Fitting the Allbrite underfloor heating system under carpet is as easy as 1,2,3.

Floor Preparation.

When installing underfloor heating with vinyl or safety floor there is very little floor preparation needed, it is important that the subfloor is flat, smooth and dry (Latex level compound may be needed). When the floor is flat ensure that it is free from dust and debris.

Installation Steps

1. Dry lay your Easy-Heat insulation (cut to shape with a stanley knife)
2. Once you are happy that all the boards will fit, remove the boards remembering where they will go.
3. mix your and spread over your subfloor (3mm notch trowel) and replace the Easy heat insulation applying a bit of preasure to ensure it bonds.
4. Allow the flexible adhesive to set, if using rapid set flexible adhesive you should be able to walk on the insulation within 2 hours.
5. Lay down your ribbon heating mats using the double sided tape on each end of the heating mats.
6. Where required use allbrite's high adhesive tape to secure the edges.
7. Route the cold leads (live & neutral) to a junction box just above skirting board level
8. Check the resistance of the heating elements matches with the resistance chart in installation manual
9. Connect the cold leads using the revolutionary 5 lever quick connectors
10. Mix and spread your latex level compound to a depth of 3mm making it as smooth as possible.
11. Once the level compound has set, apply another 3mm latex making it very smooth using a float.
12. Once the latex has set lay your vinyl or safety floor as normal.
13. See Electrical section for setting up electrics.
14. Sit back and enjoy.

Special Notes

While underfloor heating is in operation it is important that no thermal barriers are placed over the top of the heating elements, thermal barriers include boxes of books or paper, bean bags, heavy rugs, large quantities of bedding or high tog quilts. If you are unsure as to what can be placed over the underfloor heating please contact your vendor.

Related Products

Easy-Heat insulation - 10mm - 50mm Rigid insulation for underfloor heating & tiles
Latex Level compound - Latex level compound for use with vinyl
Ribbon underfloor heating - Market leading underfloor heating mats

Watch the video - Video explaining how the Allbrite system works
Technical Manual - Manual that explains the technical side of our system
Installation Manual - Instructions of how to install the underfloor heating system
Planning instructions - Details of how to plan your installation & mat sizes