How is it with sound proofing? There are a lot of 'quiet' products out there. do i need to buy those over this for my engineered wood floor?
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It works fine, you do not need anything else. Make sure your sub-floor is level and no squeaking nails.
809220
Sound proofing is minimal. But that wasn't an important factor/requirement for me.
809221
I have it all in my first floor and we have had no problems my sister in law got the most expensive underlayment and after seeing how ours turned out was unhappy she spent so much Weve had it under our floors for two years now
809222
My purpose for purchasing this product was for a moisture barrier and cushioning. I used it over a concrete slab. Cannot speak to the sound proofing qualities. My floor was quiet to walk on and had just enough give to let me appreciate that it was wood and no longer vinyl over concrete. I would buy this product again.
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I bought it for the cushioning but mostly for being a moisture barrier for a single story slab home . If you plan on installing your new flooring on a second story or higher, or on a pier and beam foundation, a lot depends on your sub floor. Call the company. It isn't labeled as a sound proofing product and there might be a better product for your purpose.
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Hello Jessica, you pose a good question, which I can only answer in part as I don't know the type of construction of the floor structure. However, of all the mats that I looked at, this one does provide the best noise and vibration reduction. As a construction engineer, I can say that two elements come into play for noise and vibration reduction, and that is mass and density. Of all that I've seen this product is one of the best and personally I am fond of it. We have oak flooring and it does not seem to have any deleterious effects on the wood. Good Luck!
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I think so its pretty loud. It's a clear full sound that carries over other noise. I use it in wood shop and it does great. I'm very happy with it. I'd buy again
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By the way, I didn't say this earlier for some reason, but mine is truly silent. Again, I'm on a basement floor. It doesn't squeak. Only my foot falls. Best wishes!
400476
I put it directly over concrete floors and have had no problems, but I live in Colorado where things are fairly dry anyway. The green side is plastic, so it's supposed to act as a moisture barrier. I will say that the sound reduction is wonderful even over the concrete floor.
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I find mine to be fairly quiet, but it can depend on the size of blade or the type of wood being cut and how thick it is. I have no problem with noise and not to mention if the saw is not bolted down it could be loud also. I never bolt mine down and I find it to be quiet. Not too loud but then I'm a bit deaf too... Thanks Fay
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You cut so fast and clean the noise is unnoticed. I've used it inside my home for floor repair and it didnt bother anyone.
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My treadmill is on the 2nd floor on bamboo. The mat has helped with vibrations & noise from my running. My husband has commented that it is quieter downstairs than when it was just on the bare floor. If I was buying a second one I would get the thicker mat.
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I bought this once before to put along the shared wall in an apartment. Before laying out the felt you could hear the neighbor as if he was in the same room with us. After the installation you could hear slight muffled noise. Not 100% noise cancelation but it made a great difference.I actually used felt and a foam and carboard combination. Since you are only using it on the doors you should have enough do do a few layers. I would recommend one layer felt, one layer cardboard and one layer felt. Multiple layers for the sound to get trough will help with the noise.
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I used this treadmill on a carpet with a treadmill map beneath it. The noise I mentioned in my review was quite loud in the house if I did not shut the door. Once I shut the door, the noise was not that bad. I am not sure if the downstairs will hear the vibration if the floor is wooden floor.
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I have wood tile floors, been using it for about 5 months, and it seems to work pretty well. It is louder on tile than on carpet, but I guess that is to be expected. We have a couple of standard poodles that don't shed, but they bring in their quota of dust and grass, and I have been happy with the performance...
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We rolled it out, let it acclimate and occasionally duct taped seams together underneath bamboo click flooring - we did not glue. Our floor has been installed for over 6 months and we've had no issues. LOVE having the cork underneath - it lessens the clicky sound and adds warmth to the room.
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I always use hearing protection when I use the dust collector. I don't consider the noise from it excessive though. It is not as loud as using a table saw. The noise is more of a low tone noise versus a high frequency noise.
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Very noisy - but it goes with the territory. By definition, it is usually being used when noisy machines are working, so the additional noise is marginal and not interrupting quiet time. I placed mine outside the workshop so the noise is less of a factor. I may enclose it but would have to check on the need for open air flow.
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this saw is quiet but of course depending on type of wood speed of cut and thickness can increase or decrease chatter. it isnt loud enough to hurt anyones ears and the neighbors will never hear a sound. a hegner and an excalibur are a bit quieter but cost twice the price. if your not on a slab or you are in an apt. it will vibrate the floors and the neighbors or people in other areas of the house will notice. being on the 1st floor of an apt with a slab would still work.
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Can do very much about the sound or vibration but mine got more quiet when I but rubber gasket between the unit and the wall. Also I put a 50 pound sack of sand on top. This also help with the action.
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A pad would be recommended. Simply because it will protect the floor as well dampen the noise. It is a very quiet machine but the extra padding will be helpful.