Luxurious Warmth, Effortless Comfort: Tile Floor Warming in Mentor, OH Bathroom

This homeowner in Mentor, Ohio, sought to eliminate the shock of cold tile in their remodeled bathroom, a common challenge in colder climates. By installing a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll electric radiant floor heating system beneath their new tile, marble, or stone flooring, they added premium, energy-efficient comfort to the space. The result is a luxurious, spa-like feel that instantly increased the perceived value and daily enjoyment of their home.

Project Details

Location: Mentor, Ohio (OH)
Heated Space Type: Bathroom
Heated Square Footage: 27 sq. ft.
Floor/Surface Type: Tile, Marble or Stone
Sub-Floor/Surface Type: Wood
System Wattage: 405 W (15 Watts/sq. ft.)
Volts/Amps: 120 V / 3 A
Featured Products: TempZone™ Flex Roll (1.5' x 18'), SmartStat Programmable Thermostat

The Warmth Upgrade in Mentor, OH

The primary challenge for this bathroom remodel was ensuring the new tile, marble, or stone flooring—materials known for being notoriously cold underfoot—would be a source of comfort instead of a shock. Located in Mentor, OH, the home experiences significant cold, making the transition from a warm bed to a chilly bathroom floor particularly unpleasant.

The solution was a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system. Chosen for its easy installation under tile and stone, the 1.5-foot wide roll provided 27 square feet of targeted, in-floor heating coverage. The system was seamlessly integrated with the tile installation process, embedding the low-profile electric floor heating element directly in the mortar layer over the existing wood subfloor.

This system effectively solved the "cold floor" problem by transforming the flooring material itself into a quiet, efficient heat source. The homeowner now enjoys consistent, enveloping radiant comfort, turning a routine cold space into a personal warm retreat, significantly upgrading the daily experience of their bathroom.

Featured Products

TempZone™ Flex Roll (TRT120-1.5x18)The flexible electric radiant roll, featuring a low-profile heating cable fixed to a mesh, designed for fast and simple installation under tile, stone, or marble. Delivers 15 watts per square foot for rapid, effective floor warming.

SmartStat Programmable Thermostat (TH115-AF-GA-08)An advanced control for optimizing the system's schedule and temperature, ensuring efficient operation and maximum comfort while keeping running costs minimal. Includes a floor sensor for precise temperature regulation.

Circuit Check (SS-01)Essential installation tool that constantly monitors the heating cable during installation to ensure its integrity before it is covered by flooring material.

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Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run heated floors in a Mentor, OH bathroom?

The running cost for this specific 27 sq. ft. electric floor heating system in Mentor, OH, is estimated to be around $0.14 per hour. With typical use (4-8 hours per day, often morning and evening), the daily cost is approximately $0.56 to $1.12, making the luxurious comfort affordable at less than $34 a month.

2. Can electric radiant heating replace the main heating system in this tile bathroom?

Yes, in a small, well-insulated room like this bathroom, a high-quality electric radiant floor heating system like the TempZone™ Flex Roll (at 15 W/sq. ft.) can often serve as the sole primary heat source. This depends on factors like insulation, climate (Mentor, OH is a cold climate), and heat loss, which a free WarmlyYours heat loss calculation can confirm.

3. What type of flooring works best with this electric radiant floor heating system?

Tile, marble, and stone are the ideal flooring materials for the TempZone™ Flex Roll system. These natural materials have high thermal mass, meaning they transfer heat quickly and retain it exceptionally well, making them extremely energy-efficient partners for in-floor heating.

4. Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Absolutely. Electric radiant floor heating is highly energy-efficient compared to forced-air systems. It directly warms objects and people from the floor up, eliminating the heat loss associated with air ducts and hot air rising. Using a programmable thermostat further enhances efficiency by only heating the floor when you need it.