Heated Floors
Heated Floor Systems for Tile & Stone
Trugard Direct carries everything you need to install warm, comfortable heated floors under tile, stone, and other hard-surface flooring. Our heated floor collection includes TrulyWarm electric heat wire, Prova Flex and Prova Heat uncoupling membranes with integrated heating, programmable thermostats, and all the accessories to complete a professional installation.
Radiant floor heating transforms cold bathroom, kitchen, and entryway floors into a daily comfort you will never want to live without. Our systems are electric—no boiler or plumbing required—and install directly in the thin-set mortar layer beneath your tile. They are ideal for remodels and new construction alike.
Compared to brand-name heated floor systems like Schluter Ditra-Heat, Trugard heated floor products deliver the same performance and reliability at over 60% less. We sell direct and pass the savings on to you.
- Heat wire — TrulyWarm cable in lengths from 20 to 300+ sqft
- Heated floor membrane — Prova Flex uncoupling mats with optional integrated heat
- Accessories — thermostats, cable straps, ohm meters, and repair kits
Whether you are heating a small bathroom or an entire first floor, we have the right system for your project. Free shipping on orders over $150.
Heated Floor FAQs
Trugard electric radiant floor heating wire starts at around $3-5 per square foot for the heating element alone. A typical 50-square-foot bathroom project costs roughly $150-250 for the heating wire, plus $80-150 for a programmable thermostat. Total installed cost including materials runs $8-12 per square foot if you DIY the installation, compared to $15-25 per square foot if you hire a professional. It's one of the most affordable comfort upgrades you can add to a bathroom remodel.
Yes, Trugard heated floor systems are designed for DIY installation. You embed the heating wire in thin-set mortar beneath your tile, connect it to a thermostat, and have an electrician make the final electrical connection to your breaker panel. The wire layout is straightforward: you unroll the cable in a serpentine pattern across the floor, spacing rows 3 inches apart. Always test wire resistance with a multimeter before, during, and after laying tile to catch any damage early.
Trugard floor heating wire draws about 12 watts per square foot. For a 50-square-foot bathroom, that's 600 watts, roughly the same as a small space heater. Running the system 8 hours a day during cold months costs approximately $8-15 per month depending on your local electricity rate. A programmable thermostat with a timer dramatically reduces costs by heating only when you need it, such as mornings and evenings.
Ceramic and porcelain tile are the best conductors for radiant floor heat and the most common pairing. Natural stone (marble, slate, travertine) also works excellently. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is compatible if rated for radiant heat, though it transfers warmth slightly less efficiently than tile. Avoid solid hardwood and standard laminate, as repeated heating cycles can cause warping. Always check your flooring manufacturer's specs for maximum temperature ratings before installing over radiant heat.