Acoustic well-being is a must in hotels.
In the competitive hospitality industry, guest satisfaction hinges on details—especially peace and quiet. Yet, hotels, resorts, and high-traffic spaces often grapple with noise complaints: clattering footsteps in hallways, chair scrapes in dining areas, and echoes in lobbies. These disturbances don’t just irritate guests—they damage reviews and repeat business.
From luxury suites to banquet halls, noise transfer is a pervasive challenge:
- Impact noise: Footsteps, dropped items, and moving furniture transmit vibrations through floors.
- Airborne noise: Conversations, music, and HVAC systems travel through walls and floors.
- Regulatory pressures: Many EU countries enforce strict noise regulations.
In Italy, for example, speaking of acoustic comfort and governing its implementation is Prime Ministerial Decree of 5/12/97, which establishes the limit values, calculation methods and requirements to be achieved in order to reduce exposure to excessive noise.
Traditional solutions like thick carpets or floating floors often fall short, compromising aesthetics and are source of problems from a health and hygiene point of view.
A solution for footfall noise that does not require intervention on the screed.
T-Silence offers excellent acoustic insulation performance and can be applied under any finish, including wood, PVC, ceramic tiles and stone, without damaging the existing screed.
For under-tile applications T-Silence dB17, membrane roll consisting of a polymeric sheet bonded on one side to a resilient polypropylene non-woven fabric, and on the other side to a spunbonded fabric, is designed to be installed on a screed under the tiles and then covered with cementitious glue and the desired tiles or wood.
T-Silence absorbs up to 17 dB of noise in just 2,5 mm (0.1 in).
Why hotels choose it
- Aesthetic Flexibility: install under tiles, wood, or stone without altering design plans.
- Space-Saving: thin profile preserves ceiling height—critical for renovations.
- Durability: waterproof and mold-resistant, ideal for bathrooms, spas, and pool areas.
- Quick Installation: pre-rolled sheets adhere directly to screed or flooring, cutting labor time
Conclusion: the sound of success
In an era where silence is a premium commodity, soundproofing membranes like T-Silence DB-17 offer hotels a competitive edge. By merging acoustic performance with design freedom, they turn noise-prone spaces into oases of calm—ensuring guests remember their stay for the right reasons.
