What does a floor heating membrane do?

It holds the heating cable at an even spacing under the tile and uncouples the tile from the subfloor so movement does not crack it.

What sizes are available?

Mapei Mapeguard Heat comes in a 161 sq ft roll and a 9 sq ft sheet. Prova Flex Heat comes in 52 and 161 sq ft rolls and a 10.2 sq ft sheet.

Can I use any heating cable with any membrane?

Check first. Membranes are approved for particular cables, so confirm the cable you plan to use is approved for the membrane before you buy.

Should I heat the whole room?

Usually only the open floor. Leave out areas under vanities, tubs and cabinets.

Do you carry Schluter Ditra Heat?

Yes. Ditra Heat and Ditra Heat Duo are in our uncoupling membrane range.

In-Floor Heating Membranes | Mapeguard & Prova

In-Floor Heating Membranes for Tile

An in-floor heating membrane holds the heating cable in a set pattern and acts as an uncoupling layer under the tile. Mapei Mapeguard Heat in 161 sq ft rolls and 9 sq ft sheets, and Prova Flex Heat in 52 and 161 sq ft rolls and 10.2 sq ft sheets, are at our Mississauga store on Dundas St E and our Barrie store on Saunders Rd, with Schluter Ditra Heat in our uncoupling range.

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What a heat membrane does

A heated tile floor needs the heating cable spaced evenly and set close under the tile. A heat membrane holds the cable at the right spacing, and it also uncouples the tile from the subfloor so movement does not crack it.

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Membranes we carry

Mapei Mapeguard Heat: 161 sq ft roll for whole rooms, 9 sq ft sheet for small spaces and fill-ins.
Prova Flex Heat: 52 and 161 sq ft rolls and a 10.2 sq ft sheet.
Schluter Ditra Heat and Ditra Heat Duo: in our uncoupling membranes. Ditra Heat Duo adds a layer for thermal break and sound.

Match the cable and controls

Check that the membrane is approved for the heating cable you plan to use, and follow the membrane and cable manufacturers' instructions for spacing and installation, so the warranty applies.

Planning the layout

Heat only the open floor where people walk, not under vanities, tubs or cabinets. Measure the heated area, not the whole room, and plan the cable run before ordering. Electrical connection should be done by a licensed electrician.

Set it with the right mortar

The membrane is set and the tile is laid with the mortar the manufacturer approves for that system. Bring your room plan to our Mississauga store on Dundas St E or our Barrie store on Saunders Rd and we will put the membrane and mortar on one order with the tile.

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