A cold, uninviting basement in Fox River Grove, Illinois, was transformed into a warm and comfortable living space. By installing a 32 sq. ft. TempZone™ electric floor heating system over insulating cork underlayment, the installer, Master Tech, delivered exceptional comfort and energy efficiency, permanently solving the problem of cold tile floors.
Project Details
- Location: Fox River Grove, Illinois
- Heated Space Type: Basement
- Square Footage: 32 sq. ft.
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Subfloor: Wood
- System: TempZone™ Flex Roll (477 Watts, 240 Volts, 2.0 Amps)
- Operating Cost: ~$0.07 per hour
- Installation: Master Tech
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, 6mm Cork Underlayment, TH115-AF-12VDC Thermostat
Warmth and Efficiency for a Chilly Illinois Basement
Basements are notoriously cold, especially in climates like Fox River Grove, Illinois. Even with a finished space, tile or stone flooring over a wood subfloor can feel icy underfoot, making the room uncomfortable. The challenge for this project was to add supplemental, luxurious warmth to a 32 sq. ft. area, ensuring the new tile floor would be a source of comfort, not a cold shock.
The installer, Master Tech, chose a complete in-floor heating solution from WarmlyYours designed for maximum efficiency. First, they laid down 6mm Cork Insulating Underlayment. This crucial step prevents heat from escaping into the wood subfloor below, directing warmth upwards and making the electric floor heating system significantly more energy-efficient. On top of the cork, they easily installed the 240V TempZone™ Flex Roll, which provided 477 watts of heating power.
The result is a perfectly warmed basement floor. The combination of the insulating underlayment and the efficient TempZone™ radiant floor heating system provides consistent, even warmth. The space is no longer a cold part of the house but an inviting and cozy extension of the home, all controlled by a simple, programmable thermostat.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Rolls: Our most popular in-floor heating product. These rolls are simple to install and are perfect for square or rectangular rooms, providing even heat for tile, marble, or stone floors.
- Cork Insulating Underlayment (6mm): An essential addition for efficiency. This underlayment acts as a thermal break, ensuring heat rises into your floor and room—not down into the subfloor—which speeds up heating and reduces operating costs.
- TH115-AF-12VDC Thermostat: A reliable and easy-to-use programmable thermostat designed to give you precise control over your new floor warming system.
