This project in Fox River Grove, Illinois, turned a cold, uninviting basement bathroom into a warm and luxurious retreat. The primary challenge was the frigid tile floor, laid over an existing concrete slab, which made the space uncomfortable. Estman Home Improvement solved this by installing a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system, embedding radiant comfort directly under the new stone tile and adding significant, efficient value to the home.
Project Details
- Location: Fox River Grove, Illinois
- Heated Space Type: Basement Bathroom
- Square Footage: 70 sq. ft. (57 sq. ft. heated)
- System Specs: 855W, 120V, 7.2A
- Operating Cost: $0.12/hour
- Daily/Monthly Cost: $0.96/day; $28.80/month (based on 8 hours of use)
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat
- Installer: Estman Home Improvement
The Story: Conquering the Cold Concrete
Basements are notoriously cold, and a basement bathroom with a tile floor directly over a concrete slab is often the coldest room in the house. This was the exact challenge facing this Fox River Grove homeowner. The goal was to create a comfortable, spa-like bathroom, but the frigid floor made that impossible, especially during Illinois winters.
The solution was to install electric floor heating before the new tile was laid. Local experts at Estman Home Improvement were brought in for the project. They selected a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system, an ideal choice for rooms with concrete subfloors. Covering 57 square feet of the bathroom, the roll was easily cut and turned to fit the room's specific layout, ensuring complete and even warmth.
The in-floor heating system was paired with an nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, allowing the homeowner to schedule heating times for maximum efficiency—warming the floors just before they wake up. The result is a complete transformation. The once-cold basement bathroom is now a warm, inviting oasis, with luxurious radiant heat rising from the stone tile floor. This project perfectly showcases how radiant floor heating can turn a home's problem area into a premium, comfortable feature.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll (TRT120-1.5x38) Our most popular floor warming product. The Flex Roll features electric heating cable affixed to a green mesh backing, allowing for a simple and quick roll-out installation. It's perfect for standard-shaped rooms like this bathroom.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat (UDG4-4999-WY) A beautiful and intuitive programmable thermostat. The 3.5” touchscreen makes it easy to set heating schedules to save energy, while the built-in Class A GFCI provides essential safety.
