The answer is no. Radiant ceiling heating does not work as well as radiant floor heating in that heat rises so having heat in the ceiling will not be as efficient as heating in the floor.
The Energy government website has a very thorough article on what radiant heating systems are as well as their advantages. Garden Web has a page of customer reviews for various floor heating sytems.
Moser, Inc. is a well-known company in Spokane that installs radiant floor heating systems. They do both residential and commercial installations. You can reach them at (509)747-0950.
Yes Radient Heating is environmentally friendly and energy efficient as well. If you are going for something that is friendly to the environment then I highly suggest Radiant Heating systems for both rooms.
There are many factors that can be used to help lower your heating bill, with radient heating being one of them. This answer may depend however, on how well the insulation factors in the home are, where the radient floor panels are to be installed, and perhaps even the climate that you will be using them.
It would be better to place the heating vent near the floor because the heat will travel up and down, so that way the room would be heated evenly. If you place it near the ceiling, the heat would not heat the floor that well, since the heating vent sucks back in the heat
Radiant heating works by transferring heat directly from a warm surface to objects and people in a room. This can be done through electric resistance heating, hydronic heating (using hot water circulated in pipes), or radiant panels. The heat radiates outwards, warming up the surrounding area without the need for forced air or ductwork.
A ceiling painting is called a mural. Most people think of a mural as a wall painting, but it extends to floors and ceilings as well. the definition of a mural does say it is directly painted on the walls, floor or ceiling.
Radiant heat flooring is generally more efficient than baseboard heating and forced air heating and uses less electricity. There may be tax benefits available as well. In addition it is better for people with asthma, allergies and other health conditions as bacteria, dust, and other irritants don't get blown around the house. Then there is the benefit of how nice it feels on a cold day to have a warm floor beneath your feet! Mainly comfort and efficiency.
In terms of the type of tile (granite or manufactured porcelain or ceramic tile), I doubt it matters either tile or granite - both are very hard. Either way, it's probably best to install some type of radiant heating system under the flooring; otherwise it will be cold. Radiant floor heating can help to maintain a more comfortable room temperature, as well as keeping the floor warmer. If the patient will perform all maintenance on the floor as well, then tile is probably the better choice. Tile does not need to be sealed, although the grout will need regular maintenance and new sealer every few years. Granite, however, needs to be sealed over the entire surface to prevent stains.
The PEX company manufactures Radiant Heating Accessories. They specialize in tubing, as well as heat transfer plates, tools, staple guns and fittings.
A boiler heats water to a safe heating temperature, often 180 degrees or so, and when a thermostat calls for heat, circulating pumps move the water from the boiler to the radiators where it heats the air surrounding the radiant surface, causing localized convective heating as well as some amount of conductive and radiant heat transfer. others have said: Stratification HEAT goes to the cold.
Yes, stomping on a floor can cause cracks in the ceiling below, especially if the floor structure is not well-supported or if the building materials are already weakened. The impact from stomping generates vibrations and stress that can transfer through the floor and into the ceiling, potentially leading to cracks over time. This is more likely to occur in older buildings or those with existing structural issues. Regular maintenance and proper construction can help mitigate such damage.