These carpets require padding no more than 3 8 inch thick.
Thinner carpet thinner pad.
The best pads are typically a thin waffle rubber pad or a synthetic fiber pad.
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A thick pad can actually damage thin carpet types such as berber.
Less common carpet padding types are made of fibers such as polyester nylon or felt.
As always consult your radiant heat system company to be sure what you get is appropriate for your system.
If you want a plush carpet it may be better for you.
This type of carpet padding should be used in lower traffic areas such as a bedroom so that it retains its luxurious feel.
That s because the thick carpet pad has too much give for a short pile carpet.
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Memory foam carpet pad provides a very soft and comfortable surface.
The answer is it depends.
Thinner loop and cut pile carpets require a more stable pad that offers less flexibility and give than other types of carpet.
Both of these are thinner and will allow more heat to pass.