The homeowners of this Washington, MI residence sought a way to elevate their master bathroom from a standard, cold-tiled space into a true spa-like retreat. Their primary challenge was the perpetually cold feeling of the large ceramic, marble, or stone tile floor common in Michigan winters. WarmlyYours provided an efficient and luxurious solution with the TempZone™ Flex Roll electric radiant floor heating system, ensuring the floor is always comfortably warm. This upgrade significantly increased the comfort, efficiency, and value of their premium master bathroom.
Project Details
- Location: Washington, MI (Northeast of Detroit, near Lake St. Clair)
- Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
- Heated Square Footage: 78 sq. ft.
- System: TempZone™ Flex Roll (Twin Conductor)
- Watts: 1,170 W (1.17 kW)
- Volts: 120 V
- Amps: 9.8 A
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $\approx$ $0.25 (See Cost Highlight for breakdown)
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, Circuit Check
The Project Story: A Cold Floor Transformed
The owners of this beautiful home in Washington, MI, recognized that their master bathroom, despite its high-end tile, marble, or stone flooring, was suffering from the chilling effect of a cold subfloor—a common issue in northern climates. They were looking for a permanent comfort upgrade that would not only warm the surface of their floor but also provide an energy-efficient source of supplemental heat.
WarmlyYours collaborated with Beaver Tile & Stone on this project. The installer chose the TempZone™ Flex Roll for its ease of installation over the large, rectangular area of the master bathroom. Installation involved simply laying the roll directly on the wood subfloor and securing it before the tile installation could begin. The system was custom-designed for full coverage across the 78 square feet of floor space, ensuring uniform, wall-to-wall warmth. The result is a truly luxurious master bath experience where cold tile floors are now a distant memory, replaced by gentle, comforting in-floor heating.
The homeowner now enjoys a premium, energy-efficient heating solution that operates independently of their central HVAC system. The advanced nSpire Touch Thermostat provides easy programming, allowing them to schedule the radiant floor heating to activate when they need it most—first thing in the morning and before bed—making this master bathroom a true five-star retreat.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll (120V): This is the core of the electric floor heating system, consisting of thin heating cable pre-laced onto a roll-out mesh. The roll format simplifies installation, allowing quick coverage over large, regularly shaped areas like this master bathroom. Ideal for use under tile, stone, and marble floors.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat (UDG4-4999): A sleek, fully programmable touch-screen thermostat that provides precise temperature control. It features a built-in Class A GFCI for safety and includes energy-monitoring capabilities to track and manage the system's energy efficiency.
- Circuit Check: A required testing device used during installation to constantly monitor the heating cable for continuity, ensuring the cable is not damaged during the floor warming installation process.
