The "Ice-Block" Effect of Luxury Flooring
Homeowners often invest in beautiful tile or marble for their entryways and hallways, only to realize too late that these surfaces act as heat sinks. In the damp, cool climate of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, a stone floor doesn't just feel "cool"—it feels like walking on a slab of ice. Most people accept this as an unavoidable trade-off for having durable, high-end flooring, relegating themselves to wearing heavy slippers year-round or avoiding these rooms entirely during the winter.
WarmlyYours transformed this Maple Ridge home by installing a high-performance radiant floor heating system that turns these high-traffic areas from "transition zones" into destinations of warmth and comfort.
Project Details
- Location: Maple Ridge, BC
- Heated Space Type: Entryway, Hallway, Kitchen, and Powder Room
- Flooring Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Total Heated Square Footage: 327 sq. ft. (Coverage for 435 sq. ft. area)
- System Type: TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable
- Voltage: 240V
- Wattage: 4,914 W
- Amps: 20.3 A
- Operating Cost:
- Per Hour: ~$0.54 (Based on local BC Hydro rates of ~$0.11/kWh)
- Per Day: ~$2.16 (Based on 4 hours of active heating)
- Per Month: ~$65.00 (Estimated seasonal usage)
Comfort Without Compromise
In many Pacific Northwest homes, the entryway and hallway are the first things you touch when you walk in the door. If those floors are cold, the whole house feels drafty. This project focused on a sprawling 327-square-foot layout spanning from the front door through the kitchen and into the powder room.
The homeowners chose TempZone™ Cable, a flexible solution that allows for custom spacing around cabinetry and tight corners. By installing the cable at a 3.0-inch spacing, the system provides a consistent, even heat that radiates upward, warming not just the floor, but the objects and people in the room. Controlled by three nSpire Touch WiFi thermostats, the home is now divided into smart zones, allowing the owners to heat only the rooms they are using, maximizing energy efficiency without sacrificing an ounce of luxury.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Heating Cable (240V): The heart of the system. This ultra-low EMF cable provides maximum flexibility for custom room layouts while maintaining a thin profile that doesn't significantly raise floor height.
- nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostats: These allow for remote control via smartphone. You can turn the heat up before you get home from a rainy hike at Golden Ears Provincial Park.
- Circuit Check: A specialized tool used during installation to ensure the heating system is 100% functional before the tile is laid, providing total peace of mind.
