Soundproofing Underlay Solution

Our range of acoustic underlays are designed to provide the easiest solution to impact sound, no matter the floor covering you are using.

We offer two soundproofing underlay solutions, the 6mm Acoustic Rubber Underlay and the GenieMat RST Underlay, which comes in 2mm, 3mm and 5mm options. Both of these products are high quality and cost effective, providing superior performance and feel compared to foam equivalents.

They can be used to reduce impact sound beneath laminates and structural engineered floors, and with the GenieMat RST Underlay, can also be used as a method of improving the impact qualities of any carpeted floor.

Please note figures stated for total system are based on a a timber joist ceiling floor construction with 200mm joist. The figures are Lab figures and are Ctr corrected. So are not comparable to regulation E Systems. The improvement figures state improvement over a regular timber floor and plasterboard ceiling.

With their great acoustic performance, our acoustic underlays are the ideal solution for reducing impact sound, no matter the flooring you have. 

We are regularly asked by householders about replacing carpet with laminates in their properties. The question is often whether the use of the mat underneath laminates will "be as good as carpet" as often specified in building leases. We are proud to say that when used correctly, our soundproofing underlay solutions will outperform the majority of carpets, providing improved acoustic qualities and internal room acoustics.

Rubber underlay is an ideal option for limiting the transmission of sound through floors. It works to reduce noise pollution and make living spaces more tranquil. The rubber underlay is composed of a soft rubber layer positioned between the sub-floor and the flooring material. By absorbing the vibrations created when sound passes through floors, it is an effective soundproofing solution for both residential and commercial settings.

Tackles impact noise

Rubber underlay can be beneficial in reducing impact noise, which is created when people walk, run, or shift furniture. The rubber material absorbs the energy from the impact, thus preventing the sound from travelling down through floors. This is especially helpful in multi-story buildings, where the sound can spread to other floors and disturb the other occupants.

Why choose Rubber Underlay?

Rubber underlays are a popular choice for soundproofing floors, as they provide effective sound insulation and help to reduce noise pollution and impact noise. Not only are they effective, but rubber underlays have quickly become the go-to acoustic underlayment for both professional contractors and homeowners. With its many benefits, it is easy to see why this is the preferred option for soundproofing.

GenieMat RST is a revolutionary acoustic underlayment that offers high level sound reduction for multi-family dwellings, high-rises, and commercial structures.

GenieMat RST is an eco-friendly and dependable option for hard floor surfaces in both concrete and wooden structures. This product, which is made from 94% recycled rubber, is suitable for covering tile, stone, wood, and vinyl floors, and it offers excellent protection against cracking of the base as well as enhanced sound insulation.

The GenieMat RST Underlay has proven to be a great choice for those looking to install laminate flooring while simultaneously dampening the noise that would otherwise be heard by neighbours below. It is an incredibly versatile mat that can be used to insulate a cement subfloor, effectively reducing the amount of impact sound that is produced. In addition to its great sound-proofing capabilities, the GenieMat RST Underlay is also an incredibly cost-effective option compared to other impact mats on the market.

Mats made from materials that effectively restrict moisture transfer are the ideal choice for any flooring application, as they provide superior protection from shock, impact and vibration, while also reducing the risk of mould and mildew growth and protecting your flooring.

Installation of Geniemat RST is simple and can be dry-laid onto floorboards or glued with GenieMat Adhesive, for more detailed instructions, check out the GenieMat RST Simple Installation Manual and GenieMat RST Technical Installation Manual.

Our underlays are a high quality and cost effective method of reducing impact sound beneath laminates and structural engineered floors. 

They can also be used as a method of improving the impact qualities of any carpeted floor acting as an impact resisting layer to go under existing carpet underlay. This versatile product can also be laid under screed to isolate a cement sub floor, so reducing the impact sound associated with solid cement floors.

For more detailed installation instructions view the Isosonic Mat Instructions, or the GenieMat RST Simple Installation Manual.

Using an Under Floor Heating System?

You will need to ensure that all the soundproofing products are suitable for use with your specific system as performance differs between them. Our 6mm Acoustic Rubber Underlay has a thermal conductivity figure of 0.12 W/mK, please check it’s ok for use with your specific Under Floor Heating system before proceeding.

When used in conjunction with our Tecsound 50, 70 or 100 acoustic membrane the combination can provide a very meaningful improvement in airborne and impact sound for newly laid laminate and engineered floors. 

Customers wishing for further airborne soundproofing can also add acoustic mineral wool beneath the floors boards. 

Remember that with all underlay rubber mats the improvement quoted is only an impact sound improvement and that they will have very little airborne sound reduction qualities.

Tecsound upgrade

Tecsound 50 is an incredibly efficient acoustic membrane. It is non-sticky, pliable, and enhances the quality of both soundproofing and sound transmission. It is a heavy-density polymer-based sound barrier that provides outstanding sound insulation in various structures. The product is also fireproof and self-extinguishing. Tecsound 50's performance is remarkable, even being as effective as lead of the same weight. An individual layer of Tecsound 50 has an Rw value above 25dB.