Floor Underlayments for Footfall and Impact Noise

ANIKA Acoustic floor underlayment helps reduce the transmission of footsteps and other impact noise through floor assemblies. The range includes rubber, polyurethane (PU), XPE/EVA and composite underlays for residential and commercial projects.

Start with your floor build-up. An underlay installed directly beneath a floor finish has different requirements from a resilient layer installed below a floating screed. Use the comparison below to shortlist products before requesting samples, test reports or wholesale pricing.

Compare Acoustic Floor Underlayment Types

Thickness ranges are for reference. Confirm the available sizes, installation position and test data for the selected grade.

How to Select an Underlay for Your Floor Assembly

1. Identify the floor layers. Share the structural subfloor, screed if specified, and final floor finish. For click-lock SPC, laminate or engineered wood, check the flooring manufacturer's underlay requirements.
2. Confirm the impact sound target. Specify the required metric and test method. IIC, ΔIIC and ΔLw describe different measurements, so compare reports using the requested metric and review the tested floor construction.
3. Check loading and installation details. For floating screeds, review compression under the expected load, long-term deformation and perimeter isolation. Ask for grade-specific mechanical data, including dynamic stiffness where required by the specification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which acoustic underlay should I use to reduce footsteps?

Shortlist underlays based on the subfloor, screed or finish, and expected loads. Then compare impact sound reports for floor assemblies similar to your project.

Can I install acoustic underlay directly beneath SPC or laminate?

Use a grade that meets the flooring manufacturer's thickness and compression requirements. For flooring with an attached pad, check whether the manufacturer permits an additional underlay.

Can ANIKA provide samples, technical data and wholesale pricing?

Yes. Send your required quantity and floor specification. ANIKA can confirm sample availability, roll or sheet sizes, packaging and available test reports for the selected product.