Step 1: Soundproof the Floor
Install Soundstop Garage Tiles to absorb impact noise and reduce floor vibrations. If additional soundproofing is needed, add Tecsound 50 or SBX Boards beneath the tiles for extra mass and noise reduction.
The Ultimate Guide to Garage Flooring and Soundproofing
A garage is a versatile space, often used for home gyms, workshops, music studios, or even home offices. However, garages come with noise challenges, whether from heavy gym equipment, power tools, or musical instruments. Without proper flooring and soundproofing, impact noise (from dropped weights or machinery) and airborne noise (voices, music, or tool vibrations) can easily travel through floors, walls, and ceilings, disturbing the rest of the household or even neighbours.
At Soundstop, we provide more than just garage flooring—we help you reduce noise and improve durability. Whether you’re looking to protect your floors, dampen sound, or create a fully soundproofed space, our range of high-performance flooring and soundproofing materials will help you achieve the best results.
Our Recommended Garage Soundproofing Products
To effectively reduce both impact noise and airborne noise in your garage, we recommend the following soundproofing products for floors, walls and ceilings:
Soundstop Garage Tile
A durable, 8mm thick interlocking rubber tile that absorbs shock and reduces noise, making it an ideal flooring solution for home gyms, workshops, and multi-purpose garages.
Tecsound 50 Self-Adhesive Membrane
A lightweight but highly effective soundproofing material, applied directly to walls and ceilings to reduce airborne noise.
SM20 Rubber Panels
A simple-to-install wall soundproofing solution that absorbs vibrations and noise, helping to keep sound contained within the garage.
SBX Boards
A high-density alternative to standard wall panels, providing extra mass to block airborne noise and improve soundproofing performance.
Rockwool RW5 Acoustic Wool
Used inside walls, ceilings, or under floorboards, this material absorbs airborne noise, preventing sound from escaping or entering the garage.
Acoustic Putty Pads
Placed around sockets and electrical outlets, these pads block sound from leaking through weak points in the walls.
How to Soundproof a Garage:
To effectively soundproof a garage, you need to address both impact noise and airborne noise. Here’s how to do it:
What is the Best Flooring for a Garage?
Rubber Dampens Noise and Vibrations
The best garage flooring depends on its use. Rubber flooring, like Soundstop Garage Tiles, is ideal for home gyms and workshops, offering impact absorption, noise reduction, and a slip-resistant surface. It also protects concrete from damage.
For soundproofing, pairing rubber flooring with underlays like Tecsound 50 or SBX Boards significantly reduces noise transmission, ideal for minimising vibrations from gym equipment or tools.
Other options include epoxy coatings for durability, PVC tiles for comfort and resilience, and concrete sealers for a dust-free surface. However, for all-round protection, rubber flooring is the top choice.
How Thick should Garage Flooring be?
The thickness of garage flooring depends on your needs. For most home garage gyms, 8mm Soundstop Garage Tiles provide the perfect balance of durability, noise reduction, and ease of installation.
What is the Best Flooring for a Garage Gym?
The best garage gym flooring depends on the type of exercises you do. Rubber flooring is the top choice due to its shock absorption, durability, and noise-reducing properties.
How to Install Garage Flooring
Installing Soundstop Garage Tiles is quick and straightforward:
Prepare the Surface – Sweep and clean the floor to remove dust and debris.
Start in a Corner – Begin placing tiles from one corner of the garage.
Interlock the Tiles – Align the puzzle-style edges and press them together firmly.
Trim to Fit – Cut tiles with a utility knife for a perfect fit along walls and edges.
Check for Stability – Ensure all tiles are securely interlocked and lying flat.
No adhesive is needed, but for additional stability, Tecsound 50 or SBX Boards can be used as an underlayer to further reduce noise and vibrations.
How to Build a Soundproof Gym or Music Studio in a Garage
A garage can be transformed into a gym or a music studio, but proper soundproofing is essential to prevent noise from escaping and disturbing others.
Step 1: Floor Soundproofing
- Install Soundstop Garage Tiles to absorb impact noise and vibrations.
- If further soundproofing is needed, use SBX Boards or GenieMat Underlay beneath the tiles.
Step 2: Wall Soundproofing
- Fix SM20 Rubber Panels to reduce airborne noise.
- Install SBX Boards or Rockwool RW5 Acoustic Wool inside walls for enhanced insulation.
Step 3: Ceiling Soundproofing
- Apply Tecsound 50 to the ceiling to contain noise.
- Use Rockwool RW5 Acoustic Wool inside ceiling cavities for added absorption.
Step 4: Seal Air Gaps
- Use Acoustic Sealant to block any gaps or cracks.
- Apply Acoustic Putty Pads around sockets to prevent sound leaks.
Step 5: Address the Garage Door
- For maximum soundproofing, replace the garage door with a solid structure.
- If keeping the door, consider adding an acoustic curtain or building a secondary barrier behind it.
Converting a garage into a home gym, workshop, or music studio requires more than just flooring—proper soundproofing is essential to reduce noise, protect your space, and create a more functional environment.
By combining Soundstop Garage Tiles with additional soundproofing solutions, such as Tecsound 50, SBX Boards, and SM20 Rubber Panels, you can significantly reduce both impact and airborne noise, creating a quieter, more comfortable garage space.
Soundproofing Calculators for Walls, Floors and Ceilings
We have solution calculators for all our wall, floors and ceiling solutions, so head over to the relevant area to find the calculator you need.
Walls
Including calculators for the GenieClip and Resilient bar systems, alongside our rubber panel solution.
Floors
Find calculators for the SBx boards, Absorbalay high impact flooring, floating floor systems and so much more.
Ceilings
We have calculators for the GenieClip and LB3 ceilings systems, alongside acoustic hangers and independent ceiling systems.