Can In Floor Heating Be Installed Under Carpet

Electric underfloor heating systems can easily be installed by a competent diyer although the majority of projects are still completed by a contractor such as a tiler or electrician.

Can in floor heating be installed under carpet.

The warmup foil heater is an electric underfloor heating system also designed for carpet. We usually recommend that you have an individual thermostat for each room. Everything above the heater including underlay overlay and final floor finish need to be in the limits set below. Warmup recommends maintaining a minimum of 12 off the walls to avoid any damage when the carpet is installed.

Also try to use furniture with an air gap underneath for the same reason. When using radiant floor heating under carpet care should be taken to ensure effective performance of the system. The combined insulating factor prevents the heat from escaping and causing a localised hot spot which could damage the mat and flooring. Yes carpet does not significantly impact the effectiveness of floor heating.

Due to the insulating nature of carpet you shouldn t use a rug or bean bag on top of electric underfloor heating. Stretching the carpet can be done as usual because the heating element ends at least 1 foot from the wall. Roll the carpet over the heating element. Infloor heating is most commonly used in a concrete slab or in a tile floor with high thermal mass but some types are specifically designed to be used under carpeting hardwood or laminate flooring.

In fact we have environ flex rolls made specifically for under carpet installation u s. When seaming the carpet together use cardboard or plywood to prevent direct contact between the hot iron and the heating element. Can i have one thermostat for my open floor kitchen dining room and living room.