Carpeting Over Heated Floors
Q: I would like to know what kind of carpet is the best. Our floor is wooden and heated. I am concerned about the dust and small particles that may be coming from the carpet into the air when the floors gets hot.
A: John Fuchs, a senior carpet inspector and floor consultant,
recommends you check with the Carpet and Rug Institute www.carpet-rug.org for technical details related to health, gas emissions and particulates in carpeting.
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by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of HomeAdvisor.com