take care of the quality of thermal insulation materials and components. In this matter, you cannot do without mats for a warm water floor.
The main features of mats for heated floors
Underfloor heating creates maximum comfort and optimizes temperature regime. In addition, heated floors can save up to 30% energy. If in your home high ceilings, savings can reach 50%. Warm floors promote uniform heat distribution throughout the entire room. Underfloor heating is completely safe for the health of residents, but it has a negative effect on pathogenic bacteria, mold and mites. With the help of a heated floor system, you can easily maintain the desired level of humidity in the room.
Today, more and more manufacturers offer mats for underfloor heating different sizes and configurations. All of them use modern polystyrene foam as a material for mats. Its density is more than 35 kg per cubic meter. Due to this parameter, high strength indicators are achieved. The design of the mats is capable of withstanding significant static and dynamic loads. Dense polystyrene foam eliminates the risk of slabs deforming under the weight of pipes filled with water, the weight of concrete screed and floor covering.
Expanded polystyrene has many positive properties. One of them is low thermal conductivity. The material is wear-resistant and designed for a service life of more than 40 years. Foamed polystyrene mats do not have hygroscopic properties. They do not allow or absorb moisture. Due to its structure, polystyrene foam is highly resistant to high and low temperatures. The material is not afraid of the aggressive influence of cement screed.
The main purpose of mats for a water floor is the function of thermal insulation for pipes transporting water. The mats effectively direct the flow of thermal energy upward to the floor covering, while eliminating heating of the floor slabs. The mats do not allow the loss of a single kilocalorie of heat, and therefore save your money. Due to the special structure of the polymer in the form of cells, heat is slowly absorbed. Expanded polystyrene is capable long time maintain the temperature at a stable level. The polymer perfectly absorbs sounds and noise - they are lost in the labyrinths of the cellular structure of the material. Due to this property, foam polystyrene mats are often chosen by residents of multi-story buildings.
Types of mats for warm heated floors
Heated floor systems can be used as the main source of heating, or additional to central system heating. If the heated floor will be used for backup heating, foil substrates in rolls are used. There is a huge variety of them on the domestic market. Basically, the base of the substrates is made of foamed polyethylene, the thickness of which varies from 2 to 10 mm. External side The substrate is covered with aluminum foil. It effectively reflects heat in the desired direction. The polymer film is not afraid of exposure to organic acids and aggressive compounds - concrete, gypsum and lime.
Energofloor Compact foil insulation has a 30 micrometer layer of aluminum to distribute thermal energy evenly across the entire floor surface. The underlay also acts as a waterproofing barrier. To install pipes on such a substrate, mounting strips or reinforcing mesh are useful. The use of foil options will be especially relevant in conditions limited space rooms with low ceiling heights. Markings are applied to the insulation surface, simplifying the process of laying heating elements.
The most widespread in apartments and houses are mats for water floors made of polystyrene foam. Fixing pipes in them is easy and quick. The leading positions among buyers and installers are occupied by expanded polystyrene slabs equipped with special protrusions - bosses. The protrusions can have different shapes - a cylinder, a parallelepiped, a three-dimensional figure. Lugs allow you to firmly fix the pipeline without the use of additional devices. At the same time, the time for installing heated floors is significantly reduced.
The pipeline is laid between the bosses with an average step of 10-15 cm. According to experts, this distance is optimal for high-quality and uniform heating of the floor covering. The boss firmly fixes the heating pipeline and prevents it from moving during pouring. concrete screed. Manufacturers produce mats with bosses without coating and with coating in the form of a polymer film. To create a single shield of mats on the floor, the products are equipped with a special locking system. They ensure the strength and tightness of the connection between the mats.
The assortment includes both sheet and roll mats. The first ones are equipped with bosses on one side. Rolled mats have the form of narrow sheets that are attached to a polymer matrix. The mats are equipped with special markings that simplify the installation process. The pipeline is attached to the mats using mounting tape, clips, reinforcing mesh.
Assortment of mats for underfloor heating in the SantekhMarka online store
In the catalog of the SantekhMark website you can find a wide selection of mats for heated floors. The store's assortment includes products from domestic and foreign manufacturers. Among them, WaterFloor and Foamshield mats are especially in demand. The products are distinguished by the presence of a compacted boss. These protrusions can withstand significant loads. During installation, the master can walk on the surface of the mats without fear of damaging the protrusions. WaterFloor mats are made of self-extinguishing polystyrene foam. Due to the unique shape of the boss, the slab is suitable for laying pipes with a diameter of 16 to 20 mm. Thanks to the high density of the base material, you do not have to worry about the safety of the slabs. They are resistant to damage and are not afraid of exposure building mixtures and cement.
The Russian company ROLS ISOMARKET presents its modern development on the domestic market - Energofloor Pipelock slabs. The products consist of 2 layers - thermal insulation and a fixing surface. The manufacturer used 30 mm thick polystyrene foam boards for the production. To speed up the installation process, each of the slabs is equipped with special protrusions along the edges. During installation, the slabs are overlapped, creating a single shield of mats on the floor surface. The bosses on the surface of the mats are laid out in a special way, which allows the pipeline to be laid both straight and diagonally without the additional use of fasteners. The polymer boards are not afraid of microorganisms and fungi and are not susceptible to rotting.
The development of Russian engineers - mats for heated floors KNAUF Therm - deserves no less attention. The products are molded plates, which are widely used in residential buildings and apartments. The products are made of environmentally friendly and harmless polymer, which does not contain toxic substances - phenol, formaldehyde and chlorine. Each slab is treated with a special composition of fire retardants. This feature guarantees low flammability of the mats.
The slabs are equipped with specially shaped bosses that are suitable for laying pipelines of different diameters. Due to the location and configuration of the protrusions, the pipe can be mounted in the desired pattern without the use of metal mesh. The bosses have a slight reverse slope for more reliable fixation of the pipeline. The stove is equipped with a special lock along the entire perimeter. It makes installation more convenient and quick, and helps create a single monolithic surface. Marking on both sides of the mats greatly simplifies the cutting of slabs.
Format mats are no less popular among Russian buyers. They are equipped with bosses 20 mm high. Due to this heating pipe can be laid in different directions and under different angles. The plates have special markings to facilitate installation. Self-centering locks are responsible for the precise and accurate connection of the mats to each other.
Products of the middle price segment are mats from STOUT. The plates are made of high-quality polystyrene foam 20mm thick, equipped with bosses 18mm high. There is no need to use anchor brackets to install pipes. The top film coating of the mats provides reliable waterproofing. The plates are connected to each other into a single monolithic structure using push-button locks. This technology completely eliminates the risk of the formation of cracks and thermoacoustic seams through which heat is lost.
An impeccable bestseller on Russian market Ecopol water floor mats are considered. They are chosen for their affordable price and high quality production. The products have a uniquely shaped boss" dovetail". Thanks to the shape of the boss, the master can lay pipes even when rotated 180 degrees, in a snake or snail pattern. When connecting the mats, one edge of the slab is laid on the other, which eliminates the formation of cold bridges. Using Ecopol mats when installing underfloor heating, the craftsman will not have to use fasteners Installation is quick and easy; even one specialist can carry out the installation.
A separate segment of mats for heated floors is represented by products without coating. Energofloor Pipelock Solo mats are characterized by their compactness and low weight. They do not have a layer of thermal insulation and take up minimal space during transportation and storage. To install durable and efficient underfloor heating in your home, contact the SantekhMarka online store. Our specialists will answer all your questions and select suitable materials and components.
