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Warm Your Floors
SunTouch mats warm almost any floor covering. They work great in new construction or remodeling and in projects of any size.
Feel Wonderful
SunTouch is true radiant heating. It feels like a gentle foot massage or a walk on a warm beach. Warm floors are also dry floors and that is important in your bathroom, kitchen or entry.
Heat Cold Rooms
You can heat most rooms with a SunTouch floor. Contact your local SunTouch distributor for details.
Easy to Install
There’s a SunTouch mat sized exactly for your project. Roll out the mat on your subfloor and secure it in place with tape or staples. When you need to make a turn, cut the orange fabric between the blue heating elements and fill in the area to be heated. Our installation videos and manuals will show you the details.
Peace of Mind
Use the SunTouch LoudMouth™ monitor when you install your mats. The Loud-Mouth monitors the heating elements and sets off an alarm if they are ever damaged. . . before the floor is finished!
It’s Affordable
The materials cost for an average 30–40-sq.ft. SunTouch floor is less than $800 and an average operating cost is about 10¢ a day, or $3 per month.
Control Your Comfort
The SunTouch FloorStat uses a floor sensor for selecting your temperature. An optional programmable control automatically turns your system on and off based on your personal schedule. Both models contain a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for safety.
Engineered for Safety
SunTouch is the safest electric floor-warming mat in the world. The power leads and heating elements are fully grounded from one end of the mat to the other. They are also armored against jobsite abuse. The blue heating elements are reinforced with DuPont® Kevlar® and insulated with DuPont Tefzel®. SunTouch is the only tile-warming product manufactured in America that registers no measurable electromagnetic field (EMF)*. No other product offers this combination of safety features.
Number One in North America
Award-winning SunTouch is the most requested electric radiant mat in North America. You’ll find more options, more sources, more support and more satisfaction with SunTouch.
SunTouch FAQ
Q. Is it expensive to use SunTouch to heat a floor?
A. No, because the FloorStat control uses only enough power to do the job, nothing more. When the floor is warm, the electricity cycles off. On average, the electricity is only on about one-third of the time.
Q. How much power does the mat use?
A. A 10-sq.ft. mat uses about 40 watts over the course of the day, the same amount as a 40-watt light bulb.
Q. How warm does the floor get?
A. Most people prefer about 80° to 85°F. You can adjust the temperature with your FloorStat.
Q. Can I use SunTouch under wood or carpet?
A. Yes! SunTouch is listed for use beneath other floor coverings if the mat is covered with self-leveling thin-set. Nail-down hardwoods are not approved.
Q. What kind of circuitry do I need?
A. Use a 15- or 20-amp, 120- or 240-volt circuit with the SunTouch FloorStat. The circuit will be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device. Amperage is determined by the square footage of the mat(s).
Q. I’m worried about products that emit EMFs (electromagnetic fields). Is SunTouch safe?
A. SunTouch emits ZERO measurable EMF.* It’s the safest floor warming product in the world. *When measured at 1/2" above floor surface with a field EMF meter. SunTouch internal lab results. Not UL verified.
Under Tile or Stone
SunTouch warms tile and stone floors in bathrooms, kitchens, entries and sunrooms of any size and layout. Roll out the SunTouch mat on your subfloor and cut the orange mat to fit your room. Fasten the mat with tape or staples. Then top it with thin-set mortar and tile or stone.
Under Laminates
SunTouch mats are also UL Listed to warm any direct-contact floor surface as long as the mat is embedded in mortar. Laminates, engineered flooring, and vinyl flooring are popular choices. Roll out the mat and hold it in place with tape or staples. Pour a 1/4"–1/2" layer of self-leveling mortar over the mat and then cover it with the finished flooring.
Under Anything
If the floor surface is finished but you have access from below, you can install SunTouch UnderFloor™ mats between the floor joists. SunTouch UnderFloor warms virtually any type of flooring material. Simply staple SunTouch UnderFloor between the joists leaving a 1" space between the mat and the floor. One mat can heat several joist spaces.
SunTouch is the safest and easiest-to-install heating mat in the industry. Listed by UL® for the U.S. and Canada and tested by TCA for all residential and moderate commercial applications. All mats have the “S-pattern” wire construction and produce 12 watts/sq.ft. A single power connection comes off one mat corner. Just a few benefits of the SunTouch are:
- Thin, open-weave construction allows thin-set or self-leveling mortar to install in one step to easily bond with the underlying material. SunTouch adds only 1/8" over a normal tile installation.
- Over 45 sizes manufactured in three widths (12", 24", and 36" wide) in sizes covering up to 160 sq.ft. Mats of any size (same voltage) may be combined to heat larger areas.
- 120 VAC and 240 VAC models available for small residential to large commercial applications.
- Highest-quality heating wire using DuPont® Kevlar®, Tefzel®, and copper alloys for corrosion-resistance, temperature-resistance, abrasion resistance, and longevity.
- Armored and fully grounded 10-ft. power lead for safety and job-site durability (longer lengths available on request). Power leads are color-coded black/white/green for 120 VAC, and black/blue/green for 240 VAC.
- Zero electromagnetic field (EMF) generation (measured at 1/2" above operating wire set at milligauss setting).
SunTouch UnderFloor™ Mats are the perfect solution for nearly every type of floor covering. These special UnderFloor mats warm existing floors without having to replace the floor coverings. If you have access under a floor, simply staple these mats
between the joists.
