Underfloor Heating Installation

EasyBacker – Low-Profile Heating For Solid & Suspended Floors

Low-Profile Underfloor Heating For Any Subfloor

  • Lightweight and ideal for retrofits with low ceilings.
  • Build height is limited to insulation thickness.
  • Allow for very tight or flexible pipe runs.
  • Can be installed over suspended wooden floors where between-joist heating isn’t ideal.
  • Compatible with all floor finishes.
  • Doesn’t require liquid floor screed. Only 5mm self-levelling compound for carpet finishes.
  • The fastest system to install, walkable within hours.
The floor insulation backer board used in low profile underfloor heating

The Fastest, Non-Invasive Underfloor Heating Installation Solution

Frequently known as a “tile backer board” underfloor heating installation, this system is a 17mm underfloor heating insulation board with grooves that allow the installation of 16mm pipes. The board comes with a 1.5mm scrim-reinforced cementitious layer to the top and bottom, providing a sturdy foundation for tiles, engineered wood flooring and carpets. It’s the ideal solution for suspended floors and rooms where height is a concern.

Both tiles and engineered wood flooring can be laid directly on top of the panels using a standard adhesive, though we recommend a decoupling membrane (such as Schluter Ditra 25 Matting) to prevent cracking from subfloor movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Build-Up Height Is There?

The underfloor heating insulation board is 17mm thick. You should allow up to 6mm for a decoupling membrane, primer, or 5mm self-levelling compound over the thermal floor insulation, depending on your desired floor finish.

 

What Floor Finishes Are Compatible With Low-Profile Heating?

All floor finishes designed for use with an underfloor heating installation can be used. Tiles and engineered floors can be laid directly on top of the thermal floor insulation boards. Low-Tog rated carpets are a popular choice, though they require an additional layer of self-levelling compound.

 

How is the EasyBacker Installed?

EasyBacker panels are supplied at a standard 600mm x 400mm. Once the manifold has been installed in the desired location, the boards can be installed and secured to timber floors using screws or through existing concrete with glue.

The thermal floor insulation panels are supplied pre-grooved to accept a 16mm pipe that pushes into the grooves during installation. Once fitted and connected to the manifold, the installation is complete, no liquid floor screed required!

Contact EasyFlow For Underfloor Heating Installations

At EasyFlow, we pride ourselves on delivering robust heated flooring solutions. Our experts provide a full-service installation, using high-quality pipes that come with a 100-year warranty, and our very own 2-year workmanship guarantee.

For more information, call our head office on 01743 298001 or enquire below.