Stepping onto freezing tile floors can instantly ruin a relaxing morning routine, especially during unforgiving Michigan winters. To eliminate this daily discomfort, Borchert Building Company transformed a standard master bathroom into a high-performance retreat. By pairing targeted radiant floor warming with a premium towel warmer, this project delivers wrap-around thermal comfort and long-term home value without sacrificing energy efficiency.
Project Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Location | Washington, Michigan |
| Space Type | Master Bathroom |
| Surface / Flooring | Tile, Marble, or Stone (Polished) |
| System Type | Electric Floor Heating & Towel Warmer |
| Total Square Footage (Heated) | 31.5 sq. ft. |
| Technical Specs | 120V / 490W / 4.0A |
| Wattage per Sq. Ft. | 15 W/sq. ft. |
| Cable Spacing | 3 inches On Center (OC) |
| Products Used | TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, Sierra Towel Warmer |
| Professional Installer | Borchert Building Company |
A Dual-Comfort Upgrade for a Master Retreat
The Problem
The primary design obstacle for this Washington, MI master bath renovation was mitigating the thermal mass of the new polished tile flooring. In northern climates, stone and tile act as heat sinks, drawing warmth away from bare feet and making the entire room feel drafty. The homeowners required a solution that provided rapid, uniform comfort without requiring extensive structural modifications or raising the floor transition heights.
The Solution
To address this, Borchert Building Company mapped out a 31.5-square-foot heated zone using the WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system. The ultra-low-profile heating cable embedded cleanly within the thinset layer directly underneath the tile. This configuration ensures that radiant heat travels straight upward, warming the dense flooring material quickly and evenly.
The Outcome
The installation was completed with a hardwired Sierra Towel Warmer, giving the homeowners a fully integrated, dual-source heating experience. Instead of walking into a chilly room and reaching for a damp towel, the space now functions as a highly efficient, automated personal spa. The addition of smart controls ensures the system only draws power when the room is active, maximizing local comfort while keeping utility impacts negligible.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Rolls: Selected for its premium heating cable pre-spaced on a fiberglass mesh backing, this system speeds up installation while guaranteeing zero cold spots under the polished tile.
- Sierra Towel Warmer: This polished stainless steel, 8-bar architectural feature provides dual functionality—silently drying and warming towels while gently contributing ambient radiant heat to the room.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: Featuring a sleek touchscreen interface and a built-in floor sensor, this programmable control ensures the system operates strictly on the homeowner's schedule to prevent energy waste.
