Radiant Floor Heating Cable - Measuring Guidelines

Since you cannot cut any extra cable, it is important to obtain an accurate measurement of the areas of each room in which you are installing radiant heated flooring. There a are few guidelines that should be followed to determine the square footage of your floor heating project.

The heat cable should be installed at a minimum distance of:

• 1/2 to 1-inch from the underside of a counter, fixed furniture, steps, patio doors, baths, or shower
  
  
• 3-inches from all walls (i.e. a 12x12-foot area (144"x144" = 144 sq. ft.) should be calculated as 138"x138" = 132 sq. ft.)
  
  
• 8-10 inches from toilet wax rings.
  
  
• 8 inches from any other heating system on the floor.
  

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