In a bathroom renovation, it’s not enough to just focus on the overall look of the space — it pays to add features that can improve its comfort and functionality too. Take your bathroom floors, for instance. You start each morning here, so why not make the experience more enjoyable by having heated floors installed? To help you decide whether this is a worthy investment, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Lakes, one of the premier bathroom remodelers in the area, shares the pros and cons of heated bathroom flooring.

A Brief Overview of Heated Flooring

Heated bathroom floors begin with a source of radiant heat underneath the flooring. This can be provided by either an electric heating element or hydronic heating. Electric heating uses electric cables to generate heat. They are embedded in thin mats that can be installed under different floor types, from tile to engineered wood and stone.

Hydronic floor heating, or a hot water radiant system, circulates heated water through tubes that are attached to solid plywood panels or mortar. The heated water comes from a water heating system. Hydronic heating is an excellent option for tile, concrete and stone flooring. If you’ve decided to go ahead with heated bathroom floors, consult your trusted local bathroom remodeling company, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Lakes, to help you decide which option works best for you.

Why Heated Bathroom Floors Are a Great Idea

One of the advantages of a heated bathroom floor is that it can provide uniform heat; it doesn’t just heat the floors but the entire space. This provides a comfortable ambient temperature with no cold spots. Not only that, heated bathroom floors are also 25% more energy-efficient than a traditional HVAC system. And because heat is generated by the floor itself, you can save space in your bathroom on venting or heating units.

Cons of Heated Floors

Heated bathroom floors do have their downsides. For one thing, their installation can take some time because your remodeler will need to remove existing floors to put in the equipment. And while heated floors are typically low-maintenance, they may still require the occasional repair. This means getting under the floors again to fix the issue. 

Let’s Start a Conversation!

Once you decide to include heated flooring in your bathroom renovation, make sure to turn to a reliable home remodeling company like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Lakes for installation. You can also count on us for aging-in-place features via our Independence by Design™ service. We serve Union Grove, Burlington, Salem and Lake Geneva, WI. Give us a call at (262) 923-8721 or schedule your consultation by filling out this contact form.