Radiant Heated Floors - Carpet
EcoWorx / StrataWorx Carpet Tile, Ultraloc, Stayloc, Classicbac, Softbac and SoftBac with LifeGuard Spill-Proof Technolog® backed products (with the exception TaskWorx products) can be installed over radiant heat.
When installing these products over radiant heating systems, use Shaw’s installation guidelines and recommended adhesives. The temperature of the floor should not exceed 85℉ or 29℃.
RADIANT HEAT
Radiant Heating: Radiant-heated subfloor systems can be concrete, wood or a combination of both.
The heating systems components must have a minimum of 1/2" separation from the flooring product. The system must be on and operational for at least 2 weeks prior to installation to reduce residual moisture. Three days prior to installation lower the temperature to 65°F (20°C), after installation gradually increase the temperature in increments of 5°F to avoid overheating. Maximum operating temperature should never exceed 85°F (29°C). Use of an in-floor temperature sensor is recommended to avoid overheating. Contact the manufacturer of your radiant heating system for further recommendations.
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Electric Radiant Floors: consist of electric cables (or) mats of electrically conductive materials mounted on the subfloor below the floor covering. Mesh systems are typically embedded in thin-set. When embedding the system components, use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements. Use of gypsum-based patching and/or leveling compounds which contain Portland or high alumina cement and meet or exceed the compressive strength of 3,000 psi are acceptable.