From the Forum: Choosing Flooring to Soundproof an Apartment
Worried about sound traveling to a downstairs neighbor, a reader is looking for suggestions on what type of flooring might help soften the noise.

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Worried about sound traveling to a downstairs neighbor, a reader is looking for suggestions on what type of flooring might help soften the noise. They aren’t ready to hire a soundproofing company so are looking for some less expensive solutions like installing new flooring. What options should they consider?
Please chime in with your advice.
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