One panel does it all

Nordic Fos introduces a new Floor Heating Panel with aluminum heat distribution throughout and a U-shaped turning track integrated into all panels. Compatible with Heating Coils of 12, 16, and 20 mm diameters, these panels measure 120x60 cm (0.72 m²), conveniently delivered folded in a manageable 60x60 cm dimension, weighing less than 1 kg. This streamlined design facilitates quicker and easier installation compared to previous methods.

ALL-IN-ONE

SOLUTION FOR ALL TYPES OF FLOORING

The latest in floor heating systems, our floor heating panels offer an all-in-one solution, requiring just one panel to complete your floor heating setup. Featuring U-shaped tracks for coil placement, additional tracks for supply flow, and an aluminum coating for comprehensive heat distribution, these panels are crafted from XPS 500 with an exceptional compressive strength of 40 t/m². This robust construction allows for installation of almost all types of flooring atop the panels.

  • Wooden flooring
  • Laminate
  • Parquet flooring
  • Herringbone parquet
  • Tiles
  • Natural stone
  • Cast floor, etc.

Temperature tolerance: -20°C to 50°C. Throughout the installation process, ensure panels maintain a minimum temperature of 10°C until the entire floor is completed. The Floor Heating Panels are compatible with nearly all load-bearing floor structures with a uniform surface. When installing over-existing tile floors, thorough cleaning and priming are essential for optimal adhesion. Before installation, ensure the substrate is clean, free of contaminants, and without loose plaster or cracks. Use a primer as needed, especially on absorbent substrates, to ensure optimal adhesion, particularly on old concrete, plasterboard, and wooden surfaces.

Installation Instructions

Before beginning installation, ensure the subfloor is load-bearing, stable, and level. Address any unevenness with levelling screed as necessary. Floor heating panels for 16 mm heating coils are available in two heights: 19 mm and 25 mm. These coils are typically employed for floors under 100 m², particularly in residential settings, offering optimal heat distribution. Panels for 20 mm coils are designed for larger areas exceeding 100 m². For optimal results and to minimize floor creaking, always opt for 5-layer underfloor heating coils. See our Floor Heating Coils for further details.

Laying of the panels

Installing the panels is straightforward. As the first row reaches the wall, cut the panels to ensure the U-shaped turning track aligns with the wall, utilizing leftover panels for subsequent rows. For cutting, use a utility knife. The Floor Heating Panels can be laid as floating, aligning with the upper floor if it's also floating. The Ω-shaped grooves securely hold the Heating Coil in place with a light push. All panels feature u-shaped turning tracks easily prepared with a utility knife. Remember, Floor Heating Panels can be laid out on the entire floor, but avoid placing underfloor heating coils under kitchen cabinets and other fixed cabinets and fixtures. For improved acoustics with parquet and laminate floors, consider using a flooring underlay.

Parquet/Laminate Top Flooring

Where parquet or laminated flooring is to be installed, a noise damping underlayment can be laid out to improve acoustics. For glued floors such as strip/herringbone parquet, the floor heating panels are glued/mechanically fastened to the subfloor.

Carpet or Vinyl Flooring

For flooring such as carpeting or vinyl, a pressure-distributing sheet such as floor plasterboard or similar must first be laid on top of the Nordic Fos floor heating panels. Nordic Fos floor heating panels may be used with most brands of flooring and for most types of subfloors. We always recommend that you contact your supplier for advice and support on the correct structure.

Tile Flooring

Tiles can safely be laid on Nordic Fos floor heating panels. The floor heating panels are glued to the subfloor. For gluing, tile adhesive can be used. Tiles have been laid directly on top of these panels for many years with excellent results. The compressive strength of the panels is ≥ 40 t/m². Always follow the instructions of the tile adhesive supplier and use primer on the floor heating panels before adhesion. When the substrate is a stable wooden floor and the final flooring will be tiles, the floor heating panels must, in addition to gluing, be mechanically secured to the subfloor. Here, 4 x 50 mm countersunk screws are used. You will need approximately 20–30 screws per panel.

For tiling, the panels are cleaned and primed prior to tile adhesive being applied to the panels

Wet Room membrane on the Floor Heating Panels

If Nordic Fos floor heating panels are used in connection with wet room, a screed layer of a thickness of at least 10 mm must be laid out. The screed layer must be cured before further treatment; see the manufacturer's instructions. Afterwards, an approved wet room membrane is installed. In wet rooms, the applicable rules and regulations for waterproofing must always be complied with.

NOTE! All grout used in connection with Nordic Fos floor heating panels must be of a type suitable for floor heating. We recommend that you contact your supplier of tile adhesive and grout for advice.

If casting is done on top of the Nordic Fos floor heating panels, priming must be done first, just as edge insulation must be placed along the wall. Edge insulation protects the floor from stress and cracking when exposed to heat stress, etc. When the floor is being tiled, larger floor areas must be divided into fields not exceeding 40 m² using expansion joints.