These effective, UL-Listed mats deliver 11 watts/sq. ft. of floor area (about 37 BTU/hour), and will warm the average floor about 12° to 15°F, depending on floor construction. SunTouch UnderFloor will warm wood, vinyl, laminates, or tile floor coverings. Insulation under the floor is essential to complete the installation. The mats listed below are for joists spaced 16" on center.
Consider these benefits of SunTouch UnderFloor Mats:
- Easy staple-up installation between floor joists.
- Manufactured in 21 different lengths providing 11 to 114 sq.ft. of underfloor heating. Mats of any size (same voltage) may be combined to heat larger areas.
- 120 VAC and 240 VAC models for small to large projects.
- Highest-quality heating wire using DuPont® Kevlar®, Tefzel®, and copper alloys for corrosion-resistance, temperature-resistance, abrasion-resistance, and longevity.
- Armored and fully grounded 10-ft. power lead for safety and job-site durability (longer lengths available on request). Power leads are color-coded black/white/green for 120 VAC and black/blue/green for 240 VAC.
- Zero electromagnetic field (EMF) generation (measured at 1/2" above operating wire set at milligauss setting). Note: Do not install SunTouch UnderFloor mats in mortar or cement, or install them in the same control zone as SunTouch mats, as the two series of mats have different heat output.
SunTouch FloorStat™ Controls
The newly-redesigned FloorStat controls are now even more elegant. Loaded with more features, they are easier than ever to install and program due to the new two-part “control face” and “power base” design. Both FloorStats are sold with power bases as a single item; however, control faces and power bases can be ordered separately, if desired. Having the thermostat in two parts makes it easier to wire line voltage, the floor sensor and our new remote thermostat control. The control face is easily removed from the power base allowing upgrade from non-programmable to programmable or vice versa. Because a built-in capacitor holds about 2 hours of power, you can also remove the face, program it at the kitchen table, and then reattach it to the power base.
Programmable FloorStat Control
The Programmable FloorStat is both elegant and intelligent. Available for both 120 VAC and 240 VAC, it accepts programming for three set-points: Comfort, Economy (set-back), and Vacation. Features include:
(1) A floor sensor that directly senses floor temperature
(2) A 16-amp capacity controlling up to 150 sq.ft. of 120-VAC mats, or 260 sq.ft. of 240-VAC mats
(3) Built-in ground fault protection with no need for a separate GFCI (in most code areas)
(4) Large digital display
(5) Temperature range of 40° to 104°F
(6) Temperature display in °F or °C
(7) On/Off switch
(8) Connection for new Remote FloorStat Control
FloorStat Control
The non-programmable FloorStat is very simple to operate. Just push the on/off button and turn the dial to set the floor temperature. It has several other features:
(1) A floor sensor that directly senses floor temperature
(2) Built-in ground fault protection with no need for a separate GFCI (in most code areas)
(3) Temperature range of 59° to 95°F
(4) 16-amp capacity to control up to 150 sq.ft. of 120-VAC SunTouch mats
(5) Connection for new Remote FloorStat Control Note: Available only in 120 VAC model.
Replacement Control Face and Power Base
Control face units can be ordered separately as non-programmable (500550) or programmable (500650). Replacement control face units are compatible with either 120-VAC or 240-VAC power base units. Replacement power bases can be ordered separately. Order either the 120-VAC base (PB112-120GA) or the 240-VAC base (PB112-240GA).
Remote FloorStat Control
This control provides remote control of up to four SunTouch FloorStats (and possibly other devices). Through a telephone line, you can set the temperature of a thermostat to an energy-saving level during a long absence, and reset it to a comfortable temperature level before returning. Take advantage of greater operating flexibility and maximize your energy savings. Ideal for primary or secondary residences.
LoudMouth™ Monitor
The LoudMouth sounds an alarm if the mat’s heating elements are cut or damaged, allowing for easy repair before the mat is covered with mortar and tile. Use it during the entire installation of your SunTouch mats to monitor the heating elements and give yourself the assurance of a quality installation. It’s a must for every job.
Our newly redesigned LoudMouth is better than ever. It has a bright new look and sports several new features:
(1) 9-V battery power, not 120 VAC as before
(2) A much louder alarm
(3) An on/off switch
(4) Green light to indicate operation and red light to indicate damage
(5) A test button to make sure it is operational.
SunTouch Installation Kit
Everything you need to make the installation easier. Includes an installation video, installation manual, one 1" x 36-yard roll of double-sided tape to secure mat to the substrate (up to 150 sq.ft. of mat), 10 NailTites to secure the power leads and 50 wire clips.
Double-sided Tape
Each roll covers minimum 150 sq.ft. of mat. Order extra rolls of tape if the project is bigger than 150 sq.ft.
UnderFloor Installation Kit
Includes a manual, 10 NailTites and 50 wire clips.
Extra Power Lead
SunTouch mats come standard with 10-ft. power lead but can be ordered with extra-long power leads, up to a maximum of 50 ft. in length. Let us know how long the leads need to be in order to reach the electrical box or control. We’ll make the mat with a custom power lead to fit your application. For 120 VAC and 240 VAC.
Repair Kit
This simple and safe kit repairs heating elements damaged or severed during installation. Detailed written instructions included.
WireWorks™ Design Software
Quote both SunTouch and SunTouch UnderFloor mats in a snap. You can select the exact mat(s) and stock control(s) needed for the project or design around mats. All you need is the square footage of heated floor area and you’ll have a project pulled together in no time. WireWorks also has a huge library of over 300 drawings. Find one similar to your project, print it out, and use it to help install the system. Call for pricing and availability.
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