Yes. Slim acoustic underlays like our 6mm Impact Mat can significantly reduce impact noise while adding minimal height. For more demanding situations, a 15mm system combining resilient layer and acoustic board offers excellent results.

The key is choosing materials with high density-to-thickness ratios. Our technical team can recommend the thinnest effective solution for your specific noise problem.

Yes, but the type of panel matters. Acoustic foam panels reduce echo and reverberation within a room, but they do very little to block sound from passing through walls.

For genuine sound blocking, you need dense, mass-loaded panels such as acoustic plasterboard or barrier mats. These work by adding mass to the structure, which reduces the amount of sound energy that can pass through.

The most effective way to soundproof a wall is to add mass, decouple the structure, and use damping materials. A typical solution involves:

• ReductoClip Isolation clips fixed to the existing wall
• Acoustic plasterboard layered with Green Glue compound
• FlexiSound and Mass Loaded Vinyl for additional mass

The key is to break the direct connection between the existing wall and the new layer, which prevents sound vibrations from transferring through.

Costs vary depending on the size of the room and the level of soundproofing required. As a rough guide:

• Basic wall treatment: £30-£50 per square metre
• Mid-range wall system with decoupling: £50-£80 per square metre
• High-performance ceiling or floor system: £60-£100 per square metre

We offer free technical consultations to help you find the most cost-effective solution for your situation.

Airborne noise travels through the air before hitting a surface — examples include voices, music, and TV sound. Impact noise is created when an object physically strikes a surface, such as footsteps on a floor or a door slamming.

Each type requires a different treatment approach. Airborne noise is best tackled with mass and decoupling, while impact noise needs resilient underlays and isolation to absorb the vibration energy before it enters the structure.