Floor soundproofing using the 'floating floor' technique

Jack Whiting shares his experience about Floating Floors, what they are and how we might benefit from using this construction method for Acoustic Floors.
As he states a a Floating Floor is essentially a flooring layer that is isolated from the subfloor with no direct vertical fixing through it.
Jack describes the different ways to create a Floating Floor on both concrete and timber joist subfloors.
He walks through iKoustics product range including
Self adhesive acoustic batten strips
Isolation strips F5 and P8
MuteCradles
MuteMat2
MuteMat3
MuteMat OSF 750-10
MuteMat USP625-17
Tecsound SY70
Mineral Wool 60kg/m3
For more information visit www.ikoustic.co.uk
#Floorsoundproofing #soundprooffloor #floatingfloor

[@JamesThompson-lc3qr]

Can you insulate exposed floorboards (like old exposed victorian floorboards)?

[@paulharvey6719]

What type of Lumber is used for the framing? What size? How far apart from each other? ty this is awesome

[@paulharvey6719]

Also what are those lilttle yellow rubber feet things on very bottom? Are these neede if I will place my fram over carpet? ty

[@iKousticSoundproofing]

Hi Paul … happy to talk through your requirements on 01937588226 ? We are back in the office at 9 tomorrow

[@leandrofernandes9191]

Based on it, the strength of the structure of the house will be affected? Will not?

[@iKousticSoundproofing]

Hi Leandro, as soundproofing materials have a high mass, you should check your structure can take the new load.

[@leandrofernandes9191]

It doesn't make any sense as the subfloor must be screwed on the joists. I don't think that it is in accordance with building control regulations.

[@samedz3966]

What is the concrete board you have used?

[@iKousticSoundproofing]

Hi Sam,
We're currently using STS construction board. If you are looking to purchase some you can call the team on 01937 588226.
Thanks for watching,
Miles

[@jaketaylor6747]

So when I'm framing and dont secure any walls through the subfloor, what happens when a gust of wind comes and pushes my walls off of the unattached subfloor????? Seems like a neat idea but in aome parts of Canada you need to use hurricane strapping and bolts walls to the floor below......

[@iKousticSoundproofing]

Hi Jake, thanks for your comment! We are based in the UK, our houses are built differently here to suit the weather. This floating floor is for a retro fit inside a brick house, this wouldn't be installed at the point of contruction. Thanks for watching!

[@aliffdzulhailie4599]

Can i use rubber mat gym floor on concrete floor?

[@iKousticSoundproofing]

Hi Aliff,
We have a range of products that a specifically designed for gym floors. You can view those here ---> www.ikoustic.co.uk/products/gym-acoustics
You can chat with our experts on our website live chat if you'd like more information about laying our products on different substrates.
Thanks,
Miles