{"id":7714,"date":"2025-06-11T14:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T12:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubber-granules.com\/?p=7714"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:32:35","slug":"rubber-underlay-or-mat-acoustic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubber-granules.com\/en\/2025\/06\/11\/rubber-underlay-or-mat-acoustic\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubber Underlay or Mat | Budget-Friendly Acoustic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How impact noise propagates\"rumore<\/a><\/p>

Quality Footstep noise is a major problem on floors, especially in residential units, as footsteps from above are transmitted to the unit below.<\/p>

There are various soundproofing methods (rubber underlay or mat for subfloors and wall rolls) that can significantly reduce impact noise. The selection of soundproofing materials depends on the type of flooring: slate, wood, tiles, carpet, etc. Soundproofing is an effective way to prevent sound from entering or leaving a room. It is quite popular nowadays, especially in homes where tenants share walls.<\/p>

A budget-friendly yet high-quality job can achieve excellent acoustic results. Acoustic underlay can be installed during construction when planning a new home or commercial building, or as a retrofit solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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To successfully soundproof a floor, an acoustic underlay must be added to isolate and block both impact and airborne noise. Only a few products on the market can do both, and among them is rubber in rolls, which serves as an underlay and mat beneath the screed or on perimeter walls. Depending on the type of subfloor (e.g., wood or concrete) and the material of the finished floor (e.g., tiles, hardwood, floating wood, or carpet), the solution may vary in thickness. A good technician will certainly recommend the best choice to achieve excellent home acoustics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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To successfully soundproof a floor, an acoustic underlay must be added to isolate and block both impact and airborne noise. Only a few products on the market can do both, and among them is\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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installation of acoustic rubber rolls on existing flooring.<\/p>

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which serves as an underlay and mat beneath the screed or on perimeter walls. Depending on the type of subfloor (e.g., wood or concrete) and the material of the finished floor (e.g., tiles, hardwood, floating wood, or carpet), the solution may vary in thickness. A good technician will certainly recommend the best choice to achieve excellent home acoustics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Floor soundproofing addresses two types of noise:<\/p>

  1. Impact noise or footstep noise.<\/li>
  2. Airborne noise.<\/li><\/ol>

    Impact noise, also known as footstep noise, is produced by an object hitting the floor. Examples include footsteps, dragging furniture, and sounds like dropping a heavy object. Impact noise travels freely through the air and the ceiling below. Naturally, footstep noise affects the person living beneath the floor more than anyone else.<\/p>

    Airborne noise is transmitted through the air, spreading through the atmosphere. Airborne noise includes sounds such as people talking, dogs barking, cars moving or honking, music, and especially someone hosting a party below. Thus, soundproofing your floors helps mitigate these issues.<\/p>

    When soundproofing your floors, consider a few factors to help decide which method to use:<\/p>