High-end master bathrooms lose their luxury appeal the moment bare feet hit a freezing stone or tile floor on a winter morning. To eliminate this daily discomfort, the team at Renaissance Partners, LLC integrated a WarmlyYours TempZone™ electric floor heating system into a stunning 89 sq. ft. remodel. This smart upgrade ensures the space feels as premium as it looks, delivering reliable warmth, personal safety, and long-term home value.
Project Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Location | New Canaan, CT |
| Space Type | Master Bathroom |
| Surface / Flooring | Tile, Marble, or Stone |
| System Type | Radiant Floor Heating (Floor Warming) |
| Total Square Footage | 89 sq. ft. (Heated Area: 75 sq. ft.) |
| Technical Specs | 120V / 900W / 7.5A |
| Wattage per Sq. Ft. | 12 W/sq. ft. |
| Cable Spacing | 2.5 inches |
| Products Used | TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable, SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat, Circuit Check™ |
| Professional Installer | Renaissance Partners, LLC |
Elevating the Master Bath Experience
The Problem
The primary drawback of premium bathroom surfaces like tile, marble, and stone is their high thermal conductivity—which means they pull heat away from your skin instantly. In a high-end custom home build, a beautiful floor that feels like ice underfoot completely undermines the design's luxury goals, creating an uninviting and uncomfortable space during the colder months.
The Solution
To deliver a true spa-like experience, the project's builder, Renaissance Partners, LLC, chose the flexible WarmlyYours TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable system. The installation involved laying out 300 feet of 120V heating cable at a precise 3-inch spacing pattern. By pairing this adaptable cable with a Ditra uncoupling membrane and plastic fixing strips, the installation team ensured a stable, even thermal distribution directly beneath the luxury tile overlay.
The Outcome
The final result is an uncompromised, high-end retreat. The radiant system gently warms the entire floor surface uniformly, eliminating drafty cold spots and maximizing energy efficiency. Managed by an intelligent programmable thermostat, the system keeps the bathroom perfectly cozy exactly when the homeowners need it, adding significant comfort and lasting market value to the property.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable: Selected for its ultimate on-site layout flexibility, this twin-conductor cable solved the challenge of warming a custom floor plan layout while integrating seamlessly into the uncoupling membrane assembly.
- SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat: This control unit resolves energy waste concerns by utilizing a dedicated floor sensor to maintain precision temperatures, heating the bathroom only during peak usage hours.
- Circuit Check™: This critical safety tool monitors the electrical integrity of the heating elements during the tile-setting process, ensuring the cable remained completely undamaged prior to the final floor commission.
