Quartz tiles + piped underfloor heating

[ShivP]

Hi all,

We are having an extension starting in the new year, and it will be a kitchen through diner through lounge. Essentially, we are looking at using quartz tiles from Oman for the floor, and having piped underfloor heating. Is this feasible? - we have heard from some people that it would only transfer heat through the grout lines, thus making the underfloor heating essentially pointless, and have heard from others that it would work just fine.

Would the heat be transferred through the tile itself just like porcelain or should we stick to porcelain tiles?

Thanks,

Shiv

 

[ShivP]

- Any ideas anyone?

 

[LiE]

SDK had them in his ensuite here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18581072

 

[billybob89]

I always recommend to my clients that when having tiled floors and under floor heating always use a ditra matting otherwise the tiles we likely crack. Depending on the size of the area you may need a expansion joint in the tiles as again the tiles will crack.

http://www.schluter.co.uk/ditra-25.aspx

 

[Amp34]

SDK had them in his ensuite here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18581072

Not sure they are the same. They are a composite tile (like quartz countertops), this sounds like proper stone tiles, possibly quartzite (OP?).

I don't see why they wouldn't let heat through. Natural stone is a great option above underfloor heating. It may take a little longer to warm up (thickness of tile - probably 3/8" or 1/2") but will take longer to cool down as well.

As Bullyboy said, use a decoupling membrane and make sure the floor can hold the weight if it's not on concrete. There is also a Ditra membrane (Ditra Heat) designed for underfloor heating, which makes installing the cable really easy if you get compatible cable.

 

[ShivP]

Thanks for the replies guys

 

[LiE]

I'm planning to get them from here. Same as you, grey floor and white walls.
http://www.tilehq.co.uk/tiles/starlight-quartz.html