This 132 sq. ft. U-shaped kitchen and dining nook in Richmond Hill, Ontario, was beautiful but suffered from frigidly cold tile floors, especially during harsh Canadian winters. The homeowner wanted a comfortable, consistent warmth without a disruptive or costly renovation. WarmlyYours provided an energy-efficient electric floor heating solution with our TempZone™ Flex Roll, transforming the heart of the home into a cozy, inviting space perfect for cooking, dining, and gathering.
Project Details
- Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
- Heated Space Type: Kitchen and Dining Nook
- Heated Square Footage: 90 sq. ft.
- Watts, Volts, Amps: 1346 W, 120V, 11.3 A
- Operating Cost: ~$0.20 CAD per hour
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostat
A Recipe for Comfort in a Canadian Kitchen
The U-shaped kitchen is the central hub of this Richmond Hill home, but its stylish and durable stone tile flooring had a significant downside: it was ice-cold underfoot. This made mornings and evenings uncomfortable, causing the family to avoid the dining nook and rush through meal prep. The homeowner needed an efficient floor warming solution to cover the 90 sq. ft. of usable floor space within the larger 132 sq. ft. room.
To solve this, a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll was selected. This in-floor heating solution is ideal for large, rectangular-shaped areas like this, as the heating cable comes pre-spaced on a mesh mat that can be quickly rolled out. The 1.5’ x 60’ roll was a perfect fit, simplifying the installation process over the wood subfloor before the new tile was laid.
The 120V system provides 1346 watts of heating power, enough to quickly and efficiently warm the dense stone flooring. The entire radiant floor heating system is controlled by an nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostat. This smart thermostat allows the homeowners to program a heating schedule around their lifestyle, ensuring the floor is warm when they wake up and saving energy when they're away. The result is a kitchen that is no longer just a workspace, but a truly comfortable and luxurious living area, adding significant value and appeal to the home.
Featured Products
TempZone™ Flex Rolls Our most popular electric floor heating solution, TempZone™ Flex Rolls are perfect for quick and easy installation in large, open-layout rooms. The heating cable is pre-spaced on a mesh backing that can be cut and turned, allowing for simple, on-site adjustments to fit the room's layout.
nSpire Touch WiFi Thermostat This programmable thermostat offers the ultimate combination of control and efficiency. Featuring a 3.5” color touchscreen, WiFi connectivity for remote control via smartphone, and in-depth energy usage monitoring, it’s the perfect smart companion for any radiant floor heating system.
