Ecofloor Electric Underfloor Heating

Comfortable, Efficient Heating for Tile and Stone Floors

Ecofloor electric underfloor heating provides comfortable, evenly distributed warmth beneath tile and stone floors. The system uses a heating cable attached to a self-adhesive mesh, allowing it to be rolled out across the floor quickly and positioned around the shape of the room.

Each Ecofloor system is quoted to suit your individual room, helping ensure you receive the correct mat size, heat output and accessories for your installation.

Ecofloor is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, conservatories and many other domestic applications.

Which Ecofloor Heating Mat Do I Need?

Ecofloor heating mats are available in two power outputs:

Mat output	Recommended applications	Available coverage
150W/m²	Kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and normally insulated internal rooms	0.5m² to 12m² per mat
200W/m²	Conservatories, colder rooms and areas with greater potential heat loss	1m² to 10m² per mat

The 150W/m² mat is the standard choice for most internal rooms.

The more powerful 200W/m² mat is normally recommended for conservatories and other areas where additional heat output or a faster response may be required.

A heat-loss assessment may be necessary if the system is intended to act as the room’s primary heat source.

Ecofloor Mat Sizes and Electrical Loads

All Ecofloor mats are approximately 500mm wide. Different mat lengths are available to produce the required floor coverage.

150W/m² Ecofloor Mats

Heated area	Total output	Approximate mat dimensions
0.5m²	75W	0.5m × 1m
1m²	150W	0.5m × 2m
2m²	300W	0.5m × 4m
3m²	450W	0.5m × 6m
4m²	600W	0.5m × 8m
5m²	750W	0.5m × 10m
6m²	900W	0.5m × 12m
8m²	1,200W	0.5m × 16m
10m²	1,500W	0.5m × 20m
12m²	1,800W	0.5m × 24m

Intermediate sizes are also available.

200W/m² Ecofloor Mats

Heated area	Total output	Approximate mat dimensions
1m²	200W	0.5m × 2m
2m²	400W	0.5m × 4m
3m²	600W	0.5m × 6m
4m²	800W	0.5m × 8m
5m²	1,000W	0.5m × 10m
6m²	1,200W	0.5m × 12m
8m²	1,600W	0.5m × 16m
10m²	2,000W	0.5m × 20m

Larger or unusually shaped areas can normally be covered using a carefully selected combination of mats.

Suitable Floor Finishes

Ecofloor is designed primarily for use beneath tile and natural stone finishes, including:

• Ceramic tiles
• Porcelain tiles
• Natural stone
• Marble
• Slate
• Limestone
• Quarry tiles
• Terracotta

The heating cable must be completely encapsulated in a suitable flexible tile adhesive or self-levelling compound. Always check that the selected adhesive, levelling compound and floor covering are approved for use with electric underfloor heating.

Suitable Subfloors

Ecofloor can be installed over suspended timber floors and solid concrete floors, provided the floor is correctly prepared and suitable for tiling.

Existing floor	Typical preparation
Timber floorboards or chipboard	The floor must be stable and over-boarded with a suitable insulated tile backer board or appropriately prepared tiling surface
Insulated concrete or screed	Ecofloor may be installed over a correctly prepared surface
Uninsulated solid floor	An insulated tile backer board is strongly recommended to reduce downward heat loss
Existing suitable tiled surface	May be possible subject to inspection, preparation and confirmation of compatibility

Insulated tile backer board can significantly improve system performance by directing more heat upwards into the room. It can also shorten warm-up times and help reduce unnecessary energy consumption.

Typical Warm-Up Times

Actual warm-up times depend on the floor construction, insulation, tile material, tile thickness and room conditions.

Floor construction	Indicative warm-up time
10mm insulated tile backer board over timber	Approximately 30 minutes
Insulated concrete screed	Approximately 2–5 hours
Uninsulated concrete	Approximately 3–8+ hours
10mm insulated tile backer board over concrete	Approximately 1 hour

These figures are intended as a general guide only. Insulation beneath the heating system has a major effect on both responsiveness and running efficiency.

Measuring Your Room

Ecofloor matting must only be installed across the usable floor area. It should not normally be positioned beneath fixed or floor-standing items that may trap heat, such as:

• Baths and shower trays
• Toilets
• Fitted kitchen units
• Fixed cabinets
• Floor-mounted sanitaryware
• Appliances without suitable airflow beneath them

Measure the available floor area carefully and deduct all permanently covered sections.

The heating cable itself cannot be shortened. The mesh backing can be carefully cut and turned to change direction, but the heating cable must never be cut, crossed or allowed to touch itself.

For this reason, the selected mat must fit within the available heated area. Never select a mat that is larger than the usable floor space.

As a general allowance for perimeter clearance and positioning:

Free floor area	Suggested reduction
Up to 5m²	Approximately 15%
Over 5m²	Approximately 10%

We will help calculate the appropriate system from the measurements and floor construction you provide.

Thermostatic Control

Ecofloor is controlled using a compatible underfloor-heating thermostat and floor-temperature sensor.

Programmable control allows the floor to heat at selected times throughout the day, helping maintain comfort without operating the system continuously. Depending on the chosen thermostat, control may include:

• Time and temperature scheduling
• Floor-temperature regulation
• Air-temperature monitoring
• Manual override
• Multiple daily heating periods
• Seven-day programming

We can advise on a suitable thermostat when preparing your quotation.

Electrical and Installation Requirements

Ecofloor is supplied with installation instructions, which must be read fully before work begins.

The system requires suitable 30mA RCD protection, and its total electrical load must be considered when selecting the thermostat, protective device and associated wiring.

Multiple mats can be installed in one room and connected in parallel using a suitable wiring arrangement. Larger systems may require a contactor or another control arrangement depending on the combined electrical load.

The final electrical connection, testing and commissioning must be completed by a suitably qualified electrician in accordance with current wiring regulations. The heating mat should also be electrically tested before, during and after the floor covering is installed.

Can Ecofloor Be the Main Source of Heating?

Ecofloor can provide primary heating in a suitably insulated room when the available heated floor area and system output are sufficient to meet the calculated heat loss.

However, rooms with limited usable floor area, poor insulation or high heat loss may require supplementary heating. Conservatories and rooms with large glazed areas should be assessed particularly carefully.

A formal heat-loss calculation is recommended where Ecofloor will be relied upon as the room’s only heat source.

Request an Ecofloor Quotation

As every room is different, we supply Ecofloor systems based on the individual requirements of your project.

To receive a competitive quotation, please email or call us with:

1. The room’s dimensions or total floor area
2. The usable area after removing fixed furniture and fittings
3. The existing floor that the heating will be installed onto
   For example: concrete, screed, floorboards, chipboard or existing tiles
4. The finished floor covering being installed above the heating
   For example: porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, natural stone or marble
5. The type of room
   For example: bathroom, kitchen, living room or conservatory
6. Whether the system will provide primary heating or simply warm the floor
7. A floor plan or drawing, where available - not necessary

Using this information, we can recommend the appropriate 150W/m² or 200W/m² system, calculate the required mat coverage and advise on suitable controls, insulation boards and accessories.

Please contact the Harbro Electrical team by email or telephone and we will be happy to prepare a competitive Ecofloor quotation for your project.