- Overview
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SunTouch’s new TapeMat takes SunTouch mats to the next level by making SunTouch floor mats and floor heating even easier to install.
The unique SunTouch Tape Mat design allows for fast and simple installation!
- SunTouch Tape Mat design features adhesive strips on both sides – just peel the backing off and stick to floor for fast, hassle-free installation.
- SunTouch Tape Mat design also features a stiff and durable fiberglass mesh which lays out very flat, making troweling a breeze
TapeMats are now available in Mat Kits and in 24 and 36 inch wide mats.
SunTouch Floor Warming TapeMats are made in the USA by Watts Radiant, a public company that has been in business for generations. The innovative TapeMats are thin and make low profile installation even more convenient, making it easy to install floor heating in every room of your home. TapeMats can be used to make your tile, laminate, stone, wood, and even carpeted floors cozy and warm.
SunTouch has always been the simple and savvy choice for all the rooms in your home, and with TapeMats, it’s easier than ever before to install SunTouch as a DIY project.
SunTouch knows that installing your own floor heat systems can save you money, which is why SunTouch does everything possible to make installation a snap. In addition to the TapeMats, SunTouch also provides detailed instruction manuals and how-to videos for its products, so whether you are a contractor or a DIY novice, you can get the support your need to install comfortable floor heating in your home.
SunTouch is also committed to ensuring that your floor heat systems bring you years of wonderful comfort and coziness. That’s why SunTouch:
- Easily installs on virtually any subfloor;
- Features a weave mesh, which helps ensure a strong bond between the mortar and sub floor, ensuring that your system is correctly installed in place with minimal hassle;
- Offers a comprehensive 25 Year Warranty
- Is tested by the Tile Council of North America Tested and UL listed;
- Has a design that beats the heat output of most baseboards (41 BTU/SF - compare here);
- Allows you to have separate thermostats for every room, allowing you to control your heating costs and your energy use;
- Offers unparalleled support before and after your purchase, including expert online support 24/7;
- Engineers its products with the highest quality wire construction, resulting in the lowest EMF in the industry as well as higher flexibility;
- Offers floor heat products that can be used in virtually any environment, including every room of your home;
- Is made in the US by an established company that hires the best possible personnel for your family’s safety and peace of mind..
- Product Details
SunTouch = Zero EMF
An emerging issue in the electric radiant heat industry is EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation. SunTouch pioneered and sells only ZERO EMF products constructed with active dual wire EMF-canceling technology.
All SunTouch products use a complex wire construction with two heating elements in parallel with an added and patented helical twist to eliminate EMF. Other electric radiant floor heating companies sell single-wire systems that release high levels of EMF when compared to SunTouch.
What is EMF? Electromagnetic fields (EMF) come from all electrical appliances, but studies show an average American's daily exposure is less than 1 unit (mG) of EMF. But. when you sit on an unshielded electric radiant floor, you may be exposed to 20, 40, or more times the average daily exposure. This Data comes from Independent testing. Read More Here
Is limiting exposure to EMF important? No one is certain. The World Health Organization says the data is inconclusive to date, but continues their research. We provide this EMF information because it is important to some people, not to frighten you or exaggerate any risk.
For many years customers have chosen SunTouch Zero EMF systems, but we leave the choice to you after explaining what we do know.
Width of heating area Feet 2' Ft. Feet Length of heating area Feet 22' Ft. Feet and 6" In. Inches Heated Area 45 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Width of heating area inches 24" in. Inches Length of heating area inches 270" in. Inches Mat Size 1 in inches 24" inches X 271" inches Mat Size 2 in Feet 2 Feet X 22 Feet 6" Inches Mat Style Open Mesh Mat. Heating wire secured to Mat with Tape. attach to floor with double-sided tape affixed to the mat. Custom Mat Options None. Standard Mats only. Safety Listed in USA & Canada : UL 1693 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03 UL (Underwriters Laboratory) File No. E185866 Packaging Easy Open Cardboard - no frustration Color Orange Fiberglass Mesh-Blue Heating Wire-White Tape-Silver Power lead Acceptable Floor Coverings Natural Stone,Tile, Laminate, Engineered Woods, Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum, Solid Hardwood (if you use sleepers) Made In USA Made in USA - How to Install
Installation Steps:
Skill Level:
- Mat installation - D-I-Y/Easy by qualified persons
- Electrical Wiring/Connecting Thermostat: Intermediate (electrician recommended).
