Most buildtec soundproof flooring options are rated to reduce airborne noise and impact sounds. In addition, the materials used in floor construction also help with acoustic control. The key is using the correct materials for the application.

LVT, laminate and hardwood flooring all perform well in acoustic testing. Adding additional sound insulation barriers can take those performances to the next level.

BuildTec Soundproof Flooring: A Comprehensive Solution for Peaceful Living

Acoustic underlayment can be installed underneath all types of flooring, but is particularly effective with buildtec loose lay and rigid core click flooring. This underlay, made of foam or recycled fiber materials, helps to block airborne noise by converting vibrations into heat energy and dissipating them before they travel through the floor surface into your home.

The underlay will also improve your floor’s IIC rating (Impact Insulation Class) – an impact noise test that determines how much a floor assembly absorbs or transmits impact sounds between rooms. While it’s not a perfect science, this rating can be a great indicator of your flooring’s ability to withstand impact noise.

While building codes and manufacturers’ lab tests set a floor assembly’s IIC rating, the actual performance in your home will depend on the materials in the specific floor and how they are assembled. To maximize your floor’s IIC rating, use an acoustic underlay that is specifically designed with the flooring you will be installing. For instance, rubber underlayment can be added to tile or carpet and cork underlay can be used under wood floors to add an extra boost to your floor’s IIC rating.