It doesn’t take much thought to understand why homeowners, and even commercial business owners, to want soundproof floors. For full family homes, the cumulative sounds of creaking floorboards, pattering feet, washing machines, T.V. sets, and barking pups can be heard from all levels; so soundproof flooring would certainly provide a new “level” of peace and quiet. As for apartment complexes, corporate offices, recording studios, and schools, having commercial soundproof flooring is also an asset.

If a floor restoration or remodeling project is on your mind, you might want to consider installing soundproof flooring for a valuable and lucrative property upgrade. There are several options and methods for soundproofing floors, so it is best to discuss your property’s needs with a licensed flooring contractor. They can provide recommendations and estimates specific to your property’s layout. In the meantime, continue reading to learn 3 important tips that can help you decide on the right flooring approach.

❶ Replace Your Floors

If your floors are hardwood, laminate, tile, or some other type of hard surface material, sound is embellished. Carpeting is much quitter, and a sensible technique for soundproofing floors. Carpet is convenient because it is easy to install, usually taking anywhere between 3 and 8 hours depending on square-footage and existing flooring conditions. Carpet is also cheaper, so it’s a cost-effective alternative to other soundproofing methods. If you wish to replace your flooring with hard-surface material, talk to your contractor about the sound ratings among different species of wood and types of manufactured wood materials.

❷ Cancel Out Noise

In addition to replacing your floors, you can heighten the level of noise cancellation by installing supplementary components in between the flooring and the sub-flooring to absorb sound. This includes using materials like cork or acoustic tiles. Cork is very dense, so just a thin layer is needed to absorb extra noise. Acoustic tiles are used in recording studios and large-space commercial properties because they are highly-effective noise-cancellation mechanisms. They are designed to dull echoes and reverberations, and work well for floors too.

❸ If You Can’t Remodel Your Floors

Sometimes replacing or remodeling your floors is not an option. If you rent, for example, you cannot make these kinds of structural changes. But there are still soundproofing options you can try. Purchase area rugs and carpets for high-traffic areas in the main and upper levels of your home to soften noises from above. You can also try invoking a “no shoes” policy to quieten the sounds of foot traffic throughout the home.

Indianapolis Flooring Contractors

Call Restoration By L&B, LLC at 317-454-3612 if you are looking for licensed Indianapolis flooring contractors you can trust. Owner, Lee Elliot, provides a wide range of home remodeling and renovation services at the most competitive prices in town. In fact, we guarantee to BEAT any competitor’s price! Call 317-454-3612 to schedule a time to receive an in-person estimate for floor restoration and repair in Indianapolis, Indiana.