Multi-Family and Apartment Investing
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback
Updated 11 months ago,
Vinyl Plank and noise for upstairs units
I have a 16 unit I'm renovating and looking at installing vinyl plank definitely in the downstairs units, but unsure about upstairs units due to noise. I had flooring guy recommend the plank glue down with an acoustic underlay or Clic Plank with an underlay attached to the boards.
Aesthetically and from a maintenance standpoint, I would prefer one of the vinyl options over carpet, but I just had to deal with noise complaints that had carpet in the upstairs unit already, so I am nervous to spend the money and install either vinyl option and the sound is even louder than with the carpet. When I peeled back the carpet on a different upstairs unit, the padding underneath seemed fairly thin, but I'm no expert. Property is 2 story construction, 1965 built in Jacksonville, FL with plywood subfloors.
Anyone install vinyl in upstairs units and/or have any feedback or advice?