Warm floors on the balcony are a pressing problem, since they are increasingly being converted into additional rooms. If such rooms have cold floors, then the benefit from them will be practically reduced to zero.

In most cases, when installing a heated floor, you simply cannot do without a subfloor. Video below.

Why a wooden subfloor for a balcony:

• wooden flooring is quite easy to install;
• is lightweight, which is very important for a balcony;
• very convenient for leveling floor levels on the balcony and in the room;
• perfectly insulates the balcony slab underfoot, especially if the balcony below is not insulated;
• You can install any heating on it - infrared film and rod, electric cable and even water.

There are many approaches to creating heated floors for balconies, and any homeowner will be able to choose the most best option.

To avoid excruciating pain, it is worth familiarizing yourself with which floor and which components to choose. Video below.

Infrared floor on the balcony

A popular solution for making a heated floor on a balcony is infrared systems. This type of flooring is an extremely thin and flexible film, the thickness of which is 0.3 mm. Heater infrared type consists of two strips that conduct current and are made using Carbon NanoTube technology. The electricity supply is carried out by a silver-copper wire, the film is completely sealed and laminated using a fire-retardant polymer.

In addition, it has stable resistance to the influence of atmosphere and moisture. The connection of such a film to the electrical network is carried out through a temperature regulator built into convenient location. If the infrared film is damaged mechanically Only the location of the damage stops functioning, and the rest of the system will function without changes.

Infrared heated floors on the balcony come in two types - rod and film.

The first option is made from interconnected wires and carbon rods. Film models are produced as rolls of thin material with strips that perform the heating.

Film on the left and rod.

Installation of the film type of flooring, which is considered less troublesome, begins with designing its location and taking measurements. After this, a reflective screen is installed so that the thermal radiation is directed to the center of the room. Then they lay the infrared film with the copper busbars down, while remembering that it is cut strictly in sections. All elements of the film are connected using clips and wires, and on the other side - with special insulation.

Then comes the stage of installing the temperature controller; for this, install a separate socket and connect electrical wires. After this, the temperature sensor and the entire system are connected, and the floor covering is laid.

WITH detailed instructions An example of a room can be found below.

Advantages of infrared floors:

1. They install quickly. It doesn't matter at all which one floor view the covering will subsequently lie on the balcony.
2. Thanks to the use of a thermostat, you can perform correct adjustment room temperature, and since the film heats up quickly, the room will instantly feel warm.
3. When heated, the floors do not change the humidity of the surrounding air.
4. They operate silently and do not emit harmful fumes or dust.

The use of such a floor will make the balcony a warm and cozy room.

Electric flooring

Another type of flooring that can be used on balconies is electric flooring. Usually, specialists are hired to install it, since it has its own specifics.

Thanks to differences between rooms and balconies of 10-12 cm, a large thermal insulation layer can be made. The main heat source of an electric deck is the wire, which transforms electricity into heat.

The heating cable is reinforced with glass fiber, sometimes consisting of two wires that conduct current, copper conductor, polyester film, aluminum screen and PVC layer.

Installation of an electric floor is carried out in several stages. First, the space is insulated to enhance the heating effect. Then a suitable thermal insulation section is selected and each layer of cable laying is reinforced with mounting tape. A temperature sensor is placed in a corrugation between the turns of the wire. The cold end of the heating section, together with the wire from the temperature sensor, is connected to the thermostat. Such a device must be installed by an experienced specialist. Then a screed (3-5 cm) is poured over the cable and connected, waiting for the surface to harden naturally.

Typical installation scheme for a warm cable floor.

You can easily do without a screed by installing a warm floor on top of a wooden, well-insulated subfloor. Video below.

Such a heating system is considered quite complex and somewhat labor-intensive to install, but if you make these floors on the balcony, you can get a large and uniform level of heating around the entire perimeter of the room. In addition, such flooring can protect against drafts on the balcony, since warm air will create a temperature barrier.

Water flooring

Water heated floor is the name of the heating system, which consists of a pipeline and a coolant mixing unit. The heat source is water that circulates through a specially designed flexible pipe.

This flooring is suitable only for those houses and apartments that have individual look heating. Install water flooring on the balcony from central heating prohibited.

