Instruction on how to measure and draw an accurate floor
plan:
Designing
is easy
NUHEAT
will provide a electric floor warming system designed to the exact
specifications of your floor drawing(s). It doesn't matter whether
your application is a simple rectangle or a highly complex curved and
angled design, NUHEAT can provide complete warm floor coverage without
cold spots!
To ensure
that you or your contractor provides accurate and complete drawings,
download the following files by clicking on these links:
Floor Measurement Guide
NUHEAT Measuring Grid Paper.
(Note - A PDF will require
approximately 2-5 minutes to download)
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Using
the Right Tools
– A successful NUHEAT installation requires the following tools:
- Acrylic
or latex modified thinset
- Duct
tape
- ¼ inch
square notched trowel
- Small
plastic bristled brush
- Margin
Trowel
-
Grouting float
- Digital
multimeter
- Sponge
- Bucket
of water
Testing
the mats
– Each NUHEAT mat must be tested using a multi-meter
before, during and after the installation to ensure no damage. The
warranty is subject to these tests being completed and recorded. Review
the installation guide for details on how to test the radiant electric
heating mats.
Click
here to download the complete installation
guide.
Checking in with NUHEAT
– Ensure that
you understand all the installation details of the tile heating system
before beginning your project – call 1-800-778-9276 to go over the details
with a NUHEAT technical expert. The warranty is subject to all first-time
installers calling NUHEAT prior to installation.
Confirming that your Mats fit the Room
– Before installing your NUHEAT mats, lay them out in the room first to
ensure that they cover your floor properly.
Installing NUHEAT Successfully
Installing
NUHEAT is easy – here are a few quick tips:
Working
with Thinset Consistency
– Make your
thinset consistency thinner than normal for the layer between your mat and
subfloor to allow for easy bonding.
Cleaning
Grout Lines
– Use a plastic bristled brush or sponge to clean away any
excess thinset that seeps through the space between the tiles while it is
wet. If you wait, the thinset will become hard and difficult to remove.
Cleaning grout lines with sharp objects such as utility knives or margin
trowels can result in damage to the NUHEAT mats which is not covered by
the warranty.
Back
Buttering Tiles
– To ensure a successful bond between your tile and subfloor, back butter
your tiles with thinset before laying them in the thinset layer placed
over the NUHEAT mats.
Allowing Thinset to Cure
– Ensure that
the radiant heating system is not turned on until the thinset and grout
have cured according to the recommended time on the packaging. This will
ensure that the adhesive bond is not compromised.
Replacing Tile
– See the complete installation guide for instruction on removing and
replacing tile over the NUHEAT system.
Click
here for a complete installation guide. (Note – a PDF will require
2-5 minutes to download) |
