By a floating floor is understood a special design. It is characterized by the fact that its basis is a layer of sound -absorbing material. Such a floor with slabs of ceilings is not connected. At least, he does not have some hard fasteners to them. It is also separated from ventilation or heating pipes and other structures of the building.
In the process of performing the screed of such a sex, a gap is created between a directly layer of concrete and the elements of the building, including walls, communications, and so on. The width of these clearances should be at least 1 cm. It is in them that sound -absorbing material is laid. When the screed is finally equipped, the gaps are sealed with silicone putty.
The main advantage of the floating floor is magnificent sound insulation. Sounds from an apartment located on the floor below, with such a flooring are completely absorbed. Moreover, the protective ability of this design is symmetrical. Accordingly, the neighbors from below cannot hear the sounds of steps, drag furniture, etc. D.
The arrangement of such a coating is most rational in apartments located in old panel buildings, which are not characterized by very good noise insulation. There is nothing complicated in this technology. Its implementation is quite inexpensive.