Luxury Warmth for a Kitchen in Lafayette, CA

This homeowner in Lafayette, California, wanted to eliminate the notorious chill of their kitchen's large tile, marble, or stone floor. WarmlyYours provided a custom-designed electric radiant floor heating solution using TempZone™ Flex Rolls, covering 107 heated square feet. This upgrade instantly brought luxurious comfort and floor warming to the main living area, adding significant value and energy-efficient heating to the home.

Project Details

Location: Lafayette, California (CA)
Heated Space Type: Kitchen
Total Room Square Footage: 236 sq. ft.
Heated Square Footage: 107 sq. ft.
Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
System: WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Rolls (240V)
Watts: 3,000 W (3 kW)
Volts: 240 V
Amps: 15 A
Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.07
- Per Day (8 hours of use): $0.56
- Per Month (30 days, 8 hours/day): $16.80
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Rolls (240V), SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat w/Floor Sensor

Kitchen Floor Warming in Lafayette, CA

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but for Ying Compestine in Lafayette, CA, the expansive tile or stone flooring made the space uninvitingly cold, especially during the mornings. This challenge is common with hard surface floors, which draw heat away from your feet. The solution was a specialized electric floor heating system designed by WarmlyYours.

The project utilized the TempZone™ Flex Rolls, which were precisely mapped out to cover 107 sq. ft. of floor space, avoiding cabinets and permanent fixtures. The installation process involved laying the flexible heating roll directly on the subfloor before the new tile was set in place. The system's 240V rating ensures powerful and reliable heat output for this large area.

Controlled by a SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat, the system provides tailored, on-demand radiant floor heating. The outcome is a perpetually cozy kitchen, transforming a high-traffic area from a cold inconvenience into a luxurious, welcoming space that enhances daily life and boosts the home's comfort level and resale value.

Featured Products

TempZone™ Flex Rolls : The core of this system, these electric radiant floor heating rolls feature a heating cable pre-spaced and affixed to a mesh backing. Designed for easy "cut-and-turn" installation, they conform to any room shape and are perfect for use under tile, marble, and stone flooring.⁵ They provide 15 watts per square foot for rapid, uniform heat.
SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat w/Floor Sensor : This programmable thermostat allows the homeowner to set a heating schedule tailored to their life, ensuring the floor is warm exactly when needed. It includes a floor sensor to precisely monitor and maintain the floor temperature for optimal comfort and energy savings.

Project Gallery

Ying Chang Compestine Remodel with Floor Heating in Kitchen LAFAYETTE, CA

Ying Chang Compestine Remodel with TempZone Flex Roll

Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a kitchen?

For a large kitchen like this one in Lafayette, CA (107 heated sq. ft.), the operating cost for electric floor heating is very low. At the local rate of $0.40/kWh, it costs only about $0.07 per hour, which is roughly $$$0.56 for 8 hours of use per day. This makes floor warming an affordable daily luxury.

2. Can radiant heating replace the main heating system in a kitchen?

In most well-insulated homes, including this one in Lafayette, CA, the 15 watts per square foot output of the TempZone™ Flex Rolls is sufficient to act as the primary heat source (sole-source heating) for the room. This not only warms the floor but contributes to the overall room temperature, offering superior comfort and energy-efficient heating compared to forced-air systems.

3. What type of flooring works best with this system?

Electric radiant floor heating is perfectly suited for high thermal mass materials like the tile, marble, or stone used in this kitchen. These materials retain heat well, which allows the system to run less frequently while providing consistent, even floor warming.

4. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes, electric radiant floor heating is highly energy efficient because it directly heats the people and objects in a room from the floor up, rather than just the air (like forced-air systems). When paired with a programmable thermostat like the SmartStat™, it only runs during pre-set times, further minimizing energy waste and reducing your overall heating bill.