People often consider heated tiles for a room with significant moisture, such as a bathroom. If you are considering heated bathroom tiles, you might wonder which type of tile is safe for use, along with an electric underfloor heating solution in this room.
Choosing Tile Materials for a Wet Room
Here are key points to consider when choosing tile materials for your bathroom.
- Both porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from natural materials and are porous, which means they can absorb water.
- Porcelain tiles are more water-resistant than ceramic tiles, and they tend to be more durable in wet rooms with an underfloor heating system in place.
- When installing heated bathroom floors, it is recommended to use porcelain tiles for their durability and water resistance.
- Although porcelain tiles may cost more to purchase and install, it is worth the investment as they can protect the radiant floor system beneath them.
- Applying silicone sealant to the tiles and other waterproofing features installed on the underfloor system can provide further protection.
- Your contractor can provide detailed information about the best solutions for your bathroom’s electric underfloor heating system.
You will want to consider heated tiles in a room with high heat loss. A bathroom, sunroom or garage may be ideal for an electric underfloor heating solution.
