{"product_id":"thermrite-18mm-floating-floor-ufh-panel-foil-faced-eps-150mm-pipe-centres-12mm-pipe-wood-or-laminate-floor","title":"ThermRite 18mm Floating Floor UFH Panel – Foil-Faced EPS, 150mm Pipe Centres, 12mm Pipe, Wood or Laminate Floor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #222; background: #fff; max-width: 900px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003e18mm Total Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003eEPS Foil-Faced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003e150mm Pipe Centres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003e12mm Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003eFloating Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003eWood \/ Laminate Floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003e0.72 m² Per Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;\"\u003e50-Year Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eThermRite 18mm Floating Floor UFH Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003efoil-faced EPS insulation board\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the installation of water underfloor heating under \u003cstrong\u003efloating interlocking wood, laminate and engineered timber floors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pre-routed for \u003cstrong\u003e12mm UFH pipe at 150mm centres\u003c\/strong\u003e, the panel is simply laid onto an existing screed or floor deck without fixing — the floating floor is then laid directly over the top. The \u003cstrong\u003emetallised foil surface\u003c\/strong\u003e improves heat distribution and reduces warm-up time, while the EPS core provides thermal insulation beneath the pipes. At 18mm total depth, it keeps floor height increase to a minimum for \u003cstrong\u003eretrofit and renovation projects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(130px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e18 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eTotal Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005c54; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003ePipe Centres\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e12 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003ePipe Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #005c54; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e0.72 m²\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003ePer Panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;\"\u003e50 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px;\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 6px 0 22px; font-size: 15px; color: #005c54;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eℹ System Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This panel is designed for use with \u003cstrong\u003e12mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003efloating installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is not intended for bonded tile or vinyl finishes. For bonded finishes requiring 16mm pipe, see the ThermRite PRO 16mm or 20mm panels. For tile-direct applications with 12mm pipe, see the ThermRite 18mm Solid Floor Panel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5fbfa; border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThermRite Overlay Panel Range — at a Glance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePanel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCentres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFloor Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16mm PRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPS 400 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoil 200µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTile \/ Wood \/ Vinyl \/ Carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBonded or Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18mm Floating ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWood \/ Laminate (floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #e6f4f3; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFloat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20mm PRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPS 400 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoil 200µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTile \/ Wood \/ Vinyl \/ Carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBonded or Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25mm Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPS 0.036 W\/mK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnfoiled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWood \/ Laminate (floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 9px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFloat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eThis listing covers the \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted row\u003c\/strong\u003e. All panels are 1200 × 600mm (0.72 m²).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFloating Installation — No Adhesive or Fixing Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe panel is \u003cstrong\u003elaid directly onto an existing screed or timber floor deck\u003c\/strong\u003e without any adhesive or mechanical fixing. A polythene vapour barrier should be laid beneath the panels on concrete slabs. The interlocking wood or laminate floor is then laid over the panels, holding everything in place. \u003cstrong\u003eNo specialist tools, no curing time, no drying time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e12mm Pipe at 150mm Centres — Compact Pipe System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePre-routed for \u003cstrong\u003e12mm multilayer pipe (PEX-Al-PEX \/ PERT-Al-PERT) at 150mm centres\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 12mm pipe system offers a smaller bend radius than 16mm pipe, making it well-suited to smaller rooms and complex layouts. The grooves securely retain the pipe without additional clips.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFoil-Faced Surface — Improved Heat Transfer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emetallised aluminium foil bonded to the top surface and into the pipe grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as a radiant heat spreader, distributing warmth evenly across the panel surface and reducing the warm-up time before the floor feels warm underfoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eEPS Core — Thermal Insulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe EPS foam core provides \u003cstrong\u003ethermal resistance beneath the pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing downward heat loss to the subfloor. For ground-floor installations over concrete slabs, additional ThermRite XPS insulation boards can be laid beneath the panels for further efficiency improvement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e4 Grooves at 150mm — Efficient Room Coverage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eEach 1200 × 600mm panel contains \u003cstrong\u003e4 pipe grooves at 150mm centres\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus bulb-end returns and 3 straight runs at the panel top for flow and return connections. This layout minimises the number of joins needed across a room and makes pipe routing intuitive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f8f8f8; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eSuitable for Domestic and Commercial Applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe floating floor system is \u003cstrong\u003eappropriate for both residential and light commercial installations\u003c\/strong\u003e — offices, showrooms and commercial spaces where a timber or laminate floor finish is preferred over tiles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 16px; background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; background: #008377; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e50-Year Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThermRite backs its floating floor insulation panels with a \u003cstrong\u003e50-year guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e on the thermal and structural performance of the EPS core.