Characteristics of mobile heated floors for the home

Mobile heated floors are innovative heating systems. Their main feature is the ability to move to any convenient place in the house.

In addition, during installation there is no need to lay waterproofing, fill in the screed, or lay down the finishing coating. You just need to spread the canvas on the surface, connect it to the power supply, and the portable device is ready for use.

The design of a mobile heated floor consists of electric heating elements, which are covered with heat-resistant flexible film, a power supply and a thermostat. Installing a portable heater will cost much less when compared to stationary systems.

Where is it convenient to use?

The mobile electric carpet can be used in any place where there is an electrical network. It is used when you want to heat a living space, as well as in a bathroom or loggia to create a comfortable atmosphere.

This heating is suitable for apartments, as an additional heating system in winter, and for office premises and country houses. It can also be installed in domestic rooms where there is no radiator heating.

To use a removable heated floor as the main heating, the surface of the room must be 70% covered with heating film. However, in winter, this system is only suitable as an additional heat source.

For your information! There are models that are produced specifically for use in the car, which allows the feet to stay warm.

The kit includes an adapter, which is used to connect the device to the car cigarette lighter.

Scope of application

Mobile warm coverings are universal equipment that can be used in almost any convenient place provided there is an electrical network. It is often installed in apartments to heat the lower part of the living room, in bathrooms, or to create the necessary conditions on balconies and loggias.

Portable heated floors have found their application in offices, domestic premises, country houses, and kiosks. Its use allows you to create coziness in the room and maintain a comfortable temperature during the cold season.

They also produce models that allow you to keep your feet warm in the car. They come with an adapter that allows for battery-powered operation.

Mat for drying shoes in the hallway

What are the types

Mobile heating floors are divided into two types depending on the design of the heating element - resistive film and devices in which heating is carried out using infrared waves.

All models are small in size and are fixed to the surface using special fastenings. The weight of warm electric floors (mats) is about 3 kg, and when folded they are quite compact and easy to carry.

These products have different voltages: 12 or 220 W, it depends on their purpose. Floor power per 1 m2 ranges from 200 to 600 Watts. These heating devices operate on electricity.

All heated floors, in the form of heated mats, have a maximum heating temperature of +55 degrees, so these devices are absolutely not dangerous to humans.

For your information! Such mobile portable systems ensure the circulation of cold and warm air masses without drying out the air.

Advantages and disadvantages

Naturally, everything is learned by comparison. And in order to understand why a mobile heated floor under a carpet is better than similar stationary heating systems, you should understand what the pros and cons of a heated floor are - the pros and cons of using such a device.

The advantages of portable heated floors include:

• Mobility. The device can be easily transported from one place to another. In order to dismantle the system, you just need to disconnect the device from the power supply, remove the carpet and roll up the heating mat itself.
• Ease of installation. Even a child can handle such a device. All you need to do is lay out the heater and plug it in.
• Possibility of temperature adjustment. There is a thermostat for this. Temperature control is quite simple. This is done by turning the lever.
• Thermal safety. The temperature on the surface of the mat is no more than +30 degrees. There is zero chance of burns. Therefore, heated floors for children are perhaps the best choice.
• Economical. In terms of energy consumption, a portable heated floor is practically no different from a conventional stationary counterpart. On average, a square meter of system consumes about 250 W. Of course, it all depends on the size of the mat. For example, if you take a heating system with an area of ​​10 square meters, the amount of power consumption will be completely different. And, naturally, there will be no talk of saving here.
• Reliability and durability. Mobile-type warm floors are highly resistant to mechanical loads, temperature fluctuations, and protected from corrosion. Even if one section breaks, the system does not lose its functionality. In case of serious problems, the floor automatically turns off. The product is very durable.
• Availability: you can buy heated floors for carpet in almost any specialized store, or order them online. The cost of the system is quite affordable for most consumers.
• Efficiency. The efficiency of a portable heater is about 90%, and often even exceeds this mark.
• Environmentally friendly. The device does not dry out the air. Therefore, it is an ideal option for people suffering from allergies.

