The Best Laminate Underlay for Soundproofing: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to soundproofing, the Reverso SoundMat is a great option for most hardwood floor finishes. If you're looking for an acoustic floor solution, the SoundMat 3 Plus or SoundMat 2 Plus can be applied directly to any engineered wood floor that is 18 mm or thicker. For a finer hard finish, we recommend using a 6 mm hard panel for a flat, stable base. Two of our base layers provide excellent drum noise isolation: the Quickstep Unisound Combiflor (19 dB) and the Quickstep Silent Walk (17 dB).

These can be used with laminate or engineering floors and are ideal for sneaking around for a midnight snack. If you're thinking of adding laminate flooring to upper rooms, you'll need to add a good layer of sound insulation. Duralay's Timbermate Excel base is ideal for this purpose. Made of high-density sponge rubber with an integrated vapor barrier, it can reduce sound by up to 23 dB, that is, around 30%. This makes it perfect for children's rooms. You may be wondering if investing in an acoustic base or soundproof mats will limit the final finish of the floor you can use.

The MuteMat range provides the combination of highest-performing acoustic bases and keeps the build-up as thin as possible. The science behind acoustic foundations can be complicated, but the main factors for reducing sound come down to three components: minimizing echoes, reducing airborne noise in a room by up to 26%, and providing a thin soundproofing product. Installing a sound-reducing acoustic base will allow you to enjoy a quieter life. The MuteMat 3 is the best acoustic base that allows you to comply with the construction regulations of part E without the need to use any other material. The soundproofing properties of carpet base layers are also not subjected to the same tests as those of base and soundproof mats. Acoustic carpet bases are usually made of materials such as sheep's wool, polyurethane foam and recycled rubber, making them an “environmentally friendly” product.

When installing carpets on top of acoustic bases, you need a product that is soft but doesn't touch bottom. This combination of acoustic underlays allows you to achieve much better results with thinner soundproofing products. To seal your acoustic base hermetically against the wall, place it against the wall and use a washer on the mat. Dragging the washer along the wall will give you an exact replica of the shape and curve of the wall. A carpet can easily be placed directly on top of all the base layers and acoustic mats mentioned above. If you're looking for an effective way to reduce noise in your home or office, investing in an acoustic underlay is one of your best options.

Not only will it help reduce noise levels, but it will also provide a comfortable surface for your laminate flooring. With so many different types of underlays available on the market today, it can be difficult to choose which one is right for your needs. In this article, we'll discuss some of the best laminate underlay options available and how they can help improve your soundproofing efforts.

The Reverso SoundMat

The Reverso SoundMat is one of our top picks when it comes to soundproofing laminate floors. This product is designed specifically for hardwood floors and provides excellent drum noise isolation.

It's made from high-density sponge rubber with an integrated vapor barrier that can reduce sound by up to 23 dB.

Quickstep Unisound Combiflor

The Quickstep Unisound Combiflor is another great option when it comes to soundproofing laminate floors. This product has been tested and proven to reduce sound by up to 19 dB and is ideal for use with both laminate and engineered floors.

Quickstep Silent Walk

The Quickstep Silent Walk is another great option when it comes to soundproofing laminate floors. This product has been tested and proven to reduce sound by up to 17 dB and is ideal for use with both laminate and engineered floors.

MuteMat Range

The MuteMat range provides a combination of highest-performing acoustic bases and keeps build-up as thin as possible. The science behind acoustic foundations can be complicated, but the main factors for reducing sound come down to three components: minimizing echoes, reducing airborne noise in a room by up to 26%, and providing a thin soundproofing product.

Conclusion

If you're looking for an effective way to reduce noise in your home or office, investing in an acoustic underlay is one of your best options.

We hope this article has helped you understand some of the best laminate underlay options available and how they can help improve your soundproofing efforts.