The fastest way to narrow down a soundproofing system is to identify whether the problem is mainly airborne noise, impact noise, or a mixture of both.
Airborne Noise
Typical examples: voices, TV, music, barking dogs and general conversation.
This sound starts in the air and passes through walls, floors, ceilings, doors or gaps. The usual priorities are added mass, cavity absorption where relevant and airtight sealing.
Impact Noise
Typical examples: footsteps, dropped objects, chair movement and repeated thuds.
This starts as vibration in the structure. The usual priority is resilience or isolation—reducing the rigid path through which that vibration travels.
Which Products Are Commonly Used?
For airborne noise: acoustic plasterboard, acoustic membranes/MLV, acoustic mineral wool for cavities and acoustic sealants are common components.
For impact noise: acoustic underlays, resilient layers, floating floor systems, acoustic clips, channels and isolated ceiling systems are commonly considered.
Many real projects need both approaches. For example, if you hear footsteps and voices from the flat above, the floor/ceiling system may need to control both vibration and airborne transfer.
Shop by Where the Noise Travels
Through a Wall
Through a Floor
From Above
Can’t Tell Which Type You Have?
Describe what you hear, where it seems to come from, the building element involved and when the noise is most noticeable. We can help point you toward the relevant product categories.
