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Underfloor heating is an efficient and comfortable way to heat your home, and it can be perfectly combined with a wooden floor. There are different types of underfloor heating systems available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Below you will find an overview of the different systems and how they can be applied in combination with wooden floors.

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Dry construction system

With dry underfloor heating the pipes are not located in a cast screed floor. Instead, the pipes are embedded in special insulated, preformed plates made of polystyrene or gypsum fiber, which are placed on top of the screed. This ensures easy installation of the heating pipes.

Wet construction system

This system uses pipes with hot water and is often used in new-build apartments. The system requires a minimum coverage of 3 cm above the underfloor heating pipes and can be combined with different types of screeds such as sand cement, anhydrite or wood magnesite.

Milled floor System

With this system, slots are milled in the screed into which the heating pipes are placed. It is an efficient way to distribute heat and is often used in combination with wooden floors.

Electric Underfloor heating

This system can consist of electric mats, cables or heating foil (infrared). It is easy to install and has a fast warm-up time.

Tiled floor with Underfloor heating under a wooden floor

It is possible to glue a wooden floor directly onto an existing tiled floor with underfloor heating , without removing the existing floor

Existing cast floor and Underfloor heating

Just like a tiled floor, a wooden floor can be glued directly onto an existing cast floor with underfloor heating .

Wooden Floor on Existing Natural Stone with Underfloor heating

A wooden floor can also be glued directly onto an existing natural stone floor with underfloor heating , unless the natural stone is of the slate type.

Want to have Underfloor heating installed?

Do you not have an underfloor heating system yet or do you want a new underfloor heating system? You can have underfloor heating installed by the Uipkes team. We have extensive experience with various types of underfloor heating . Read more about combining wooden floors with underfloor heating or visit one of our showrooms for expert advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some advantages of the wet construction system for underfloor heating in combination with wooden floors?

The wet construction system uses pipes with hot water and is suitable for larger spaces. It provides an efficient way to distribute heat and can be combined with different types of screeds such as sand cement, anhydrite or wood magnesite.

What is the dry construction system for underfloor heating and what equipment can it control?

The dry construction system uses insulated preformed plates in which underfloor heating pipes are placed. It requires a completely flat subfloor and can be controlled by heat pumps and condensing boilers.

How is the milled floor used in combination with wooden floors?

With the milled floor system, slots are milled in the screed floor for the installation of heating pipes. It is an efficient way to distribute heat and is often used with wooden floors because of its good heat distribution.

What are some options for electric underfloor heating and what are its benefits?

Electric underfloor heating can consist of electric mats, cables or heating foil (infrared). It is easy to install and has a fast warm-up time, making it a practical choice for some areas, especially smaller spaces.

Is it possible to place a wooden floor directly on an existing tiled floor with underfloor heating without removing the tiled floor?

Yes, it is possible to glue a wooden floor directly onto an existing tiled floor with underfloor heating without removing the tiles. This offers a convenient solution for renovations.