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*Carpet underlayment is a no-go for hardwood flooring. [https://www.bestlaminate.com/blog/can-i-install-laminate-flooring-over-carpet-underlayment/] | *Carpet underlayment is a no-go for hardwood flooring. [https://www.bestlaminate.com/blog/can-i-install-laminate-flooring-over-carpet-underlayment/] | ||
*You can use carpet as underlayment for hardwood - [https://findanyanswer.com/can-you-use-carpet-padding-under-hardwood-flooring] - but not carpet padding. | *You can use carpet as underlayment for hardwood - [https://findanyanswer.com/can-you-use-carpet-padding-under-hardwood-flooring] - but not carpet padding. | ||
=Materials= | |||
*Frothed urethane foam - [https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/laminate-flooring/laminate-floor-installation-tools-maintenance/sound-solution-reg-1-8-acoustical-underlayment-for-glue-down-hardwood-floors-450-sq-ft-roll/ss450/p-1444432168178.htm] | |||
*Cork - good for soundproofing as a natural material - [https://bettersoundproofing.com/is-cork-good-for-soundproofing/#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20cork%20is,in%20recording%20studios%20and%20theaters.] | |||
=Technical Specifications= | =Technical Specifications= | ||
*Sound Transmission Class - 60+ is great - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_transmission_class] | *Sound Transmission Class - 60+ is great - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_transmission_class] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 28 March 2021
Sound Studio
- Acoustic Foam Panels - [1]
Second Story Floors and Stairs
Under Hardwood Floor
- 1-3mm thick - otherwise may be too thick. [5]
- Carpet underlayment is a no-go for hardwood flooring. [6]
- You can use carpet as underlayment for hardwood - [7] - but not carpet padding.
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Sound Transmission Class - 60+ is great - [10]