Advantages and disadvantages
From the point of view of experts, if the installation conditions specified in the instructions are strictly observed, Caleo infrared heated floors have a number of important advantages. He:
- Economical. This applies to both the installation process, which does not require the installation of a concrete screed and complex layers of insulation, and further operation. Electricity consumption is significantly lower when compared with other heating devices of similar power.
- Reliable and durable. Even if part of the system is damaged, the rest continues to function.
- It is environmentally safe because it does not emit substances into the atmosphere that can harm health or cause allergic reactions.
- Thin. After its installation, the floor height increases slightly.
However, infrared (IR) film also has a number of disadvantages, the most significant of which should be considered:
- Significant cost. Despite the fact that the cost of purchasing materials pays off, high price tags can scare off some buyers who are not familiar with the features of the equipment.
- Difficult to install. If you decide to buy Caleo underfloor heating, you need to understand that the specialists who will install it must have certain professional skills.
Most of the complaints about the fire hazard of the company's products from South Korea are due to the fact that serious mistakes were made during the installation of the heating system.
Technical characteristics and types of Kaleo underfloor heating
The infrared heated floor of the presented brand has the following parameters:
- Power consumption: 130 W.
- Average energy consumption per 1 m2 of area: 39 W/hour.
- Film width: 50 cm.
- Maximum product length: 12 m.
- Temperature at which the film can melt: 120 degrees.
- Infrared beam length: 5-20 microns.
Table of technical characteristics and prices of Caleo warm film flooring
The products of the presented brand can be divided into the following types:
- "Caleo Line". Warm floors of this type are intended for city apartments that have centralized heating. The product is of high quality, but does not have a protective anti-spark mesh.
- Caleo Grid. Installation of this heated floor is possible only for interior spaces. It can work both as an additional and as a main source of heat. The product is equipped with an anti-spark mesh.
- Caleo Gold. This film is also of high quality and provides the ability to self-regulate heating.
- Caleo Platinum. This infrared floor is perfect if you plan to lay heat-sensitive flooring. Its advantage is the possibility of self-regulation of heating, as well as the presence of an anti-spark grid.
Various options
For those wishing to purchase Caleo heated floors, the manufacturer’s official website provides all the necessary information. The following categories of components are available:
- Infrared film. This is the main activity of the company. The manufacturer claims that, depending on the specific model of equipment, energy savings range from 20 to 60 percent compared to devices operating on other principles. But high mechanical loads are contraindicated for such material.
- Infrared rods. Characterized by good mechanical strength, these products are more durable than IR film. The warranty on them is 20 years. However, they are somewhat more difficult to mount than film.
- Universal heating cables and mats with multi-layer Teflon insulation. A similar set of Caleo heated floors can be purchased by those who do not like IR technology. But using these components, you will have to refuse to reduce heating costs.
The final decision, as always, remains with the buyers.
Cable heated floors
CALEO SUPERMAT
- Ultra-thin (2.8 mm) heating mat of increased reliability.
- The model range includes cables with a power of 130 and 200 W/m2
- Triple high temperature Teflon insulation.
- Screen in the form of a braid of tinned copper wire.
- An adhesive layer on a mesh for easy fixation of the mat to the floor during installation.
- Possibility of installation in damp areas.
- Warranty for the entire service life of the floor - 50 years.
CALEO EASYMAT
- Thin (4 mm) heating mat for standard rooms.
- The specific power of the mat is 140 W/m2.
- Double insulation.
- Protective screen made of aluminum foil with drainage conductor.
- Possibility of installation in damp areas.
- The warranty period is 20 years.
CALEO CABLE
- Universal cable heated floor with a specific power range of 130-200 W/m2 at different laying pitches.
- Suitable for both cold and standard rooms.
- For various types of floor coverings.
- Possibility of installation in damp areas.
- Ideal for rooms with complex floor geometry.
- Double insulation.
- Protective screen made of aluminum foil with drainage conductor.
- The warranty period is 20 years.
Infrared rod heated floor Unimat
The Unimat line includes the following types of heated floors:
· Rail system with Pinput = 130 W/m2;
· Boost system with Pinput = 160 W/m2.
Infrared film heated floor Kaleo
The Caleo line includes the following types of underfloor heating:
· Line system with Pinput = 130 W/m2;
· Gold system with Pinput = 170 W/m2;
· Gold system with Pin = 230 W/m2;
· Platinum system with Pin = 230...50 W/m2 (it should be noted that this type of heated floor is self-regulating and can change power consumption depending on environmental conditions).
Film heated floors Caleo
The final cost of the heating system depends not only on the area of the floor covering, but also on the characteristics of the components used.
Caleo Grid
The most affordable option is the Caleo Grid warm floor. Thanks to the presence of a silver anti-spark mesh, it can be mounted under laminate, linoleum and even carpet. Energy savings will be 20%.
