What is an acoustic floor underlay & why you should install one.

More and more homeowners are installing Acoustic floor underlay. However, there are still a large number of homeowners that don’t know what these underlays are and the benefits of installing them. Keeping this in mind, the following write-up will tell you everything you need to know about acoustic underlays and why you should install them in your home.

So what is an acoustic underlay wood floor?

Well, it’s like any normal wood floor, only it has a layer of sound insulating material known as an acoustic underlay wood floor. This layer is usually made from foam, felt, or crumb rubber or sponge. It is installed between the layers of your wood flooring. Wondering what the benefits of installing such a layer in your wood flooring are? Well, let’s take a look.

1. Reduced sound.

If you want a quieter living or working environment, then an acoustic wood floor underlay is just the thing. Install it and sounds like footsteps and furniture being dragged will be greatly reduced. This makes it perfect study rooms, offices and bedrooms, if not the entire home. 

2. Heat insulation.

In the UK, keeping the heat in is a major challenge. Many of us spend more than we have to keep our homes warm in the cold. In this regard, an acoustic underlay wood floor can be an unsuspecting hero. This is because most material used to make this underlay are amazing heat insulators. They help keep the warmth in, thereby keeping your power consumption and bills to a minimum.

3. Comfort.

Again, all the materials used to make underlays are general very soft and impact absorbent. Therefore, when you place them beneath your floor, they add to underfoot comfort of every steps. This softer landing will be especially useful for people who have joint problems or the elderly.

4. Longevity of your floor.

Having a soft layer of underlay between the layers of your wood floor greatly increases the life of your flooring. It supports the layers of wood thereby extending its lifespan. This in turn increases the resale value of your floor & home, making acoustic underlays a long term investment.

5. Reduced dust & dirt circulation.

By virtue of its construct and installation, acoustic wood floors reduce air circulation. This in turn curbs the circulation of dirt and dust. Allergens also are reduced significantly. Therefore, this is a very useful benefit for those with allergies to dust.

So there you have it, everything you need to know about Acoustic floor underlay and the reasons why you should install them in your home. If you need more reason to give these underlays a chance, you should know that they are quiet affordable to install and they are also made from recycled materials. Not mention, most of them are made right here in the UK.

We hope this article has been helpful and gives you a more detailed idea of these underlays. Good luck with your flooring!