Cozy Tile Toes: A Luxurious Bathroom Floor Warming System in Washington, MI

A homeowner in Washington, Michigan, partnered with Borchert Building Company to transform a standard bathroom into a luxurious retreat. The primary challenge was the cold, uncomfortable tile floor, especially during Michigan's chilly winters. By installing a 36 sq. ft. TempZone™ Flex Roll system, WarmlyYours provided consistent, silent radiant comfort and added significant spa-like value to this bathroom remodel.

Project Details

Location: Washington, MI
Heated Space Type: Bathroom
Total Room Size: 51 sq. ft.
Heated Area: 36 sq. ft.
Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
Watts: 539 W
Volts: 120V
Amps: 4.5 A
Operating Cost: ~$0.11/hour
Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, SmartStat™ Thermostat, Circuit Check

From Chilly Tile to Spa-Like Comfort

For any bathroom in the Detroit metro area, especially near Lake St. Clair, "chilly" is an understatement for half the year. The client for this Washington, MI, home wanted to ensure their new bathroom—featuring beautiful tile from Beaver Tile & Stone—wouldn't suffer from the shock of ice-cold floors. They needed an efficient and reliable floor warming solution to complete their vision of a comfortable, high-end space.

The experts at Borchert Building Company specified a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system. The 36 sq. ft. roll was a perfect choice for this 51 sq. ft. room, easily installed over the wood subfloor to provide full coverage in the high-traffic areas. The roll format allowed for a quick and simple layout, and the included Circuit Check ensured the system was installed perfectly before the tile was laid.

The result is a bathroom that feels as good as it looks. The electric floor heating system radiates gentle, even warmth from the floor up, turning a practical space into a spa-like experience. Controlled by a SmartStat™ programmable thermostat, the homeowner can set schedules for maximum efficiency, ensuring the floor is warm when they need it and saving energy when they don't.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run electric floor heating in a Michigan bathroom?

The cost varies by room size and local electricity rates. For this 36 sq. ft. heated area in Michigan, it costs about $0.11 per hour. A typical 8-hour daily schedule would cost less than $27 per month to operate.

2. Can in-floor heating be the only heat source in a bathroom?

While often used for floor warming and supplemental comfort, a full-coverage electric floor heating system in a well-insulated room (like this 51 sq. ft. bathroom) can often serve as the primary or sole heat source.

3. What flooring works best with the TempZone™ system?

This system is ideal for tile, marble, or stone floors, as seen in this project. These materials are excellent conductors of heat, providing the most effective warmth. The system is also approved for use under many other flooring types.

4. Is radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes. Electric radiant floor heating is highly efficient because it heats objects and people in the room directly, not the air. Paired with a programmable thermostat, you only use energy precisely when and where you need it, reducing waste compared to forced-air systems.

Quotes

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