 | Roland Dalrymple has owned Quality Floor in Pittsburg/Frontenac for 15 years. He received his degree in Building Construction Tech at Pittsburg State and has been in the construction related field all his life. For more information or to reach Roland please call 620-231-2690.
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Carpet, Tile & Floor Covering
2012-06-05 09:35:31
How do I reduce the noise?
A: I am not sure if you can completely prevent it, but you can certainly minimize to a large degree. When you are talking to your tile contractor, ask about acoustic underlayment.
Under tile flooring, a well-matched, high-performing acoustic floor underlayment can noticeably improve sound control between floors. Acoustic underlayment can address airborne noise, which travels through floor and ceiling assemblies and walls, and structure-borne noise, which travels through the building itself.
Airborne noise such as talking, music, TV, etc., travels through the atmosphere, while structure-borne noise is caused by impact sounds from walking, fallen objects, or the moving of chairs or other furniture in the floor above.
Quality acoustic underlayment is widely available, and is made from fiber, cork, rubber and other materials. Sound-handling properties differ among types and among options within types. Some products designed for under ceramic tile may include crack-suppressing capabilities or can help in moisture management.
If you appreciate the value of green products, there are a number of companies producing recycled underlayment that eliminates or reduces off-gassing effects that may also trigger asthma attacks.
