Quick Q: garage PVC flooring - underlay yes or no?
Discussion
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!
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!
OMITN said:
They have a grid pattern....
Any particular reason?
yyyAny particular reason?
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.
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
That's a really smart solution! I'll remember that for future projects. Genius! Cheers
Edited by felixgogo on Thursday 24th January 10:15
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