Elevated Comfort for a New Jersey Workspace

Fashion Carpets, a premier flooring company, sought to provide a superior, comfortable environment in their new 879 sq. ft. commercial office in Clifton, NJ. The challenge was combating the inherent coldness of the chosen tile and stone flooring, which can be uninviting for employees and clients. WarmlyYours delivered an efficient, full-coverage electric floor warming solution using TempZone™ Flex Rolls, transforming the vast space into a welcoming, luxurious, and energy-efficient workspace that emphasizes comfort and adds significant perceived value.

Project Details

Location: Clifton, New Jersey
Heated Space Type: Commercial Office
Square Footage (Heated): 879 sq. ft.
System Type: TempZone™ Flex Roll (Full Coverage)
Flooring: Tile, Marble or Stone
Voltage/Wattage: 120V, 13W per sq. ft.
Amps: 109 A
Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.69
- Cost Per Day (8 hours): approx $5.52
- Cost Per Month (20 business days): approx $110.40

A Commercial Comfort Upgrade

When installing new tile, marble, and stone throughout their spacious office in Clifton, New Jersey, the team at Fashion Carpets recognized a critical design flaw: while beautiful, these materials are notoriously cold. For a commercial space aiming to be professional and inviting, a perpetually cold floor would diminish the overall quality of the environment for both staff and visitors.

To solve this, they partnered with WarmlyYours and specified a full-coverage electric radiant floor heating system. The choice of the TempZone™ Flex Roll was ideal for a project of this size. These large, pre-wired mats allowed for the most efficient coverage of the 879 sq. ft. office area, significantly reducing installation time and complexity. The installation involved embedding the TempZone™ Flex Rolls directly beneath the tile and stone, ensuring the finished floor would be warm and comfortable to the touch. This upgrade positioned the office as a state-of-the-art facility focused on employee well-being and a high-end client experience.

The outcome is an office that is not only visually stunning but also maintains a consistent, luxurious floor warming that works alongside the primary heating system. This subtle, pervasive comfort makes a strong statement about the company’s commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a commercial office in New Jersey?

For a large commercial office project like this 879 sq. ft. space in Clifton, NJ, the electric floor heating system costs approximately $0.69 per hour to operate. This is calculated using the system's $13 W}/sq. ft. output and the average commercial electricity rate in New Jersey, demonstrating excellent value for the substantial comfort provided.

2. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes, electric radiant floor heating is highly energy-efficient, especially when used for floor warming. It heats objects and people directly from below, unlike forced-air systems which heat the air (which then rises). This allows the thermostat to be set several degrees lower while maintaining the same comfort level, resulting in measurable energy savings.

3. What type of flooring works best with this electric in-floor heating system?

Tile, marble, and stone are considered the best flooring materials for this type of system (TempZone™ Flex Roll). Their high thermal mass allows them to retain heat effectively, acting as a heat battery, and their naturally cold surface makes the comfort provided by the floor warming system most noticeable.

4. Can electric radiant heating replace the main heating system in a large office space?

While powerful, this system is primarily designed as a supplemental floor warming system to eliminate cold floors, as specified in this large Clifton office. For spaces as large as 879 sq. ft., a heat-loss calculation is required to determine if electric radiant heat can serve as the sole primary heat source, though it significantly reduces the load on the existing HVAC system.