Is sound-insulated
Noise isn’t a problem any more
One of the most common reasons why people are prejudiced against laminate flooring is that they believe it’s noisy to walk on. That might have been the case 20 years ago, but nowadays the opposite is true. Modern insulating materials provide optimum protection against footstep sound and actually create a pleasant sound when the floor is walked on.
Foostep and drum sound insulation
The noise of footfalls (footstep sound) can be significantly reduced in rooms beneath by laying a commercially available foam underlay between the floor screed and the laminate flooring, so there’s no need for neighbours to be disturbed by noise. There is also a wide range of insulating underlays available which reduce or modify the noise of footfalls inside a room (drum sound). Underlays can be laid loose or permanently attached to the laminate flooring – many commercially available products even come with insulation already attached.
To sum up, laminate has developed into a versatile and modern lifestyle product.