Underfloor heating over vinyl tiles?

[Tobes]

Hi


I have just bought a load of travertine tiles and underfloor heating (100 watt) on the roll

I have pulled up the carpet to reveal a load of old (80's) vinyl tiles. They are tough as boots and will be difficult to pull up!

Can i underfloor heat on top of these? or will it burn in time?

I have two choices if not i think pull up tiles (how do i do this) or lay insulation board, which will raise the floor quite allot, but obviously make the heating more effective!

WHAT CAN I DO, AS MY GIRLFRIEND IS GETTING PEED WITH THE COMMUNITY HALL LOOK AT THE MOMENT

 

[gcol]

Welcome to the forum Tobes.
Fitting the insulation boards is the ideal scenario. Having said that, if your vinyl tiles are stuck down as well as they look then the heat involved with the under floor heating shouldn't affect the adhesive that is sticking down the vinyl tiles - it won't be as efficient though.
Personally, I wouldn't bother with under floor heating - slippers do me fine.

 

[Bamber gaspipe]

have just bought a load of travertine tiles and underfloor heating (100 watt) on the roll

I have pulled up the carpet to reveal a load of old (80's) vinyl tiles. They are tough as boots and will be difficult to pull up!

Can i underfloor heat on top of these? or will it burn in time?

What kind of underfloor heating ? is it electric? if not it will be supplied from your boiler via a manifold. Give us a clue fellah.

 

[Softus]

have just bought a load of travertine tiles and underfloor heating (100 watt) on the roll

What kind of underfloor heating ? is it electric?

At 100 Watts, is there any doubt?

 

[Bamber gaspipe]

have just bought a load of travertine tiles and underfloor heating (100 watt) on the roll

What kind of underfloor heating ? is it electric?

At 100 Watts, is there any doubt?

Missed that bit.

Nice Smiley though.

 

[Tobes]

Its 100 watt electric so not too harsh. I was wondering if it would burn through the vinyl. Would a hair dryer or soldering iron be a good test too see how resilient the vinyl is?

i have never done U/F heating so do not know what to expect? i dont want to spend £1500 for it all to cock up in one year

Thanks for the replies

 

[lancenotalot]

I wouldn't take the risk of it burning through or heating/loosening the vinyl tile adhesive,best to go with gcols advice and put down insulation boards.Is it matting or wire?
Have a look here http://www.warmup.co.uk/uk-tile-backer.phtml

 

[Tobes]

Its matting, which will help on the insulation to the vinyl. are you sure i can do this and it wont cause problems. just want to be totally sure