What is a good IIC rating?

An IIC rating of 50 and above is most common in building code and HOA requirements. The GenieClips® RST or HushFrame Raftare most commonly used on the ceiling to improve the IIC rating, while GenieMat® RST rubber underlayment or Acoustic Sleepers are most commonly used on the floor to improve the IIC rating.

Is vinyl flooring good for soundproofing?

Vinyl. Foam-backed quality vinyl flooring has a cushioned, flexible surface, making it a good choice for a sound reduction. While you can install any tile over an existing floor, the material of the floor will influence sound absorption qualities.

What is an STC rating for flooring?

The Sound Transmission Class (STC) is the rating of airborne sound transmission. The STC of a floor/ceiling (or wall) structure is a measure of the decibel difference between the airborne sound energy striking one side of the structure and the sound energy radiated into a receiving room on the other side.

Can vinyl plank flooring be used on uneven floors?

For only slightly uneven flooring, sturdy materials such as vinyl plank can also be used for full coverage. The benefit of sturdier types of flooring is that they will give the floor the illusion of being more even than it actually is. For very uneven flooring, laminate sheets or tiles may be a better bet.

Is a higher IIC rating better?

Example: A high IIC rating, indicates good sound insulation properties. Decibels (dB) are logarithmic, so a change of 10 doubles the sound insulation properties. A 60 IIC rating is twice as good as a 50 IIC rating.

Is a higher or lower IIC rating better?

IIC – Impact Insulation Class The higher the IIC rating, the more effective the floor or ceiling assembly is at isolating vibrations and at absorbing impact sound, such as steps from someone walking on the floor above. For example, the IIC of a basic wood sub-floor with no resilient underlayment is between 40-45 IIC.

Is vinyl flooring noisy?

Luxury vinyl flooring is not noisy when installed correctly. Luxury vinyl flooring needs a perfectly flat concrete substrate or wood subfloor. Unevenness causes luxury vinyl flooring to move, which often is the source of the noise.

Are vinyl floors noisy?

Vinyl plank flooring provides your home with a lovely look. However, the noisy sounds released when you walk on it can dampen your enthusiasm for your beautiful flooring. But with proper subfloor leveling, you need not worry since any sounds emitted will eventually dissipate with time as the floor settles.

What flooring is best for an uneven floor?

Best Flooring Options for Uneven Surface

1. Engineered Wood. Among all floating floorings, engineered wood is one of the most favorites.
2. Luxury Vinyl. Luxury vinyl is the newest version of vinyl flooring.
3. Sheet Vinyl. UNline LVT and LVP, sheet vinyl comes in a roll.
4. Laminate.
5. Linoleum.
6. Carpet.
7. Solid Hardwood.

Is laminate or vinyl flooring better for uneven floors?

If your floor is a little bit uneven, you can use a vinyl plank for complete coverage. Vinyl planks are tough and sturdy that will make your floor look more even than it really is. However, if your floor is highly uneven, you should use laminate tiles or sheets.

What is the highest IIC rating?

The highest rating is IIC rating 65, which includes cork flooring and carpet. NRC Rating or Noise Reduction Coefficient: This is measured on a scale between 0 and 1. A rating of 0 means that sound energy perfectly reflects off of a surface. This results in a louder environment.

Which is the highest IIc rating for flooring?

A midrange level is IIC rating 60, which includes some vinyl flooring as well as wood and laminate floors. The highest rating is IIC rating 65, which includes cork flooring and carpet. NRC Rating or Noise Reduction Coefficient: This is measured on a scale between 0 and 1. A rating of 0 means that sound energy perfectly reflects off of a surface.

Which is the highest rating for vinyl flooring?

A midrange level is IIC rating 60, which includes some vinyl flooring as well as wood and laminate floors. The highest rating is IIC rating 65, which includes cork flooring and carpet. NRC Rating or Noise Reduction Coefficient: This is measured on a scale between 0 and 1.

What is the IIC rating for quietwalk underlayment?

There is a small air gap allowing to absorb more “sound”. The QuietWalk underlayment provides very high ratings such as IIC of 71 and STC 66 as of mid 2018. Disclaimer: All Ratings Are Not Equal As with any underlayment sound testing number that a company gives you, each subfloor or floor assembly in your home.

What are the acoustics of karndean vinyl flooring?

Our gluedown products have a IIC/ΔIIC that range from 43 (ΔIIC 4) for 2mm thick products to 46 (ΔIIC 6) for our 3mm thick products; Karndean LooseLay and LooseLay Longboard have an IIC of 56 (ΔIIC 16); and Korlok products have an IIC of 62 (ΔIIC of 22), making it our most acoustically-friendly range.