This is explained by the fact that this heating design causes increased thermal selection and hydraulic resistance common system, and this can lead to serious consequences.

In order not to bite your elbows later, before you start creating a water floor yourself or not be left in the cold by ordering installation from craftsmen, you need to familiarize yourself with general principles system operation. Video below.

The water floor is laid in the shape of a “snail” or “snake”. The first option is great for spacious balconies, and the second - for small rooms. To make a water floor, use different types pipes: metal-plastic, copper, polypropylene and polyethylene. Practitioners advise giving preference to a metal-plastic pipe.

Types of pipe laying.

In addition, it is necessary to select collector system- stainless steel paddle. These devices are considered the source of water floors, they are mechanical and electronic. The water collector is installed in a special cabinet or in a niche prepared in the wall.

General diagram of the collector.

Before constructing a water heated floor on the balcony with your own hands, it is necessary to carry out a number of preliminary works. First, they determine the installation drawing and make a list of tools and materials. Be sure to check what condition it is in balcony slab to understand whether it will withstand the load. Typically, a water heated floor is installed after preliminary screeding of the balcony area. As soon as the solution hardens, a thermal insulation layer is laid, and for this purpose penoplex is used. Then a damper tape is glued along the walls and a reinforcing mesh is placed, which will prevent the metal-plastic elements from moving.

After this, the pipes are laid, starting from the collector, which was previously installed. Then the ends of the elements that fit the collector are corrugated and connected to the main device. Functionality must be checked within 24 hours heating system under water pressure of 5-6 bar. This is done to reveal possible leaks. Then everything is turned off, and the pipes filled with water are filled with a mixture about 3 cm high. This type of flooring can be covered with laminate or tiles.

How to lay a lightweight water floor on a balcony on a wooden subfloor - also lightweight, without overloading the balcony, we will see in the video below.

Water floors have a number of advantages:

• create uniform heating over the entire surface of the balcony;
• maintain the necessary humidity on the balcony and prevent the formation of mold;
• will last long and safely.

If you make heated floors on the balcony, you can get a fully heated room. Such a balcony will be a wonderful embodiment of the most daring design solutions.

One of the difficulties of insulating a balcony is the restrictions regarding the weight load on the slab after work. Small area of ​​the room requires use finishing materials, allowing you to save free space.

Infrared heated floor on the balcony is optimal solution insulation issue. The heating system is easy to install. Layer thickness incl. thermal insulation material and the film itself will be 1.5-2 cm. At the same time, the floors will easily maintain a comfortable temperature for humans on the balcony of 25°C.

Can IR heated floors heat a balcony or loggia?

Film infrared heated floor is effective system heating system, which can be installed on a loggia or balcony, even without glazing and additional insulation. The main difference from water or electric heating, is the use of infrared rather than thermal radiation, which allows operation even in open spaces.

How does infrared heating work? Despite the name, the design of an infrared heating system is quite simple. A special heat-conducting element is sealed in a high-strength film that enhances and disperses the rays. Connection to the power supply is made using a conductive plate located on the side of the film.

Due to the unique operating principle, laying heated film floors on the balcony is a good alternative to traditional heating systems. The room is heated as follows:

1. Infrared radiation affects any solid objects in close proximity: furniture, opposite walls, people, etc.
2. When a certain temperature is reached, objects begin to give off excess heat, which is removed from the surface by convection.
3. Since to heat the balcony there is no need to preheat the air masses, a person in the room feels the warmth immediately after turning on the film. Practice shows that the maximum comfortable temperature for a person starts at 19°C, but if necessary, you can increase the temperature to 25°C.

Subject to availability construction tools and materials, installation of an infrared film heated floor on a balcony with your own hands can be done within 1-2 hours, depending on the area and the chosen finish flooring.

How to install and connect infrared floor heating

Self-installation of an infrared floor on a loggia or balcony is quite quick. The speed of work largely depends on the selected finishing layer.

Experience shows that laying tiles will take the most time, linoleum or laminate less.

