The heating film is a flexible, thin infra-red electric heater. It is offered in different heating capacities and widths. The heat and infra-red generator is a mixture of graphite paste and the heating power depends on its density and proportion.
The main applications of heating films are:
The heating films work based on an electric resistance of the carbon. The infrared heating film consists of the selected carbon and an aluminum paste deposited, thanks to the modern technology (the printing technique), on the PET foil. This material has perfect insulating and fire-proof qualities. The PET foil is secured by the special LAMINEX foil. The electrode made of a copper band allows flowing of the current and the silver band is secured from the sparking.
0,338 mm
EVERY 25 cm
AC 230V, DC 12V
25 cm, 50 cm, 100 cm
FROM 80 W/m² to 400 W/m²
WI-FI, app control
The heating film, contrary to the classical cables or heating mats, warms up the entire surface and not only one place, through the line with a high temperature, thanks to which we can install it under almost every surface.
The heating film uses 50% less electric energy than the traditional heating mats.
• Heating power is the most important value.
• House with energy rating A B C D can choose lower heating film power 80W/m 140W/m
• House with energy rating D E F G choose Higher heating film power 180W/m 220W/m
• Additional heating choose lower heating film power 80W/m 140W/m
• As a main heating source choose Higher heating film power 180W/m 220W/m
Qualified electrician need to connect power from main electricity box to the safety switch max 16Amp from safety switch power need to be connected to the thermostat, heating film is connected directly to the thermostat. Connection need to be done the same way if traditional heating mats are used. Please contact us for installation guide if Nest thermostat connection is required.
Heating foil distributes heat more evenly, made in the latest technology, uses electric resistance to generates infrared Long-wavelength 8 to 15 microns, if all conditions are meet this can reduce heating cost up to 50%.
There is no need to cover 100% room area. This product is highly efficient and provides high thermal comfort even if 75% floor area is covered. First cover areas that are used most walk way, center of the room when you actually used. Avoid Installation under flat bottom furniture, Installation under furniture on legs is permitted. Keep minimum distance from the wall 100mm / 4 inch.
All items are stored in UK based Warehouse all orders received and paid before 11 am are sent out the same day 24H tracked and insured service, we work with UPS Fedex.
Thermostats have a load limit 16Amp for trouble-free use only 80% permissible load.
One thermostat is connected to one section, all section / areas are controlled separately.
Temperature can be set up individually in each room.
Our thermostats are calibrated for max energy sevings.
All our heating systems, whether it is cable or carbon film, come with a full set of installation instructions, providing a simple step by step instructions. Most systems can be installed on a DIY basis. But the final electrical connection should be made by a qualified electrician.
The temperature of each room is individually controlled by a programmable thermostat
No heat losses, heat is generated in the place of usage.
Precise temperature control from your smartphone, only turns on heating when needed.
This technology uses Far infrared radiation, heats up objects, not the air, this means air temperature can be reduced on average 2°C
In high energy rating houses, low Voltage heating film can be used 60W/m, 80W/m, 140W/m.
The heating film can be connected to the photovoltaic panels or any renewable energy source to reduce the heating cost to 0 GBP.
To optimise efficiency we strongly recommend use floor insulation.
A 5m2 floor fitted with heating film and 5mm foam insulation would cost approximately 0.15p per day to run, this is based on the heating system being on twice a day for two hours each time, this assumes a 50% duty cycle once the floor has reached temperature and assumes a cost of 0.13p per kWh.
Heating film power has no impact on energy usage, the only difference will be floor heating up time.
For most domestic size rooms the system can usually be connected to an existing household ring main circuit, wiring via a fused switch spur. For larger areas, a single dedicated circuit from the main unit may be needed. The thermostat will accept 16 Amps. All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Care must be taken to ensure that the combined load does not exceed the switching capacity of the thermostat.
| Heating film power | Max heating film area for 16A thermostat (square meters) |
| 80 W/m² | 42m² |
| 140 W/m² | 23m² |
| 180 W/ m² | 18m² |
| 220 W/m² | 14m² |
| 400 W/m² | 8m² |
This will vary depending on the subfloor and the insulation material. Better the insulation the quicker it will heat up. Heating up time depend on heating film power. 220W/m heat up 12mm engineering wood in 5 minutes, concreted floors heat up around 15 minutes but also retain heat for a longer time.
The thermostats come supplied with a floor probe that will continuously monitor your floor temperature. We always recommend installing a floor probe in your floor especially if you use 200W or 180W heating film power this is a key to control your floor temperature.
Higher house energy rating = lower heating film power required. For new build, passive houses use 80W/m or 60W/m this becoming a very popular solution in Germany, Poland, Norway, Netherlands.
Yes, Note you can’t place ceramic tiles directly on the heating film, the concrete screed is necessary, minimum 30mm. If you can’t build up floor this high use heating wire this is a simple solution and allow you to lay down ceramic tiles directly on the subfloor, wire diameter is only 3.6mm
When using heating foil under laminate, engineered wood or ceramic tiles our foam thermal insulation should always be used. It not only provides thermal insulation, reducing running costs but acts as a method of sound deadening and forms a suitable non-abrasive surface on which heating film can sit.
This is also perfect underlay no other underlay or insulation is required.
Do not use any insulation material with electric cable mats.
Yes if you have 5 thermostats in your house you can control all from one smartphone or I pad from any place in the world with access to the Ethernet. All rooms/thermostats are controlled separately.
Connection must be made via a 30mA RCD. We highly recommend the final connection to be fitted by a fully qualified electrician in accordance with the current wiring regulations.
The heating film is cover with 6 years warranty. We can offer a lifetime warranty if the system is installed by an authorised installer with an issued certificate.
Electric underfloor heating systems are ideal for conservatories. When using electric underfloor heating in this sort of area we would strongly recommend the use of the 220W/m² system or the 180W/m² for wooden or laminate floors. We would also highly recommend using suitable insulation.
Electric underfloor heating cables must never be cut, mats consist of a cable fixed to a nylon web. Whilst the cable must not be cut you can cut the web at any point to allow the mat to be laid out to suit the shape of the room. See our installation videos.
Carbon heating film can be cut every 250mm is available in three widths 1 meter/50cm/250mm.
Yes you can. As long as you return the product in the same condition and in no way damaged you can return items to us for a refund within 14 days of purchase please see our terms & conditions.
If you realise that you have purchased the wrong size system before unpacking, you can simply return the item to us within 14 days of purchase and we will find a suitable heating option to fit your requirements. If an insufficient amount of foil was ordered please contact us we can send missing element next day delivery.
To install a heating mat no additional tools are required.
A crimping tool is required when installing a carbon heating film.
Yes. For any underfloor heating use, flexible tile adhesive and grout will be required. The special polymers added to flexible adhesives will make allowances for any tile floor movements through heat expansion and contraction.
