This project transformed a stunning high-altitude home in Copper Mountain, CO, by integrating electric radiant floor heating into the main living areas and a master bath. The challenge was to overcome the harsh chill of the new stone and tile floors, a common issue in mountain retreats. Working with the installer, Rest Assured, LLC, WarmlyYours designed a comprehensive, zoned TempZone™ system, ensuring consistent, comfortable warmth, and dramatically increasing the home's comfort, efficiency, and luxury value.
Project Details
- Location: Copper Mountain, Colorado
- Heated Space Type: Kitchen and Living Space (Zone 1) / Master Bathroom and Closet (Zone 2)
- Heated Area Square Footage: 285 sq. ft. (Kitchen/Living) + 57 sq. ft. (Bathroom/Closet)
- Watts, Volts, Amps (Kitchen/Living): 4275 W, 240 V, 18 A
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Operating Cost Per Hour (Kitchen/Living): $0.64
- Installer: Rest Assured, LL
- Operating Cost Breakdown (Based on $0.15/kWh):
- Per Hour: Approximately $0.64
- Per Day (running 8 hours): Approximately $5.12
- Per Month (running 8 hours/day): Approximately $153.60
Eliminating the Chill with Zoned Floor Warming
The homeowners of this mountain remodel sought a comprehensive solution for their new stone and tile floors, which often feel frigid, especially in a high-altitude climate. The solution couldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach; it needed to provide tailored, energy-efficient comfort for two very different spaces: a large, open-plan kitchen and living area, and the intimate master bathroom.
The installer, Rest Assured, LLC, chose TempZone™ electric radiant floor heating for its versatility and proven reliability under stone and tile. A multi-zone system was designed for maximum control and efficiency. The large 285 sq. ft. kitchen/living area received a powerful 240V system using TempZone™ Flex Rolls for robust, wall-to-wall coverage. In contrast, the smaller 57 sq. ft. master bathroom and closet were outfitted with a 120V system to create a focused, spa-like experience.
The outcome is a home where every step on the cold stone and tile is transformed into a comfortable experience. Both heating zones are managed independently by an nSpire Touch WiFi Programmable Thermostat, allowing the homeowners to precisely schedule and control the in-floor heating from anywhere, ensuring both optimal comfort and energy efficient heating.
Featured Products
TempZone™ Flex Rolls : The primary radiant floor heating element. Flexible mats of heating cable laid out in rolls, ideal for fast installation and excellent heat distribution under tile and stone.
nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostat : A sleek, programmable thermostat with WiFi connectivity, allowing remote control of the floor warming system via a smartphone app for convenience and energy efficiency.
nJoin Power Module : Used to safely manage the high amperage draw of the large 240V kitchen/living space system, ensuring all power requirements are met.
