Soundproofing floors and noise absorption

Soundproofing floors

Floor soundproofing – the act of reducing the disruptive impact noise carried through the floor and walls – is one of the main features of carpet.

Do you throw regular parties at your house or apartment? Your neighbours will thank you if the living space is carpeted. Since carpet is an exceptional sound absorber, carpet can reduce the sound of walking by 25 to 34 decibels — whereas laminate flooring reduces surface sounds by only 1 to 6 decibels. Consider it a gift to your neighbours.

At the same time, carpet reduces noise in the living space itself, as well as noise from neighbours. The reverberation time (reflection time for sound waves)  in a carpeted room is halved compared to a space with hard flooring, creating a soft atmosphere where people talk more quietly. In addition, carpet also substantially reduces noise nuisance from road traffic and construction work. 

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