- Local building/electrical codes may require installation and connection by an Electrician
Step #1
Plan Your Layout
Measure and draw a layout simple plan (or send it to us and let us draw a layout for you) Mark your Thermostat location (starting point for mats) and what areas you want to warm. Expect to place mats everywhere you want warmth heat does not spread
Step #2
Roll Out Mat(s)
Turn and cut mesh (if needed) to custom fit to your room. Attach mat to subfloor with the built-in tape then mount the SunStat and place floor temperature sensor between 2 heating wires.
Step #3
Cover with Mortar
Cover mats with a cement based mortar, let it cure, then install your floor covering. If you are installing tile, you can install the tile when you apply the mortar. Connect mat power leads to your thermostat in parallel.
SunTouch TapeMat Instruction Manual /media/SunTouch-Tape-Mat-D12-Installation-Manual-Current-WYF.pdf SunTouch TapeMat Installation Video Maximum Circuit Overload Protection 20 A Breaker GFCI Protection Required (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Required for each circuit - INCLUDED in SunStat Control Circuit Breaker & supply wire Recommended (must follow local codes) no_selection Electrical Box Size (Where Mats connect to Thermostat) Extra-deep single-gang box for 1 or 2 leads, Or 4" square deep box for 3 cables (extra room needed for Wire, wire nuts, control) Heating Elements (Dual Wire) Oxygen-free copper or nickel-copper Full Length End-to-End ground wire Yes Heating Wire Insulation wire construction ETFE Fluoropolymer, metal shield and Outside layer of PEX Repairable Heating Wire Yes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available Expected Floor Temperature Dependent on Many factors, insulation recommended. Read More Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for Electric Installation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More Shower Installation Permitted (USA) Yes, can be installed in a tiled shower. Read More Installation Layout Map customized for my project Yes - Click here to read more Insulation Recommended Yes; under slabs or framed floors. Cork or similar on top of Concrete Subfloor as thermal break Indoor Installation Only INTERIOR floor heating Application only. Embedded in Mortar only Installation On Sub Floor on TOP of Sub Floor (Plywood, backer board, concrete) Distance from Wax Ring at toilet flange install 4 - 6 inches away; can be under front of toilet. Approx 20" from wall Trowel Size recommended minimum 3/8" x 1/4". Works for most ceramic tile; verify with tile/mortar manufacturer Trowel type Recommended Heavy Duty Plastic PRO-Trowel Minimum Bend Radius 1 inch Cut Warning No. Never cut the heating elements to shorten Minimum Installation Temperature 50 Degrees F / 10 Degrees C Maximum Circuit Load 15 Amps - Specifications
Voltage 120 VAC How to choose 120 or 240 Volt Same Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v Amp Draw (this Mat) 4.5 Watts Per SF 12 Watts per Sq Foot Wattage : total watts for this mat 540 watts Heat Output BTUs per SF 41 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 1845 BTU Total Manufacturer Watts Radiant Brands SunTouch Floor Warming Power Lead Type Armored, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products Power Lead Length 10 Feet Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area) 18 AWG Warranty from Manufacturer 25 Year backed by 140 year old USA Manufacturer Product Thickness 0.122 (less than 1/8") Heating Wire Spacing within Mat 2.50 inches Weight 6.0000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires 19-23 ohms ZERO* EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) Tested (virtually zero-true 0 impossible) Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Controls/Thermostat is required for operation SunStat Floor sensing thermostat Conduit is not required for Power Leads Conduit does make installation easier in new construction - Reviews
About SunTouch
We offer you Free Floor Heating Design Services for any size or type of room – a complete solution from the Radiant Floor Heating Experts at Warm Your Floor. Let us help plan, design and fulfill your SunTouch Electric Radiant Floor Heating project. You can count on SunTouch's long history plus Our experience, focus and dedication to ensure a successful project. SunTouch Floor Heating Systems provide soothing warmth to most floor surfaces including tile, stone, marble, granite, slate, laminates, engineered wood, and carpet floors. SunTouch becomes part of your floor and is secured and covered with mortar to ensure a safe, invisible, durable and long lived installation.
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