Most underfloor heating specialists tend to advise against using solid wood flooring with underfloor heating. “With all types of wood the floor temperature should not exceed 28☌ and this can be controlled by embedding a thermostatic sensor in the screed,” advises Graham Wooley, underfloor heating expert and owner of Epic Insulation Ltd.Įngineered flooring, such as this Berkeley Burnt Oak Engineered Wood Flooring from Woodpecker Flooring, is a great pairing with underfloor heating (Image credit: Woodpecker Flooring) Can You Use Underfloor Heating With Solid Wood Flooring? These layers add stability to the flooring and allow it to naturally expand and contract rather than it warping, cracking or twisting as can be the case with a solid floor. When it comes to choosing the best types of wood flooring to use with your new underfloor heating system, engineered hardwood flooring is definitely a good option that gives the appearance of a solid wood floor with none of its associated problems.Įngineered wood floors are made up of a top layer of solid wood (the thickness of which varies depending on the quality of the product), with several softwood layers beneath. Choosing the Best Wood Flooring with Underfloor Heating There are also practical considerations when it comes to underfloor heating installation which need to be factored in, when adding wood flooring as a floor finish.

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