Impact sound reduction in upstairs floor

Manuel · 22-09-2005 11:30am #1

It was suggested to me that a good way to minimise the impact noise from my upstairs timber floor was to lay it on a cork and rubber mix, but I haven't had much success in sourcing such an underlay.

Could anybody recommend a supplier? Also, which type of floor is the least noisy upstairs anyway - laminate, solid, semi-solid? Carpet is not an option. We have the standard plasterboard floor upstairs - if that's the right term.

Any alternative methods of minimising impact noise? We already have 6" of rockwool under the floor for airborne noise.

Many thanks!

Manuel · 22-09-2005 11:38am

Manuel wrote:

We have the standard plasterboard floor upstairs - if that's the right term.

I meant plywood of course.

patrickolee · 22-09-2005 10:10pm

I came across this site a while back... might be of interest

http://www.noisestopsystems.co.uk

-patrick

CJhaughey · 23-09-2005 4:20pm

I was told that rubber carpet underlay with the waffle finish is good for that purpose.
Laid directly on top of the joists under the floor.

Impact sound reduction in upstairs floor

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