Electric Floor Heating Systems
Comfort, Efficiency, and Reliability For Every Room Under Any Flooring Type
Electric floor heating is an energy-efficient, affordable way to add lasting comfort to your home.
From bathrooms and kitchens to bedrooms and basements, heated floors provide a warm surface that traditional air systems can't match. Our electric radiant floor heating systems are easy to install and work with nearly every flooring type, including tile, vinyl, laminate, and hardwood.
Whether you're remodeling a small bathroom or upgrading an entire home, floor heating creates comfort you can feel every day.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Run Heated Floors?
Typical Operating Costs (Per Hour and Per Month)
Per Hour
$0.07–$0.36
Per Month
$17–$29
Electric floor heating is highly efficient and typically costs just $0.07–$0.36 per hour. For a standard bathroom (around 40 sq. ft.) that runs a few hours a day, that works out to about $17–$29 per month. Larger spaces like kitchens, basements, or living rooms will use more electricity, but costs still stay surprisingly low compared to the comfort provided.
What Factors Affect Operating Cost?
Several key factors determine how much your system will cost to run:
- Room size — heating a small bathroom costs far less than heating a large basement.
- Flooring material — tile and stone transfer heat most efficiently; carpet and wood may require more energy.
- Daily usage — running the system for 2 hours vs. 6 hours makes a big difference.
- Electricity rates — local kWh pricing (average $0.192 per kWh) directly impacts costs.
Why Heated Floors Feel More Efficient Than Forced Air
Radiant heat warms people and objects directly, not just the air. That means you’ll feel comfortable at a lower thermostat setting than with forced‑air systems. Less wasted energy, no drafts, and no hot/cold spots = a cozier home at a lower cost. Read the full article.
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"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 RadiantTempZone Flex Rolls & Mats
Our most versatile heating systems for tile, stone, and luxury vinyl installations. Choose from flexible rolls for custom layouts or pre-spaced mats for quick, easy installation. Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and any room where you want reliable, even heat under your flooring.
Roll Out, Cut, and Fit
TempZone™ Flex Roll installs underneath ceramic tile, natural stone, hardwood, wood, and other popular flooring materials, giving homeowners radiant in-floor heating that's truly luxurious.
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Ideal for full-room coverage (primary or supplemental heat)
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Pre-spaced heating cable for fast, consistent installation
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Most popular choice for bathrooms & kitchens
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25 Year Warranty
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15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Place, Connect, and Heat
TempZone™ Easy Mats allow for radiant heating of smaller, simpler areas at an affordable cost. These under floor mats are perfect for providing targeted heating for moderately sized bathroom and kitchen floors.
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Pre-sized mats for quick installs with no complex cuts
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Perfect for spot heating (vanities, entryways, small spaces)
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Cost-effective and beginner-friendly option
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25 Year Warranty
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15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Made‑to‑Measure Warmth for Any Layout
TempZone™ Custom Mats for tile, stone or hardwood floors were designed to offer the most optimal fit for rooms of any shape. Our custom-fit mats were developed to follow curves and angles with ease.
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Designed to your exact floor plan for edge‑to‑edge coverage
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No on‑site cuts or turns—faster, cleaner installation
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Ideal for curves, angles, and obstacles like islands and vanities
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25 Year Warranty
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12-15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Cable Products
Professional-grade heating cables for custom installations and challenging spaces. Our cable systems offer maximum flexibility for irregular room shapes and complex layouts, making them ideal for experienced installers and unique project requirements.
TempZone™ Cable can be installed with mounting strips for precise spacing or with Prodeso membrane for uncoupling and crack isolation.
Snap-In, Secure, and Heat
TempZone™ Cable is ultra-low EMF by design and is available in two voltage options and a range of lengths to meet the requirements of any installation.
