Quick Q: garage PVC flooring - underlay yes or no?

[OMITN]

Just taken delivery of some nice dark grey PVC floor tiles for my small double garage.

I expected them to be a little softer than they are and a quick test of walking on one tile straight on the concrete floor makes more of a “tally” noise than I expected.

Some posts from way back seem to suggest using that v thin laminate underlay helps to dampen the sound. Anyone done this? Make much difference? Have any negative effects?

(I could have ordered samples but I figured they’re all much of a muchness.... Oh and I’ll speak to the manufacturer as well.)

Cheers!

[felixgogo]

Hi - I just did this, and put down that weed suppression fabric from the garden centre first, cheap, but gives you a layer between the tiles and the floor - works a treat!

Cheers

Edited by felixgogo on Thursday 24th January 10:15

[OMITN]

Perfect. Will do just that. Cheers..!

[RegMolehusband]

Are the tiles completely smooth underneath? Or do they have a grid pattern moulded in to them?

[OMITN]

They have a grid pattern....

Any particular reason?

[V8RX7]

My initial thought would be a few blobs of silicone under each tile

[RegMolehusband]

OMITN said:

They have a grid pattern....

Any particular reason?

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Completely smooth tiles underneath will tend to click as you walk on them.

Those with a grid pattern beneath of no more than 1mm depth are supposed to provide lots of little air cushions to stop noise. They also conform better to minor level fluctuations.

[OMITN]

Fab..!

Will lay the weed fabric and then tiles on top. Will have to do and will be way better than the concrete and worn out paint..!

[Andeh1]

felixgogo said:

Hi - I just did this, and put down that weed suppression fabric from the garden centre first, cheap, but gives you a layer between the tiles and the floor - works a treat!

Cheers

Edited by felixgogo on Thursday 24th January 10:15

That's a really smart solution! I'll remember that for future projects. Genius!