The work is carried out as follows:

• Preparing the base. The floor should be put in order: remove the old covering, remove mold, treat it with antifungal agents. Before laying, the base must be leveled.
• A thermal insulation substrate is laid under the IR heated floor on the balcony. For this purpose, you can use any type of insulation, except that which has a foil-coated metal layer.
• The film unfolds. It must be taken into account that the width work surface 25 cm. The gap between the rows of film should be no more than 4 cm. Laying sheets overlapping is strictly prohibited. You can cut the film in a specially marked place.
• Voltage is applied. If you do the installation yourself, there are a few things you need to consider: important details. You need to start work by installing the thermostat and connecting the power cable to it. The floors are connected strictly from above the film.
• Installation finishing coating. Laminate and linoleum are laid directly on top of the film. For tiles, you will need to first lay a reinforcing mesh. Used adhesive solution should be intended for lining heated floors.

The voltage to the thermostat must be supplied from a separate machine, powered directly from the meter. Installation of an RCD is required.

Requirements for the balcony before laying the film floor

Film that covers heating elements heated floors are heavy-duty and able to withstand mechanical loads. The design of the infrared heating system is completely safe, so there are relatively few requirements for the room where installation is planned.

Balcony insulation with infrared warm floors can be carried out provided:

1. No moisture on the floor. It is first necessary to lay the hydrobarrier; in the case of making a screed, the solution must be completely dry.
2. Smooth base. Effective heating of a loggia with an infrared floor is only possible if the film is laid on a flat surface. Unevenness will need to be eliminated. The maximum permissible difference is 1-2 mm per 1 m².

Insulating the loggia floor using IR film is economical profitable solution, compared to water or electric floors.

Pros and cons of film flooring for balconies

Like any other heating system, infrared floors have their disadvantages and advantages that should be taken into account.

Advantages:

• Fast and easy installation.
• Low cost.
• Versatility, can be used for any type of coating.
• Possibility of easy repair.
• Beneficial effect on the human body.

Flaws:

• High power consumption.
• Careful installation required.
• Probability of defeat electric shock. To reduce the danger, the use of grounding and installation of an RCD is required.

Is it worth insulating the loggia floor using IR film? Ultimately, the consumer will have to make the decision. This option should be chosen if you need a heating system that does not significantly affect the weight of the balcony or reduce the height of the ceiling, as well as when deciding to carry out installation work yourself.

Various heating systems, installed mainly in the floor, are used as a source of thermal energy for the loggia. They allow you to maintain optimal temperature regime, form as much as possible favorable conditions.

There are several arrangement options underfloor heating. To do right choice, it is necessary to compare the pros and cons of each solution.

We will tell you which heated floor on the balcony is preferable in a given situation, and we will also give step by step instructions for installation of a heating system.

There are several types heating systems, installed in the floor, and used to insulate balconies and loggias.

• heating mats;
• two-core heating cables;
• infrared screened film.

Let's look at the systems in more detail.

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If the floor covering will be parquet board, laminated coating, carpet, etc., then you need to install a low-temperature system that heats up to +27°C. For coverings in the form of tiles and expanded clay, high-temperature modifications can be installed, generating +45-+50°C

In the loggia, you can install warm IR film both on the floor and on the walls and ceiling. Additionally, the panels are mounted on both walls under the windows, opposite the windows. This heating method is called -.

You won’t surprise anyone anymore by converting a balcony into a study or cozy area rest. This idea is increasingly being used by owners not only of new buildings, but also of old ones. apartment buildings. When settling in new room on the loggia you will need to do it yourself, because... developers, as a rule, do not even provide electricity here. Next, we will tell you how to make an electric heated floor on a balcony with your own hands, providing several short instructions with video examples!

Heating cable

The most labor-intensive process is laying the heating cable on the balcony or loggia. If you decide to make just this version of an electric heated floor (as in the photo), then keep in mind that the height of the room will be reduced by 12-15 cm (due to the screed and insulation).

