If the heating element is being laid directly onto a plywood or concrete subfloor, use the primer supplied. Leave to dry for 2-3 hours until tacky, then lay the heating element. If an insulated or standard tile backer board is being used, no primer is needed. We recommend you use Warmup Insulation Boards. Check out […]
Installation Heater
The DCM-PRO cable clips into the castellations of the DCM-PRO mat. No tools are required when installing the cable into the mat. It is easily installed by running your thumb along the top of the cable to guide it into the castellations. Check out the DCM-PRO installation video below showing how this is done:
If you damage the DCM-PRO cable during installation there are number of options available. 1) Safety Net Warranty If the DCM-PRO is damaged during installation you can return the heater to Warmup and it will be replaced the free of charge for the same size model. (The warranty covers one heater per household/installer, please see […]
The DCM-PRO system can be used as a waterproofing layer with the addition of the DCM-PRO Waterproofing Tape, IPX7 Check out the installation video below for a guide on how to do this:
An SBR based primer should be used when installing the DCM-PRO mat directly onto a timber or concrete base. It is not necessary to us the SBR primer when installing onto a the Warmup insulation boards. Please refer to the installation manual for further information.
The Dual Overlay is an MDF board with an interactive adhesive that fixes the top board to the base board. See the full technical specification of the dual overlay boards.
The boards can easily be cut using a utility knife.
The dual overlay system is not suitable for use in wet areas due to the composition of the boards. If installing vinyl into a wet area an alternative underfloor heating system will need to be installed. The Loose Wire or StickyMat system can be used in this situation but must be covered by a 10mm self-levelling […]
Yes, the Foil Heater has an Ip rating of X7, making the system suitable for use in wet areas when used with wood flooring. As with all underfloor heating installations the Foil heater must be protected by a 30mA RCD at all times. Please note: This does not apply if using the foil heaters in […]