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Apartment Living: Soundproofing Solutions for the Floor More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Terri Abbruzzese | permalink
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Residing on an upper floor can provide a bit more privacy and safety, but also comes with a cost. Recently, my neighbor came knocking to inform me she could hear loud music through the ceiling. Embarrassed, I quickly turned down the volume and began investigating ways to reduce noise from traveling through the floor.

For further reading: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/apartment-living-soundproofing-solutions-for-the-floor-190586 ^[1]

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Soundproofing a Floor: Noise Reduction for Wood or Tile Flooring More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Yoshitomo | permalink
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Techniques for soundproofing a floor: Ways to achieve noise reduction in three common scenarios, including wood and tile flooring.
Tags: soundproofing a floor,soundproofing floors,wood floors noise reduction,soundproof flooring

For further reading: http://www.noisehelp.com/soundproofing-a-floor.html ^[2]

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Soundproofing a Floor More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Patrick Mc Garry | permalink
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DIYNetwork.com shows how to reduce noise pollution in your home by soundproofing by carpeted and hard floors.

For further reading: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/floors/soundproofing-a-floor ^[3]

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How to Reduce Floor Noise More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by andreia gonu 00e 7alves | permalink
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Houses often produce creaks, noises or amplify sounds. This is especially true with older houses, poor construction or hardwood floors. There are a number of ways you can muffle noisy floors, according to the problems of your building....
Tags: WikiHow, Reduce Floor Noise, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Floor-Noise ^[4]

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Soundproof Your Floors More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Cecilia Aragon | permalink
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Noise-reduction tips

For further reading: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/371-soundproof-your-floors/ ^[5]

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Soundproofing between levels in an old multiple story home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Tony Alyassin | permalink
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My daughter and her husband have just purchased a home built in 1928 which was relocated to a new foundation/daylight basement in the 60's. They are renovating to create a MIL unit in the basement. I am wondering if there is a way to soundproof from the underside (my ceiling) to diminish sound com
Tags: house,architecture,design,interior design,interior designer,architect,kitchen,bath,modern,traditional,contemporary,contractor,builder

For further reading: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/776410/soundproofing-between-levels-in-an-old-multiple-story-home ^[6]

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1. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/apartment-living-soundproofing-solutions-for-the-floor-190586

2. http://www.noisehelp.com/soundproofing-a-floor.html

3. http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/floors/soundproofing-a-floor

4. http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Floor-Noise

5. http://www.bobvila.com/articles/371-soundproof-your-floors/

6. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/776410/soundproofing-between-levels-in-an-old-multiple-story-home