In Lafayette, California, a homeowner sought to transform their kitchen from a drafty workspace into a cozy gathering hub. While the home’s tile flooring was beautiful and durable, it was notoriously chilly—a common issue even in California's milder climate. To solve this, the homeowner turned to a WarmlyYours TempZone™ electric floor heating system, adding invisible comfort and high-efficiency warmth to the heart of the home.
Project Details
- Location: Lafayette, California (CA)
- Heated Space Type: Kitchen
- Total Room Square Footage: 236 sq. ft.
- Heated Square Footage: 107 sq. ft.
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- System: WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Rolls (240V)
- Watts: 3,000 W (3 kW)
- Volts: 240 V
- Amps: 15 A
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.07
- Per Day (8 hours of use): $0.56
- Per Month (30 days, 8 hours/day): $16.80
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Rolls (240V), SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat w/Floor Sensor
Kitchen Floor Warming in Lafayette, CA
The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but for Ying Compestine in Lafayette, CA, the expansive flooring made the space uninvitingly cold, especially during the mornings. This challenge is common with hard surface floors, which draw heat away from your feet. The solution was a specialized electric floor heating system designed by WarmlyYours.
The project utilized the TempZone™ Flex Rolls, which were precisely mapped out to cover 107 sq. ft. of floor space, avoiding cabinets and permanent fixtures. The installation process involved laying the flexible heating roll directly on the subfloor before the new tile was set in place. The system's 240V rating ensures powerful and reliable heat output for this large area.
Controlled by a SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat, the system provides tailored, on-demand radiant floor heating. The outcome is a perpetually cozy kitchen, transforming a high-traffic area from a cold inconvenience into a luxurious, welcoming space that enhances daily life and boosts the home's comfort level and resale value.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Rolls : The core of this system, these electric radiant floor heating rolls feature a heating cable pre-spaced and affixed to a mesh backing. Designed for easy "cut-and-turn" installation, they conform to any room shape and are perfect for use under tile, marble, and stone flooring.5 They provide 15 watts per square foot for rapid, uniform heat.
- SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat w/Floor Sensor : This programmable thermostat allows the homeowner to set a heating schedule tailored to their life, ensuring the floor is warm exactly when needed. It includes a floor sensor to precisely monitor and maintain the floor temperature for optimal comfort and energy savings.
