Waking up to freezing tile floors turned this Kearney, Nebraska master bathroom into an uninviting space during chilly Midwest mornings. By installing a custom WarmlyYours radiant floor heating system beneath the new tile, Stephanie Bruntz Designs eliminated the shock of cold floors while adding efficient, everyday luxury. The result is a cozy, spa-like retreat that enhances home value without inflating utility bills.
Project Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Location | Kearney, Nebraska |
| Space Type | Full Bathroom |
| Flooring / Surface Type | Tile, Marble, or Stone |
| System Type | Electric Floor Heating |
| Total Square Footage | 14 sq. ft. (heated area) / 21 sq. ft. (total room size) |
| Technical Specs | 120V / 203W / 1.7A |
| Wattage per Sq. Ft. | 15 W/sq. ft. |
| Cable Spacing | 3 inches OC |
| Products Used | TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, Circuit Check, Electrical Rough-in Kit |
| Operating Cost | $0.03 per hour |
| Professional Installer | Stephanie Bruntz Designs |
Smart Design Secret: How to Keep High-End Bathroom Tile Warm All Winter Long
The Problem
In cold-climate regions like Nebraska, stone and tile bathroom floors quickly turn into icy surfaces that make early morning routines uncomfortable. The homeowners wanted a beautiful, high-end bathroom aesthetic but knew that standard tile would feel brutally cold underfoot for most of the year. This created a daily winter discomfort, detracting from the function and luxury of their newly designed master suite.
The Solution
To solve this, the design team integrated the WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system directly beneath the new tile. The flexible, roll-out mesh allowed for a seamless installation around the bathroom fixtures, ensuring that the 14 square feet of heated area precisely targeted high-traffic spots. By installing the thin, durable heating cable immediately below the tile layer, the system provides direct thermal transfer without altering the floor height or requiring extensive layout changes.
The Outcome
The finished bathroom is now a warm, inviting oasis where floor chill is completely eliminated. Operating quietly and invisibly, the system delivers uniform, soothing heat across the floor, giving the homeowners peace of mind, energy-efficient comfort, and a genuinely luxurious morning routine. The investment elevates the entire space, blending high-end design with practical, everyday performance that increases long-term home value.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll: Selected to tackle the primary issue of cold tile, this electric floor heating roll features low-profile heating cables pre-spaced on a mesh backing, ensuring fast installation and even heat distribution.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: This programmable touchscreen thermostat manages energy efficiency by allowing the homeowners to schedule heat cycles precisely when they need it, while its built-in floor sensor ensures the tile stays at the perfect temperature.
- Circuit Check: Used during installation to monitor the heating elements, ensuring the system remained completely undamaged before and during the tile setting process.
- Electrical Rough-in Kit: Streamlined the wall wiring process by providing the necessary double conduits and electrical box to ensure a safe, clean, and code-compliant connection.
