SunTouch radiant mats are UL Listed for use with any type of finished floor if you embed it in at least a quarter inch of masonry. As always, start with a strong subfloor, secure the SunTouch, and cover with a self leveling mortar of your choice. Once this mortar is in place, follow the manufacturer instructions for cure time and then cover with laminate or carpet. Our Favorite Self Leveling manufacturer is ARDEX. Other Manufacturers are Custom Building Products and Mapei.
Jason says:
Hi,
I’m looking to install engineered wood flooring over radiate floor heat. I’m assuming glue down installation, my concern with this method is VOC occurring when glue is heated. Do you have any data on this application method.
Robert J. Warner says:
What species of hardwood floors are acceptable to install over Sun Touch? And what are the guidelines that we should follow?
matthew@warmyourfloor.com says:
Hi Robert,
Nail down hardwood is not an approved floor covering.
But any laminate or engineered wood floor that is glued or floated can be used.
We always recommend contacting the manufacturer of the flooring you’re going to use to make sure their product is compatible with a heated floor system.