Criterion Flooring

This article has been produced after extensive research and more importantly our own experience in fitting wooden flooring over underfloor heating (UFH). All of our engineered wooden flooring is suitable for any type of UFH. There is a very interesting article from Brain Sensecall on our blog that gives an independent view of wooden flooring with UFH. As carpets are an insulating material they are not as effective with UFH.

The following are the basic steps when you are considering choosing UFH with a wooden floor. Wooden flooring is the best material and choice for UFH as it is natural, warm to the touch (not like stone) and environmentally friendly as it is a renewable source that helps the environment and reduces global warming.

You should get a certificate from the company that fitted the UFH system to ensure that it is fully operational with controlled temperatures so that the surface temperature does not exceed 27 degrees centigrade.

• If no certification is available from the installer. Before the floor is fitted the under floor heating system should be calibrated back to the boiler to ensure the surface temperatures of the sub floor are correct
• If there is no certification it may well invalidate any guarantees that apply to the wooden flooring and you should look at UFH problems.

Bordeaux is a type of natural wide plank flooring that is composed of multilayer planks and blocks. It can be installed anywhere in your home and is guaranteed to be a top of the line 100% European product. You can choose the type of Bordeaux look you want. It can be composed of unmatched prime boards that possess a look of stylish, polished perfection or it can take on a rustic visage with its hand scraped variations that give any room in your home a timeless look of rural flair.When manufactured, Bordeaux can be made to precise tolerances of the customer’s choice.