ᐅ Suitable flooring for floors with underfloor heating

Created on: 27 Apr 2017 10:18
B
bernd101
Hello, we have recently completed a major renovation in our house and are now looking for a suitable flooring option for our floor with underfloor heating. After gathering a lot of information, we are interested in the Duralan Plus Rio Canela flooring from the company ZIRO.

Has anyone had experience with this type of flooring regarding surface sensitivity, scratches, and pressure marks? Is it really as durable as we were told in the store?

It would be great if you could share your experiences with us.
Y
ypg
8 May 2017 09:21
Nordlys schrieb:
Carpet and underfloor heating: Does it cause dust? Karsten

Where exactly do you expect dust? If you see dust or lint lying around, then you are dealing with vinyl, ceramic, wood, or plastic surfaces—basically non-absorbent materials.

Best regards, Yvonne
N
Nordlys
8 May 2017 10:07
I was just thinking... because we are also partly considering carpet. Warm air rises... and if there is dust in the carpet, that too. But if that is not the case, even better. K.
Kaspatoo8 May 2017 10:16
I am familiar with carpet plus underfloor heating in an existing building, and apart from the carpet feeling warm to the touch (due to higher flow temperature), I don’t notice any difference compared to a "conventional" carpet with radiators.
77.willo8 May 2017 12:09
ypg schrieb:
Where exactly is dust supposed to accumulate? If you see dust or dust particles lying around, then you are dealing with vinyl, ceramic, wood, or plastic surfaces, meaning non-porous surfaces.

That’s not quite correct. I have relatively severe allergies, and I cannot stay overnight in a room with carpet because dust and therefore dust mites cannot really be removed.
B
Bieber0815
8 May 2017 13:35
77.willo schrieb:
I have fairly strong allergies and cannot sleep in a room with carpet flooring because dust and thus dust mites cannot be effectively removed.

There are also opposing opinions, with the argument that dust is largely trapped in the carpet, whereas on smooth/hard floors it tends to circulate freely.
Y
ypg
8 May 2017 16:58
Bieber0815 schrieb:
There are also opposing opinions, the reasoning being: Dust is largely trapped in carpets, while on smooth/hard floors it becomes airborne.

Yes, fresh dust is indeed trapped by the carpet pile. However, superficial vacuuming may leave some corners not fully dust-free, resulting in dust accumulating in those areas. On smooth surfaces, fresh dust tends to swirl into lint, but corners can be cleaned more thoroughly. Therefore, your own cleaning habits also play a role.