Underfloor heating - can you put carpet on top of it?

[ndp]

I have read through the other posts on underfloor heating, but can't seem to find the answer to this!

Am looking at a house that has underfloor heating. The estate agent says it has been finished in such a way that it is suitable for carpets. However, intuitively I have my doubts - as others have pointed out eslewhere, this could be compared with putting carpets over your radiator. (But then again, you don't put tiles over your radiators either....)

Can anyone give me a definitive answer or even point me in the right direction on this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DavyJones]

Tiles will absorb and release heat, carpet with rubber underlay will trap heat. never seen carpet on floor with under floor heating. thats not to say there isn't any.

 

[rmelly]

my parents have both carpet and tiles (kitchen) with underfloor heating.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

You can use carpet with underfloor heating, but watch out for the underlay (which has to be breathable to avoid heat build-up and resulting condensation problems). Natural products such as sheep wool are recommended (http://www.sheepwoolinsulation.ie).