You should also understand that installing the heating cable and pouring the screed under it will take quite a lot of time. If you understand all this and still decide to heat your balcony with cable, then follow the following instructions:

1. Remove the old floor covering and level the surface for the screed.
2. Insulate the floor and walls using foil-coated polyethylene foam. Be sure to seal the joints with metal tape.
3. Glue a damper tape around the perimeter of the balcony, which will protect the floor from deformation during thermal expansion of the screed.
4. Attach a mesh to the insulation layer or mounting tape for attaching an electric heated floor to a loggia.
5. Attach the heating cable with the same pitch, which must be calculated based on the area of ​​the room and the recommended heating power - 250 W/m2.
6. Install the thermostat and temperature sensor in a suitable location.
7. Test the circuit to make sure everything is connected and working properly.
8. Take a photo ready-made system electric heating, so that if repairs are necessary, you know exactly where everything is.
9. Prepare cement-sand mortar and fill the screed with a thickness of 4-5 cm.
10. When the solution has completely hardened (in summer it is enough to wait a few days), you can proceed to laying tiles or laying linoleum.

If you decide to make an electric heated floor on your balcony using a heating cable, keep in mind that laminate and parquet boards in this case cannot be used as flooring.

You can see the process on the loggia in this video example:

How to properly lay a heating cable

Heating mats

Installation of thermomats on the balcony is much easier, because This does not require calculating the conductor laying step and pouring a concrete screed. The advantage of heating mats is that they do not reduce the height of the ceiling as much.

If you decide to heat your loggia with electric thermomats, use the following technology:

1. Prepare a suitable piece of mat to cover the entire area of ​​the room. As a rule, thermomats are produced half a meter wide and up to 30 meters long. You can cut a suitable piece for your conditions. The main thing is not to touch the heating cable on the mesh.
2. Place the material on old tiles or concrete screed.
3. Connect the temperature sensor and temperature controller.
4. Check that the connection is correct.
5. Paving tiles on top of the mats using special tile adhesive.

As you can see, installing an electric heated floor on a balcony with your own hands in this case is quite simple. Please note that thermomats are installed without the use of insulation!

You can see the installation process in more detail in the video lesson below:

How to put a thermomat

Infrared film

Well, if you decide to use laminate or parquet boards as flooring on your balcony, then the only option is. Its advantage is minimum thickness material, which will not affect the height of the ceiling in any way.

So, you can make an infrared heated floor on your loggia yourself using the following technology:

1. Level the surface by making rough screed(if the old floor has defects and unevenness).
2. Lay down a layer of insulation.
3. Install infrared film.
4. Install the temperature sensor and thermostat.
5. Connect the wires to the film, carefully insulate the connection points with bitumen.
6. Cover the finished heated floor on the balcony with laminate or parquet.

This option for heating a loggia with electricity is the most modern and economical. The film has better heat transfer, because part of the heat will not be spent on warming up concrete screed. As evidenced by reviews on thematic forums, installation of film heated floors on the balcony is the most effective option electric heating.

How to create comfortable conditions during the cold season not only in the living quarters of the apartment, but also in places where the builders did not provide heating radiators? It's about about balconies and loggias.

In cities where living space is very limited, they often become cozy corners for relaxation. But how to make them warm and comfortable? One option is to lay a heated floor on the balcony, having previously insulated the outer walls and installed plastic windows.

How to do it right? Which heating system to choose? You can find answers to these questions in our article.

Features of the floor for the balcony

The most important issue when arranging a balcony is the possibility of reducing heat loss. First of all, it begins with the installation of double-glazed windows and insulation of the ceiling and walls. Having completed these works, you can start searching for a heat source. It is unrealistic to move radiators onto the balcony, extending the heating system for a city apartment. Therefore, the only option left is floor heating. Which of the existing systems should you choose?

But the balcony floor has its own characteristics. Firstly, it is not insulated during the construction of the building. Secondly, it has a small area, which can make it difficult to lay heating cables. Thirdly, it is not designed for heavy weight. Therefore, not all types of heated floors available on the construction market can be used to insulate a balcony.

Which heating system to use

Since the balcony floor is most often a small slab, water heating will have to be abandoned. Electric models remain:

• Infrared
• Cable
• Film

Which one should you choose for your loggia? If you follow the recommendations of heating cable manufacturers, their power should be about 190 W/m². Based on these values, ultra-thin, film heated floors will have to be immediately discarded. They are available with power up to 160 W/m². So that leaves cable-based models.

Moreover, the latter is laid on an area of ​​at least 70% of the entire room, under a concrete screed. The thickness is allowed up to 7 cm. But it is better if tiles are chosen as the floor covering.

