Routed Foiled UFH Panels for Wood & Laminate

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Routed & Foiled UFH Panels for Wood & Laminate Floors

Shop ThermRite™ routed and foiled panels, floating floor underfloor heating panels, foil-faced UFH boards and low-profile overlay panels for wood, laminate and engineered wood floors. These panels are designed for water underfloor heating systems where a dry, low-build-up floor construction is required.

This collection includes 18mm foil-faced EPS boards for 12mm pipe and 25mm floating UFH panels for 16mm pipe. Each panel is routed with pipe channels and finished with a foil surface to help support efficient heat transfer beneath floating wood and laminate floor finishes. They are ideal for renovations, retrofit projects, extensions and rooms where a traditional screed system is not suitable.

Which Floating Floor UFH Panel Should I Choose?

Use the table below to compare the routed and foiled panels available in this collection.

Product Best For Key Features Shop
ThermRite™ Floating Floor UFH Panel - 18mm Low-profile wood, laminate and engineered wood floor installations using 12mm UFH pipe. 18mm foil-faced EPS board with routed channels at 150mm pipe centres for 12mm pipe. View 18mm panel
ThermRite™ Floating UFH Panel - 25mm Floating wood and laminate floor systems needing 16mm pipe compatibility and extra insulation depth. 25mm foil-faced insulated board with routed channels for 16mm pipe at 150mm centres. View 25mm panel

Key Benefits of Routed Foiled Floating Floor Panels

Designed for Wood & Laminate Floors These panels are designed for floating wood, laminate and engineered wood floor finishes over water underfloor heating.
Dry Installation No traditional wet screed is required, making the system suitable for renovations, retrofits and faster installation programmes.
Low Floor Build-Up 18mm and 25mm panel options help keep floor height increases low where thresholds, doors or ceiling heights are limited.
Foil-Faced Heat Transfer Layer The foil surface helps spread heat across the panel and direct warmth upward into the floor finish.
Pre-Routed Pipe Channels Routed grooves hold pipe in place at consistent centres, reducing the need for separate pipe clips or rails.
Retrofit & Renovation Friendly A practical choice for adding water underfloor heating over existing suitable screed or timber floors.

18mm vs 25mm Floating Floor UFH Panels

Both ThermRite™ floating floor panels are routed and foil-faced for dry water underfloor heating installations. The 18mm board is designed for 12mm pipe where the lowest possible floor build-up is required. The 25mm board is designed for 16mm pipe and provides a deeper insulated panel for larger pipework or projects where additional depth is acceptable.

Panel Pipe Size Best For
18mm Floating Floor Panel 12mm UFH pipe Very low-profile wood and laminate floor installations where floor height is restricted.
25mm Floating UFH Panel 16mm UFH pipe Floating wood and laminate floors needing larger pipe compatibility and extra insulation depth.

Best Uses for Floating Floor UFH Panels

Laminate Floors Use routed foil-faced panels beneath compatible floating laminate floor finishes for dry water underfloor heating installations.
Engineered Wood Floors Suitable for compatible engineered wood floor systems where a floating floor build-up is specified.
Retrofit Underfloor Heating A low-profile dry overlay solution for adding water UFH to existing suitable floors during renovation work.
Solid or Timber Subfloors Panels can be used over suitable stable subfloors where the installation method and floor finish are compatible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are routed and foiled UFH panels? Routed and foiled UFH panels are insulated overlay boards with pre-cut pipe channels and a foil-facing layer to help support heat distribution beneath floating wood or laminate floors.
Can these panels be used under laminate flooring? Yes, these panels are designed for compatible floating laminate, wood and engineered wood floor finishes. Always check the flooring manufacturer’s guidance for underfloor heating suitability.
Should I choose the 18mm or 25mm panel? Choose the 18mm panel for 12mm pipe and the lowest floor build-up. Choose the 25mm panel for 16mm pipe where a deeper panel and larger pipe are preferred.
Do these panels need screed? No. These are dry installation panels designed for floating floor build-ups, helping avoid the drying time and extra thickness of a traditional screed system.
What pipe size do these panels use? The 18mm panel is designed for 12mm UFH pipe, while the 25mm panel is designed for 16mm UFH pipe. Check the product specification before ordering pipe.