Step Into Comfort: A Kildeer Bedroom Gets a Radiant Heating Upgrade

A 172 sq. ft. bedroom remodel in Kildeer, Illinois, provided the perfect opportunity to add luxurious comfort from the ground up. The homeowner wanted to eliminate the shock of cold morning floors and add consistent, gentle warmth to their new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring. This unique WarmlyYours project demonstrates the installation of two different systems—TempZone™ Flex Roll and TempZone™ Cable—showing how versatile electric floor heating can be in adding significant comfort, efficiency, and value to any space.

Project Details

Location: Kildeer, Illinois
Heated Space Type: Bedroom
Square Footage: 147 sq. ft. (Heated Area)
Watts, Volts, Amps: 2009 W, 240 V, 8.3 A
Operating Cost: $0.35 per hour
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, TempZone™ Cable, nSpire Touch™ Thermostat
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Subfloor: Wood

A Tale of Two Systems

When planning their bedroom remodel, the homeowner knew they wanted to upgrade from cold floors to luxurious, heated ones. The project involved installing new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), which is an excellent surface for pairing with in-floor heating. The goal was to provide complete comfort coverage for the 147 sq. ft. of heated space, ensuring no cold spots.

This installation served as a perfect comparison of two of WarmlyYours' most popular electric floor heating solutions.

For the large, open areas of the room, the TempZone™ Flex Roll was used. This system features the heating cable pre-spaced on a mesh backing, allowing it to be rolled out quickly and secured to the wood subfloor with staples.
For the areas with more angles or around furniture, the TempZone™ Cable was installed. This free-form cable was attached to the subfloor using plastic fixing strips, offering maximum layout flexibility.

Both systems were embedded in a layer of self-leveling cement to ensure a smooth, level surface before the LVT was installed over the top. The entire system is controlled by a single nSpire Touch™ programmable thermostat, giving the homeowner precise control over their new, warm, and inviting bedroom retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run electric floor heating in a Illinois bedroom?

The operating cost depends on your room size, runtime, and local electricity rates. For this 147 sq. ft. bedroom in Illinois, it costs about $0.35 per hour. A smaller 100 sq. ft. bedroom might cost only $0.20–$0.25 per hour, making it a very affordable luxury.

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

Most flooring types are compatible! This project used Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), which is an excellent and popular choice. Radiant floor heating also works perfectly under tile, stone, engineered wood, and even laminate.

3 Is radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes. Unlike forced-air systems that heat the air (which then rises to the ceiling), radiant heating warms people and objects in the room directly. This allows you to feel comfortable at a lower thermostat setting, which can reduce overall energy consumption.

4. Can electric radiant heating be my only heat source?

In many well-insulated rooms, yes. A system this size (over 2000 watts) provides a significant amount of heat. However, in rooms with high ceilings, large windows, or in very cold climates, in-floor heating is best used as a primary source of comfort supplemented by a secondary heating system.