a guide to installing heated laminate flooring from thermosoft
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Installing Heated Laminate Flooring From ThermoSoft
A GUIDE TO
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Benefits of ThermoSoft Heated Laminate Floors
• Heats more efficiently than forced air heating, hydronic systems and other electric floors
• Operates quietly and suppresses noise
• Prevents flooring from overheating
• Protects against moisture and damage
• Good for allergies
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Benefits of ThermoSoft Heated Laminate Floors
• Operates out of sight
• Saves money and energy
• Simple, low cost installation
• Does not raise your floor
• Can be installed to new or existing floors
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring
• No cement required• Can be installed over all structurally solid subfloors• If gluing down, first glue the ThermoFloor, followed by the wood floor• Make sure old vinyl flooring is adhered tightly to a level, structurally solid
subfloor • Ensure old vinyl flooring is free of excessive wax, grease or sealants• Lay a vapor barrier if installing over a slab on grade (Use 6 mil film)
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 1
Roll out the radiant floor warming pads and arrange to fit your heated area
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 2
Fill in the non-heated areas with standard Insulayment™ padding or generic underlayment
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 3
Run 20' lead wires from the end of each pad to the electrical box
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 4
Duct-tape the pad seams together
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 5
Note: Use 3/4" conduit and junction box when installing 5 or more mats per thermostat
Install the thermostat control
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 6
Connect multiple under floor warming pads in parallel to one thermostat
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Installing Your Heated Laminate Flooring: Step 7
Cover with finished flooring: follow flooring manufacturer's instructions
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Heated Laminate Flooring Warranty
ThermoSoft’s heated laminate flooring
is backed by a 10-year warranty.
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Contact Us
To learn more about ThermoSoft’s floor warming systems, visit ThermoSoft.com or call 800.308.8057.