Floating floor

[2] It is applied now to other coverings such as floating tile systems and vinyl flooring in a domestic context.

It can consist of a glass fibre, felt or cork layer for sound insulation with neoprene pads holding up a laminate floor.

The manufacture of integrated circuits uses massive floating floors with hundreds of tons in weight of concrete to avoid vibration affecting mask alignment.

Floating floors are one of the requirements for the THX high-fidelity sound reproduction standard for movie theaters, screening rooms, home theaters, computer speakers, gaming consoles, and car audio systems.

While floating floors add to the appeal of a home, they are not recommended for areas that may get wet, i.e. bathrooms and near exterior doors.