Underfloor heating - basic information before installing carpets

Underfloor heating is increasingly becoming the heating system of choice in our homes and public institutions due to its even and ideal temperature distribution. Users are increasingly opting for this solution because of the important aspect of comfort, the visual aspect of not having radiators visible and from a health point of view, underfloor heating is beneficial.

In order to ensure that underfloor heating works properly, in addition to the obvious design of the entire heating system, it is also necessary to pay attention to other important aspects that will also have a great impact on the conduction of heat in the room in the future. Thus, there are several important things to bear in mind when deciding on a particular type of flooring, namely what to look out for?

•     The first basic aspect is to select a suitable material that is suitable for installation on such heating.
•     The flooring should conduct heat well and be resistant to temperature spikes.
•     In the case of carpets, the weight of the pile is important; the heavier it is, the less heat it will conduct. Woven carpets with a synthetic jute backing conduct heat best.
•     Another consideration is the correct choice of chemistry. It is important that it is also suitable for use on underfloor heating.
•     In addition, it is very important that the floor has a 30-day warm-up cycle before any flooring work is carried out, and that the heating is switched off 48 hours before the installation of the floor covering and 48 hours after the installation is completed.
•     When using the floor with a carpet installed on it, remember that the floor temperature must not be higher than 27°C .