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? Iâm a bit concerned about that.
What are your opinions, and does anyone have carpet in their house or bedroom?
Iâm 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? Iâm a bit concerned about that.
What are your opinions, and does anyone have carpet in their house or bedroom?
Iâm interested to hear.
Yvonne, it is a Vorwerk carpet and yes, it is approved for use with underfloor heating. The lambda value is specified as less than or equal to 0.17 m² K/W (1.15 ft²¡°F¡hr/Btu).
I have read that carpets up to 0.2 m² K/W (1.29 ft²¡°F¡hr/Btu) are allowed, but it is recommended to stay at 0.15 or below.
The base material is 100% PES (polyester fleece), and the construction is listed as 1/10 tufted soft frieze â whatever that means.
The total thickness of the carpet is 9.5 mm (0.37 inches) â we would glue it down using, for example, Wakol Spaltex adhesive, which has a "zipper" effect. This supposedly makes it much easier to remove the carpet later on.
So, it is not as thick as a traditional high-pile carpet but slightly higher than, for example, low-pile carpets with 8 mm (0.31 inches) thickness (like the Vorwerk Bolero), which unfortunately do not appeal to us visually.
I have read that carpets up to 0.2 m² K/W (1.29 ft²¡°F¡hr/Btu) are allowed, but it is recommended to stay at 0.15 or below.
The base material is 100% PES (polyester fleece), and the construction is listed as 1/10 tufted soft frieze â whatever that means.
The total thickness of the carpet is 9.5 mm (0.37 inches) â we would glue it down using, for example, Wakol Spaltex adhesive, which has a "zipper" effect. This supposedly makes it much easier to remove the carpet later on.
So, it is not as thick as a traditional high-pile carpet but slightly higher than, for example, low-pile carpets with 8 mm (0.31 inches) thickness (like the Vorwerk Bolero), which unfortunately do not appeal to us visually.
I am wondering whether the data in the datasheet regarding thermal transmittance value applies to installation with or without adhesive. That makes a significant difference. Next to it says: Suitable for installation on radiant hot water floor heating â to me, that would mean the value refers to installation without adhesive, not including bonding. If it were bonded, the value would have to be significantly better.
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