We plan to have carpet in several rooms of our new home heated with Infloor®. Are there any special carpet installation requirements we should be aware of?
A1) Carpet and Infloor can work beautifully together, but keep in mind that carpet requires hotter water to be run through your system (which can reduce system efficiency). Be sure to use low R-value carpet and carpet cushion (Infloor Carpet Cushion) to allow proper heat transfer from the floor. An ideal carpet cushion is available through Infloor. To order, talk to your local Infloor radiant heat installer, call 1-800-588-4470 to talk to your regional distributor, or check with your local carpet dealer to discuss the different types of padding available for Infloor heating. Q2) We have selected a variety of rustic stone floor coverings, none of which are as smoothly finished as traditional ceramic tile or marble. We love the look, but are they compatible with Infloor radiant heat? A2) Yes! Feel free to be as creative as you want to be. All stone-type floor coverings from traditional ceramic and marble to rough-cut slate and granite provide good heat conductivity, maximizing the benefi
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