Your Soundproofing System Calculator
Key Benefits
- Highest performance timber floor option for loud noise and music — Green Glue Joist Tape, dual MLV layers, and Silent Floor Ultra combine to deliver significantly better airborne and impact noise reduction than standard mat and underlay systems
- Joist-level decoupling with Green Glue Joist Tape — applied directly to the joists before the new deck is installed, reducing vibration transfer at the structural level — a common weak point in timber floors
- 22mm STS TG4 structural deck — heavier and stiffer than the 18mm Essential board, providing a more solid base for the acoustic layers above and improving overall mass and rigidity
- 2 layers of 5kg MLV — double mass loaded vinyl with staggered joints adds dense mass to help reduce airborne sound transmission, including bass-heavy noise and music
- Silent Floor Ultra Acoustic Underlay — provides additional impact reduction and acoustic comfort directly under the carpet, improving the overall performance of the finished floor
- Suitable for carpet finishes — Silent Floor Ultra provides a high-performance acoustic substrate directly under the carpet
- Advanced DIY system — requires lifting existing floorboards; suitable for competent DIYers or tradespeople comfortable with structural floor work
- Built-in 5% waste allowance — calculator quantities include a 5% overage to account for cuts and waste, reducing the risk of under-ordering on site
Important Notes
- This is an advanced DIY system and involves removing existing floorboards
- Results will vary depending on joist spacing, void depth, existing ceiling below, and flanking paths
- Sealant quantities are an approximation only and should be treated as a guide
- The calculator is provided as a guide only, and final quantities should always be checked before ordering
- If the floor below is a sensitive area (bedroom/living room), consider addressing the ceiling below as well for best results
Installation Summary
- Lift and remove existing floorboards
- Apply Green Glue Joist Tape to joists
- Install 22mm STS TG4 using 50mm cement board screws
- Install first layer of 5kg MLV
- Install second layer of 5kg MLV, staggering joints where possible
- Tape joints and seal perimeter gaps with AC95
- Install Silent Floor Ultra Underlay
- Fit carpet finish as normal
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Calculator Disclaimer
This calculator is intended as a guide only. Advanced Acoustics will not be held responsible for any decisions made as a result of using this calculator.