A 270-square-foot family room in Dearborn, Michigan, was transformed by Liberty Renovations LLC from a potentially cold, tiled space into the coziest room in the house. By installing a WarmlyYours TempZone™ electric floor heating system, the homeowners now enjoy consistent, luxurious radiant warmth underfoot. This project highlights how in-floor heating adds unmatched comfort and significant value, efficiently warming even large rooms with cold flooring materials like tile and stone.
Project Details
- Location: Dearborn, Michigan
- Heated Space Type: Family Room
- Square Footage: 270 sq. ft.
- Watts, Volts, Amps: 3236 W, 240 V, 13.4 A
- Operating Cost: $0.67 per hour
- ~$5.36 per day (based on 8 hours of use)
- ~$160.80 per month (based on 8 hours of use daily)
- Products Used:
- TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable
- Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane
- nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat
From Chilly Tile to a Warm Family Hub
When planning a large family room with beautiful, durable tile flooring, the primary challenge, especially in a place like Dearborn, Michigan, is the cold. Tile and stone are notoriously chilly, which can make a room feel uninviting, no matter how high the thermostat is set. The customer, Liberty Renovations LLC, knew that to make this 270 sq. ft. space a true family hub, they needed to address the cold floor.
They selected a WarmlyYours TempZone™ electric floor heating system to provide complete radiant floor heating. The project utilized a 3.7-watt TempZone™ Cable, meticulously spaced at 3.75 inches to ensure even, powerful warmth across the entire area. The cable was installed using the Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane, which is an ideal solution for installation over a wood subfloor. This membrane not only makes laying the cable simple but also serves as an uncoupling layer, which helps prevent tiles from cracking due to subfloor movement.
The result is a complete transformation. The family room is now the favorite spot in the house, anchored by a floor that radiates gentle, consistent warmth. The system is controlled by an nSpire Touch thermostat, allowing the homeowners to program the heating schedule for maximum efficiency and comfort, ensuring the room is always warm when they want to use it.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable This versatile, 3.7-watt-per-foot cable provides robust heat for high-heat-loss areas like basements or large rooms with tile. It’s easily configured on-site, making it perfect for custom-shaped rooms.
- Prodeso Uncoupling Membrane This membrane simplifies cable installation with pre-configured channels and provides uncoupling protection to prevent tile and grout from cracking. It's the ideal partner for installing radiant floor heating under tile.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat A premium, programmable thermostat that features a 3.5” color touchscreen, a setup wizard for easy programming, and energy use monitoring. It provides precise temperature control for ultimate comfort and efficiency.
