Five Steps To Choosing Acoustic Flooring For Christmas
It’s not just children that may get treated this festive season. You may be considering investing in acoustic flooring for your own Christmas present. If so, here are five steps to choosing the right flooring.
1. Firstly, you need to consider what type of noise you are attempting to reduce. For instance, is it airborne sound? This is the sound that comes from television, music or even talking. Or is it impact sound – the noise made by things banging, slamming or vibrations? Alternatively, it may be flanking sound, such as those transmitted through walls or floors despite not being loud. The type of sound you’re looking to reduce will determine the type of sound control you require.
2. Secondly, it’s important to think about where in your home or workplace that you’d like the flooring installed. You may want to convert the basement into your own music studio or practice room for your band? Or, perhaps you have a spare room that you want turning into a media room so you can play films and TV as loud as you like.
3. It’s important to make sure that you are legally permitted to install the flooring you want. Whether you’re looking to put acoustic flooring into a new build or refurbishment, there may be different rules to adhere to. There are different types of flooring for both new builds and refurbishments, so make sure you choose the right one for your project.
4. You have a number of different options when it comes to what you can do with your floorboards. You may decide to change the existing floorboards to acoustic ones, especially in new builds. On the other hand, you could improve sound reduction by using joint treatments. A third option, which is often chosen because it is less intrusive, is to install overlay boards for your existing flooring.
5. The last thing to decide is how you’re going to install the flooring. This may be something you can do yourself, especially if you’re particularly skilled when it comes to DIY. It may help reduce the cost of your installation. Alternatively, DIY novices may prefer to avoid potential problems by having a professional carry out the installation for a quality finish.
So, do you want to install acoustic flooring for Christmas? Perhaps an alternative type of sound reduction is best? Why not speak to some sound control experts before making your decision?…