Fireside Comfort: A Luxurious Heated Master Bathroom in Cincinnati, Ohio

This stunning 105 sq. ft. master bathroom in Cincinnati, built by Michaelson Homes, featured beautiful (but cold) marble and stone tile. To match the luxury of the room's fireplace, WarmlyYours installed a TempZone™ electric floor heating system. This solution transformed the bathroom into a true spa-like retreat, adding exceptional comfort and value by infusing the cold tile with consistent, energy-efficient warmth.

Project Details

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
Square Footage: 105 sq. ft.
System Specs: 1575 Watts, 120 Volts, 13.2 Amps
Operating Cost: ~$0.25 per hour
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat

A Spa Experience to Match a Fireside View

When Michaelson Homes designed this master bathroom, "luxury" was the guiding principle. The room is spacious, features elegant tile and marble, and even includes a cozy fireplace. However, one element detracted from the spa-like feel: the cold, hard floor. In a 105 sq. ft. space, even with a fireplace, stone floors can remain uncomfortably chilly, especially on cold Cincinnati mornings.

To solve this, a TempZone™ electric floor heating system was chosen. The 105 sq. ft. TempZone™ Flex Roll was installed to provide complete coverage, ensuring there would be no cold spots. The system was laid out over the wood subfloor, and the Circuit Check™ was used to ensure the roll was free of damage before, during, and after the tile and marble flooring was installed over it.

The result is a seamless integration of comfort and luxury. The radiant floor heating provides silent, even warmth that rises from the floor, perfectly complementing the heat from the fireplace. The homeowner now enjoys a truly luxurious master retreat, where the comfort of a warm floor is guaranteed. The system is controlled by the nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, which allows the heating to be scheduled for optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a Cincinnati large bathroom?

Operating cost depends on the system size and local electricity rates. This 105 sq. ft. system in Cincinnati costs about $0.25 per hour. A smaller bathroom might only cost a few cents per hour.

2. Can TempZone™ heating system be the main heating system for this bathroom?

Yes. This TempZone™ system provides 15 watts per sq. ft., which is powerful enough to be the primary heat source for this 105 sq. ft. room, especially in a well-insulated home. It eliminates the need for baseboard heaters or vents.

3. What type of flooring works best with TempZone™ heating system?

This project used Tile, Marble, and Stone, which are the best and most popular choices for radiant floor heating. These materials are excellent conductors of heat, making the system highly efficient and effective.

4. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Absolutely. Electric floor heating is highly efficient because it heats the objects and people in the room directly (via radiant heat) rather than heating the air (like forced-air systems). When paired with a programmable thermostat, you only use energy precisely when and where you want it.