Can carpet padding be installed over a radiant or heated floor? | Yes | 36% | No | 19% | It depends on the type of padding | 23% | Not sure | 21% | | | Question: Can carpet padding be installed over a radiant or heated floor? Top Answer (36% of 47 votes): Yes.
Answer: It depends on the type of padding Explanation: RUBBER PADDING ALLOWS THE HEAT TO TRANSFER FROM THE CARPET BETTER THEN ANY OTHER TYPE OF PADDING. | Carpet King | Answer: No Explanation: Not that I'm aware of | Flawless Floors of KC LLC | Answer: Yes Explanation: It is recommend to use either a flat rubber or synthetic cushion that is no thicker than 3/8 of an inch. Their is a technical bulletin with R Value charts available. | ALLAN WILLIS LLC | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure Explanation: Would like to see this | DfwCarpetClean | Answer: It depends on the type of padding Explanation: The proper pad choice is the key | A Beautiful Estate Inc | Answer: Yes Explanation: yes but it may reduce the heating efficiency due to the insulation qualities | McDonough Flooring | | ProMatcher | Answer: Yes Explanation: temperature is too low to cause at problem | Randys classic carpet cleaning | Answer: No Explanation: Thats a fire hazard tile should be installed | Whites Flooring | Answer: Not sure Explanation: In 21 years, have never installed one over those floors. I am in Houston, Texas | installyourfloors.com |
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