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Two areas that we are frequently asked questions about are carpet and asthma and the suitability of underfloor heating with carpet.

Carpet and Asthma

It is a widespread misconception that carpet is a cause of asthma, and so not suitable for asthma sufferers. The fact is, unlike smooth floors, carpet acts like a sink and actually ‘traps’ dust, so preventing it being blown around. Indeed, independent research by the German asthma and allergy federation (DAAB) found that the indoor air in a carpeted room contained less than half the amount of fine particulate dust than in rooms with smooth floors.

Carpet and Underfloor Heating

Underfloor heating continues to grow in popularity – and the UK carpet industry has been working with the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers Association. Tests carried out with them, using a selection of carpet types and underlays, showed that carpet can be used over underfloor heating systems without impairing the performance of the system.

It is another myth that carpet is not compatible with underfloor heating. Carpet and underlay with a combined thermal resistance of up to 2.5tog may be used.