Many people still think that carpets can’t be used with underfloor heating but this simply isn’t the case; carpeted systems feel wonderfully luxuriant and homely, though it is a less efficient conductor than other floor coverings and has a longer heat-up time. Having a warm carpeted floor can give your living rooms added luxury and provides extra comfort during winter. Foil mats are designed to work with carpet floor covering and can be rolled out quickly, though be aware when planning that your combined total tog rating for your carpet and overlay should not exceed 2.5 tog.