Laminate flooring offers a sleek, modern aesthetic, but in Kildeer, Illinois—where winters are notoriously harsh—these surfaces can become uncomfortably cold to the touch. This homeowner wanted to eliminate the shock of stepping onto a freezing floor first thing in the morning. By installing a custom electric floor heating system under their floating laminate, WarmlyYours turned a standard bedroom into a cozy, energy-efficient sanctuary that radiates warmth from the ground up.
Project Details
- Location: Kildeer, IL
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Heated Space: 158 sq. ft.
- Flooring Surface: Laminate Wood (Click Together Floating)
- System Installed: Environ™ Flex Roll (240V)
- Electrical Output: 1890 Watts, 240 Volts, 7 Amps
- Operating Cost: ~$0.28 per hour (Based on average IL electrical rates)
- Thermostat: nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat
Banish the Morning Chill
The Problem: The homeowner faced a common dilemma: she loved the look of her new click-together laminate wood flooring, but dreaded the thermal properties of the material. Unlike carpet, laminate doesn't hold heat, and in a bedroom, thermal comfort is paramount. Relying solely on forced-air vents often leaves the air stuffy while the floor remains cold, creating an uneven heating experience.
The Solution: To solve this, the Environ™ Flex Roll system was chosen. This product is specifically engineered for floating floors like laminate and engineered wood. Unlike other systems that require thin-set cement, the Environ roll is a foil-based heating mat that lays flat directly between the underlayment and the finished floor. This makes it an incredibly "installation-friendly" solution for renovations.
The Outcome: With 158 square feet of heating coverage running on a robust 240V circuit, the room now enjoys evenly distributed heat. The system runs silently and invisibly, creating a "set it and forget it" luxury experience. The nSpire Touch thermostat ensures the floor is warm exactly when the homeowner wakes up, and turns down automatically when they leave, maximizing energy efficient heating.1
Featured Products
Environ™ Flex Rolls (240V) Designed specifically for floating wood and laminate floors, the Environ™ Flex Roll features a reinforced aluminum foil mat that radiates heat evenly. It requires no adhesive or mortar, making it the perfect non-invasive solution for bedroom renovations.
nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat: The nSpire Touch allows for easy control of your electric floor heating. With a 3.5” touchscreen and a built-in Class A GFCI, it offers 7-day programmability to maximize energy efficiency and comfort.
Circuit Check (SS-01) An essential tool for installation, the Circuit Check monitors the heating elements during the flooring install. If the heating roll is damaged during the process, this device sounds an alarm immediately, allowing for a fix before the floor is finished.
