For many homeowners in Lake Zurich, the morning routine begins with a flinch. Stepping out of a warm shower onto a freezing tile or marble floor isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a jarring way to start the day that makes your entire home feel colder than it actually is. We often accept these "cold spots" as an unavoidable part of living in a northern climate, but your bathroom should be a place of comfort, not a test of endurance.
WarmlyYours transformed this bathroom from a cold, sterile space into a high-end personal spa. By installing an electric floor heating system directly beneath the stone surface, we eliminated the "refrigerator effect" of the masonry, providing consistent, gentle warmth that radiates from the ground up.
Project Details
- Location: Lake Zurich, IL
- Heated Space Type: Bathroom
- Flooring / Surface Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Sub-Floor Type: Wood
- Coverage Type: Full Coverage
- Total Heated Square Footage: 14 sq. ft.
- System Type: Radiant Floor Heating (TempZone™ Flex Roll)
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 203 W
- Amps: 1.7 A
- Operating Cost:
- Per Hour: ~$0.03 (Based on average IL rates)
- Per Day: ~$0.24 (Based on 8 hours of active heating)
- Per Month: ~$7.20 (Seasonal estimate)
- WarmlyYours Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, Circuit Check.
Redefining the Morning Routine
In Illinois, the winter chill doesn't just stay outside; it seeps into the bones of a house. Standard HVAC systems do a great job of heating the air, but because heat rises, the floor remains the coldest part of the room. This is especially true in bathrooms, where tile and stone are chosen for their durability and water resistance but are notorious for retaining the cold.
For this Lake Zurich project, the goal was to provide full-coverage warmth in a compact 14-square-foot area. We utilized the TempZone™ Flex Roll which allows for a custom fit around bathroom fixtures. This system doesn't just heat the floor; it turns the entire floor surface into a secondary heat source, reducing the strain on the home's main furnace and providing a level of "barefoot comfort" that air vents simply cannot match.
The result is a bathroom that feels inherently luxurious. With the nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, the homeowner can ensure the floor is perfectly toasted exactly when the alarm goes off, ensuring that the first step of the day is the most comfortable one.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll: The heart of the system. It features a low-profile heating cable attached to a mesh backing, ensuring even heat distribution without significantly raising the floor height.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: A sleek, touchscreen controller that allows for precise scheduling. It’s the "brain" of the system, optimizing energy usage based on your lifestyle.
- Circuit Check: A critical safety and installation tool that monitors the heating cable during installation, ensuring the system is perfect before the tile is even set.