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Works under tile, stone, and luxury vinyl floors
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Provides radiant heat and crack isolation
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Flexible layouts for irregular or custom-shaped rooms
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25 Year Warranty
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9-15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Pro‑exclusive: Measure, Lay, and Heat
TempZone™ Ruler Cable is ultra-low EMF by design and is available in two voltage options and a range of lengths to meet the requirements of any installation.
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Built-in ruler markings for precise, repeatable spacing
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Ideal for large areas requiring consistent coverage
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Flexible, durable cable for clean turns and complex layouts
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Comes with easy-to-read hash marks at every half-inch, inch, and foot increment on the cable
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Can be used to heat some of the most popular floor coverings like tile, stone, marble, luxury vinyl tile, and more
Floating Floor Systems (Environ)
Specially designed for floating floors like laminate, engineered hardwood, and carpet (U.S. only). Our Environ systems provide gentle, even heat that won't damage temperature-sensitive flooring materials. The adhesive-less, dry installation means no mortar or thinset required, saving time and money on your project. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and other areas with floating floor installations.
Cut, Turn, and Heat
WarmlyYours Environ Flex Rolls are designed for use under carpet (U.S. only), laminate and floating wood. The mats can be installed easily and quickly for large spaces.
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Flexible roll design cuts and turns to follow your layout
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Ideal for floating laminate, engineered wood, or carpet
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Dry installation—no mortar or adhesives
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10 Year Warranty under Laminate & Floating Hardwood, 5 Year under Carpet (Us Only)
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12 Watts Per Sq. Ft
No Mortar, Just Comfort
Add extra warmth and comfort to carpet (U.S. only), laminate and floating wood flooring with Environ Easy Mats™. The mats are perfect for heating large areas easily and quickly, with no need for cuts and turns.
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Perfect for floating laminate, engineered wood, or carpet
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Ultra-thin system installs without adhesives
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Provides fast, even heat for dry-floor applications
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10 Year Warranty under Laminate & Floating Hardwood, 5 Year under Carpet (Us Only)
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10-12 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Concrete Heating Products (Slab Heat)
Heavy-duty heating systems designed for concrete slab applications. Whether you're heating a basement floor, garage, or outdoor concrete surface, our Slab Heat systems provide powerful, reliable warmth that penetrates through thick concrete.
Warmth for Concrete Floors
With concrete heating cables, you can design your concrete floors to be as warm and functional as they are attractive. Radiant heating cables offer maximum flexibility for installation under concrete slab floors.
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Embedded directly into new concrete pours
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Ideal for basements, garages, and sunrooms
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Long-lasting radiant heat built into the slab
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10 Year Warranty
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15-20 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Warmth for Concrete Floors — Mat Form
With concrete heating mats, you can design your concrete floors to be as warm and functional as they are attractive. Radiant heating in mat form allows for quick and easy installation under concrete slab floors.
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Cut‑and‑turn mats speed up slab installations
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Ideal for basements, garages, and sunrooms
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Even, reliable heat embedded in the concrete
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10 Year Warranty
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Our systems are cUlus listed, Gfci protected and RoHs Compliant
Shower Heating
Pre-configured heating solutions for specific applications like shower floors and benches. These specialized systems are designed for wet environments and provide targeted warmth exactly where you need it most in your bathroom.
Step In, Warm Up, Relax
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Pre-shaped mats designed for shower floors
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Adds luxury comfort to bathrooms & spa showers
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Compatible with waterproofing systems
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25 Year Warranty
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15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
Sit, Soak, and Stay Warm
TempZone™ Shower Bench Mats have been designed to provide warmth to a shower bench and provide a luxuriant experience. Our Shower Bench Mats are installed beneath the shower bench itself so that they can efficiently radiate heat upwards.
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Pre‑sized mats warm benches for spa‑like comfort
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Pairs perfectly with in‑shower floor heating
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Compatible with popular waterproofing systems
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25 Year Warranty
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15 Watts Per Sq. Ft
The Right Thermostat for Perfect Comfort
A comfortable floor starts with a smart thermostat. Pick a WiFi‑enabled model for connected control and energy‑saving schedules, or choose a simple non‑programmable unit for intuitive, manual comfort—both are designed to work perfectly with our floor‑sensing technology.
