Perfect for: Making laminate and wood floors warm and comfortable. New construction or when remodeling. Heating or supplemental heating of rooms, basements or room additions. All types of laminate and wood floors. Can be installed under carpet and vinyl with a layer of MDF.Benefits: Provides all the comfort and health advantages of radiant heating without noisy fans, drafts, blowing dust or allergens. Saves energy up to 40% compared to convective systems. Fast and easy-to-install. No cement required.Installation: Combine multiple same-Voltage mats as needed to fit the heated area (up to 15 Amp load on one floor heating thermostat). Install Cerazorb synthetic cork underlayment (purchased separately). Roll out heating film, tape seams, cover with vapor barrier, connect lead wires to thermostat and standard household Voltage. Lay floor covering following manufacturer''s instructions. If installing carpet or vinyl, cover heating film with MDF. Features: 5/8" wide heating elements provide more even heat distribution than heating cables. Long lengths make it easy to heat large floors. Factory-attached lead wires connect to the thermostat and standard household Voltage. Intertek Listed (UL-compliant) for the U.S. and Canada.