12mm Acoustilay 8 Sound Reduction Flooring Underlayment

12mm Acoustilay 8 is the market leading acoustic underlay product manufactured entirely in the UK, which offers all of the acoustic properties necessary to help homeowners minimise the effect of noise. The barrier mat material is manufactured using a combination of pre, mixed and post industrial waste sources and is 100% recyclable at the end of its life. It is PVC free and engineered to absolutely minimise pollution, and releases nothing toxic when burned. It can be installed as easily as conventional carpet underlay and has the added benefit of superior noise insulation. Acoustilay can be simply laid under most floor finishes and replaces existing underlay. It can also help to meet Part E of the Building Regulations.

• Easy to fit, cut and shaped,
• Reduces sound transmission through block , brick or stud walls.
• Especially useful in areas where space is of a premium,
• Cost-effective solution,
• Versatile can be finished with all types of floor finish,
• Improve the airborne sound insulation performance of timber floors,
• Reduces impact noise through concrete and timber floors,
• Can be simply laid under most floor finishes and can replace conventional carpet underlay,
• 100% Recyclable,
• Manufactured in the UK.

• Acoustilay perimeter strips are nailed or glued around the perimeter of the room with the barrier layer facing down and the acoustic seal, compressed by two thirds, to the wall or skirting board.
• Carpet gripper rods are then nailed in place on top of the perimeter strip, raising them to the correct height to take the carpet. Acoustilay panels are tightly butted up to the perimeter detail, and loose laid in brick bond pattern onto the floor.
• Care should be taken to ensure that no gaps occur between the Acoustilay and the Perimeter Strips or between the Acoustilay panels themselves.
• When installing Acoustilay beneath vinyl flooring, carpet tiles or bonded carpet, it is necessary to install Acoustilay MDF between them due to the resilient nature of the product.
• Acoustilay MDF prevents point loading and joint damage to the floor finish and also aids installation in the case of bonded carpet and carpet tile finishes.
• In all non domestic environments, such as offices, hospitals and schools, it is recommended that Acoustilay MDF is installed onto the Acoustilay regardless of the floor finish, which will eliminate the risk of the carpet rucking under wheeled furniture and protect both the floor finish and Acoustilay from heavy traffic wear.