Cold surfaces such as tile and stone are toasty when you walk on them in bare feet. Electric radiant task heating is not a whole-house system. It is designed to be used in specific areas of a home such as a kitchen or bathroom. Here's how it works. A system of small electric cables is installed in the mortar below tile or stone.
Many systems are available depending on the installation configuration.
Individual cables and a system of cables encased in a fabric matte are most popular. Larger electric cables can be installed in a concrete slab for a room addition with a concrete floor. If the thought of tearing up your stone or tile floor is more than you can bear, don't fret. Some systems can be retrofitted below the subfloor above the underfloor insulation. A professional tile setter generally installs electric radiant task heating systems and a certified electrician will complete the hookup to the power source and install the controller.