In installing a 3/4" solid hardwood floor in a plywood subfloor of 2nd story haus, best way to sound proof it?
Question:Project: Installing a 3/4" solid hardwood on plywood subfloor of 2nd floor house.
Our concern are the noise when upstairs like children running & be heard on room downstair. I was suggested the product floor muffler.
www.flooringunderlayments.com/...
I talked to the manufacturer. They said the product will work. They said the same material is also used in Lexus, Mercedes as sound proofing.
However, our installer said that the noise will just be transmitted thru the nail/staples. But most probably, it is an added work for them installing it that is why they hesitate.
Is this a good option for underlayment for sound reduction?
Is this better than cork, rubber and other underlayments ?
Answers:
yeah. i hear people saying they want that floor muffler too.
i won't do it.. can cause movement in the floor when you
walk on it, leading to squeaks. not to mention, i cant see it
helping that much (really at all) either.
that is used for floating (laminate) floors.
Never heard of the stuff. Cork is the material of choice for deadening the sound of a hardwood floor between floors. It would be very expensive to soundproof the second floor floor, first floor ceiling.
God Bless
Unfortunately I do not believe any of the suggestions are the best solutions. The better solution would be to install insulation between the floors ( fill entire cavity but do not pack tightly). Not easy. Not cheap.
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