Many people wish to reduce unnecessary noise within their property to create a more relaxed living environment for themselves and their neighbours.
Soundproofing your rooms is a fantastic way to achieve a quieter space, but aside from expensive sound-reduction walls and excessive fabric furnishings, it can be achieved by using affordable, sound-reducing carpet underlay.
Throughout this blog, our flooring experts explain the ins and outs of how an effective sound-reducing underlay can help to reduce excessive noise in your home.
What is soundproofing?
Put simply, soundproofing your home involves using specific materials or furnishings to reduce sound transition created by impact or airborne vibrations – depending on the material, they do this by either absorbing or blocking them.
Impact sounds are caused by objects, animals or people creating physical impacts, such as footsteps, shutting doors, or dropping things. Airborne noise, on the other hand, is caused by travelling sound in the air, such as music, the sound from the television, or speech.
A top-quality carpet underlay is a great way to prevent or limit travelling sound, but what makes it so effective?
Why should you use carpet underlay to soundproof your room?
Some carpet underlays have excellent sound reduction properties, helping to lessen noise in your home or business and come with an impact rating, which measures how effective the material is at absorbing impact sounds.
Installed between your visible floor and subfloors, they’re a fantastic noise-reduction cushioning that absorbs the sound of the impacts in your home.
So, which carpet underlays are crafted to limit household noise?
Which carpet underlay is best for soundproofing?
There are several incredible carpet underlays that can be used to reduce sound throughout your property. They include:
Plushwalk 12mm carpet underlay
Made from memory foam, this thick cushioning layer has superb sound-absorbing properties and a 49dB impact rating, meaning noises won’t reflect in your rooms.
Additionally, due to its high comfort rating, it’s perfect for use in lounges, living rooms, studies, and bedrooms.
Super Velvet Wool & Crumb Carpet Underlay
A deluxe choice, Super Velvet is a combination wool and rubber underlay that offers supreme comfort and outstanding noise reduction.
This underlay has a great impact rating of 48dB, and thanks to its 12mm thickness, impact sounds are lowered, whilst its 80oz density lowers airborne noises too.
Cloud 9 Connoisseur 10mm Carpet Underlay
For a budget option that doesn’t compromise on quality, you can’t go wrong with Cloud 9 Connoisseur 10mm Carpet Underlay. Cloud 9 is a world-renowned producer of carpet underlay, so you can ensure you’re receiving a great product.
This product is made from reliable PU and has an exceptional impact rating of 42dB – meaning your room stays quiet and calm.
Get in touch with Tradepriced
Don’t put up with unwanted noises disrupting your peace – invest in a high-quality sound-absorbing carpet underlay from us.
At Tradepriced, we’re a reliable retailer of premium flooring and underlay that only stock the most trusted products.
For more information, please contact our friendly team on 02080 376 557 or email us at sales@tradepriced.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help you.
