How effective is floor soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing will reduce impact noise, airborne noise or both. All of our acoustic floor solutions are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound. (43dB or higher for airborne noise and 64dB or lower for impact noise). Different systems offer different levels of noise reduction depending on the level of noise needed to be blocked and the current construction of the floor. No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise. *dB results will vary depending on several factors. Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary

Does floor soundproofing work both ways?

Impact only floor soundproofing such as the Impactomat will block impact noise (footsteps) travelling from the room above to the room below. ImpactoMat will not block airborne noise travelling from below to the room above or from the room above to the room below. Please see our Soundmat options for impact and airborne noise reductions.

Do I need to soundproof the whole floor?

The short answer is YES as soundproofing is like waterproofing and is only as good as the weakest point. (As sound can travel through very small gaps). If you were to soundproof just part of the floor you would be wasting your money.

How thick is floor Soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing varies in thickness from 5mm to 28mm depending on the type and level of soundproofing required. However, our best-selling ImpactoMat is just 5mm thick and performs exceptionally well against impact noise.

Do you offer an installation service?

Please see our dedicated installation page for more details on different installation options.

Once installed, can I put any type of flooring down?

Yes, however, the best final floor finish for soundproofing is carpet. Thin hard floors such as laminate and vinyl can also be fitted on top of soundproofing, but some systems may need a 6mm hardboard first to provide a flat stable base. Our Reverso SoundMat is unique in that in the majority of cases no further hardboard layer is needed. Engineered wood floors can also be fitted on top of soundproofing providing it is 18mm or thicker. Bathroom, and kitchen tiles will normally need a flat stable base on top of the soundproofing, depending on which floor soundproofing system has been selected. For specialist flooring (including certain LVT and Vinyl) a self levelling screed or overboard may be needed to meet the manufactures guidance. Please speak to the flooring manufacturer to check. Solid and hard floor finishes will reduce the amount of impact noise reduction achieved by the base layer of soundproofing by up to 5dB.

ImpactoMat 5

ProSound ImpactoMat 5

The slim, cost effective solution for concrete floors

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ProSound ImpactoMat 5

The slim, cost effective solution for concrete floors

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55 dB

Impact noise performance

See performance tabs below

n/a

Airborne noise performance

Cost Effective

Cheaper than other floor soundproofing solutions

5mm

Thick

Minimise floor height build up

Underfloor Heating

Can be used above & below underfloor heating

Final

Finish

Suitable for all final floor finishes

ProSound™ ImpactoMat 5™

The ImpactoMat 5 is a cost effective and extremely thin floor soundproofing solution to help reduce unwanted impact noise. Particularly suited to concrete floors, ImpactoMat will enable you to achieve peace and quiet within your home.

Commonly used in multiple level concrete buildings such as offices, apartments, hotels and commercial premises. ImpactoMat is incredibly easy to install by simply adhering to the concrete subfloor.

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Why Use The ImpactoMat 5 System?

Impact performance - improve the soundproofing capabilities of your floor to achieve peace, quiet and privacy within your own home

Straightforward DIY installation - saving you time and money, without the need of extra labour costs

Saves you space - minimise the build up of floor height with an extremely thin 5mm

Fast delivery lead times (3-5 working days) - no need to prolong the wait for a solution to your noise issue. We're here to make it happen swiftly and efficiently

Industry leading technical support - Soundproof with confidence. Whatever the noise issue, whatever the question, we're here to help

Simple, DIY Installation

The ImpactoMat 5 has been designed as a direct to floor solution which means it is extremely straightforward to install.

A competent DIYer can install the system themselves saving on installation costs. For non DIYers, a local tradesperson or carpet installer will have the necessary skill to install the system for you following our detailed installation guide.

Our team of highly trained and experienced soundproofing professionals are also on hand to offer technical support and answer any installation questions.

Installation Guide

Simple

DIY Installation

Technical Information

A 5mm Tough, Resilient Acoustic Underlay

1. 100% recyclable - manufactured from, recycled materials

2. Won't cause plasticizer migration - (tackiness in floor finishes, or adhesion problems) when used with certain adhesives and floor finishes such as vinyl, linoleum and light coloured carpets

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Real World Site Test

Tested on 200mm concrete slab

Impact Performance

(Lower the figure the better)

55dB (LnT,w)

Impact sound reduction of untreated concrete floor:

76dB (LnT,w)

Impact improvement with treatment:

21dB (LnT,w)

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Specifications

Total thickness: 5mm

Size: 1220mm x 9140mm x 5mm (11.15m²)

Weight: 52kg per roll

Water: Non-absorbent

Thermal Conductivity: 0.132 W/mK

Thermal Resistance: 0.038 m² K/W

Fire: EN 13501-1: E

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Full System Components:

IsoBond Rubber Adhesive 12kg (30m² Coverage)

Adhesive Spreader Trowel - 2mm Notch

Acoustic Sealant - 900ml

Jumbo Sealant Applicator Gun for 900ml tubes

High Tack Tape - 33m x 50mm

Perimeter Flanking Strip (25m x 100mm x 5mm)

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We don’t expect you to become an overnight soundproofing expert, that’s what we’re here for.

Floor Soundproofing FAQs

How effective is floor soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing will reduce impact noise, airborne noise or both. All of our acoustic floor solutions are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound. (43dB or higher for airborne noise and 64dB or lower for impact noise).
Different systems offer different levels of noise reduction depending on the level of noise needed to be blocked and the current construction of the floor.
No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise.
*dB results will vary depending on several factors.
Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary
Does floor soundproofing work both ways?

Impact only floor soundproofing such as the Impactomat will block impact noise (footsteps) travelling from the room above to the room below.
ImpactoMat will not block airborne noise travelling from below to the room above or from the room above to the room below. Please see our Soundmat options for impact and airborne noise reductions.
Do I need to soundproof the whole floor?

The short answer is YES as soundproofing is like waterproofing and is only as good as the weakest point. (As sound can travel through very small gaps).
If you were to soundproof just part of the floor you would be wasting your money.
How thick is floor Soundproofing?

Floor soundproofing varies in thickness from 5mm to 28mm depending on the type and level of soundproofing required. However, our best-selling ImpactoMat is just 5mm thick and performs exceptionally well against impact noise.
Do you offer an installation service?

Please see our dedicated installation page for more details on different installation options.
Once installed, can I put any type of flooring down?

Yes, however, the best final floor finish for soundproofing is carpet. Thin hard floors such as laminate and vinyl can also be fitted on top of soundproofing, but some systems may need a 6mm hardboard first to provide a flat stable base. Our Reverso SoundMat is unique in that in the majority of cases no further hardboard layer is needed.
Engineered wood floors can also be fitted on top of soundproofing providing it is 18mm or thicker.
Bathroom, and kitchen tiles will normally need a flat stable base on top of the soundproofing, depending on which floor soundproofing system has been selected.
For specialist flooring (including certain LVT and Vinyl) a self levelling screed or overboard may be needed to meet the manufactures guidance. Please speak to the flooring manufacturer to check.
Solid and hard floor finishes will reduce the amount of impact noise reduction achieved by the base layer of soundproofing by up to 5dB.