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*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.]. Sourcing - [https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/laminate-flooring/laminate-floor-installation-tools-maintenance/amorim-reg-3mm-thick-11-lb-density-natural-cork-underlayment-roll/710429/p-1529303418017-c-6607.htm?tid=-8732341318449189238&ipos=1]. Finished cork floor? Yes, from dense cork, but not cork underlayment. | *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.]. Sourcing - [https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/laminate-flooring/laminate-floor-installation-tools-maintenance/amorim-reg-3mm-thick-11-lb-density-natural-cork-underlayment-roll/710429/p-1529303418017-c-6607.htm?tid=-8732341318449189238&ipos=1]. Finished cork floor? Yes, from dense cork, but not cork underlayment. | ||
*Rubber - 60 cents/sf, equivalent to 6 mm cork [https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/laminate-flooring/laminate-floor-installation-tools-maintenance/mp-global-products-1-8-absorbasound-reg-rubber-floating-floor-underlayment/mcr108s-2mm/p-1559543514443.htm] | *Rubber - 60 cents/sf, equivalent to 6 mm cork [https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/laminate-flooring/laminate-floor-installation-tools-maintenance/mp-global-products-1-8-absorbasound-reg-rubber-floating-floor-underlayment/mcr108s-2mm/p-1559543514443.htm] | ||
*Styrofoam - cheap - | *Styrofoam - cheap - [https://www.amazon.com/First-Step-630-Square-Foot-Underlayment/dp/B008915ICC/ref=psdc_383867011_t2_B007OSICIS] | ||
=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 09:31, 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
- Frothed urethane foam - [8]
- Cork - good for soundproofing as a natural material - [9]. Sourcing - [10]. Finished cork floor? Yes, from dense cork, but not cork underlayment.
- Rubber - 60 cents/sf, equivalent to 6 mm cork [11]
- Styrofoam - cheap - [12]
Technical Specifications
- Sound Transmission Class - 60+ is great - [13]