How can I reduce noise travelling from downstairs neighbour

Question

I live in a house which was converted into two flats - i'm on the first floor and noise travels very easily from my downstairs neighbour. The two rooms I am most concerned about are the living room (old wooden floor) and the bedroom (carpet). How can I reduce noise? Unsure if the noise is mostly travelling from the floors or walls

Felipe · Accepted Answer

Noise can travel through both floors and walls in converted houses. For the living room with wooden floors, the best solution is to fit an acoustic underlay under new flooring (or even a thick carpet/rug as a quick fix). In the bedroom, a high-density acoustic underlay beneath the carpet will help reduce airborne noise.

If the problem is coming more through the ceiling/walls, the most effective method is installing acoustic insulation and sound-resistant plasterboard on a suspended frame. This creates a barrier and greatly cuts down noise.

Russell · Answer

You can get someone to lift the carpet and put a high quality suitable underlay which will help dampen the noise. 
The wood floor i would need to see what access there is etc. Russell

Ian · Answer

It's important that you have a good density underlay and a good carpet to deafen sounds.  There are various acoustic products available. Also try keep doors closed to lessen drafts

Dawid · Answer

To soundproof the floor, the best solution is to install a double-layer cork underlayment. Walls are slightly more expensive. Gypsum board with a 5cm layer of hardened polystyrene is also recommended. Both products also provide excellent thermal insulation.

Grzegorz · Answer

Instalation rock wool between floor joints to reduce noise

Adam · Answer

Sound proof insulation will help reduce the sound , and make sure screws are in correct

How can I reduce noise travelling from downstairs neighbour

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