Wood Floor Soundproofing
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Sound Proofing Your Wooden Floors
No matter how much you may love your neighbors, being made aware of their every movement as the ceiling creaks and wobbles is a recipe for a bad relationship.
Not to mention their taste in music or domestic shenanigans.
Of course, this nuisance can work both ways. It can be a particular problem in converted flats from Victorian properties on several floors. “these were never designed to function as separate living spaces.
So what can you do? Acoustic insulation can diminish the effects of acoustic and impact sound. For the best advice on installation, call on a specialist wooden floor restoration company.
Sanding Wood Floors is a family firm who have restored and upgraded hundreds of floors over the past twenty years – in every kind of domestic and commercial setting.
Acoustic Insulation
This helps to protect you and your neighbor from acoustic sound: when voices and music travel through the shallow void space between your floor and your neighbor’s ceiling.
Impact sound is the noise from the fall of heavy feet, the banging of furniture and just every day moving about. The most suitable insulation depends on the kind of flooring you have – and the nature of the subfloor.
Plywood and chipboard are commonly used when a major property refurbishment requires the replacement of older subfloors. Chipboard sheeting has a tongue-and-groove fitting to create a smooth and solid subfloor.
They both offer limited soundproofing qualities. The additional fitting of rock wool insulation for properties with such wooden subfloors will improve soundproofing.
In most cases, this will not require the entire floor to be lifted.
- For example, we will lift every fifth to sixth board. We then cut the insulation to the width of the space between the joists.
- And then fill in the space under the boards with as much insulation as possible – packing it under all cables and pipes.
- After the boards are refixed, we continue with the process of sanding and sealing.
A typical quality underlay will provide soundproofing of 18-24dB of airborne sound.
Some are capable of going beyond these limits, such as the double rubber E-Board – an expensive but highly effective option. The job is far easier during the installation of new floors – when we can choose the most appropriate underlay.
Call us today for your free assessment.
Sanding Wood Floors will examine your floor – and demonstrate the range of underlays available.
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Wood Floor Soundproofing FAQs
What does wood floor soundproofing actually do?
Can you install soundproofing without removing my existing floor?
In many cases, yes. We can often add soundproofing materials underneath or between existing boards. If removal is needed, we’ll let you know during inspection. You can reach us via contact us for an assessment.
Does soundproofing really make a noticeable difference?
How long does wood floor soundproofing take in a typical London property?
Most projects take one day for standard-sized rooms. Larger spaces or older floors with structural issues may take longer. We can give a clearer estimate once we know your room size.
Is soundproofing suitable for flats and rented properties?
How much does wood floor soundproofing cost?
Costs vary depending on the size of the space and the materials needed. You can get a general idea on our prices page or request an exact quote using the booking tool.
Will soundproofing raise the height of my floor?
It may raise the floor slightly, depending on the method used. We’ll explain the height difference during inspection and make sure it doesn’t affect doors or skirting.
Do you cover my area for wood floor soundproofing?
We cover most of London and surrounding areas. You can check the full list on our areas we serve page or contact us if you’re unsure.