Large tiled family rooms often become unusable during Michigan winters because thick tile saps the warmth right out of the room. Liberty Renovations LLC solved this common dilemma by installing a high-efficiency electric floor warming system directly beneath the new tile. Now, this spacious gathering area delivers luxurious, consistent comfort, transforming a notoriously chilly surface into the most inviting spot in the house.
Project Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Space Type | Family Room |
| Flooring / Surface Type | Tile, Marble, or Stone over wood subfloor |
| System Type | Radiant Floor Heating |
| Total Square Footage | 270 sq. ft. |
| Technical Specs | 240V / 3,236W / 13.4A |
| Wattage per Sq. Ft. | 12 W/sq. ft. (3.7 W/linear ft. cable) |
| Cable Spacing | 3.75 inches OC |
| Products Used | TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable, Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane, nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat |
| Operating Cost | $0.67 per hour (~$5.36/day based on 8 hours of use) |
| Professional Installer | Liberty Renovations LLC |
From Chilly Tile to a Warm Family Hub
The Problem
Tiled living areas are beautifully durable and easy to clean, but they act like blocks of ice in northern climates. For this Dearborn family, their spacious family room risked becoming an uninviting, drafty zone that everyone avoided during the colder months. Traditional forced-air heating systems blow hot air to the ceiling but leave the lower half of the room—and the floor itself—chilly and uncomfortable to walk on without thick footwear.
The Solution
To guarantee a warm welcome, Liberty Renovations LLC integrated an electric floor heating solution directly into the new floor layout. They embedded the flexible TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable within a Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane over the existing wood subfloor. Spacing the cable at precise 3.75-inch intervals ensured completely uniform heat distribution without any cold spots, while the membrane layer provided essential structural protection for the tile assembly.
The Outcome
The family room has been completely reimagined as a true year-round sanctuary. Managed by an intelligent programmable thermostat, the invisible radiant floor heating network operates silently and efficiently. Instead of battling a freezing floor, the homeowners now enjoy a gentle, continuous blanket of ambient warmth rising from beneath their feet, restoring true comfort to their favorite living space.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable: Solved the challenge of heating a large, high-heat-loss room. It was selected for its flexible on-site configuration, providing high-efficiency radiant warmth exactly where the family walks.
- Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane: Prevented potential tile damage over the wood subfloor. It was chosen to lock the heating cables into perfect alignment while protecting the tile and grout lines from cracking due to subfloor movement.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: Eliminated energy waste. It allows the homeowners to easily schedule floor warming around their actual daily routine, maximizing comfort without running up the utility bill.
