A North York, Ontario homeowner, Harvey Hauer, wanted to transform his large 546 sq. ft. basement from a cold, underused area into a warm and inviting living space. The primary challenge was efficiently heating such a large room, especially given his plan to install click-together laminate wood flooring, which can feel cold underfoot. WarmlyYours solved this by designing a custom electric floor heating system using our Environ™ line, adding luxurious comfort, energy efficiency, and significant value to the home.
Project Details
- Location: North York, Ontario
- Heated Space Type: Basement
- Square Footage: 404 sq. ft. (Heated Area)
- Flooring: Laminate Wood (Click Together Floating)
- Watts: 4879 W
- Volts: 240V
- Amps: 21 A
- Operating Cost: ~$0.22 per hour
- Products Used: Environ™ Flex Roll, Environ™ Easy Mat, nSpire Touch Thermostat, nJoin Power Module
A Radiant Solution for a Large, Cold Space
Basements are notoriously chilly, and this large space in North York was no different. The homeowner wanted to create a comfortable family room but knew the laminate flooring would feel frigid during Ontario's cold winters. The goal was to find an energy-efficient heating solution that could provide wall-to-wall warmth without the noise or ductwork of a forced-air system.
To meet this challenge, WarmlyYours designed a custom in-floor heating system perfectly suited for the 404 sq. ft. heated area. The solution combined the versatility of Environ™ Flex Rolls (to navigate smaller areas) with the simple, quick layout of Environ™ Easy Mats. This combination is specifically engineered for floating floors like laminate, as it provides gentle, even heat without requiring any mortar or adhesives.
The entire system was connected to a single nSpire Touch programmable thermostat. Because the system's 21-amp load exceeded the thermostat's 15-amp limit, an nJoin power module was used to safely and effectively manage the power supply. The result is a basement that is now a premier living area, providing silent, luxurious radiant floor heating from the ground up, making the entire room feel warm and comfortable.
Featured Products
Environ™ Flex Rolls & Easy Mats This project used a combination of Environ™ Flex Rolls and Environ™ Easy Mats. Both products are part of our system designed specifically for floating floors, including laminate, engineered wood, and LVT. They provide safe, gentle, and energy-efficient heating for carpeted floors as well.
nSpire Touch Thermostat This programmable thermostat features a large 3.5” touchscreen, WiFi connectivity for remote control, and energy-use monitoring. It includes a Class A GFCI for safety and allows for easy scheduling to maximize comfort while minimizing energy costs.
nJoin Power Module For large heated floors like this one, the nJoin Power Module safely connects multiple heating products to a single thermostat, allowing one control point for a system that exceeds 15 amps.
