How effective is floor soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing will reduce impact noise, airborne noise or both. All of our acoustic floor solutions are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound. (43dB or higher for airborne noise and 64dB or lower for impact noise). Different systems offer different levels of noise reduction depending on the level of noise needed to be blocked and the current construction of the floor. No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise. *dB results will vary depending on several factors. Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary

Does floor soundproofing work both ways?

Floor soundproofing will block impact noise (footsteps) travelling from the room above to the room below. Floor soundproofing can also block airborne noise travelling from below to the room above or from the room above to the room below.

Do I need to soundproof the whole floor?

The short answer is YES as soundproofing is like waterproofing and is only as good as the weakest point. (As sound can travel through very small gaps). If you were to soundproof just part of the floor you would be wasting your money.

How thick is floor Soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing varies in thickness from 5mm to 28mm depending on the type and level of soundproofing required. However, our best-selling SoundScreed is just 28mm thick and performs exceptionally well against both airborne noise and impact noise.

Do you offer an installation service?

Please see our dedicated installation page for more details on different installation options.

Once installed, can I put any type of flooring down?

Yes, however, the best final floor finish for soundproofing is carpet. Our SoundScreed is unique in that no further hardboard layer is needed. Thin hard floors such as laminate and vinyl can also be fitted on top of soundproofing, but some systems may need a 6mm hardboard first to provide a flat stable base. Our Reverso SoundMat is unique in that in the majority of cases no further hardboard layer is needed. Engineered wood floors can also be fitted on top of soundproofing providing it is 18mm or thicker. Bathroom, and kitchen tiles will normally need a flat stable base on top of the soundproofing, depending on which floor soundproofing system has been selected. For specialist flooring (including certain LVT and Vinyl) a self levelling screed or overboard may be needed to meet the manufactures guidance. Please speak to the flooring manufacturer to check. Solid and hard floor finishes will reduce the amount of impact noise reduction achieved by the base layer of soundproofing by up to 5dB.

SoundScreed 28

ProSound SoundScreed WF28

The strong, stable soundproofing solution

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ProSound SoundScreed WF28

The strong, stable soundproofing solution

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77 dB

Impact noise performance

See performance tabs below

53 dB

Superior airborne noise performance

See performance tabs below

28mm Thick

Excellent height to weight ratio

New Homes

Ideal for new builds, conversions and refurbishments

Final Finish

Suitable for all final floor finishes

ProSound™ SoundScreed WF28

SoundScreed WF28 is a high mass floor soundproofing solution used to reduce high levels of airborne noise, helping to create peace and quiet within your home.

Its high density screed and wood fibre (WF) resilient layer offer a perfect combination for reducing unwanted noise.

Designed to be overlaid on existing floorboards it provides a strong, level and stable base for hard floor finishes. This removes the need for a stabilising layer, helping to reduce installation time and costs.

Whether you require peace and quiet from noisy neighbours living above or below, or privacy between floors within your own home, then SoundScreed WF28 is an excellent solution.

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Why Use The SoundScreed WF28 System?

High performance - improve the airborne soundproofing capabilities of your floor to achieve peace, quiet and privacy within your own home

Straightforward DIY installation - saving you time and money, without the need of extra labour costs

Saves you space - excellent height to weight ratio for superior performance

Fast delivery lead times (3-5 working days) - no need to prolong the wait for a solution to your noise issue. We're here to make it happen swiftly and efficiently

Industry leading technical support - Soundproof with confidence. Whatever the noise issue, whatever the question, we're here to help

Simple, DIY Installation

SoundScreed WF28 has been designed to be overlaid on existing floorboards, with an overlap join on all four sides which means it is extremely straightforward to install.

A competent DIYer can install the system themselves saving on installation costs. For non DIYers, a local tradesperson such as a builder or joiner will easily have the necessary skill to install the system for you following our detailed installation guide.

Our team of highly trained and experienced soundproofing professionals are also on hand to offer technical support and answer any installation questions.

Installation Guide

Simple

DIY Installation

Technical Information

Two layers of sound reduction engineering

1. 18mm Dry Screed Panel - adds more mass to the floor to help block airborne noise

2. 10mm Wood-fibre Resilient Layer - adds resilience to the floor to help reduce low levels of impact vibration

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Real World Site Test

Tested on timber sub floor with one layer of plasterboard directly fixed to underside of joists.

Airborne Performance

(higher the figure the better)

53dB (DnT,w)

43dB (DnT,w+Ctr) Includes correction for low frequency performance.

Airborne sound reduction of untreated timber floor:

38dB (DnT,w) / 25dB (DnT,w+Ctr)

Airborne improvement with treatment:

15dB (DnT,w) / 18dB (DnT,w+Ctr)

Impact Performance

(Lower the figure the better)

77dB (LnT,w)

Impact sound reduction of untreated timber floor:

82dB (LnT,w)

Impact improvement with treatment:

5dB (LnT,w)

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Specifications

Total thickness: 28mm

Size: 1200mm x 600mm x 28mm (0.72m²)

Weight: 16kg per board (22.3kg per m²)

Water: Water resistant when primed

Thermal Conductivity: 0.122 W/mK

Thermal Resistance: 0.23m² K/W

Fire: EN 13501-1 : Bfl - s1

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Full System Components:

Acoustic Sealant - 900ml

Jumbo Sealant Applicator Gun for 900ml tubes

Perimeter Flanking Strip (25m x 100mm x 5mm)

Acoustic Mineral Wool

Joint Adhesive (1ltr)

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Floor Soundproofing FAQs

How effective is floor soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing will reduce impact noise, airborne noise or both. All of our acoustic floor solutions are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound. (43dB or higher for airborne noise and 64dB or lower for impact noise).
Different systems offer different levels of noise reduction depending on the level of noise needed to be blocked and the current construction of the floor.
No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise.
*dB results will vary depending on several factors.
Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary
Does floor soundproofing work both ways?

Floor soundproofing will block impact noise (footsteps) travelling from the room above to the room below.
Floor soundproofing can also block airborne noise travelling from below to the room above or from the room above to the room below.
Do I need to soundproof the whole floor?

The short answer is YES as soundproofing is like waterproofing and is only as good as the weakest point. (As sound can travel through very small gaps).
If you were to soundproof just part of the floor you would be wasting your money.
How thick is floor Soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing varies in thickness from 5mm to 28mm depending on the type and level of soundproofing required. However, our best-selling SoundScreed is just 28mm thick and performs exceptionally well against both airborne noise and impact noise.
Do you offer an installation service?

Please see our dedicated installation page for more details on different installation options.
Once installed, can I put any type of flooring down?

Yes, however, the best final floor finish for soundproofing is carpet. Our SoundScreed is unique in that no further hardboard layer is needed.
Thin hard floors such as laminate and vinyl can also be fitted on top of soundproofing, but some systems may need a 6mm hardboard first to provide a flat stable base. Our Reverso SoundMat is unique in that in the majority of cases no further hardboard layer is needed.
Engineered wood floors can also be fitted on top of soundproofing providing it is 18mm or thicker.
Bathroom, and kitchen tiles will normally need a flat stable base on top of the soundproofing, depending on which floor soundproofing system has been selected.
For specialist flooring (including certain LVT and Vinyl) a self levelling screed or overboard may be needed to meet the manufactures guidance. Please speak to the flooring manufacturer to check.
Solid and hard floor finishes will reduce the amount of impact noise reduction achieved by the base layer of soundproofing by up to 5dB.