The Morning Routine You’ve Been Avoiding
We’ve all been there: you step out of a warm shower only to have the heat sucked right out of your body by a freezing tile floor. In Lake Zurich, where Illinois winters can be unforgiving, stone and tile surfaces act like heat sinks, staying cold even when your home's central air is running. Most homeowners accept this "morning shock" as a seasonal reality. But why should your luxury master suite feel like an icebox?
This project focused on a complete transformation of the master bath layout. By removing the dated tub/shower combo and replacing it with a modern, spacious walk-in shower, the homeowners were able to reclaim the room's footprint. To complete the upgrade, we turned the 23-square-foot floor from a cold transition zone into the most comfortable surface in the home using electric floor heating. Now, the space doesn't just look like a spa—it feels like one, too.
Project Details
- Location: Lake Zurich, IL
- Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
- Flooring / Surface Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Coverage Type: Full Coverage
- Total Heated Square Footage: 23 sq. ft.
- System Type: TempZone™ Flex Roll (Radiant floor warming)
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 337 W
- Amps: 3 A
- Operating Cost (Estimated at $0.15/kWh):
- Per hour: ~$0.05
- Per day (4 hours): ~$0.20
- Per month (Seasonal): ~$6.00
- WarmlyYours Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, Circuit Check,
Upgrading Comfort in Lake Zurich
The owner of this Lake Zurich home faced a common dilemma: a beautiful master bathroom that felt uninviting for half the year. Because tile and stone are dense, natural thermal conductors, they lose heat rapidly. Even with the thermostat set to 72°F, the floor itself often remains significantly lower, creating a "chilly feet" sensation that makes getting ready in the morning a chore rather than a pleasure.
To solve this, a TempZone™ Flex Roll system was selected. This system is specifically designed to provide consistent, even heat across the entire floor. Unlike forced-air systems that blow dusty, dry air that quickly rises to the ceiling, radiant heating warms the objects and people in the room from the ground up.
The installation featured a 120V system covering 23 square feet of the most-trafficked areas. By embedding the heating cable directly beneath the tile, the floor becomes a gentle radiator. Controlled by the nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, the system is set to warm up just before the alarm goes off, ensuring a spa-like experience the moment feet hit the floor.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll: The heart of the system. It solves the problem of "cold spots" by providing 15 watts per square foot of consistent, radiant warmth.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: Solves the problem of wasted energy. Its programmable interface allows you to heat the floor only when you need it, maximizing efficiency.
- Circuit Check: A "peace of mind" tool used during installation to ensure the heating cable is not damaged while the tile is being laid.
