Luxury Warmth for a Master Bathroom in Oxnard, CA

This homeowner in Oxnard, California, sought a significant comfort upgrade for their primary bathing space, needing to eliminate the jarring chill of their large tile floor. The challenge was finding an efficient, effective electric radiant floor heating system that could seamlessly integrate under stone or tile. WarmlyYours solved this with a 65 sq. ft. TempZone™ Flex Roll system, providing comfortable, consistent in-floor heating and adding luxurious, energy-efficient value to the master bath.

Project Details

Location: Oxnard, CA
Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
Heated Square Footage: 65 sq. ft. (Full Coverage)
Watts: 968 W
Volts: 120 V
Amps: 8 A
Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.29 per hour
- $2.32 per day (Based on 8 hours of run time)
- Less than $70/month (Based on 8 hours/day run time)
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll (120V), nSpire Touch Thermostat

The Comfort Upgrade: Master Bathroom Radiant Floor Heating

The homeowners were undertaking a renovation of their master bathroom and recognized that no luxury upgrade is complete without addressing the comfort of cold floor surfaces. Large-format tile, marble, or stone flooring materials are beautiful but notorious for feeling icy underfoot, even in milder climates like Oxnard. They needed a reliable and easy-to-install floor warming solution for their 65 sq. ft. space.

The solution was the TempZone™ Flex Roll system. The mesh-backed roll format allowed the installer to quickly cover the majority of the master bathroom floor area with minimal effort. This system is specifically designed to be easily embedded in the thin-set mortar beneath natural stone or ceramic tile, ensuring that the finished floor surface achieves optimal warmth. The system was wired to a sophisticated nSpire Touch thermostat, which offers programmable scheduling for maximum efficiency and personalized comfort, ensuring the floor is warm precisely when the homeowners need it most—first thing in the morning and late at night. The addition of this electric floor heating system transformed a chilly, unwelcoming surface into a perpetually comfortable one, instantly adding significant value and daily luxury to their home.

Featured Products

TempZone™ Flex Roll (120V): Our flagship system for installation under tile, stone, and glued-down wood flooring. The roll features heating cable pre-spaced and affixed to a fiberglass mesh, simplifying the layout and installation process for large, rectangular areas like this master bathroom.
nSpire Touch Thermostat (UDG4-4999-WY): A state-of-the-art, programmable touch-screen thermostat that provides precise temperature control. Its energy-monitoring capabilities ensure the system runs as efficiently as possible, aligning with the homeowner's desire for an energy efficient heating solution.
Circuit Check (SS-01): A critical tool used during installation to continuously monitor the system's electrical continuity. This ensures the heating cable remains undamaged throughout the subfloor and tiling process, providing peace of mind.
Floor Sensor - (FH-BACKUP-SENSOR): Provides an essential backup sensor. It is highly recommended to install a spare floor sensor during the installation process as a safeguard, ensuring the thermostat can always accurately read the floor temperature.
Electrical Rough-in Kit Single Gang Box with Double Conduits (FHE-ROUGH-IN-KIT-S3): This comprehensive kit contains the essential electrical components needed to run the cold lead and floor sensor leads from the floor into the wall box, simplifying the electrical rough-in stage of the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.How much does it cost to run heated floors in a Master Bathroom in Oxnard, CA?

The cost to run this 65 sq. ft. master bathroom floor warming system in Oxnard, CA, is very low. Based on the average local electricity rate of $0.30/kWh, the system costs roughly $0.29 per hour to operate. Even running it for 8 hours a day, the cost is less than $70per month, a small investment for luxurious comfort.

2.Can electric radiant heating replace the main heating system in a master bathroom?

In a well-insulated room, electric radiant floor heating can often serve as the sole source of heat. For this 65 sq. ft. master bath, the system provides full coverage and ample heat (968W) to counter the cold of the tile and maintain a comfortable room temperature, making supplemental heat often unnecessary.

3.What type of flooring works best with the TempZone™ Flex Roll system?

The TempZone™ Flex Roll is an ideal solution for all flooring materials that are installed with thin-set mortar, including tile, marble, stone, slate, and cement. These materials conduct and retain heat exceptionally well, ensuring the most responsive and comfortable in-floor heating experience.

4.Is electric radiant floor heating an energy efficient heating solution?

Yes, electric radiant floor heating is a highly energy efficient heating option. It operates on the principle of direct heat transfer (radiant heat) rather than heating the air. By warming surfaces and objects directly, it eliminates heat loss common with forced-air systems and allows users to lower the ambient thermostat for the whole house by several degrees while still feeling warm and comfortable.

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