An electric underfloor heating system uses wires secured to a mesh mat that is placed under the floor material in your home.

This solution is a fast heating option and is perfect for areas such as a bathroom, where you want to reach your desired temperature quickly.

It’s quick and easy to install and can be a cost effective solution for renovations or new builds.

Although electric underfloor heating is cheaper and easier to install, it can be more expensive to run than a hydronic floor heating solution.

A hydronic underfloor heating solution uses a water heater to warm your home.

Generally installed during the construction of the home, it involves several pipes that sit under the floor’s surface in the sand and cement layer.

The heated water circulates through the pipes, similar to a radiator, and the temperature can be adjusted with a thermostat controller.

Hydronic floor heating is a larger initial investment, but is more cost effective to run over the long term.