Carpet Over Radiant Slab

Both the heating system manufacturer and the carpet pad manufacturers will have to be consulted.

Carpet over radiant slab.

Radiant heating has a lot of appeal. But adding radiant heating under carpeting may be redundant. According to a study conducted by the georgia institute of technology school of textile engineering. We wanted a wood floor and spent a lot of time talking to flooring experts.

I m finishing a basement room for customers who want to put carpet over the radiant slab. You need to use carpet sparingly with radiant heat because of this. The slab is at least 5 feet below. It s comfortable and energy efficient and can be safely covered by a variety of traditional flooring.

I m concerned the carpet will insulate off some of the heat but i can t talk them out of it. The slab is 4 to 5 inches thick and the 1 2 inch pex tubing is laid out on 12 inch centers with 11 2 inches of styrofoam insulation under the slab and around its edges. Underfloor heating is well suited for use under carpet provided that care is taken when choosing the carpet the overall thickness of any materials above the heater needs to be taken into account too as this will ensure efficient heat transfer. You always have the option of putting a rug over a hard floor.

It is the nature of the beast in floor radiant heat. 14 years later still in good shape and seems to keep house warm and comfortable. Installing radiant heating under carpeting on the other hand is not as effective. You don t have to rule carpeting out though.

Radiant floor heating with carpet. Hardwood flooring and concrete are two different types of materials used for floors and each have their own unique characteristics. The best carpet and cushion for radiant floor heating. Tile and hardwood flooring work best when installed over a radiant heating system since these types of flooring feel cold in winter.

You will sacrifice cushion for heat transfer. Carpet and in floor radiant heat work well together but it takes more coordination than usual. Make the right choice for carpet and pad underneath so radiant heat can still warm the. In 1973 it has a concrete slab foundation with radiant heat water runs thru copper tubing within slab.

We were told the only way to go was a wood engineered floor glued down. How to lay hardwood flooring on heated concrete.