The Quiet Multifamily Home
Excess noise is pervasive in modern society, and in multifamily homes, unwanted sounds from adjacent units can diminish the quality of daily life. No matter the flow of the floor plan or beauty of the finishes, if residents can hear people walking and talking from the unit upstairs, their level of well-being in their own homes will diminish. This course shows the importance of a quiet family home in a multifamily complex, and how the specification of flooring can contribute to a calm and relaxing environment.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the growing demand of multifamily housing and the role of flooring to alleviate a chief complaint: unwanted noise from other units.
- Comprehend how sound blocking and absorption is measured in flooring and its overall benefits in building performance.
- Evaluate sound ratings for product selection best suited to budget and installation type.
- Identify the advancement of flooring technologies and their importance in the future of modern multifamily space design.
From differentiated attributes that deliver advanced performance to those that enhance aesthetic appeal, Mohawk is a leader in establishing new and innovative frontiers across its flooring portfolio. The results are products—superior slip-resistant ceramic tile, proprietary waterproof wood, and super soft and stain-resistant carpet fibers, to name a few—that provide exceptional performance and transform spaces into homes.
Mohawk is committed to the success of the building industry by simplifying everything from product mix to logistics. Flexibility, breadth of product platforms, on-trend design, and the ability to customize programs to customers’ needs makes it an effective partner. Plus, as an industry leader in sustainability, Mohawk believes in better. It is redefining flooring with products that not only minimize climate impacts but also foster beauty and allow people to thrive.