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Hi, we can go a little bit above the existing carpet level as will be adding scotia beading but have to take into out bathroom/kitchen thresholds etc…so can’t have too big of a step. After removing the carpet, underlay and old parquet, If we do approx 4mm self levelling and allow for the 20mm engineered floor then I think we can allow for approx 10mm in-between them. Thanks!

Hi, no don’t have to worry about sound tests. The original flooring in all flats was parquet so don’t think lease should have any conditions, either way the owner is taking the risk. unfortunately don’t have the space for any deck, as would need an underlay. Many thanks!

Hi, thanks for the reply! Correct I have no access to flat below, not sure how mad the noise is as currently there is carpet but the client wants wood flooring so am just trying to preempt any potential issues by fitting the best solution possible. I was thinking concrete might be enough mass wise but just wasn’t sure if adding more mass would benefit much, alternatively I was thinking of just adding something like this 12mm matting. https://www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk/collections/acoustic-flooring/products/db-matting-12mm The engineered floor will need to be floating, I don’t really fancy gluing it, it’s 20mm thick so should be pretty stable. Many thanks!

Hi All, just wanted to ask some advise please. I will be laying a 20mm engineered floor over an old concrete subfloor in an old apartment block. The existing floor has old parquet flooring stuck down with bitumen so i will be sealing with SBR once flooring is removed and will level with SLC. My question is what would you recommend to lay on top to maximise soundproofing before laying the engineered floor. I need to be careful with not adding too much height if possible as skirting are remaining as is, scotia beading will be fitted. Would just adding some mass loaded vinyl be enough or should i try adding some of those boards that have a layer of vinyl and foam together, depending if i can accommodate the extra thickness. https://www.ikoustic.co.uk/products/soundproofing-underlay/mutemat-2/ Many thanks in advance!