Devimat with ultra-strong adhesive simplifies underfloor heating installation

(07/05/2008)

Underfloor heating frees up wall space for furniture, keeps feet toasty warm on even the coldest of surfaces and provides a feeling of natural warmth without stuffiness. To make installation even simpler for the homeowner, DEVI has introduced the devimat with an ultra-strong adhesive.

Designed to be laid within the thickness of the adhesive, rather than set within a screed, mat-style underfloor heating systems are simple and cost-effective to install. However, it is vital that mats are fixed to the floor securely before laying the floorcovering, to avoid floating or uneven surfaces.

While competitor’s products only provide adhesive on the net or the mat tape, often with the hassle of having to remove awkward protective strips, the clever new devimat has adhesive on both, ensuring it remains in place for good.

The mats are designed to offer high mechanical strength and, because the cables are fitted with a 100% aluminium sheath connected to earth for electrical protection, no extra time or money has to be spent installing an earth metallic grid. There is the additional benefit that, without the need for this grid, the devimat only adds between 2.3 – 4mm to the height of the floor.

The devimat has been developed in conjunction with Tesa, Europe’s number one adhesive tape manufacturer.

Related categories:  Residential applications   Underfloor heating: wet and dry systems 

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