A trusted remodeler in Portland uses radiant heat as his not-so-secret weapon.
When Kory Nelson, owner of Nelson Design and Engineering in Portland, Oregon, began remodeling and flipping single-family homes more than a decade ago, he was looking for a way to set his work apart—a true “wow” factor.
Why Radiant Heat Was a Must-Try Upgrade
Radiant floors became the upgrade that made every home stand out.
Kory Nelson, owner and founder of Nelson Design and Engineering in Portland, Oregon, was looking for a way to add a “wow factor” to his single-family home renovations. He’d been remodeling and flipping homes for more than a decade—and knew he needed something memorable to set his projects apart.
Testing It at Home First: A Referral-Only Business Demands Trust
Nelson tried radiant heat in his own home before ever offering it to clients.
Before offering radiant heat to clients, Nelson insisted on experiencing it himself. That’s why the very first installation happened in his own home.
After installing a TempZone™ system in his master bathroom, Nelson was sold. He’s since included WarmlyYours radiant heat in hundreds of remodels.
How Nelson Installs Radiant Heating for Lasting Results
From subfloor to tile, here’s how a seasoned pro installs WarmlyYours radiant heat.
Nelson has streamlined his radiant floor installation process over the years. Most of his projects use tile flooring over cement board.
Here’s a look at his typical install process:
Fastens subfloor to the joists to eliminate movement
Sands surface, applies latex primer
Sets cement board in thin-set, tapes seams
Dry fits the heating element to plan coverage
Uses hot glue to fix wires in place
Covers with auto-leveling compound
Tiles over a smooth, consistent surface
Why Installation Plans Make Complex Layouts Easy
Even on challenging projects, Nelson trusts the WarmlyYours SmartPlan™ layout diagrams.
One particularly tricky job included a bathroom “without a single straight wall,” plus an attached closet and a custom-designed shower.
A Business Built on Referrals—and Warm Floors
With no website or advertising, every job starts with a warm impression.
Nelson doesn’t advertise, and he doesn’t need to. Every job comes from word of mouth.
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