However, reviews of mobile heated floors show that the installation also has some disadvantages, for example:

• Heavy furniture cannot be placed on such a system. In places where excessive pressure is applied to the mat, the temperature rises significantly. And this can lead to damage to carpeting and furniture. In addition, the service life of the device itself is reduced.
• The temperature sensor must not be covered. Otherwise, it will start to work incorrectly and malfunction.
• Also, a portable heated floor should only be installed on a flat base. Cracks, depressions, and bumps will cause the film to crumple and bend in places where there is a defect. And this will have a bad effect on the proper operation of the heating coating.

But, of course, the above disadvantages can hardly be attributed to the negative qualities of the device. By using the device correctly, all these disadvantages disappear. Most users respond positively to the warm mobile carpet. Considering the reviews of heated floors on the loggia, we can say that this portable system is the only way to make the floor on the balcony warm. If the room is glazed and well insulated, then in combination with a heating mat you can achieve comfort and coziness on the loggia during severe frosts.

Infrared

The most popular model among warm floor mats is infrared film.

Device

Infrared-type warm floor is a film covered with carbon strips, which are combined into blocks of 20 pieces. Heaters (carbon strips) are connected in parallel, this allows the system to function even if one unit fails.

Models are available with a continuous carbon layer. In such structures, the floor works even with a local rupture of the fabric.

Principle of operation

In this device, the heat radiator is carbon paste with carbon compounds. Heat is dissipated throughout the room using infrared rays, their length is from 5 to 20 microns.

In addition, the infrared floor design has a foil layer, which is not present in a resistive floor, which allows you to direct the waves in the desired direction.

For your information! Infrared waves have a directional effect, so they evenly warm the room.

Advantages

A warm infrared electric mat has many advantages, and many people prefer it when choosing a heating system. These include:

• the ability to cut the film along special lines - which simplifies the installation process;
• high level of thermal conductivity - provided by carbon;
• efficiency - at minimal cost;
• insignificant production of anions, which are completely absorbed by the floor covering - thus, such a warm bedding on the floor does not harm health;
• safety - since according to technology the floor is connected to a grounded socket;
• admissibility of interaction with any floor covering - laminate, linoleum, carpet;
• minimum heating time - about 5 minutes;
• destruction of microbes in the air by infrared rays;
• The presence of a thermostat allows you to set the desired temperature.

Flaws

It is worth noting the minor disadvantages of infrared floors:

• the design has many hidden contacts, so it is necessary to test the floor before installation;
• high price;
• danger of fire if installed incorrectly.

Types of mobile heated floors

Popular varieties of portable heated floors include resistive heating film and infrared-heated film. Let's take a closer look at both of these genders.

Electric floor with resistive film

The operating principle of this sample is identical to the operation of a heated electric cable. It is worth noting that instead of wires, there are metal strips inside this film. They are tightly sealed inside several layers of polymer film. These stripes are located at a minimum distance of 1 mm from each other - this creates the illusion that the film looks like a homogeneous metal. The electrical supply wires are located on the side. The film consists of separate blocks, through which heat is transferred in turn using the convection method.

You can describe the entire heating process like this: strips of metal are heated with the help of electricity, then the floor covering is heated, and as a result it recreates the heat that spreads in the room. It is worth noting that this type of mobile heated floor is laid only in dry rooms, under floor coverings such as laminate, carpet and linoleum.

The structure of the resistive film is fragile and subject to various types of deformation, so the installation process must occur without unnecessary bending and curvature of the entire canvas. Experienced specialists recommend always laying such a floor on top of a special underlay or plastic film to avoid damage.

Electric floor with infrared film

The most common film in this segment is carbon film. The surface of such a film is covered with carbon paste of various sizes, grouped in blocks of 20 units. This feature greatly facilitates the installation of such a floor, making it possible to cut the required piece of canvas for any room. The heater in the form of carbon strips is connected in parallel, which allows the film to be heated even as a result of the rupture of one or several blocks.

There are other types of infrared films, for example, with continuous carbon coating. Warm floors with such a film will continue to emit heat evenly even if the film breaks locally.

Resistive

A resistive warm mat is another model of mobile heating floors.

Device

A resistive mat is a two-layer film; the heating element is metal strips that are connected by two conductive wires.

The tracks are made of high-resistance material, which allows for rapid heating. The distance between them is less than 1 mm, so the floor warms up evenly. There is a bus on the side of the product, and power goes through it.

The substrate is a polymer, and the layer on top is a composite plastic; it tolerates mechanical stress and high temperature well. Therefore, the product can be twisted and untwisted repeatedly without harming its condition.

