Sound Insulation under Floorboards

I've bought a house and the carpet in the living room is horrible. I want to rip it up, then sand and varnish the floorboards. But, I don't want to be a pain in the arse neighbour to the people downstairs.

I've been looking around online, but wondered if anyone on here has been through the same thing and found a good solution.

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Originally Posted by easty

I've bought a house and the carpet in the living room is horrible. I want to rip it up, then sand and varnish the floorboards. But, I don't want to be a pain in the arse neighbour to the people downstairs.

I've been looking around online, but wondered if anyone on here has been through the same thing and found a good solution.

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Without lifting the floor boards or putting a covering over them I don't think you have many options (apart from wearing rubber slippers all the time!)....this site has a godd summary of what's available though..

http://www.keepitquiet.co.uk/soundproofing_floors.html

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Originally Posted by SiMar

Without lifting the floor boards or putting a covering over them I don't think you have many options (apart from wearing rubber slippers all the time!)....this site has a godd summary of what's available though..

http://www.keepitquiet.co.uk/soundproofing_floors.html

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Thanks.

I don't mind lifting the floorboards. What would you suggest then? I don't fancy putting anything bulky between joists and the floorboards though, as then I'd have to raise the skirting boards as well.

Something like this would help I think

Soundblocker Quilt

But is there something (thin) that can be placed between the joists and the floorboards to eliminate some of the impact noise?

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Originally Posted by easty

Something like this would help I think

Soundblocker Quilt

But is there something (thin) that can be placed between the joists and the floorboards to eliminate some of the impact noise?

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Easty...I'm no expert in this field but have been looking my self as I want to improve soundproofing in my home when I renovate each room...not started yet so can't give any direct recommendations I'm afraid.

I do know that there is a ton of products on the market but something like this might be more along the lines of what you are looking for:

http://www.noisestopsystems.co.uk/fl...m-10mm-13.html

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Originally Posted by SiMar

Easty...I'm no expert in this field but have been looking my self as I want to improve soundproofing in my home when I renovate each room...not started yet so can't give any direct recommendations I'm afraid.

I do know that there is a ton of products on the market but something like this might be more along the lines of what you are looking for:

http://www.noisestopsystems.co.uk/fl...m-10mm-13.html

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Thanks for the links anyway, I'll let you know how I get on with it.