The 3 key principles when soundproofing a timber floor are to:
1. Increase the mass of the floor to help block airborne noise
2. Add a cushioning layer of impact absorbing foam to absorb impact vibration
3. Add acoustic mineral wool between joists to stop sounds amplifying within the sealed chamber:
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The top 3 soundproofing solutions for timber floors:
1. SoundMat 3 Plus
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2. Reverso SoundMat
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3. SoundScreed 28
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3 tried and tested timber floor soundproofing solutions to help reduce unwanted noise from noisy neighbours.
The differences between each solution, performance against impact and airborne noise and suitability for different final floor finishes.

A list of our recommended soundproofing products and materials that we talk about in this video:
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Reverso SoundMat: https://soundproofingstore.uk/product...
SoundScreed 28: https://soundproofingstore.uk/product...
Acoustic Mineral Wool: https://soundproofingstore.uk/product...

Visit: https://www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/ for more information about the highest performing, award-winning soundproofing solutions for floors, walls and ceilings, or feel free to call a member of our expert team on (01423) 206208.

00:00 Top 3 floor soundproofing solutions intro
00:55 The science of soundproofing
01:11 1. Increase the mass of the floor
01:34 2. Add cushioning for impact vibration
01:58 Impact & airborne noise
02:55 3. Add acoustic mineral between joists
03:33 SoundMat 3 Plus
03:45 Mass loaded vinyl
04:09 Closed cell foam
05:40 Carpet final floor finishes
06:04 Reverso SoundMat
06:27 Cement fibre board
06:38 Hard floor final finishes
08:25 Multiple final floor finishes
08:42 Unique reversible design
09:05 SoundScreed 28
09:29 Wood fbre layer
09:46 Dry screed gypsum
11:03 All final floor finishes
11:14 Timber floor soundproofing conclusion