Principle of operation

The principle of operation of such floors is similar to cable systems. The film includes several blocks; heat is alternately transferred through them by convection.

The heating process is as follows - metal strips are heated using electricity and transfer heat to the finishing coating, which transfers it to the room.

Advantages

Like the infrared model, this floor is easy to install, it is mobile and easy to move. In addition, such rugs are safe because they do not overheat - there is no risk of burns.

If one lane fails, the entire system continues to function. The presence of a thermostat allows you to maintain the temperature at the desired level. The device is highly efficient, convenient, environmentally friendly and does not dry out the air. As a result, it does not cause allergies.

Flaws

The disadvantages of resistive film include the following:

1. Possibility of installation only in a “dry” way; installation under a screed is prohibited. Therefore, you can lay it under laminate, linoleum and carpet, but not under tiles.
2. The product is fragile, easily deformed and subject to mechanical damage; it must not be bent, as creases may form. It is recommended to cover the film with polyethylene before laying the floor covering.
3. It is forbidden to lay it under a carpet, especially a thick one - the level of heat transfer is reduced.

Advantages of laying heated floors under carpet

The positive qualities of such mobile devices are the following:

• convenient to use and do not harm human health;
• Can be installed under any carpet;
• you can lay a heated floor under a carpet on a wooden floor, laminate, linoleum or any other base;
• the possibility of thermal burns from the heating device is excluded;
• do not emit electromagnetic waves;
• energy consumption is 60% less compared to traditional heaters;
• ease of transportation;
• manufacturer's warranty for 7 years of continuous operation;
• strength and resistance to mechanical damage.

There are two main types of mobile heaters:

• infrared;
• resistive.

In the case of an infrared heated floor under a carpet, we can say that it efficiently warms the room without burning oxygen or drying out the air. Infrared radiation heats objects in the room. Such devices are convenient to use on glazed balconies and loggias, in bay windows or on cold stairs. It is also quite common to create warm floors in a frame house using mobile rugs.

Heating is carried out by carbon paste applied in a special way to the film. It is simply laid out in the right place and connected to a power source. But a resistive floor is made of individual heating elements fixed on a film substrate. Please note that such an electric heated floor under the carpet must be grounded.

The complete set of mobile film devices necessarily includes:

• heating elements of the installed type;
• thermostat;
• two layers of film backing and protection;
• plug and power cord.

Manufacturers

Mobile floor heating systems are produced both in Russia and in Europe and China. All companies are constantly improving the designs of heating devices.

Mobile heated floor

Our most popular products are domestic ones.

Teplolux Express

Teplolux (Russia) is the leader in sales of mobile floors; the most popular product is Teplolux Express. This model range is used for various flooring materials; laying laminate, carpet, linoleum, and even tiles is possible.

This type of rug has a front side made of elastic artificial felt, so it is easy to twist. The weight of the floor is about 3 kg, with a power of 300 to 560 W. The product is equipped with a wire, its length is 2.5 meters.

A huge plus is the presence of a special thermostat on which you can set the temperature for each day of the week. This allows you to save up to 70% of electricity.

NICK SINION

LLC "NIK SINION" (Russia) - produces film heating devices SinPlen, standard size 5 - 6 m2. They operate from a 220 V power supply. The power of these floors is 280 W per m2, which allows you to fully heat the room covered with a heating mat by 30%.

Trio

Specialization (Ukraine) - small mobile devices (1.8 x 0.6). These floors are effective, economical, and affordable; they are suitable for spot heating in small rooms (bathtub, balcony).

Good warmth

The main direction of the company is portable infrared floors measuring 80 by 50 cm, the power of which is 220 W. The main advantage of the brand is a huge palette of designs, a variety of colors and a variety of patterns.

The floor is economical, safe, and works even in a damp room. The product can be used for drying shoes and in rooms where vegetables are stored.

Warm house

The Viks model is popular among products.

This is a carpet mat with a colored coating on both sides, which allows it to be laid even in a damp room. Installation is simple - just lay the product down and connect it to the network.

Sinplain

Sinplen is a mobile heated floor that is in great demand among customers. It is only 0.6 ml thick, but this does not affect the quality of heating and wide temperature range. Pairs perfectly with laminate and carpet.

In addition to the standard length, the manufacturer accepts orders for custom-sized rugs.