Infrared heated floors on the loggia are used no less often than cable ones. Usually it is laid under laminate or parquet. Since, of all the existing models of heated floors, it is the only one that does not lead to drying out and cracking of wooden floor coverings. It can have a power from 180 to 220 W/m², which is ideal for a balcony.

Installation of this floor is carried out using the dry method. A layer of foil thermal insulation is laid on the prepared surface, on top of which a heating film is placed. Then the entire heated floor structure is covered with laminate or board.

Electrical cable - everything you need to know about it

The installation of a heated floor on a balcony has its own specifics. Typically, the difference between the loggia and living quarters is from 10 to 15 cm. This allows the use of a large layer of thermal insulation laid under the cable.

If your goal is to achieve a comfortable temperature on the loggia, similar to the climate in residential premises, then you will have to use extruded polystyrene foam with a thickness of 2 to 5 cm or other similar material.

Electric heating floor connection diagram

This will help prevent heat from spreading downward. The thickness of the concrete screed or tile adhesive can also be increased to 5 cm. Of course, this will slightly increase the heating time of the floor covering, but at the same time it will be compensated by the large cooling inertia. Since cable heated floors for balconies are most often used not for heating, but as heating, when calculating the cable, power density up to 250W/m².

Using this design, the laying step is calculated using the formula - area divided by the length of the heating element. But for a regular cable, the distance between adjacent cores is 5 cm, which is quite difficult to achieve in practice. Therefore, for a balcony they usually take a heated floor with increased power at 28 W/m linear. If necessary, heating elements can also be placed on the walls of the loggia.

Before the cable is installed, the floor surface must be leveled and insulated. A metal mesh is laid on top of the thermal insulation layer to which the heating element will be attached with clamps. This method allows you to achieve the optimal calculation step.

When installing the cable, you must take precautions so as not to damage it on the mesh. After installation, the screed is poured. She represents cement-sand mixture. Then the floor is left uncoated for several days until the solution has completely dried, and only then laminate, board or other material is laid.

Before making the tie, do not forget to sketch the position of the cable and its couplings. And after pouring the floor, the resistance of the insulation and heating elements is measured.

Infrared film

It is not always possible to use a cement-sand screed to install a heated floor, since its weight may exceed the maximum permissible for a floor slab. In such cases, infrared film is used. It is based on heating elements that emit heat rays. They heat not the air, but directly the floor covering and this differs from cable models.

Connection diagram for infrared floors

Infrared heated floors can be installed under any floor covering. Their operation is possible immediately after installation. But due to their design features and the installation method, infrared film cannot be placed in areas where furniture will be located.

Comparing infrared and cable heating options, we can say with confidence that the first is more advantageous for use on a balcony or loggia. This is achieved through:

• film radiates heat from the entire surface, and cable only along the power rods
• the small thickness of the screed for infrared floors compared to electric floors saves energy
• heating objects (for infrared) rather than air allows you to achieve a comfortable room temperature much faster

After spending this comparative analysis We were able to verify that it is possible to save money even with electric heated floors.

What do consumers choose?

Anyone can make a warm floor on a balcony or loggia. There are a lot of materials on the market for installing a specific system, which allows you to make the choice at your own discretion.

There are differences between manufacturers' offers, so you shouldn't skimp on quality. You should purchase products famous brands. This will help you get the most comfortable temperature on a balcony or loggia at no additional cost.

If the choice is made in favor of infrared film, then its advantage is that it can be used with any floor covering. It does not require expensive screed cement mortar and can be turned on immediately after installation. Installation of infrared systems is very simple; if necessary, such a warm floor can be moved to another location. It is these qualities that made infrared systems the most popular and brought them huge amount positive feedback.

Film heated floors are also supported by the fact that their use is completely safe for people living in the house. But there are different opinions about cable. Many people believe that using them is harmful to health, and they also consume a lot of electricity. So draw your own conclusions.

What do you choose?

So, which model of heated floor did you decide to place on your balcony? If the choice has not yet been made, then explore two options: cable and infrared. Which one will be optimal for you depends on the characteristics of the room being insulated, the floor covering and the desired result.

Having chosen one of them, you can do the installation yourself, but it is better to invite specialists. Since they will be able to cope with this task much faster and better.