Is laminate flooring upstairs noisy?

We're thinking of having one room fitted with laminate upstairs (used mainly as an office / spare bedroom). But we're quite concerned that this is going to be noisy for anyone who is sitting below that room. Is this a legitimate concern? Is there anything we can do to dampen the effect?

Asked by Julie on 21st Jan 2026
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"Hello, it may be a bit noisy when used by children, but with normal use it is ok. Thank you for asking and have a nice day."
Answered on 21st Jan 2026 - Member since May 2022 - report
"It can be noisy but if you get a decent sound reduction underlay like timber floor then that can reduce it to quite an extent"
Answered on 21st Jan 2026 - Member since May 2020 - report
"It’s a valid concern, as laminate can be noisier than carpet. However, in an office or spare bedroom it’s usually not a problem. Using a good acoustic underlay and proper installation will significantly reduce noise, and adding a rug helps even more."
Answered on 21st Jan 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"It is noisy compared to carpet but you can get sound reducing underlay which significantly reduces noise."
Answered on 21st Jan 2026 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
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