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A rich, thick carpet is both cosy and warm underfoot but carpet is not always the most practical solution for the busy home and simply doesn?ˉt work for every room in the house. Hard flooring is a practical, stylish and durable choice, not only for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways but also in other living areas. However, people are sometimes concerned that a natural or replica stone floor, for example, will be cold underfoot. And let?ˉs face it - at this time of year we are all thinking of ways to keep as warm and cosy as possible. However the solution is simple ¨C electric under-floor heating. Stone flooring specialists such as Classical Flagstones can not only introduce you to a wide range of stylish and hard wearing flooring options, they can also provide experts to install your flooring along with an under-floor heating system to ensure your toes stay toasty throughout the year. Under-floor heating is becoming increasingly popular but few people realise it was actually invented back in Roman times! Bathrooms, kitchens and conservatories are the most popular places to install under-floor heating. So how does it work? A heating cable is simply installed within a flexible tile adhesive layer or thin latex levelling screed. This is then connected to a power supply via a thermostat which regulates the floor temperature. You can choose from cable mats or a cable kit for when you need to install the system in smaller areas or around fixed objects such as showers etc. Under-floor heating can be carried out by the DIY enthusiast but Classical Flagstones recommends using an expert to get the job right and, certainly, you should employ a qualified electrician to ensure that you conform to current legislation. Under-floor heating can be installed in a typical family kitchen for example: to install 20m2 costs from ?811.25 inc VAT. Many under-floor heating systems such as the Varme system recommended by Classical Flagstones, give homeowners the option to pre-programme temperature to suit their own individual lifestyle and requirements. The Varme system offers a 10 year guarantee and other advantages include: - Invisible ¨C no unsightly radiators or wall-mounted heaters - Maintenance-free - Economical to run - Easy controllable via a digital thermostat Choosing a new floor and an under-floor heating system can be a big decision for any home owner so it is important to go to a specialist company which offers an extensive range of quality flooring and can offer professional advice and quality installation. Take a walk on the warm side this winter with Classical Flagstones and under-floor heating. To view the Classical Flagstones range visit the company?ˉs fabulous showrooms in Chelford, Cheshire or Dyrham, near Bath, Wiltshire or call 0117 937 1960 for more information.
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