Collection: ThermRite™ Routed & Foiled Panels For Wood & Laminate Floors

Everything You Need to Know About Our ThermRite Floating Floor Panels

These routed, foil‑faced overlay panels are designed specifically for water‑based underfloor heating (UFH) systems under wood, laminate, or engineered‑wood floors. They combine insulation, pre‑grooved routing for UFH pipes, and a reflective foil layer — so you get efficient heat output, secure pipe retention, and a low‑profile build‑up that’s ideal for retrofit or renovation projects.

Typical Panels & Their Uses

ThermRite 18mm Floating Floor UFH Panel (Foil-faced EPS, for 12mm Pipe) — A slim overlay board with pre‑routed channels and a foil surface that reflects heat upward. It’s perfect for laying over existing screed or timber floors, then topping with a floating wood/laminate floor finish. Its low profile makes it a go‑to for renovations with limited floor‑height headroom.

ThermRite 25mm Floating UFH Panel – Foil-Faced EPS for 16mm Pipe — This slightly deeper panel is built for larger pipework (e.g. 16mm) at standard 150mm centres. Its foil‑faced EPS and routed groove design deliver efficient, even heat distribution, making it a strong choice for larger rooms or areas with higher heat demand (e.g. older buildings, poorly insulated rooms, or where a heat pump supplies the UFH).

Routed & Foil‑Faced Chipboard/Insulation Panels (Overlay Systems for Wood/Laminate on Joists or Solid Floors) — Routed panels with grooves sized for typical underfloor heating pipe, often combined with foil‑facing or insulation boards, offer a flexible base under laminate or engineered‑wood floors. Their pipe grooves, foil surfaces, and overlay‑compatible design make them an efficient alternative to screed‑based UFH systems — especially in refurbishment or retrofit scenarios.

Why Routed Foiled Panels are a Smart Solution for Wood/Laminate Floors

Low‑profile build-up: Because the insulation and pipe routing are built into the panel, total floor height increase is minimal — ideal when replacing or upgrading floors without raising thresholds or affecting door clearances.

Efficient heat transfer & quick warm‑up: The foil‑faced surface reflects heat upwards and helps distribute warmth evenly; this typically results in faster heat‑up times and more responsive underfloor heating.

Compatible with floating floors: Panels are designed to accept laminate, engineered‑wood, or interlocking wood floors directly — making them more flexible and simpler to finish than wet-screed systems.

Dry installation — no screed needed: Since the panels encapsulate insulation and pipework, you avoid the mess, drying time, and added thickness of screeded floors. Great for renovations, renovations over existing subfloors, or where screed would be impractical.

Secure pipe retention: Pre‑routed grooves keep pipes firmly in place without extra clips or fixings — reducing labour and speeding up installation.

Good for retrofit or new‑build projects: Whether you're installing underfloor heating in a renovation over existing floors or building a new floor deck, these routed foiled panels offer versatility, efficiency and ease of installation.

When to Choose Routed Foiled Panels vs Traditional Screed or Overlay Systems

Choose routed foiled panels if you want to install UFH under wood or laminate flooring with minimal increase in floor height, especially in refurbishments or over existing concrete/plywood floors.

Choose them when you prefer a dry installation (no screed), quicker install times, and want a floating floor finish.

Opt for panel systems when you’re using lower-temp heating (e.g. heat pump), or need efficient heat output over larger areas or rooms with higher heat-loss.