Finished basement bathroom with a 3' x 8' TempZone Floor Heating Mat

Finished shower - Floor Heating Bathroom 3' x 8' TempZone

Basement Bathroom Comfort Upgrade – Mississauga, ON

DIYer Brian Phillips used a TempZone™ Mat and CeraZorb® underlayment to add radiant heat to his basement bathroom floor in Mississauga, Ontario.

Location

Mississauga, ON

Basement Bathroom

This newly finished basement bathroom features clean, modern tile paired with radiant electric floor heating. The system provides consistent warmth underfoot, even on cold concrete, making the space feel comfortable and inviting year-round. Installed by the homeowner, the heating mat was paired with insulating underlayment to maximize energy efficiency.

Heated Space Type

Bathroom

Watts

360 W

Volts

120 V

Amps

3 A

Size

24 sq. ft.

Operating Cost Per Hour

$0.06 (Open Operating Cost Calculator) *

Cost Per Hour Explanation

Based on local electricity rates in Mississauga, Ontario, operating Brian’s 360-watt radiant floor heating system during on-peak morning hours costs approximately 5.7¢ per hour. With energy-efficient underlayment and a programmable thermostat, the system delivers consistent comfort while keeping operating costs low—especially when used during off-peak times.

Project Information:

Weekend warrior Brian Phillips transformed his basement bathroom in Mississauga, Ontario, with the addition of a radiant floor heating system. After researching the installation process and using WarmlyYours support resources, he completed the project himself using a TempZone™ Mat over concrete with CeraZorb® underlayment. The result is a warm, welcoming tile floor—perfect for Canadian winters.

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