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Poppy Szkiler, Founder and Managing Director Quiet Mark outlines the importance of sound-insulated flooring in commercial properties.


SILENCE IS GOLDEN


Unwanted noise is an invisible pollutant but it’s a big one to clean up as there are so many unwanted sounds that impact our daily lives. However, we can reduce the impact of noise by considering the acoustics of our homes, places of leisure and work.


We spend much of our lives at work and the de-stressing nature of a calm environment is vitally important in commercial properties. As a result, the issue of acoustics is now receiving more attention in working spaces and hospitality environments. After all, it’s clear that reducing noise in offices makes them more productive and pleasant places to work.


According to sound expert Julian Treasure: “If you can hear someone talking while you’re reading or writing, your productivity dips by up to 66%.” Generally, employees will feel much more inspired if they are able to move around. Unfortunately, open- plan workspaces also pose acoustic challenges.


Chairs being moved or footsteps on a floor are examples of impact sound. A good acoustic environment is the result of many factors, but to successfully control noise from footsteps and other impacts you need an effective flooring solution and no other flooring solution is more effective than Interface’s luxury vinyl tile (LVT), which has changed the acoustic landscape in commercial properties.


Worldwide modular flooring company, Interface created Sound Choice backing for superior noise reduction for its Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). Focused on designing products that are sustainable and provide users a positive experience, Interface prioritised acoustic performance in commercial environments with high occupancy rates. After robust testing Interface Sound Choice backing delivered the desired non-skid value, but also improved acoustics, achieving an impact sound reduction of 16 dB according to EN ISO 10140-3. Interface Sound Choice backing comes as a standard component of the


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company’s LVT range including the Level Set LVT collection, allowing for improved acoustic performance without the addition of costly underlayment.


Interface LVT has been recognised for its sound absorbing properties by Quiet Mark the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation, which I founded in 2012.


Quiet Mark encourages companies worldwide to prioritise noise reduction within the design of everyday machines and appliances and find solutions to noise problems. We are leading the quiet revolution by engaging directly with both brands and consumers, awarding the Quiet Mark to those that show excellence in low-noise technology or sound insulation.


Now, when people see the Quiet Mark logo on packaging, they can make a proactive decision to ‘Buy Quiet’, choosing one of the quietest, high-performance products on the market that will help create a calmer living environment.


Interface is progressive in its approach to product development and recognition of the importance of a product’s impact and contribution to the user’s experience within a built environment. The Interface LVT delivers market-leading sound reduction, but the fact that the acoustic element is built in means that anyone who buys this product will receive the sound reducing benefits, even if they are buying it primarily for the style, durability or environmental credentials.


With the trend for open-plan offices continuing, commercial properties are more conscious of how the impact of noise will affect their day-to-day working spaces.


If commercial properties utilise Quiet Mark awarded products such as Interface LVT, it will go a long way to making sure noise issues are a thing of the past.


www.quietmark.com


Image: Interface Level Set


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