Underfloor Heating

Underfloor Heating Kits

Underfloor Heating Kits
Underfloor Heating Thermostats

Underfloor Heating Thermostats

Electric Underfloor Heating

Transform your living spaces with continuous, room-wide warmth with our collection of electric underfloor heating systems at Simco Direct. Underfloor heating eliminates cold spots, frees up valuable wall space by replacing bulky traditional radiators, and brings a touch of luxury to your floors year-round.

Whether you are renovating a family bathroom, laying down new tile floors in a kitchen, or adding cozy warmth under wood, vinyl, or carpeted living areas, our high-quality heating mats, loose wire cables, and smart digital thermostats make installation straightforward and energy-efficient.

Smart, Efficient Floor Heating for Every Room

Electric underfloor heating works by converting electrical power into radiant heat from the floor upward. This creates an even temperature profile throughout the entire room, allowing you to run your heating at lower thermostat settings while feeling warmer.

Our complete range includes:

  • Underfloor Heating Sticky Mats: Pre-spaced heating cable attached to a self-adhesive mesh matrix (such as the Warmup StickyMat series). Ideal for fast, simple installation in regular-shaped rooms under tile or stone floors without significantly raising floor levels.
  • Loose Wire Heating Systems: Ultra-thin heating cables designed for irregular or awkward room layouts, around bathroom fixtures, curved walls, and tight spaces.
  • Underfloor Heating Thermostats: Take full control of your energy bills with digital, programmable, and smart Wi-Fi controllers. Featuring dual air-and-floor sensors and early-start algorithms, our thermostats ensure your floors are warm exactly when you need them to be.
  • Insulation Boards & Accessories: Essential underlayment insulation boards to minimize downward heat loss, accelerate warm-up times, and reduce running costs.

Why Buy Underfloor Heating from Simco Direct?

At Simco Direct, we partner with industry-leading manufacturers to supply trade professionals, installers, and homeowners with trusted heating solutions across the UK.

  • Premium British & Global Brands: Featuring market-leading underfloor heating systems from recognized brands like Warmup.
  • Long-Term Peace of Mind: Enjoy reassurance with lifetime guarantees and SafetyNet™ installation protection on select heating mat ranges.
  • Trade & Bulk Savings: Planning a large-scale housing build or multi-room project? Benefit from our competitive bulk discounts.
  • Fast UK Mainland Delivery & 30-Day Returns: Direct dispatch with flexible, secure payment choices including PayPal Pay in 3.

FAQs

  • Can electric underfloor heating be used under all floor types?

    Yes, electric underfloor heating can be installed under almost any floor finish, including ceramic/porcelain tiles, natural stone, laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and carpet. However, tile and stone floors are the most efficient conductors of heat. For soft or floating floor coverings (like vinyl or carpet), ensure you use a suitable levelling compound or specialized foil mat system as recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Will electric underfloor heating raise the height of my floor?

    Modern electric heating mats use ultra-thin heating wire (often under 2mm to 3mm thick), meaning they cause virtually no noticeable increase to overall floor levels. When set directly within a thin bed of tile adhesive or self-levelling compound, floor height impact is kept to an absolute minimum, making electric systems perfect for refurbishment and renovation projects.

  • Is electric underfloor heating expensive to run in the UK?

    Running costs depend on room size, insulation quality, floor finish, and electricity unit rates. However, because radiant underfloor heating heats the room from the ground up, people often feel comfortable at a air temperature 1°C to 2°C lower than with traditional convection radiators. Pairing your system with insulation boards beneath the wire and a modern programmable thermostat ensures heat is retained effectively and energy waste is avoided.

  • Can electric underfloor heating act as the primary heat source for a room?

    In most modern or well-insulated UK homes, a 150W/m² or 200W/m² electric underfloor heating system installed alongside insulation boards provides more than enough thermal output to serve as the sole primary heat source for the room—allowing you to remove traditional wall-mounted radiators entirely.

  • Do I need a qualified electrician to install underfloor heating?

    While competent DIYers or tilers can roll out the self-adhesive heating mats and lay down the heating elements, all electrical connections, mains power hookups, and final thermostat wiring must be completed and certified by a qualified electrician in compliance with UK Building Regulations Part P.