Characteristics:
- anti-spark silver mesh
- electricity savings up to 20%
- installation in 2 hours
- cutting step 20 cm
- under laminate, linoleum, carpet
- 15 year warranty
The most popular film heated floor in Russia which. You can buy it at Leroy Merlin
Caleo Gold
The Gold option is a compromise between high price and low, minus 30%, electricity consumption. It also has protection against sparks and is well suited for consumers who are not ready to immediately pay significant costs.
Characteristics:
- anti-spark silver mesh
- energy savings up to 30%
- installation in 2 hours
- cutting step 20 cm
- under laminate, linoleum, carpet
- 15 year warranty
Caleo Platinum
The flagship of the line is the equipped film heated floor Caleo Platinum. The safety of its operation has been increased due to improvements in the design of the anti-spark grid. The developers claim that, thanks to the thermoregulation system, energy consumption is reduced by 60%. But high performance comes at a price. Warm floor Kaleo Platinum is the most expensive in the brand’s model range.
Characteristics:
- complete self-regulation of power
- Improved anti-spark silver mesh
- energy savings up to 60%
- installation in 2 hours
- cutting step 5 cm
- furniture can be placed
- under laminate, linoleum, carpet
- 50 year warranty
What does the installation of underfloor heating in the Caleo system depend on?
There are many factors here. And one of them has already been mentioned above: laying and connecting an electric heated floor will be done properly if specialists do it. By the way, our company has sufficient experience in this area, since we have been successfully selling and installing underfloor heating for a long time. Therefore, we can confidently not only recommend you the type of flooring, but also help you lay the covering.
Also, a lot depends on what type of flooring the heated floor will be installed under. For example:
- Warm floors under laminate or parquet boards
If these materials are used as a floor covering, then the specialist’s main concern is the protection of the thermal film. To do this, a polyethylene coating is laid on top of the heated floor film.
Depending on which Caleo heated floor kit you choose, an underlay may not always be necessary. The functions and operation of the substrate are taken over by heat-reflecting material.
- Warm floor under linoleum and carpet
This method requires thermal film protection, that is, it is necessary to use plywood or fiberboard. This precaution is necessary because carpet and linoleum are very soft floor coverings. In addition, installation of Kaleo underfloor heating for this type of coating requires special knowledge and skills. For example, when laying strips of underfloor heating overlapping, so that the heating of the room is uniform and the temperature is always maintained at a given level, it is prohibited to overlap the heating elements.
Where to buy Caleo heated floors
You can always buy Caleo heated floors in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk and other cities of the Russian Federation in popular online stores. You most likely will not find prices on the official website - these products are sold through a dealer network. The prices are recommended by the manufacturer himself, and dealers adhere to them.
Conclusion
Whatever option you choose, remember that high technology only works when the operating conditions of complex equipment are fully observed. When laying IR film, you will have to use high-quality materials to install an insulation layer that protects the protective film from damage and the floor covering from fires. This is a necessary condition for the equipment to work efficiently and for you to sleep peacefully.
How to calculate underfloor heating for SPC Stone Floor laminate?
Many people (both buyers and our partners), faced with the task of calculating the cost of an infrared system kit, do not know how to quickly calculate the most necessary material and the future electrical power consumption. Here we suggest that you familiarize yourself with simple and understandable instructions for making your own calculations. To do this, in our article you will find both a video tutorial and a detailed text explanation with illustrating photographs.
1. Calculate the clean area on which the infrared film will be laid.
2. To calculate the furniture deduction, use the following formula:
From the total area of the room, subtract the area of the furniture: the depth of the furniture x (multiplied) by its length along the walls. If the furniture is corner, do not calculate the area of the corner twice. From this area you also need to subtract the area of those objects that will stand on the floor close to the surface: sofas with low legs, ottomans, low cabinets.
3. Once you have your clean area, select your Caleo infrared floor kit based on the power you need:
Bestseller - Caleo Silver - 150/220 W - the most popular kit. Price from 2002 RUR/m2
The middle segment - Caleo Gold - 170/230 W - has a partial power self-regulation effect. Price from 2276 RUR/m2
Premium segment - Caleo Platinum - 280 W - the latest development with full self-regulation of power. Price from 2927 RUR/m2
4. Select a thermostat by power: multiply the area by the selected thermostat power and add a 15% margin.
5. Select a thermostat of the required power from the assortment.
6. Don’t forget that to install the infrared film you need three additional materials. Look at the photo illustrations and make sure they are included in the general list:
- PPE-L substrate over the entire area of the room to achieve one floor level
- non-reinforced polyethylene film of at least 80 microns
- thermostat of required power
7. Choose a laminate compatible with heated floors - SPC Stone Floor from our catalog.
Remember that due to high thermal conductivity and a thickness of only 4.5 mm, SPC Stone Floors are perfectly compatible with any type of additional heating. After switching on, you will feel the first warmth within 15 seconds! Stone Floor is an excellent solution for the kitchen, bathroom, balcony and corridor
p.s. Complete heating of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware can reach 1.5 hours, depending on the thickness of the screed and tile adhesive.
Self-installation is possible.
