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Hi there, hoping for some help here. I am about to install a small (2.2x2.5m approx) area of tiles in our utility. I am using 900x900x10 tiles and ideally would like to keep the junction with our kitchen floor (engineered wood) as flush as possible. That means there is approx 15mm depth to play with. Clearly, I am unlikely to get it that low, but does anyone have any recommendations for the best system to use to get as near to that as possible, bearing in mind that it is straight onto uninsulated concrete and thus some form of insulation will be necessary.

The heating is for warming the tiles and drying off the floor when wet, not for heating the room itself. It will be a DIY install, so anything that makes it simpler would be great. Of course, cost is a consideration too, so trying to look for a budget solution, that is also reliable ideally... I know!! I currently have a **** wifi controller for the system upstairs and a NEST for the C/H, so would be good if possible to use compatible controller (ideally - not a deal breaker tho).

Many thanks for any advice on the best current systems.

Junk the tiles idea and look at vinyl flooring. You can get cheap sheet to superior floors by Kardean and Amtico. Looks the part, warm on feet and does not crack when you drop something. I hate the tiles in my utility.

DWD

Thanks, sounds a good idea in retrospect, but unfortunately tiles were purchased a year ago so stuck on this particular path

Hi again, further to last, I noticed a hollow sounding screed when walking on it - made a trial pit and can see the screed is on a separate concrete subbase - looks flat from what I can see. So now thinking to dig up screed which looks around 50mm. I see advantages as 1) increased depth to get it level with existing floor 2) ability to use thicker insulation board 3) getting a good flat level surface to work off 4) possibly could use a water rather than electric solution. Disadvantages being 1) the extra work 2) I may find lots of unexpected things when removing screed that I then have to deal with..... Here's a picture... What would you do?!

I can understand that the cost of the tiles is a mitigating factor but I just think for the sake of using them you are opening up a whole raft of issues and expense. Cheapest option is sheet vinyl see https://www.factory-direct-flooring.co. ... hion-floor which is £50. Karndean would be about £180 see https://www.flooringsupplies.co.uk/lvt- ... g/karndean both options are easy to lay with a bit of care. There would be no need for levelling, no need for underfloor heating and electrics. But I guess you are focused on your approach so good luck.

DWD