How to use

The design of a mobile heated floor is a mat consisting of several components:

Mobile heated floor design

• heating elements;
• film, the thickness of which is on average 0.6 mm;
• protective layer on the top surface;
• power box;
• wire with plug for connecting to a 220 V network;
• thermostat.

The heated floor is placed under the carpet, providing fairly rapid heating of the room. The most popular infrared mat does not have to be spread over the entire area. It is enough to place it in the middle part of the room, covering about 30% of the floor, to quickly get full heating.

Particular attention is paid to the fact that the carpet on top of such a heating device should exceed it in size, completely hiding the infrared film underneath. When setting parameters, it is necessary to take into account that the most favorable temperature is in the range of 23-26°C.

Selection options

The scope of application of mobile heated floors is quite large, so when choosing a design you need to take into account the area of ​​the heated room and the power of the device. In addition, you need to decide what kind of heating will be - main or additional.

Advice! It is recommended to purchase products from well-known and trusted manufacturers. In this case, you should make sure that there are certificates for the product, which detail fire and electrical safety.

When choosing portable infrared heating, you need to pay attention to:

• contact insulation;
• film thickness - it should be at least 0.3 mm. It must be taken into account that the greater the thickness, the more resistant the product is to mechanical damage;
• power - for linoleum 160 W/m2, for tiles 220 W;
• carbon coating - uniform layer, without gaps;
• the spaces between the carbon strips - they can be transparent or cloudy.

For your information! Transparent - adhesive composition, they deform over time, cloudy - lamination, they will last for many years.

When purchasing a resistive film, it is worth remembering that such a warm floor cannot be installed under a rug or in a damp room, since contact with water can lead to a fire. But here it all depends on the manufacturer; we have described models that are not afraid of moisture.

Whatever model you choose, special attention should be paid to the quality of the product. It is better not to buy cheap floors from dubious manufacturers, because comfort and safety in the home depend on it.

Laying technology

Installation of a portable heated floor is simple and does not require special qualifications. To install the device, you just need to lay out the mat and plug it into a power outlet.

This device can be laid on various floor coverings, since the direction of warm flows goes upward, so the finishing material is not important.

The main thing is to have a flat surface on which the floor will be laid. And the coating on top completely covered the heating film.

For your information! The decorative product with which the mobile heated floor is covered should not be hard.

There is no point in placing such systems under laminate, parquet and wood, since a solid product will significantly reduce the efficiency of operation.

When installing a portable floor under linoleum, you need to study the characteristics of the product, because many materials emit harmful fumes when heated.

The ideal option for a mobile floor device is carpet. When choosing it, you need to take into account the thickness of the rug. Thin carpets transmit heat well; the thicker they are, the lower the productivity of the system.

When choosing carpet, it is important to consider its quality and composition. If there are harmful substances in the composition, then when heated they will be released into the air. Such a neighborhood will harm human health.

For your information! The best covering for mobile heated floors is considered to be a thin, high-quality natural carpet.

Can it be laid under carpeting?

A carpet is considered an ideal covering for a mobile heated floor. When selecting it, you should take into account the thickness of the material. Thin carpets allow heat to pass through perfectly. If the thickness of the material is sufficiently large, the productivity of the heating system is significantly reduced.

When selecting carpets for a mobile floor, you need to take into account the quality and composition of the material. If there are harmful substances in the product, they will be released into the air during operation of the heating device. This use of heated portable floors is quite dangerous for both children and adults.

The best covering for a mobile type underfloor heating system is a thin, high-quality natural carpet material.

Features of operation

To improve the quality of removable heating and extend its service life, you need to consider a number of points:

1. Place the mobile mat only on a flat surface. Pits and cracks can damage it.
2. Do not place furniture or heavy objects on the film, this will lead to overheating, and subsequently to system failure.
3. The floor should be connected to a separate power source that has a built-in fuse.
4. Do not include assembled.
5. Only the film part should be covered; the thermostat should not be covered.
6. Do not lay thick or heavy materials on top of the product, as this will interfere with the correct functioning of the floor.
7. Do not leave on when not in use.

Mobile heated floors are convenient and effective heating devices that do not take up much space. They are easy to use and do not require much experience to install.

Having such a floor, your feet will always be warm, and when the temperature outside drops, you will be able to maintain comfortable conditions in the apartment.