Luxury Warmth for a Hawthorn Woods Home: Smart Radiant Floor Heating Under Floating Engineered Wood

Seeking a whole-home comfort upgrade, the owners of this Hawthorn Woods, IL residence chose electric radiant floor heating for their master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and living room. The project features the innovative Environ Flex Roll system, an ideal solution for installation beneath floating engineered wood floors. This installation delivers gentle, energy-efficient warmth, transforming the home's primary living spaces into cozy retreats and significantly boosting comfort and home value

Project Details

Location: Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Heated Space Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, and Living Room
Total Heated Square Footage: 915 sq. ft. (Master Bedroom: 210 sq. ft., Living Room: 420 sq. ft., Bedroom 2: 170 sq. ft., Bedroom 3: 120 sq. ft.)
Total Watts/Volts/Amps: 2520 Watts (Total System) / 240V (Master Bedroom & Living Room) / 10 Amps (Total System)
Flooring: Engineered Wood (Floating)
Products Used: Environ Flex Rolls and nSpire Touch Thermostats

Smart Installation and Discreet Comfort

The homeowner's primary goal was to eliminate cold spots and create an unparalleled level of comfort in their main living areas, a common challenge in homes with standard central heating. They needed a non-invasive, in-floor heating solution that could be easily installed under their new floating engineered wood floors.

The WarmlyYours Smart Install team addressed this challenge with the Environ Flex Roll system. This ultra-thin, easy-to-install mat is specifically engineered for floating floors, offering a superior alternative to traditional forced-air heating.² The rolls were laid out and connected, providing comprehensive coverage across the Master Bedroom (210 sq. ft.), the Living Room (420 sq. ft.), and the secondary bedrooms.

The entire project is managed by the nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, allowing the residents to set custom heating schedules and enjoy warmth exactly when they need it.³ The result is a total home transformation: discreet, maintenance-free, radiant floor heating that offers superior comfort and energy savings, solving the problem of cold floors without compromising the home's aesthetics.

Featured Products

Environ™ Flex Rolls : A non-invasive, ultra-thin electric radiant heating mat designed for easy installation directly beneath floating floors like engineered wood, laminate, and luxury vinyl. Delivers gentle, uniform floor warming.

nSpire Touch Thermostat : A sleek, programmable touchscreen thermostat with a built-in Class A GFCI for safety. Allows users to easily schedule and control their radiant floor heating system for maximum energy efficiency and comfort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a Hawthorn Woods living room?

The 2520-watt system for all rooms, including the large Living Room, costs approximately $0.44 per hour to operate in Hawthorn Woods, IL, based on the average U.S. residential electricity rate. This makes the electric floor heating a cost-effective way to warm specific areas like a living room.

2. Can the Environ Flex Roll radiant heating replace the main heating system in this space?

Yes, in many cases, a properly sized Environ Flex Roll system can provide primary heat for a well-insulated space like this Hawthorn Woods home. Always consult a heat loss calculation for your specific home to confirm the required output for your in-floor heating system.

3. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Absolutely. Electric radiant floor heating is highly energy efficient because it directly warms objects and people in the room, rather than heating and blowing air (which often escapes). This direct heat delivery, combined with a programmable thermostat, allows the system to run only when needed, reducing overall energy consumption.

4. What type of floating flooring works best with this system?

The Environ Flex Roll is specifically designed for use under floating floors, including floating engineered wood, laminate, and some luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Its low-profile design ensures it does not affect the finished floor height, and it provides even, gentle heat that is safe for these floor coverings.