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Q: Is it possible to install any type of wooden floor on underfloor cooling?

No, only wooden floors in the form of laminated parquet can be installed on underfloor cooling. This type of wooden floor hardly responds to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The effect of the wood (shrinkage and expansion) is so minimal that you can install a engineered wood floor tightly against the wall. So without skirting boards . At Uipkes we supply laminated oak parquet. An oak floor offers a number of advantages: Oak has a timeless character, making it suitable for almost all interior styles. Oak wood has a low heat resistance, making it very suitable for combination with underfloor heating and underfloor cooling. Because oak wood is easy to work with, it is suitable for all installation patterns . Compared to other wood species , oak is very affordable.

Datum: 14 juni 2023
Leestijd: 5 minuten
Auteur: Uipkes Houten Vloeren

A wooden floor in the form of an engineered floor can be placed on underfloor cooling without any problems. Engineered wood flooring is a layered floor consisting of a bottom layer of cross-glued waterproof birch plywood and a top layer of solid oak.

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Floor cooling and condensation

An important point of attention with underfloor cooling is the prevention of condensation. Condensation occurs when the temperature of the floor surface is lower than the temperature of the water pumped through the pipes.

Condensation is harmful to wood and can easily be prevented by keeping the water temperature of the underfloor cooling system at a minimum of 18 degrees. If you don't want to have to worry about this, we recommend that you install control equipment. The temperature is then always properly controlled with the help of a sensor.

Can a wooden floor also be used on Underfloor heating ?

Yes, a wooden floor in the form of an engineered floor is also suitable for underfloor heating. Wood insulates well, so the floor stays warm longer than if you choose PVC or a laminate floor. Conversely, the insulating effect of wood ensures that a cooled floor remains cool for longer.

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Cooling with Underfloor heating

Underfloor heating systems are available that can also cool the floor. This way you always have a pleasant temperature in your home.

Cooling with underfloor heating is only possible with a reversible heat pump. We will tell you all about this in our blog article 'cooling with underfloor heating'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to install any type of wooden floor on underfloor cooling?

No, only wooden floors in the form of engineered wood flooring can be installed on underfloor cooling. This type of wooden floor hardly responds to fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

The effect of the wood (shrinkage and expansion) is so minimal that you can install a engineered wood floor tightly against the wall. So without skirting boards . At Uipkes we supply laminated oak parquet. An oak floor offers a number of advantages:

Oak has a timeless character, making it suitable for almost all interior styles.
Oak wood has a low heat resistance, making it very suitable for combination with underfloor heating and underfloor cooling.
Because oak wood is easy to work with, it is suitable for all installation patterns .
Compared to other wood species , oak is very affordable.

Can I install carpet, laminate or PVC on underfloor heating and underfloor cooling?

Yes, that's possible. Carpet, laminate and PVC transfer heat less efficiently than wood. In addition, we advise against the use of PVC floors in any case, because the disadvantages of PVC floors absolutely do not outweigh the benefits.

Does a wooden floor with underfloor cooling affect energy efficiency?

Yes, a well-designed and installed underfloor cooling system in combination with a suitable wooden floor can improve the energy efficiency of your home.

How long does it take for the wooden floor to feel cool to the touch?

This depends on various factors such as the insulation, the floor structure and the temperature control of the cooling system. Visit one of our showroomsfor tailor-made advice.

What maintenance does a wooden floor need?

It is sufficient to regularly vacuum and mop the floor with soap for wooden floors. Depending on how intensively the floor is used, the floor must be finished with maintenance oil approximately once every five years.

If you buy a wooden floor from Uipkes, you will receive a maintenance package as a gift, so that you have everything you need to maintain your wooden floor. A well-maintained wooden floor can last a lifetime and is cheaper in the long run than other floor types.

Is your taste changing and do you want to give the floor a different color in the future? No problem. We can sand the floor for you and finish it in one of our90 exclusive colors.

A wooden floor is truly a floor for life!