Soundproofing a Home Office UK — Floor and Ceiling Guide

Written by our acoustic insulation specialist — 15+ years experience. About our experts.

With remote working now permanent for millions of UK workers, soundproofing a home office has become one of the most practical investments you can make in your home.

The Two Directions of Noise in a Home Office

Noise comes in two directions. Noise from outside your office (family, neighbours, street) affecting your concentration and calls. And noise from your office (keyboard, calls, equipment) affecting other household members. Both need to be addressed.

Floor Treatment

Acoustic underlay under your home office floor reduces impact noise transmission to rooms below — important if your office is on an upper floor. Our 6mm rubber underlay (74dB) provides excellent results. For maximum performance in a converted basement or ground floor office: our 12mm acoustic flooring system.

Ceiling Treatment

If noise from above is the issue, an independent ceiling system (resilient bars + two layers of plasterboard + acoustic mineral wool) is the most effective solution. Our acoustic mineral wool products are available in the range — contact our team for a complete office specification.

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