HomeFind a Local DistributorDistributor Opportunities Heated floors under hardwood, tiles, laminate and carpet STEP Warmfloor® radiant heat is approved for use with any floor covering including: natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles, hardwood and laminates, resilient, and carpet. STEP Warmfloor® is a technologically advanced radiant heating system that features a flat self-regulating heating element made of a semi-conductive polyethylene. The radiant heating elements consistently distribute heat safely, evenly and efficiently and can be used for a wide variety of applications. The flexible polymer heating element is so thin that it will not affect your floor buildup, weight loads, or flooring choices. STEP Warmfloor® unique attributes make it an effective radiant heat choice for new construction, remodeling and retrofit applications alike. Heated Floors under Hardwood, Engineered wood and Laminate Plank style finished floors come in many shapes, sizes and colors.  

The luxuriant look and feel of these floor products combined with a STEP Warmfloor® radiant heating system creates a finished floor installation that greatly enhances the comfort and value of your home. Step Warmfloor® is an excellent system to be applied under engineered or hardwood floors. For a wood floor, it is very important to have a low and stable temperature on the whole floor surface. Because STEP Warmfloor™ is self-regulating, the material acts like a sensor over the whole floor area and therefore, can not overheat. For heated floors under hardwood, it is essential that the temperature stays below 86°F or damage to the wood can occur. Radiant heat should not be turned abruptly on and off, as this will subject the wood fibers to be repeatedly traumatized, causing stress fractures, gaps and twisting. With STEP Warmfloor® the heating level can be lowered to attain the ideal constant temperature by using a STEP Control™. Installation of STEP Warmfloor® under wood is a breeze; 

simply cut the element to the appropriate length and make the electrical connections. Secure the elements to the sub-floor (with approved tape, staples, or pegs) and cover according to trade practices. Heating under Tile and Stone Out of all the common finished floor materials, tile and natural stone produce the coldest sensations. Own a luxurious warm floor by incorporating a radiant heating system under the tile, that will greatly enhance not only the comfort of your home, but the value as well! Step Warmfloor® heating elements can be installed directly in the mortar underneath tiles and stone. Simply roll out the elements, cut them to the desired length on the job site, secure elements to the sub-floor with staples or approved tape, and apply tiles or stone on top of the slotted elements. In wet areas,  the heating elements have to be properly installed under a waterproof membrane to avoid risks of sneak current and/or short circuit. Although STEP Warmfloor® is a low-voltage (24-Volt) system and cannot harm you, it is unpleasant to feel a tingling sensation on the floor.

Out of all the commonly used finished floor materials, carpet provides the warmest sensation on the floor. Weight Loss Support Groups MemphisEven though this is the case, many carpet installations can benefit from the use of a radiant floor warming system, especially if the floor is over an unheated space.Silver Maple Hardwood Flooring Step Warmfloor® heating elements can be installed directly underneath carpet with a carpet cushion above the elements. Rims And Tyres For Sale In South AfricaSimply roll out the elements, cut them to desired length at the work site and apply. For any floor warming or radiant heat system, the use of proper thermal insulation is required. Without the use of insulation, cold stripes on the finished floor surface may be evident even with a tight element spacing.

As a minimum, you need to have more R-value below the elements than above. Electro Plastics, Inc. dba STEP Warmfloor® is a US manufacturer of electric radiant underfloor heating, roof de-icing and snow melt systems. The company's headquarters is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. This 35,000 sq feet LEED registered building is a "living laboratory" as proof of the comfort properties and energy efficiency of STEP Warmfloor®. Our radiant heating products are ETL listed, have the CE marking and conform to ANSI/UL: Radiant heating system approvals, patents and other accreditations. Electro Plastics, Inc. Introduces a Line Voltage System – STEP® Heat Trace Electro Plastics is a proud sponsor at the “Proud Green Home of St. Louis” St. Louis Welcomes Proud Green Home ONE THERMOSTAT TO RULE THEM ALL: Electro Plastics, Inc. Announces STEP® Touch, A New Thermostat Made To Control Any And All STEP® Products Address: 11147 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043-3505.

Saddled with grotty tile or blah carpeting on the floors of your rental? We’ve rounded up a handful of flooring solutions for renters that will make you forget all about gleaming hardwood. Well, maybe not quite. But these floors are relatively cheap, easy enough to install and--best of all--removable when the lease is up. And they'll change the feel of a room more than a mere throw rug. For the record, a new floor (even a temporary one) is a project you should run by your landlord first, or (in theory) you could risk eviction . “Most apartments are going to have a ‘changes and alterations to the apartment’ provision, which basically restricts a tenant from doing any work” without first getting permission, says Adam Ginder, general counsel for brokerage MNS. The city’s building code also requires that you use non-flammable material, he notes.However, practically speaking, most tenants probably won’t take this step and will be fine, he adds. “Can most people get away with it if they put something temporary there, and it’s easy to get off and before they leave the apartment they put it back in its original condition?” asks Ginder.

While technically this thick vinyl covering is meant for mechanic’s workrooms and car lots, it’s actually a great fit for kitchens and bathrooms, as one renovator noted on a Brownstoner message board. Easy to clean and available in different colors, garage tile also provides insulation and noise reduction. It’s also relatively inexpensive: these black and white tiles, which snap together, are $125 for 40 square feet, while this mat-style flooring is about $300 for a 7.5 by 17 foot roll, which goes down like a carpet and can be cut to size.Installing wall-to-wall carpeting is probably more hassle and expense than the average renter wants to deal with (not to mention a surefire way to ignite your landlord’s wrath), but layering several throw rugs across a room can give you the same effect, albeit with a more bohemian look. This example from Apartment Therapy is eclectic but stylish. Another option along these lines is the temporary carpet tiles, which adheres to the floor with special double-sided tape.

This example runs $200 (with a sale) for a carton that will cover 45 square feet.Vinyl tiles can be pretty ugly (the phrase “faux parquet” is not one I want associated with my place), but there are loads of options these days for designs either handsome or whimsical. Much like temporary wallpaper, vinyl floor tiles are a peel-and-stick product that can be cut to size, affixed on top of existing tile, and pulled off when you move. And it doesn’t cost a ton: this Spanish-style removable tile, for example, is $8.75 for a 54-inch square.If you’re not into the vinyl look, it’s also possible to lay down a temporary cork floor with a small investment in thick cork ($0.70 a square foot for this version) from Home Depot, plus a can of temporary adhesive.To get the look of wood floors (or at least a temporary approximation), you could try laminate boards, which click together and go down on the existing floor (as long as it's not carpet, which raises mold concerns). This example from IKEA won’t work in “wet rooms,” like the bathroom, but it doesn’t require any adhesive.