Hardwood Floor Noise Reduction

If you have or are planning to have tile or wood floors a noise reduction plan may need to include soundproofing the walls as well as adding soundproof flooring and or ceiling in order to get the quietest results.

Hardwood floor noise reduction.

Sound deadening vinyl also known as mass loaded vinyl this is a thin but heavy vinyl sheet that excels at dampening noise especially in floors machinery and vehicles. Despite all their benefits the main downside to hardwood floors is that they don t absorb sound very well. For example chairs sofas ottomans sectionals and headboards covered in heavy plush. For glue down or nail down hardwood floors we recommend proflex 90.

Acoustic underlayment special materials that lay over a concrete or plywood subfloor cushioning the flooring and reducing the effects of airborne and impact noise. Hardwood floors are a popular choice for many homeowners because of their classic beauty and excellent durability. These mats when placed directly below a machine muffle the vibrations and reduce noise and impact. How much noise escapes this way will depend on the details of your building s structure.

Even if your household doesn t have pets or children the simple act of walking across the floor in shoes is sometimes enough to disturb other people in the home. Put a rubber floor mat under machinery to absorb noise. See the definitions of stc and iic below. Nails transmit noise to the subfloor so if possible gluing is a better option.

Furnish a room that has wooden floors with upholstered pieces to help reduce the noise level.