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How to install suntouch floor warming mat.
The ditra is not necessary over slc but it definitely doesn t hurt.
Factory default floor limit setting is 99 f but may need to be set lower for laminate floor coverings and other similar floor covering materials.
Suntouch 30 diy floor heating mat install duration.
Quick video of my heated floor install.
Suntouch electric radiant heated floor mats are designed to warm stone and tile floors in bathrooms kitchens entries and sunrooms.
Install heated floor wires install slc to the top of the wires then either tile or install ditra over that.
They have pre spaced clips to hold the wire in place correctly.
Each mat is edged with easy to install double sided tape that adheres to a subfloor for faster layouts.
9 5 mm or greater self leveling or polymer modified thin set mortar.
You need to also purchase the wire straps which will attach the wire to the floor and hold it in place while you install your flooring above it.
You never want to screw anything through slc it ll crack it and compromise the slab of slc.
Don t forget to install the temp sensor that comes with the thermostat unit i did not show this here.
Mat keeps heating floor after it should stop heating.
Do not use nails screw etc.
Tapemat electric floor warming mats add only 1 8 thickness to a typical tile floor installation and can be adjusted easily to accommodate curves angles and cut.
Check the wiring diagram on the back of the control.
Our floor heating and snow melting solutions are designed for fast easy installation.
The open weave mesh allows mortar to bond easily with the underlying material.