Acoustic Flooring

Acoustic Flooring: Your Questions Answered

What types of noise can travel through floors?

Floors typically transmit two types of noise, airborne noise such as TV, music, and speech, along with impact noise such as footsteps, dropped items, or moving furniture.  These different types of noise can be heard in the room below without the correct acoustic flooring being in place.

Which products are best for reducing both airborne and impact noise?

Acoustilay is the main all‑round solution. It’s quick to install, works with many floor finishes, and improves both airborne and impact noise performance in residential and commercial settings.

What is the best option for high‑performance airborne noise reduction?

Maxideck is designed specifically for maximum airborne noise control and is used where higher acoustic performance is required.

Do you offer soundproofing solutions suitable for tiled floors?

Yes. Acoustilay Tilemat is designed for ceramic and stone tile finishes and reduces impact noise without needing a separate floating floor system.

What products help reduce impact noise on concrete floors?

We offer a choice of membranes that are suitable for improving acoustic performance on concrete substrates:

• Impactafoam
• Isolayte OS
• Isolayte US

These can be used directly on concrete or beneath a concrete screed.

What is the best solution for soundproofing a laminate flooring?

Subprimo is an impact‑noise‑reducing underlay designed specifically for laminate floors.

Which products are most commonly used for acoustic flooring in commercial or industrial buildings?

While all SRS systems can be used commercially, the most frequently specified are:

• Acoustilay (general airborne + impact control)
• Maxideck (high airborne noise control)
• Impactafoam / Isolayte OS & US (impact noise membranes for concrete floors)

Are these products suitable for meeting Building Regulations Part E?

Yes. Products like Acoustilay are widely used in residential settings, including projects requiring compliance with Part E for sound insulation.

How do I know which acoustic flooring system I need?

The best solution for your needs depends on:

• The type of noise problem (airborne vs impact)
• The floor construction (timber, concrete, screed, laminate, tile)
• The performance level required (e.g., Part E compliance, high‑performance airborne control)

Contact a member of our technical team for tailored advice about the best system for your needs.  You can get in touch with us via phone or email to get help and advice.