Warm tiled floors, installed as part of the tiling
Tiles are the coldest floor in the house in winter and the best one to heat. We install electric underfloor heating beneath the tiles as part of our tiling work, so the heating, the substrate and the finished floor go in as one system.
The right way to heat a tiled room
Underfloor heating warms the room evenly from the floor up, no radiators on the wall, no heat pump blasting one corner. Under tile it works especially well because tile conducts heat cleanly and holds it.
Key benefits:
- Even warmth across the whole floor, no cold spots underfoot
- Drier surfaces and less condensation, which helps keep bathroom mould down
- Nothing visible in the room except a thermostat
- Low maintenance, with no moving parts under the floor
Because the heating element sits under the tiles, the only sensible time to install it is when the floor is being tiled. That is why it is a tiling job as much as an electrical one, and why we install it as part of ours.
One build-up, from substrate to warm tiles
We handle the heating as part of the floor build-up:
- Assess the space, the substrate and the heat-up needs
- Select the right heating mat or cable system for the area
- Insulation boards where needed, so heat goes up into the room instead of down into the slab
- Lay the heating mats or cables, in wet areas coordinated correctly with the waterproofing membrane
- Tile over the system with compatible adhesives, then thermostat setup and testing, with final electrical connection completed by a licensed electrician
It suits bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and entryways, and the best moment to add it is during a renovation, right before tiling, when the floor is open anyway.
Before you book
Is underfloor heating worth it in Auckland?
Yes, particularly in bathrooms. Auckland winters are damp more than freezing, and a warm, dry tiled floor makes the biggest comfort difference in exactly the rooms that feel coldest. It also helps keep surfaces dry, which works against condensation and mould.
Electric or water-based underfloor heating?
For bathrooms and renovations, electric is the practical choice: thinner build-up, simpler install, lower upfront cost, ideal for smaller areas. Hydronic (water-based) systems make sense mainly for whole-house heating in new builds.
What does it cost to run?
Running cost depends on the area, insulation and how you use it. Most homeowners run it on a timer for mornings and evenings rather than all day, which keeps the cost of a warm bathroom floor modest. We will give you a clear, itemised quote for the installation itself.
Can it go in without retiling the floor?
No, the element sits under the tiles, so the floor has to come up. That is why the right time is during a bathroom or kitchen renovation, when the floor is being tiled anyway and the heating adds little extra disruption.
Does it work with waterproofing in a bathroom?
Yes, and the sequencing matters: membrane, heating and tile have to go in as one compatible system, following the manufacturer specifications. Because we do the waterproofing and the tiling, that coordination happens within one crew instead of between trades.
Add warm floors to your renovation
Tell us about the room and we will quote the heating with the tiling, itemised and clear. Call 021 818 013.