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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.
Get Your Own Floorplan
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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Bathroom Mentor, OH
Luxurious Warmth, Effortless Comfort: Tile Floor Warming in Mentor, OH Bathroom
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Master Bathroom Chatham, NJLuxury Warmth for a Master Bathroom in Chatham, NJ
$0.06/hr operating cost -
Master Bathroom North York, ONLuxury Warmth for a Master Bathroom in North York, ON
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Kitchen Swarthmore, PAVintage Style, Modern Warmth: Tudor Kitchen Remodel in Swarthmore, PA
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Bathroom Oakville, ONGirls' Bathroom with Floor Heating
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Kitchen Richmond Hill, ONFrom Chilly Tiles to Cozy Comfort: A Richmond Hill Kitchen Transformation
$0.20/hr operating cost
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Electric Floor Heating Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, radiant floor heating can be used as a primary heat source in well-insulated homes, particularly in moderate climates. However, most North American homes use it as supplemental heating to enhance comfort and reduce reliance on forced-air systems.For primary heating, you need:
- Proper insulation (walls, windows, attic)
- Adequate watt density (typically 15 watts/sq.ft. or higher)
- Coverage across 80%+ of floor area
- Climate-appropriate system design
Not sure if your home qualifies? Use our free Heat Loss Calculator to determine if radiant floor heating can serve as your primary heat source. This tool calculates your room's heat requirements based on insulation, climate, and construction details.WarmlyYours also offers free consultation with our engineering team to assess whether your home is suitable for primary heating. Our 24/7 support and 26 years of experience across 300,000+ installations ensure you get the right system for your needs.
No, radiant floor heating cannot be installed under existing floors without removing them first. The heating cables or mats must be embedded in thinset or self-leveling compound directly above the subfloor and below the finished flooring material.
However, installation during a remodel or new construction is straightforward. WarmlyYours systems are just 1/8" thick and compatible with tile, stone, laminate, engineered hardwood, nailed hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), concrete and carpet. Our 24/7 support team and free custom floor plans make installation planning easy for both DIYers and professionals.
It depends on your flooring type and heating system. For electric radiant floor heating, underlayment is often beneficial but not always required.When underlayment is recommended:
- Floating floors (laminate, engineered hardwood, LVP): Use ThermalSheet, WarmlyYours' insulating underlayment, to direct heat upward and improve efficiency.
- Cold subfloors (concrete, basements): Insulating underlayment prevents heat loss downward.
When underlayment is not needed:
- Tile and stone installations: Heating cables/mats are embedded directly in thinset or self-leveling compound—no underlayment required.
- Glue-down LVP over concrete: System can be installed in self-leveling compound without additional underlayment.
Important note: WarmlyYours currently offers ThermalSheet as our recommended underlayment solution. While CeraZorb and cork underlayment were previously available and may still be found in older installations, ThermalSheet is now our preferred product for optimal performance and compatibility.Our free SmartPlan service includes underlayment recommendations tailored to your specific flooring and subfloor. With over 600,000 custom floor plans created, we ensure you get the right system configuration.
Yes, radiant floor heating increases home value and marketability. In real estate listings, floor heating is consistently highlighted as a premium feature that makes homes stand out from comparable properties. You'll frequently find radiant heating mentioned in luxury home listings and featured in home tours, as it's viewed as an aspirational upgrade that's within reach for everyday homeowners.
Studies show homes with radiant floor heating can see a return of 50-80% of installation cost at resale. More importantly, it helps homes sell faster by appealing to buyers seeking modern comfort features. With over 300,000 WarmlyYours systems installed and operating costs as low as $0.01-$0.15 per hour, it's an investment that delivers both daily comfort and long-term value.
