Underfloor Heating for Stone

The use of underfloor heating for stone as you probably know, dates back to Roman times where it was used extensively on flooring by means of hot water or warm air passing underneath.

The same method was also used to pass warm air through wall ducts to provide a comfortable room temperature.

I'm sure it wasn't quite as easy then to throw a few metres of stone on the back of your cart and do a job, nevertheless this is where all of our ideas stem from to have a comfortable yet durable floor that is 'warm'.

Stone comes to us from all parts of the world now and to be quite honest, most of what's available is great for underfloor heating. Certain fixing methods need to be observed using underfloor heating for stone but leaves us with few limitations.

I'll also accompany you to our local branch at Cardiff should you require.

If you're contemplating using underfloor heating for stone installations, you need to choose your flooring wisely as this investment will be part of your home for some considerable time.

* Ceramic tiles can be glazed or unglazed. Glazed tiles are available plain or decorated and can be used on walls and floors.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Unglazed ceramic floor tiles are more suited to commercial and industrial settings, but can be used in laundries and utility rooms. They are available with a non-slip profile.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Quarry tiles are a traditional product made in the UK for hundreds of year. They are made from natural clay, squeezed through an extruding machine, and then fired. They are mostly available in terracotta, black and white colours.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Terracotta tiles are also made from local clays. Terracotta means "cooked earth" and these products tend to be very absorbent, so need sealing when used on the floor.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles, but with a very low absorbency. They are usually made from kaolin clays, feldspar, silica and colouring oxides and are fired at about 1200oC. Porcelain tiles are hard wearing and can be used on walls or floors.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Mosaics are very small tiles, usually less than 35cm2. Mosaics can be glazed or unglazed and made from porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

* Natural stone products; limestone, marble, granite and slate are quarried from the earth. Some are extremely hard, and some quite soft. Some may need sealing.

Suitable for - bathrooms; conservatories; kitchens; reception rooms; entrance halls; underfloor heating .

*Information - The Tile Association (TTA)

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NP postcode areas covered

Abercarn, Abergavenny, Abertillery, Beachley, Blackwood, Blaenavon, Blaenau Gwent, Brynmawr, Caerleon, Caerphilly, Caldicot, Chepstow, Crickhowell, Crumlin, Cwmbran, Cwmfelinfach, Ebbw Vale, Forest of Dean, Griffithstown, Hereford, Little Mill, Llandegveth, Magor, Monmouthshire, Newport, Pontllanfraith, Pontypool, Powys, Raglan, Redbrook, Rhymney, Risca, Sedbury, Torfaen, Tredegar, Underwood, Usk, Welsh Newton, Ynysddu.

CF postcode areas covered

Aberdare, Bargoed, Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Ferndale, Hengoed, Llantwit Major, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Penarth, Pentre, Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Porth, Porthcawl, Rhoose, Sully, Tonypandy, Treharris, Treorchy.

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