In Ventura, California, where coastal evenings can bring a surprising chill, a homeowner sought to transform a large, tiled family room into a cozy gathering hub. The challenge was heating a substantial 214-square-foot area without relying solely on forced air, which often leaves tile floors feeling cold to the touch. By partnering with the professionals at Kitchen Places, the homeowner installed a powerful electric floor heating system that turned cold stone into a source of luxurious, radiant warmth, adding both value and comfort to the home.
Project Details
- Project Location: Ventura, CA
- Room Type: Family Room (Kitchen/Breakfast Nook adjacent)
- Heated Area: 214 sq. ft.
- Flooring Surface: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- System Installed: TempZone™ Flex Rolls (Cut-and-Turn)
- Voltage: 240V
- Total Wattage: 3,195 W
- Amps: 13 A
- Installer: Kitchen Places
Transforming a Ventura Family Room
The Challenge: Large Spaces, Cold Floors Large family rooms featuring tile or stone flooring are aesthetically stunning but can be notoriously difficult to keep comfortable. In this Ventura home, the 214-square-foot space required a heating solution that could penetrate high-density flooring materials like marble or stone. Relying on traditional HVAC systems often results in heat rising to the ceiling while the floors remain uncomfortably cool—a common issue in open-concept layouts connecting kitchens and family rooms.
The Solution: High-Power Radiant Heating To address this, Kitchen Places selected the TempZone™ Flex Roll, a product designed for easy installation in large, rectangular areas. Because the total wattage required was 3,195 Watts, the system was designed at 240 Volts. This higher voltage allowed the system to operate efficiently on a single circuit (13 Amps) while delivering rapid heat-up times. The "cut-and-turn" fiberglass mesh of the roll allowed the installer to customize the layout perfectly to the room's dimensions.
The Outcome: Efficient Luxury The result is a family room that radiates warmth from the ground up. The system is controlled by a SmartStat Thermostat with a built-in GFCI and floor sensor, ensuring precise temperature control. This installation proves that electric floor heating isn't just for small bathrooms; it is a powerful primary or supplemental heat source for the most lived-in rooms of the house.
Featured Products
1. TempZone™ Flex Roll (240V) Designed for easy installation and maximum coverage, the TempZone™ Flex Roll features heating cable secured to a mesh fabric. This allows installers to roll out the heat quickly (cut-and-turn method) for even floor warming under tile and stone.
2. SmartStat GFCI Thermostat To control the system, a programmable SmartStat was installed. This dual-voltage unit includes a built-in GFCI for safety and a floor sensor to maintain the perfect temperature, ensuring the system only runs when you need it.
3. Circuit Check An essential installation monitor used to ensure the heating elements are in perfect working order before, during, and after the installation of the flooring to prevent errors.
