Heating — Underfloor Heating (2026)

Pros

• 150W/m² output suits tile and stone floors under most flooring types
• Twin conductor cable reduces the risk of a single break disabling the mat
• Covers a generous 10.0m² room in one kit

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on some mat-only kit sizes
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• 160W/m² gives a stronger primary heat source for kitchens and living rooms
• Silver touchscreen programmable thermostat included in the kit
• Choice of thermostat controller options at checkout

Cons

• Higher wattage draws more power than lower-output mats
• Self-levelling compound needed to fully embed the mat under tile

Pros

• Dual core cable technology adds redundancy if one core fails
• Lifetime warranty backs the heating element
• Colour touch screen thermostat included in the kit

Cons

• 100W/m² is a gentler background warmth rather than a sole heat source
• Smaller mat sizes cover limited floor area per kit

Pros

• Fibreglass and aluminium mat is designed specifically for laminate and engineered wood floors
• White touchscreen programmable thermostat included
• 140W/m² balances running cost against warm-up speed

Cons

• Not rated for floating floors over 22mm thick
• Requires an insulation underlay for best efficiency

Pros

• Self-adhesive mat rolls out quickly across regularly shaped floor areas
• Compatible with tile, vinyl, timber and carpet floor finishes
• Does not significantly raise floor height — good for refurbishments

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on the mat-only kit
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• Full kit bundles the sticky mat with fixings ready to install
• Suits refurbishment projects without significantly raising floor height
• Established Warmup brand with UK-wide installer support

Cons

• Thermostat may be sold separately depending on kit size chosen
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• 160W/m² gives a strong primary heat source across a large 20m² area
• Manual dial thermostat keeps installation and running costs simple
• Choice of thermostat controller options at checkout

Cons

• Higher wattage draws more power than lower-output mats
• Self-levelling compound needed to fully embed the mat under tile

Pros

• Designed specifically for laminate and engineered wood floors
• White WiFi smartphone-controllable thermostat included
• 140W/m² balances running cost against warm-up speed

Cons

• Not rated for floating floors over 22mm thick
• Requires an insulation underlay for best efficiency

Pros

• Amazingly thin 3mm mat suits kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories
• 150W/m² rating suits concrete sub-floors
• Covers a generous 10.0m² area in one mat

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately from the mat-only kit
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• Even heat distribution across the whole floor surface
• No significant increase to floor height once installed
• 20-year manufacturer guarantee

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately from the mat-only kit

Pros

• Self-adhesive backing speeds up installation across regular floor areas
• Higher 200W/m² output suits primary heat source use
• Suits tile and stone floor finishes

Cons

• Higher wattage draws more power than lower-output mats
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• 200W/m² gives a strong primary heat source for smaller rooms
• Choice of thermostat controller options at checkout
• Thin heating cable stitched to a sticky-back glass fibre mesh

Cons

• Higher wattage draws more power than lower-output mats
• Self-levelling compound needed to fully embed the mat under tile

Pros

• Dual-wire cable system suits mid-size bathroom and kitchen floors
• Established Warmup brand with UK-wide installer support
• Covers 3.5-4.4m² in a single kit

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on the mat-only kit
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• Can be cut and shaped to suit any room dimensions
• 150W/m² rating suits tiled floors as a primary heat source
• Covers a generous 10m² area in one kit

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on the mat-only kit
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• Ultra-thin PTFE cable keeps floor build-up to a minimum
• Self-adhesive mesh speeds up installation across small areas
• Lifetime warranty backs the heating element

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately from the mat-only kit
• Professional electrician needed for the final connection

Pros

• Self-adhesive backing makes installation under tile straightforward
• From a leading UK underfloor heating brand with long track record
• 150W/m² output warms up quickly under tiled floors

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on this listing
• Best suited to tiled or stone floors, not carpet

Pros

• Covers up to 20m² — suits large kitchens and open-plan rooms
• Includes a black touchscreen programmable thermostat
• 160W/m² output designed for tiled and stone floors

Cons

• Large kit is a bigger upfront cost than small mat kits
• Professional installation recommended for whole-room coverage

Pros

• Ultra-thin 2mm cable tiles straight over without raising floor height
• Compact 2.0m² size suits small bathrooms and ensuites
• Works under tile, stone and most hard floor coverings

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately on this mat-only listing

Pros

• 4.0m² coverage suits medium bathrooms and kitchens
• Thin cable design keeps floor build-up to a minimum
• Trusted UK underfloor heating brand with wide size range

Cons

• Thermostat and installation kit sold separately

Pros

• Established UK underfloor heating brand with strong warranty support
• Compact 1.5-2.4m² coverage suits en-suites and small bathrooms
• Thin cable profile keeps floor build-up to a minimum

Cons

• Thermostat sold separately
• Smaller coverage than the larger Warmup kits

Pros

• Larger 4.5-5.9m² coverage suits kitchens and open-plan rooms
• Twin conductor cable design reduces the risk of a single break failing the mat
• Backed by the established Warmup UK support network

Cons

• Higher upfront cost than a small en-suite kit
• Thermostat and installation kit sold separately

Pros

• Compact 0.5m² size is ideal for small bathrooms or ensuites
• Programmable thermostat included in the kit price
• 150W/m² output warms tile and stone floors effectively

Cons

• Small coverage area means larger rooms need multiple kits
• Self-levelling compound or tile adhesive needed to embed the wire

Pros

• Manual thermostat keeps the kit price low for budget refurbishments
• 150W/m² output suits tiled bathroom and kitchen floors
• Simple wiring compared to WiFi-enabled thermostat kits

Cons

• No app or scheduling — thermostat is manual dial only

Pros

• WiFi colour touchscreen thermostat allows app control and scheduling
• Same 150W/m² heat output as the manual version for consistent warmth
• White thermostat finish blends into most bathroom walls

Cons

• Costs noticeably more than the manual-thermostat version of the same mat