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePanel Dimensions \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePanel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1200 × 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePanel Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e0.72 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e14 panels ≈ 10 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCore Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEPS (expanded polystyrene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMetallised aluminium foil — bonded to top surface and into grooves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePipe Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e150mm centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCompatible Pipe Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12mm multilayer (PEX-Al-PEX \/ PERT-Al-PERT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGroove Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4 grooves @ 150mm centres + bulb returns + 3 straight runs (flow \u0026amp; return)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFloor Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFloating interlocking wood, laminate, engineered timber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFloating — no adhesive or fixing required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSubfloor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSolid concrete screed or timber floor deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVapour Barrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePolythene barrier recommended on concrete slabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFloor Finish Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLay interlocking floor at 90° to pipe direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background: #008377; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px; width: 46%; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f0f9f8; padding: 9px 14px; color: #222; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eInstallation Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFloating Floor Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay a polythene vapour barrier over the concrete slab or timber deck (recommended on concrete).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the panel layout to minimise cuts and ensure pipe grooves align across panel joins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay panels without adhesive — butt joints tight, no gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress 12mm pipe into the pre-routed grooves, starting from the manifold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the interlocking T\u0026amp;G chipboard, plywood or click-lock flooring \u003cstrong\u003eat 90° to the pipe direction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a 10–15mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room before laying skirting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: 15px; color: #005c54;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eℹ Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This panel is designed for floating installation only — do not bond to subfloor. The floor finish must be interlocking (click-lock or T\u0026amp;G) to avoid panels shifting. Minimum subfloor flatness SR2 (+\/−5mm over 2m).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat floor finishes can go over the 18mm floating panel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eThis panel is designed for \u003cstrong\u003efloating interlocking wood, laminate and engineered timber floors\u003c\/strong\u003e — click-lock LVT\/SPC, T\u0026amp;G chipboard, and similar. The interlocking floor is laid directly over the panels at 90° to the pipe direction. For tile, vinyl or bonded finishes, use the ThermRite PRO 16mm or 20mm bonded panels instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the 18mm floating panel need to be glued down?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eNo — the panel is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003elaid loose on the subfloor without any adhesive or mechanical fixing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The weight of the floating floor deck and furniture hold it in place. A polythene vapour barrier is recommended under the panels on concrete slabs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does this panel use 12mm pipe rather than 16mm?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eThe 18mm floating panel is grooved for \u003cstrong\u003e12mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has a tighter minimum bend radius than 16mm pipe — making it easier to route through smaller rooms and tight corners without exceeding the pipe's minimum bend radius. For 16mm pipe in a floating installation, use the ThermRite PRO 20mm or 25mm panels instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need additional insulation under the floating panels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eground-floor concrete slab installations\u003c\/strong\u003e, additional sub-insulation is strongly recommended to reduce downward heat loss. ThermRite XPS insulation boards (3–25mm) can be laid beneath the floating panels. For upper floors over heated spaces, the EPS core of the floating panel may be sufficient on its own.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the 25mm floating panel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #cde3e1; background: #fff;\"\u003eBoth are EPS foil-faced floating panels, but the \u003cstrong\u003e18mm panel uses 12mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e while the \u003cstrong\u003e25mm panel uses 16mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 25mm panel also provides more insulation depth. Choose 18mm when height is the primary constraint and 12mm pipe suits the system design; choose 25mm when greater insulation depth is needed or 16mm pipe is already specified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; border-bottom: 3px solid #008377; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: center; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eThermRite PRO 20mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eDual-purpose 16mm pipe panel — bonded or floating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: center; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eThermRite 25mm Floating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003e25mm EPS floating panel for 16mm pipe\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cde3e1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: center; background: #f5fbfa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e12mm Multilayer UFH Pipe\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eWRAS-approved pipe compatible with 18mm floating panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ThermRite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63176224506205,"sku":"RTEPS0186001200RF-150","price":13.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/16mmThermRitePROUnderfloorHeatingPanel.jpg?v=1753787128","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/thermrite-18mm-floating-floor-ufh-panel-foil-faced-eps-150mm-pipe-centres-12mm-pipe-wood-or-laminate-floor","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}