Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Comfort, Efficiency, and Reliability For Every Room Under Any Flooring Type
Electric floor heating is an energy-efficient way to add lasting warmth to every room—from bathrooms and kitchens to bedrooms and basements. Our radiant floor heating systems install easily under tile, vinyl, laminate, and hardwood, with free design support on every project.
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Why Radiant Floor Heating
Comfort
Take the chill off tile and stone—step out of bed or the shower onto warm floors with gentle, even heat you can feel every day.
Clean
Electric radiant floor heating is a very clean heat since it doesn't rely on forced air, which can circulate dust and other allergens.
Safety
All of our electric floor heating products have been rigorously tested and are UL/cUL listed.
Low Maintenance
No noisy vents or filters. Floor heating requires virtually no regular maintenance compared to forced air.
Affordable
Low upfront cost when installed during flooring projects. Systems start around $5/sq ft.
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Saves Energy
Radiates heat efficiently for cozy rooms at lower air temps—heat the people and objects, not just the air.
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Flexible
Use as primary heat or supplemental warmth for tricky rooms like basements and rooms over garages.
Radiant Floor Heating Cost
Understanding the total cost of electric floor heating—from materials and installation to daily operation—helps you plan your project with confidence.
Material Cost
Floor heating systems typically cost $5–$15 per sq ft depending on the product type. Enter your room details below for an instant personalized quote.
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What's Included in Your Quote?
Heating Element
Mat or cable system sized for your room—the core of your heated floor.
Thermostat
WiFi-enabled or manual controls ($150–$350) with floor sensor included.
Underlayment
Insulating layer (CeraZorb or cork) added when beneficial for your subfloor type.
Accessories
Cable straps, repair kit, circuit check—everything for a complete install.
Installation Cost
Installation costs vary based on whether you DIY or hire a professional. Most projects are completed during a flooring renovation—when the subfloor is already exposed.
DIY Installation
$0
your labor
- Roll out mat and secure with tape
- Embed in thinset or self-leveling
- Test cable before and after
- 24/7 phone support available
Skill Level: DIY-friendly for most homeowners with basic tile or flooring experience
Tile Installer / Contractor
$3–$8
/sq ft
- Layout and secure heating system
- Embed in thinset or leveler
- Test cable before/after tiling
- Often included in tile install quote
Tip: Ask your tile contractor to include floor heating installation in their bid
Electrician
$150–$400
per project
- Connect thermostat to power
- Install dedicated circuit if needed
- Final wiring and code compliance
- Required by most local codes
Code Requirement: Most jurisdictions require a licensed electrician for final connection
Sample Project: 50 sq ft Bathroom
Materials: $400–$600
(heating mat + thermostat)
(heating mat + thermostat)
Installation: $0–$400
(DIY or included in tile)
(DIY or included in tile)
Electrician: $150–$300
(thermostat connection)
(thermostat connection)
Total: $550–$1,300
for complete heated bathroom floor
Operating Cost
Electric floor heating is highly efficient—typically just $0.07–$0.36 per hour. A standard bathroom (around 40 sq. ft.) running a few hours daily costs about $17–$29 per month.
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Estimate your daily and monthly energy costs based on room size and local rates.
ft²
¢/kWh
Estimated Cost
C$0.04
per hour
C$0.15
per day
C$4.50
per month
"Most homeowners are surprised how affordable radiant floor heating is to operate—often just pennies a day for a bathroom. It's the kind of everyday luxury that pays for itself in comfort!"
— Rae RadiantWhat Affects Operating Cost?
Floor Material
Tile and stone have more thermal mass and retain heat longer.
Electricity Rate
Canadian avg is $0.175/kWh—your local rate may vary.
Shop by Product Type
Whether you're a DIYer looking for an easy installation or a professional who needs maximum flexibility, we have the right floor heating solution for your project.
Which Heating System Works With Your Floor?
Not all heating systems work with every floor type. Use this chart to find the right solution for your flooring and installation method.
| Floor Type | Installation |
TempZone™ Mats (Flex Roll & Easy Mats) 15W/sq ft |
Environ™ Mats 12W/sq ft |
TempZone™ Cable with Grip Strips |
TempZone™ Cable + Prodeso Membrane |
Slab Heat Mat 20W/sq ft |
Slab Heat Cable 15-20W/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile, Marble, Stone | Thinset | *1 | *1 | ||||
| Hardwood | Nailed | *6 | *2 | *1 | *1 | ||
| Glued | *7 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |||
| Engineered Wood | Nailed | *6 | *2 | *1 | *1 | ||
| Glued | *7 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |||
| Floating | *5 | *4 | *5 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |
| Bamboo | Nailed | *6 | *2 | *1 | *1 | ||
| Glued | *7 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |||
| Floating | *5 | *4 | *5 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |
| Laminate | Floating | *5 | *4 | *5 | *2 | *1 | *1 |
| Nailed | *6 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |||
| LVT / Vinyl | Glued | *7 | *2 | *1 | *1 | ||
| Floating | *5 | *4 | *5 | *2 | *1 | *1 | |
| Carpet | Stretch-In | ||||||
| Glued | |||||||
| Cork | Floating | *5 | *4 | *5 | *2 | *1 | *1 |
| Concrete Slab | In-slab |
*1 Slab Heat systems are embedded in the concrete slab; any finished flooring can be installed over the cured slab.
*2 Prodeso membrane is designed for tile/stone with thinset. Wood/vinyl/carpet floors use Grip Strips instead.
*3 Floating floors and stretch-in carpet require Environ™ mats, or use Slab Heat Cable for in-slab heating.
*4 Consult your flooring manufacturer to ensure the flooring can be installed directly over a heating system. If embedding is required, you must use a TempZone or Slab Heat system.
*5 Floating floor can be installed over an embedded TempZone system in 3/8–½" self-leveling cement (SLC), fully cured.
*6 Nailed floors: Install wood sleepers across subfloor, lay mat between sleepers, cover with self-leveling cement, then nail flooring into sleepers only.
*7 Glued floors: Embed mat in 3/8–½" self-leveling cement, allow to cure, then install flooring with adhesive.
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Find Floor Plans by Room
Explore floor heating solutions two ways: Browse by Room Type to see all products suited for that space with tips, inspiration, and showcases; or Select a Specific Floor Plan to compare three heating options with pricing, operating costs, and installation plans tailored to that exact layout.
Bathroom
Ideal for tile installations and quick warm-up—our most popular room.
Shower
Warm shower floors and benches for spa-like comfort.
Kitchen
Great under tile or LVP—keep high‑traffic areas comfortably warm.
Living Room
Even heat across large spaces without noisy vents or dust.
Bedroom
Cozy mornings and night-time comfort under carpet, LVP, or wood.
Sunroom
Fight cold slab floors and extend shoulder seasons with gentle radiant heat.
Basement
Warm concrete slabs from the ground up for lasting comfort.
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Send us your sketch and receive a free SmartPlan with a custom installation layout and itemized quote.
Featured Floor Heating Projects
Check out these customer-submitted projects to see real world examples of how a floor heating system is installed in a variety of different rooms.
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Basement Kildeer, IL$1.82/hr
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Kitchen Chicago, IL$0.19/hr -
Four Season Room Crystal Lake, IL$0.53/hr -
Dining Room Idaho Falls, ID$0.70/hr -
Dining Room Maple Ridge, BC$0.58/hr
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Basement Lower Sackville, NS$0.64/hr -
Bathroom Abington, PA$0.11/hr -
Master Bathroom Northport, NY$0.15/hr
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Bathroom Mentor, OH$0.14/hr
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