Hello,
we are currently considering the flooring options. In the show homes, we really liked bedrooms with high-pile carpet. The rooms have a very cozy atmosphere. Generally, we are not big fans of carpet and plan to install hardwood flooring, tiles, and laminate throughout the house. However, in the bedroom and the adjacent walk-in closet, carpet would be a real treat for the feet, instead of the rather cold laminate in oak farmhouse plank style.
We have underfloor heating everywhere, and there are now anti-allergy carpets available. But what about the risk of dust mites? I’m a bit concerned about that.
What are your opinions, and does anyone have carpet in their house or bedroom?
I’m interested to hear.
we are currently considering the flooring options. In the show homes, we really liked bedrooms with high-pile carpet. The rooms have a very cozy atmosphere. Generally, we are not big fans of carpet and plan to install hardwood flooring, tiles, and laminate throughout the house. However, in the bedroom and the adjacent walk-in closet, carpet would be a real treat for the feet, instead of the rather cold laminate in oak farmhouse plank style.
We have underfloor heating everywhere, and there are now anti-allergy carpets available. But what about the risk of dust mites? I’m a bit concerned about that.
What are your opinions, and does anyone have carpet in their house or bedroom?
I’m interested to hear.
tabtab schrieb:
We have underfloor heating everywhere, and there are now also anti-allergy carpets. But what about the risk of dust mites? I'm a bit concerned about that.Dust mites are in your bedding and mattress!
Carpets trap dust!
Carpets are excellent; most of them are suitable for underfloor heating.
For the sleeping area, I am a fan of rugs made from natural materials, such as virgin wool and goat hair. I chose Tretford flooring, which consists of 20% virgin wool and 80% goat hair. It feels comfortable underfoot and is available in many colors, so I picked the rug in a shade close to the tile color to create a seamless look across the floor when the door is open.
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Bauexperte19 Sep 2016 08:30Good morning,
**"According to studies by the Asthma Association DAAB e.V., carpet flooring is actually better suited for allergy sufferers than hard floors. The reason is that carpet traps fine dust particles and prevents them from becoming airborne, thus improving indoor air quality. Especially with an allergy to house dust mites, the carpet traps the mite droppings in its fibers and these are then removed during vacuuming."
Unfortunately, our children are both allergic to house dust and have had good experiences with carpets in bedrooms for years.
Also, take a look at the DAAB’s website (German Allergy and Asthma Association e.V.).
**Source: Allergy-Free Allergy Sufferers
Best regards, Bauexperte
tabtab schrieb:You probably mean house dust mites?
We have underfloor heating everywhere, and nowadays there are also anti-allergy carpets. But how does this affect the risk of dust mites? I’m a bit concerned about that.
**"According to studies by the Asthma Association DAAB e.V., carpet flooring is actually better suited for allergy sufferers than hard floors. The reason is that carpet traps fine dust particles and prevents them from becoming airborne, thus improving indoor air quality. Especially with an allergy to house dust mites, the carpet traps the mite droppings in its fibers and these are then removed during vacuuming."
Unfortunately, our children are both allergic to house dust and have had good experiences with carpets in bedrooms for years.
Also, take a look at the DAAB’s website (German Allergy and Asthma Association e.V.).
**Source: Allergy-Free Allergy Sufferers
Best regards, Bauexperte
J
j.bautsch19 Sep 2016 08:47I am definitely in favor of carpet in rooms like bedrooms and children’s rooms. As a child, I loved being able to sit on the floor without getting a cold bottom (even without underfloor heating). Nowadays, as an adult, the dust bunnies that dart around like tumbleweeds in western movies whenever there’s a slight breeze really annoy me. I miss having carpeted floors.
Hello,
my husband’s aunt has a severe dust allergy and specifically had the carpet replaced with laminate flooring because she thought it would help her manage better. However, shortly after, she regretted it as there is now much more dust circulating than before when there was carpet, and her allergy problems have actually worsened.
By the way, in our new house, we have carpet in the bedrooms and dressing room combined with underfloor heating (not high-pile, but short loop pile), and we are very happy with it. It’s easy to vacuum quickly, without dust accumulating and spreading around. Even my husband, who was previously skeptical as an allergy sufferer and a fan of smooth floors, really likes it!
my husband’s aunt has a severe dust allergy and specifically had the carpet replaced with laminate flooring because she thought it would help her manage better. However, shortly after, she regretted it as there is now much more dust circulating than before when there was carpet, and her allergy problems have actually worsened.
By the way, in our new house, we have carpet in the bedrooms and dressing room combined with underfloor heating (not high-pile, but short loop pile), and we are very happy with it. It’s easy to vacuum quickly, without dust accumulating and spreading around. Even my husband, who was previously skeptical as an allergy sufferer and a fan of smooth floors, really likes it!
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