Carpet acts as a thermal insulator – put simply, this means that carpeted flooring takes slightly longer to heat up initially but stays warm longer.
Don’t forget to consider the tog value of both the carpet and underlay, not just the carpet – to be compatible with an underfloor heating system, the total combined tog value should not exceed 2.5.
To be 100% sure, we recommend you consult with the heating manufacturer to clarify whether the combined tog value of both the carpet and underlay is suitable for your chosen heating system.
Your choice of underlay and installation method is critical for best performance from a heating system so make sure you ask your retailer for more information if this isn’t readily available. Like carpets, good underlay suppliers will improve the thermal conductivity of your flooring.
