Elevated Comfort: Radiant Floor Warming for a Walk-In Closet in Kearney, NE

The homeowners in Kearney, Nebraska, were executing a spa-inspired master suite remodel and wanted to eliminate the shock of cold tile underfoot everywhere, including their spacious walk-in closet. Their challenge was ensuring the highly-trafficked closet offered the same luxurious comfort as the adjacent master bath. WarmlyYours solved this with the installation of a TempZone™ Flex Roll system, providing comfortable, reliable floor warming for the 86 sq. ft. space, significantly upgrading the daily experience and adding value to the home.

Project Details

Location: Kearney, NE (Nebraska)
Heated Space Type: Walk-In Closet (Part of a Master Suite Remodel)
Square Footage (Heated): 86 sq. ft.
Watts, Volts, Amps: 1,283 Watts, 240 Volts, 5 Amps
Products Used: WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll (TRT240-1.5x57),
Target Flooring Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone (Excellent for Electric Floor Heating)
Estimated Operating Cost Per Hour: approx $0.017

Electric Floor Heating in a Kearney, NE Walk-In Closet

For many homeowners, the walk-in closet is a space used daily, often right after stepping out of bed or the shower. The tile floor chosen for this Kearney, NE remodel, while beautiful, would have been unpleasantly cold without a supplemental heat source, especially in the winter. The solution was the integration of electric radiant floor heating.

The large 86 sq. ft. walk-in closet was perfectly suited for the TempZone™ Flex Roll. This heating mat, pre-wired and ready to install, allowed the contractor to achieve near-total coverage of the open floor area. By embedding the 1.5-foot wide roll in the mortar layer beneath the tile, the system ensures that every step taken while getting ready is met with consistent, gentle warmth. This small detail provides a huge comfort upgrade, transforming the once cold, utilitarian closet into a warm, inviting part of the overall master suite luxury experience.

Featured Products

TempZone™ Flex Roll 240V (SKU: TRT240-1.5x57) The TempZone™ Flex Roll is a high-performance mat designed for fast, simple installation in rectangular areas. It features twin-conductor heating cable pre-spaced on a fiberglass mesh, providing 15 Watts per square foot. This system is ideal for providing uniform in-floor heating beneath conductive floors like the tile used in this Kearney walk-in closet.

Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost to run heated floors in an 86 sq. ft. walk-in closet in Kearney, NE?

A: The cost is very low. Based on Nebraska's average electricity rate (approx. 13.19¢/kWh), running this 86 sq. ft. electric floor heating system for one hour a day costs only about $0.017. This is an incredibly affordable way to ensure your walk-in closet tile is always warm.

Q: What are the best flooring types for radiant floor heating in a closet?

A: For high-efficiency radiant floor heating, the best flooring types are those with high thermal conductivity, such as the tile, marble, or stone used in this Kearney project. They allow the heat from the TempZone™ Mat to transfer quickly and effectively to the surface for fast floor warming.

Q: Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient for small rooms like a walk-in closet?

A: Yes, electric in-floor heating is highly energy efficient. Because the system directly heats the floor and objects in the space (radiant heat) rather than the air, there is less wasted energy. For small spaces like a closet, the quick heating time and precise thermostat control ensure minimal operating cost.

Q: Can radiant heating replace the main heating source in a walk-in closet?

A: In a small, well-insulated area like a typical walk-in closet, a 15W per sq. ft. radiant floor heating system is often capable of serving as the primary heat source. It efficiently removes the chill from the floor and provides a comfortable ambient temperature, making it a complete comfort upgrade for the space.