A Warm Welcome in Roselle: Radiant Comfort for an Illinois Foyer

A homeowner in Roselle, Illinois, wanted to eliminate the jarring chill from their foyer's tile flooring, especially during harsh Midwest winters. Installation specialist Jose Chavez & Associates partnered with WarmlyYours to install a 118 sq. ft. TempZone™ radiant floor heating system. This solution provides luxurious, consistent warmth right from the home's entryway, adding significant comfort and value from the moment someone steps inside.

Project Details

Location: Roselle, Illinois
Heated Space Type: Foyer / Entryway
Square Footage: 118 sq. ft.
System: TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable
Electrical: 1.39 kW, 120V, 11.6A
Operating Cost: ~$0.24 per hour
Installer: Jose Chavez & Associates

Banishing Cold Entryway Floors

First impressions matter, but a freezing cold tile foyer can make for an uncomfortable welcome. This was the challenge facing the owner of this Roselle home, who wanted to find a solution that would transform their cold, unwelcoming entryway into a warm and inviting space for family and guests.

The ideal solution was an electric floor heating system installed under the new tile. The installation team, Jose Chavez & Associates, selected the TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable system for its power and flexibility. This cable was paired with the Prodeso uncoupling membrane, a popular combination for tile floors. This pairing not only delivers efficient in-floor heating but also provides an uncoupling layer that helps protect the tiles from cracking due to subfloor movement.

The 375-foot cable was installed at 3.75-inch spacing to provide complete, consistent coverage across the 118 sq. ft. area. To control the system, the high-tech nSpire Touch programmable thermostat was installed. This allows the homeowner to easily schedule heating times—such as weekday mornings and evenings—to maximize comfort while improving energy efficiency. Now, instead of a shockingly cold floor, family and guests are greeted with gentle, radiant warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run radiant floor heating in a Illinois foyer?

The operating cost depends on the system's wattage, the room's size, and your local electricity rates. For this 118 sq. ft. project in Illinois, it costs about $0.24 per hour. A smaller foyer or bathroom would cost even less.

2. What's the best flooring for TempZone™ heating system?

Tile, marble, and stone—like the flooring used in this foyer—are excellent choices for electric floor heating. They are highly conductive, meaning they transfer heat efficiently from the system to the surface, resulting in a wonderfully warm floor.

3. Is electric floor warming energy efficient?

Yes. Radiant floor heating is an efficient form of heating because it warms people and objects directly from the ground up, rather than trying to heat the air in the room (which then rises to the ceiling). When paired with a programmable thermostat, you can schedule heat only when and where you need it, preventing wasted energy.

4. Why was floor heating cable used with a Prodeso membrane for this project?

Floor heating cable offers the most flexibility, making it easy to heat a custom-shaped room or work around obstructions. It was paired with the Prodeso membrane, which provides two benefits in one: it acts as an easy installation guide for spacing the cable, and it serves as an "uncoupling" membrane to protect the tile floor from cracking.