Many new homes have the convenience of underfloor heating. The heat circulates through the room from floor to ceiling and keeps your feet nice and warm even on the coldest days of the year.
Of course, such a heating system does not replace a beautiful rug, especially on tiles or natural stone. Is it safe to lay a rug over underfloor heating? Yes, and here are a few points to consider before choosing the right rug.
Without further ado, let’s start!
Natural materials make Oriental and Persian area rugs ideal for underfloor heating
Industrially manufactured area rugs are mostly made from synthetic fibers, with the pile often glued to the back. Both characteristics significantly affect the underfloor heating. While natural fibers made of wool conduct heat and give it off again quickly, this is not the case with synthetic fibers. They do not conduct heat efficiently and the glued pile prevents the air from circulating.
Brand: Surya
SKU: EAG2347-2211
As a result, the performance of the underfloor heating drops significantly when synthetic rugs are used.
On the other hand, the hand-knotted Oriental and Persian rugs are very suitable for use with underfloor heating as they are all made from natural materials. What you need to pay attention to is the height of the pile, because the higher the pile, the stronger the influence on the heating of your underfloor heating. Even if the air can easily circulate through hand-knotted wool, the degree of this circulation is heavily influenced by a very thick rug.
Fortunately, you will find a large number of oriental rugs that perfectly meet the requirements of underfloor heating. Wool and silk are excellent materials, and the unmatched coziness that they offer is just icing on the cake!
Tips for buying a rug suitable for underfloor heating
A rug is a great accessory to any room. However, your floor should also be able to ‘breathe’ with rugs laid out, especially if it has underfloor heating. Therefore, do not cover the entire floor with rugs. Instead, you can use rugs to create zones in a room, for example under the coffee table in front of the sofa or as a runner in the hallway.
Brand: Dynamic
SKU: FC24969036555
Brand: Anji Mountain
SKU: AMB0398-060R
Brand: Loloi
SKU: ANASAF-24CCSS2740
As mentioned earlier, rugs made of wool, silk or other natural materials are a choice as they conduct heat and release it quickly. Rugs with a glued pile can warp and curl as the heat given off by the underfloor heating softens the glue. To make things worse, when the heating is turned down and the rug cools down, it can sometimes form unsightly wave patterns. At this point, the rug is then practically unusable.
Rely on the quality of real oriental and Persian rugs for use on underfloor heating!
If you want to enjoy the convenience of your underfloor heating and the beauty of our rugs make sure that you select one of the many beautiful Oriental and Persian rugs made from natural fibers. This is the best way to make the most of the efficiency of underfloor heating with rugs.
Brand: Nourison
SKU: 99446004598
Natural fibers, traditional knotting technology and centuries-old know-how make Persian and oriental rugs not only beautiful design pieces but also excellent rugs for all areas of use in your home placed over underfloor heating.
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