Moving Past the "Abrupt Temperature Spike"
Homeowners Rita and Mark Vanderslice discovered that even in a temperate climate like Yorba Linda, California, a luxury remodel can have a hidden flaw. Their vision for a spacious master bath included a stunning barrel ceiling and an open shower—design choices that often lead to drafty, uninviting spaces. They didn't just want a beautiful room; they wanted to avoid that jarring sensory disruption—the moment warm feet hit freezing stone in the middle of the night. By integrating a WarmlyYours radiant heating system, they transformed a potential "ice box" into a seamless transition of comfort from the bedroom carpet to the luxury of heated Travertine.
Project Details
| Location | Yorba Linda, California |
| Heated Space Type | Master Bathroom |
| Flooring / Surface Type | Tile (Travertine). |
| Coverage Type | Strategic Full Coverage (153 sq. ft. heated) |
| Total Room Square Footage | 249 sq. ft. |
| System Type | Radiant Floor Heating (TempZone™ Flex Roll) |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Wattage | 2,295 W |
| Amps | 9 A |
| Operating Cost | |
| Per Hour | ~$0.32 (Based on average CA rates) |
| Per Day | ~$1.28 (Assuming 4 hours of active heating) |
| Per Month | ~$38.00 (Seasonal estimate) |
| WarmlyYours Products Used | * TempZone™ Flex Rolls (240V) , SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat |
Comfort That Defies Architecture
Large master bathrooms with architectural flourishes like barrel ceilings are notoriously difficult to heat. Standard HVAC systems often fail to reach floor level, leaving beautiful stone tiles feeling like blocks of ice. Rita and Mark were concerned their dream remodel would result in a room they’d avoid during the winter months.
Their stone contractor recommended WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Rolls as the solution. Because the system is incredibly thin, the installer was able to level the floor, lay the heating elements, and protect them with a layer of thinset in one streamlined process before laying the Travertine. Now, instead of relying on loud, dusty fans to blow warm air that quickly rises to the ceiling, the heat stays where it’s needed most: underfoot. It’s an invisible luxury that has turned a middle-of-the-night bathroom trip from an unwelcome physical startle back into a peaceful, soothing experience.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll: This cut-and-turn mat system is the "problem-solver" for large, irregular bathroom layouts. It provides 15 watts per square foot, ensuring even the thickest Travertine or marble stays consistently warm.
- SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat: Designed to take the guesswork out of comfort. It learns your schedule so the floor is warm before you wake up and energy-efficient when you're away.
