When a High-End Space Feels Like Ice
In Baton Rouge, we spend thousands on beautiful tile and stone master baths, only to realize that these materials act as "heat sinks"—pulling the warmth straight out of your feet even on a mild Louisiana morning. Most homeowners simply accept the "morning shock" or clutter their floors with rugs to hide the cold. Beyond the chill, large master baths often suffer from dampness and lingering moisture, a common frustration in our humid climate.
Project Details
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom & Shower
- Flooring / Surface Type: Tile / Stone
- Coverage Type: Full Coverage
- Total Heated Square Footage: 172 sq. ft.
- System Type: Electric Radiant Floor Heating (TempZone™ Cable)
- Voltage: 240V
- Wattage: 1,934 W
- Amps: 8.0 A
- Operating Cost (Local Rate Estimate):
- Per Hour: ~$0.21
- Per Use Event (4-hour morning cycle): ~$0.84
- Per Month (Seasonal usage): ~$25.00
- Installer: Jeramie Dearman, Dearman's Flooring ( https://www.dearmansflooring.com )
- WarmlyYours Products Used: TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable, nJoy WiFi Thermostat, Circuit Check.
A Master Craftsman’s Touch
This Baton Rouge residence featured a spacious master suite where the beauty of the floor was overshadowed by its temperature. Installed by Jeramie Dearman of Dearman’s Flooring, a local expert with over 20 years of experience in custom tile and shower work, the project was designed to turn a standard bathroom into a premium retreat.
Because the project included a walk-in shower, Jeramie utilized the flexibility of the TempZone™ Cable system. Spaced at 3.75", the cable was custom-woven throughout the room and directly into the shower pan, ensuring 100% coverage. In the humid Louisiana climate, this system does more than just heat; it actively dries the floor and shower faster, reducing moisture buildup and the mildew risks that often plague Southern bathrooms. With the nJoy WiFi Thermostat, the homeowner now enjoys a bathroom that is perfectly warm the moment they wake up, managed effortlessly from their phone.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable: The ultimate solution for complex bathroom layouts. It snakes around vanities and into showers to provide heat exactly where you stand.
- nJoy WiFi Thermostat: Solves the problem of "cold starts." Program your floor to be ready at 6:00 AM or adjust the temperature remotely for maximum efficiency.
- Circuit Check: A critical peace-of-mind tool used by installers like Jeramie to ensure the heating system is fully functional before the final tile is laid.
- Prodeso Membrane: This uncoupling membrane serves two vital roles: it provides a precise grid for snapping in the heating cable at consistent intervals and acts as a stress-relief layer. This protects your tile and grout from cracking caused by the natural expansion and contraction of the subfloor.
