Many people ask us if concrete floors are too cold. Especially in the winter time in homes located up North. Concrete can be cold, but no more so than ceramic tile or natural stone flooring. The advantage of concrete is its inherent ability to store and radiate heat. By embedding radiant heating cables in concrete floors, for example, you can keep floors warm in the winter and, better yet, control the temperature level. If your home is built to take advantage of solar radiation entering through windows, concrete floors will absorb the heat from the sun to keep rooms warmer in the winter.
No doubt, concrete is hard under bare feet. But that hardness also contributes to its durability and abrasion resistance. For a residential floor, you can help cushion concrete with area rugs, which are easier to clean than wall-to-wall carpet. Watch this video: Are Concrete Floors Hard?
Is there a way to cool floors, as well, or just heat them?
ReplyDeleteYes there is. It is basically the same process as heating the floors but there are many problems with it especially here in Florida with the high humidity. I would refer you to read this article as it explains it much better than I can. It is very interesting and I am sure it will be something more perfected in the near future.
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