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Why does a carpet feel warmer to bare feet then lino or concrete?
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Why does a carpet feel warmer to bare feet thsn lino concrete?
Less heat is carried away from the feet.
Why does a concrete floor feel colder to you than a carpeted floor at the same temperature?
The carpet and pad are insulating you from the concrete floor.
Why does the carpet feel warmer than the floor?
Because the carpet is an insulator while the floor kind of isn't. A carpet traps the air particles much better than the floor. So it's that.
5 Why does a concrete floor feel colder than one covered with carpet even when at same temperature?
The reason a concrete floor feels colder than a carpeted floor is because the carpet acts as an insulator to trap heat. The concrete on the other hand will stay cold way longer once it is cold.
Why do carpets feel warmer than ceramic tiles?
ceramic tiles feel colder because it kind of takes the warmth from you but the carpet doesn't as it can 'store' heat whereas the tiles can't
Why does a carpet feel warmer to bare feet thsn lino concrete?
Less heat is carried away from the feet.
Is it difficult but eye-appealing to replace a house's carpeting with finished concrete flooring in one room?
Not really. You will need to seal the concrete surface to prevent concrete dust becoming a problem. Also, the carpet makes the floor warmer to walk on, concrete would feel cold to bare feet.
Why is carpet warmer than lino and concrete?
It's not that it's warmer actually. What happens is that carpet is poorer at wicking heat from your body. It's a poorer conductor of heat. This means that when you touch it, the part that touches it doesn't lose almost any heat, which makes it feel warm.
Why does a concrete floor feel colder to you than a carpeted floor at the same temperature?
The carpet and pad are insulating you from the concrete floor.
Why does the carpet feel warmer than the floor?
Because the carpet is an insulator while the floor kind of isn't. A carpet traps the air particles much better than the floor. So it's that.
Why does a metal door knob feel cooler to your hand than a carpet feels to your bare feet?
Metal can conduct heat away from your body (hands) faster than carpet.
5 Why does a concrete floor feel colder than one covered with carpet even when at same temperature?
The reason a concrete floor feels colder than a carpeted floor is because the carpet acts as an insulator to trap heat. The concrete on the other hand will stay cold way longer once it is cold.
Why do carpets feel warmer than ceramic tiles?
ceramic tiles feel colder because it kind of takes the warmth from you but the carpet doesn't as it can 'store' heat whereas the tiles can't
Why do floortiles feel cold?
Floor tiles absorb heat rapidly. This means that if you stand in bare feet on tiles, a lot of heat is drawn out of your foot. A carpet in comparison, absorbs heat slowly. This makes floor tiles feel colder that a carpet when they are actually the same temperature.
Why An asphalt sidewalk is warmer to the touch than a concrete sidewalk?
Asphalt is a dark material that absorbs and retains heat better than concrete, which is lighter in color and reflects more heat. This difference in thermal properties causes asphalt to feel warmer to the touch than concrete when exposed to sunlight.
Why do wood floors feel warmer than ceramic tiles to bare feet?
The Ceramic titles draw heat away from your body faster than the wood floors. **Note: They are both the same temperature
Weather in the 1700's?
Probably much the same as it exists today, although some feel it is warmer in this century due to all the building and covering of grassy areas by concrete and asphalt.
