How to make a decorative epoxy bulk floor
Good afternoon! In the kitchen I plan to make a bulk heated floor, which heater will be most effective with a decorative epoxy floor?
Dmitry
Expert Answer
Good afternoon, Dmitry.
For installation under a bulk heated floor, the best heating system can be considered water - it is it that has maximum reliability and gives the mildest heat. Since you are asking about a heater, it is most likely that it is not your intention to mount a floor circuit from pipes. In this case, you can use both the film technology and the arrangement of the heated floor by laying the heating cable.
If you chose a polyurethane or methyl acrylate mixture as the material for the self-leveling floor, you can use any IR film or heating mats - these compositions work perfectly in a wide temperature range. If an epoxy self-leveling floor will be used, it is better to choose an infrared heater - it will provide more delicate heating and will contribute to the preservation of the decorative coating.
When choosing a mixture and determining the type of floor heating, we recommend that you focus not only on decorative capabilities and durability, but also take into account the operational component. If the underfloor heating will be used as the main heating system, it is better to stop at a water or cable system, and choose a mixture according to the content of natural mineral fillers - the higher this indicator, the better the heat transfer.
