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2. Before Installation
Before you start installing Summerstep radiant floor heating, it’s important to be aware of what tools you’ll need and
what tools you should avoid using.
Tools & Materials
Before installing Summerstep flooring, you need to have the proper
tools. Here is a list of the tools and materials you may need:
Digital Ohm Meter (multi-meter)
Measuring Tape and Marker
Electrical Housing Boxes/Switch Plates
Electrical Conduit
Plastic Trowel
Plastic Lath
Thin set and/or Floor Leveler
VCT Adhesive
Cardboard scraps to protect the mat(s) during installation
Preparing the Subfloor
Before installation, subfloors must be prepared in accordance with
appropriate specifications. Tile and hardwood associations, along
with local building officials, can offer excellent guidelines for subfloor preparation.
Make sure to clean and smooth the floor surface prior to installing
the heating mats. Remove features or debris that may puncture or
scratch the heating mat. You should also countersink and completely cover all fasteners in the subfloor that might contact the
heating mat. Cover the fasteners and smooth the subfloor with
non-electrically-conductive fillers (i.e., wood, putty, or thin set).
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