How do I soundproof my creaking floorboards?

The Creaking that you can hear is caused by movement in the floor and there are no proprietary solutions to this problem. 

To remedy the squeaking floorboards it is necessary to stop them moving against each other.  A common way of doing this is to ensure that the floorboards are firmly screwed to the joists.  If the movement in the boards is as a result of movement in the joists themselves, then the joists should be stiffened using timber plates or noggins.

The structural stiffness issues should be remedied prior to the addition of any acoustic flooring products such as Acoustilay, Maxideck, or SubPrimo can then be used on top of the floorboard to improve the overall sound insulation performance of the separating floor.
 

 

Can’t find your noise problem here? If you can’t find your particular soundproofing issue listed here, or have a more bespoke or specialised construction, do not worry. SRS Ltd are especially experienced in advising on these type of ‘bespoke’ applications – just send an email to one of our technical team detailing your particular situation and we will send you a bespoke specification – alternatively, feel free to give us a call to talk it through, Tel: 01204 380074

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Disclaimer:

Please note that acoustic problems can have many different causes. We have highlighted the most common, based on over 25 years experience in the industry, but it always best to talk to an advisor before purchase.