What Is the Best Flooring for Soundproofing an Apartment?
For reducing impact noise such as footsteps, carpet combined with a Silentstep Premium high-quality flooring underlayment available at Quietco is highly recommended.
Living in an apartment often comes with challenges like managing noise levels. Soundproof flooring plays a critical role in creating a peaceful environment. Quietco, a trusted distributor of high-quality rubber underlayment, provides expert insights into the best soundproof flooring options for apartments. This guide will walk you through the benefits of rubber underlayment and effective strategies to soundproof your floors.
Why Soundproofing Matters in Apartments
Proximity to neighbors in apartment living makes noise control essential. Proper soundproofing can significantly reduce noise transmission, enhancing comfort and privacy. For residents in multi-story buildings, soundproof flooring minimizes disturbances caused by foot traffic and other impacts.
Types of Soundproof Flooring for Apartments
- Carpet: Carpet is a top choice for soundproofing due to its natural sound-absorbing properties. Pairing it with a Silentstep Premium Carpet Underlay material enhances its effectiveness, providing a quieter and more comfortable living space.
When laying carpet over a floor constructed using lightweight timber and joists, the typical standard underlay only reduces impact noise and offers little effect in reducing the transmission of airborne noise. Silentstep can significantly reduce both impact and airborne noise transfer through a floor system. This means that noise generated from speech and electronic audio technologies, such as radio and television, can be reduced along with noise generated by an impact such as footfall.
Silentstep® Premium products are environmentally safe, contain no ozone-depleting substances and comply with European and Australian standards for Volatile Organic Compound emissions – https://www.quietco.ca/product/silentstep-premium/
- Vinyl Flooring: Luxury vinyl planks, when installed with Quietco’s high performance Wavebar Mass Loaded Vinyl underlayment, are effective at dampening impact noise. This combination is ideal for apartment settings.
Wavebar® is a high-performance, flexible mass-loaded vinyl noise barrier, offering superior acoustic transmission loss. It has been effectively used to reduce noise in residential, commercial, and industrial and markets, globally – https://www.quietco.ca/product/wavebar-mlv-1lb/
- Hardwood (with Underlay): Hardwood floors offer aesthetic appeal but can be noisy. Installing Quietco’s acoustic underlay beneath hardwood flooring balances beauty with soundproofing benefits.
What is Acoustic Underlay?
Acoustic underlay enhances the soundproofing properties of floors. Silentstep Premium is a high-performance acoustic carpet underlay, comprising of a flexible mass-loaded barrier fused onto high-density premium foam underlay. The combination of these two products allows Silentstep to reduce the transmission impact-generated noise such as footfall, and airborne noise such as speech.
Noise Types When Soundproofing Flooring
Impact Noise: Caused by footsteps, furniture movement, or objects dropping. This noise is measured by IIC (Impact Insulation Class) ratings. Silentstep Premium underlayment excel in reducing impact noise, ensuring a peaceful home.
Airborne Noise: Sounds like voices, music, or TV that travel through the air and walls. While STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings measure airborne noise reduction, they do not address impact noise. Wavebar Mass Loaded Vinyl specifically target impact noise for superior results.
The Benefits of Choosing Silentstep® Premium Underlayment at Quietco
Eco-Friendly: Made from recycled materials to support sustainability.
Certified Indoor Air Quality: Green Label Plus certified for superior air quality.
Mold and Mildew Resistance: Anti-microbial properties for protection.
Underfoot Comfort: Provides added cushioning for a comfortable feel.
Radiant Heat Compatibility: Suitable for use with heated floors.
Proven Performance: Independently tested to meet high acoustic and durability standards.
Expert Support: Quietco’s team offers guidance from product selection to installation.
Explore Our Apartment Soundproofing Solutions Today
Choosing the right underlayment is vital for durable, comfortable, and effective soundproofing. Quietco’s Silentstep® Premium underlayment deliver unparalleled benefits in sound absorption, moisture protection, and durability. By investing in high quality soundproofing products, you enhance the value and tranquility of your residential projects.
Discover Quietco’s acoustic solutions or contact our expert team for personalized support. Our range of flooring solutions is tailored to meet the unique needs of apartment residents, ensuring the best soundproofing results for living space – https://www.quietco.ca/contact-us/
