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Step 5 · Install New Flooring or Carpet

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing your chosen final flooring material (e.g., carpet, hardwood, laminate). Ensure that the installation is done correctly, paying attention to proper fastening, expansion gaps (for hardwood/laminate), and seam placement. If installing carpet, ensure it is stretched properly. If installing hardwood or laminate, ensure it is installed as a floating floor over the soundproofing layers, or as recommended by the specific soundproofing material manufacturer.

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Step 5 · Install New Flooring or Carpet

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing your chosen final flooring material (e.g., carpet, hardwood, laminate). Ensure that the installation is done correctly, paying attention to proper fastening, expansion gaps (for hardwood/laminate), and seam placement. If installing carpet, ensure it is stretched properly. If installing hardwood or laminate, ensure it is installed as a floating floor over the soundproofing layers, or as recommended by the specific soundproofing material manufacturer.

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How to Reduce Noise from Stairs and Upstairs Floors

Step 5 of 7·11 hr left

Inspect for Cracks and Gaps
60 minutes3 items
Address Floorboard Creaks
90 minutes6 items
Install Sound-Dampening Underlayment
180 minutes6 items
Add Mass-Loaded Vinyl (MLV)
150 minutes5 items
5
Install New Flooring or Carpet
300 minutes5 items
6
Reinforce Stair Stringers and Treads
120 minutes5 items
7
Insulate Between Floor Joists
240 minutes8 items
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