WarmlyYours radiant floor heating systems last 25-40+ years with proper installation and minimal maintenance. Our heating cables and mats are designed for durability and backed by industry-leading warranties. With no moving parts and corrosion-resistant materials, these systems outlast traditional HVAC equipment, which typically lasts 15-20 years. Over 300,000 installations since 1999 demonstrate long-term reliability.
Radiant floor heating typically takes 30-60 minutes to warm up, depending on floor type, insulation, and room size. Tile and stone floors heat faster (30-45 minutes), while thicker materials like hardwood may take 45-60 minutes.
For optimal efficiency, use a programmable thermostat to schedule heating before you wake up or arrive home. Once warm, the system maintains temperature efficiently. WarmlyYours thermostats include smart scheduling features and floor temperature sensors for precise control. WarmlyYours provides a backup sensor in every order.
Radiant floor heating costs $10–$20 per square foot installed, depending on system type, room size, and labor rates.
Product cost breakdown:
- TempZone Floor Heating Mats: $12–$15/sq.ft. (material only)
- TempZone Floor Heating Cable: $10–$13/sq.ft. (material only)
- Thermostats: $160 to $340
- Installation labor: $3–$8/sq.ft. (varies by region and complexity)
Operating costs: $0.01–$0.15 per hour (far less than forced-air heating for the same space).
WarmlyYours offers free custom floor plans and instant quotes through our online Quote Builder. With 26 years of experience and over 600,000 floor plans created, we help you get accurate pricing for your specific project.
Yes, radiant floor heating is worth it for most homeowners. It provides consistent, comfortable warmth, eliminates cold spots, operates quietly, and costs as little as $0.01–$0.15 per hour to run. With over 300,000 WarmlyYours systems installed across North America since 1999, homeowners report high satisfaction due to energy efficiency, increased home value (50-80% ROI at resale), and improved comfort. It's particularly valuable in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements where cold floors are common.
Both TempZone Floor Heating Mats and Cables deliver excellent results—the choice depends on your project size, layout, experience level, and climate needs.TempZone Floor Heating Mats are pre-spaced at a fixed 3" spacing (15 watts/sq.ft.) and come in standard sizes (6–210 sq.ft.). They're ideal for:
- DIY homeowners and first-time PRO installers
- Straightforward rectangular rooms
- Faster installation (no spacing calculations)
- Smaller to medium projects
- Consistent heat output across all climates
TempZone Floor Heating Cable offers complete flexibility and is preferred by experienced installers:
- Adjustable spacing based on local climate conditions — you control the watt density
- Colder climates (like New York): 3" spacing (15 watts/sq.ft.) for maximum heat output
- Standard climates: 4" spacing (11 watts/sq.ft.) — our default recommendation
- Warmer climates (like California): 5" spacing (9 watts/sq.ft.) for efficient, moderate heating
- Works in any room shape or size
- Ideal for complex layouts, odd-shaped rooms, or climate-optimized designs
The bottom line: Choose mats for simplicity, DIY projects, and standard applications. Choose cable for customization, climate optimization, complex layouts, and experienced installers. Both systems are compatible with thinset and self-leveling compound, backed by our industry-leading warranties, and supported by 24/7 expert guidance.
The best rooms for radiant floor heating are:
- Bathrooms (most popular—eliminates cold tile)
- Kitchens (comfort during meal prep)
- Basements (solves cold concrete floors)
- Entryways/Mudrooms (melts dragged in snow, dries boots)
- Sunrooms/Three-Season Rooms (extends usability)
- Master Bedrooms (luxury comfort)
Radiant heating works in any room, but it's most valued where you walk barefoot or spend time standing. With over 300,000 installations, WarmlyYours has heated every room type—from small bathrooms (14 sq.ft.) to large open-concept spaces (200+ sq.ft.). Our free SmartPlan service designs custom layouts for any room configuration.