What flooring thickness is best for upstairs rooms?

Upstairs rooms benefit from flooring that helps minimise sound transfer and provides a comfortable feel underfoot. Thicker flooring naturally offers better sound dampening, which is especially useful in bedrooms and upper-level living spaces.

If thicker boards aren’t suitable, using a quality underlay with thinner flooring can achieve a similar effect by reducing noise and adding insulation. This approach helps create a quieter and more comfortable upstairs environment.

Across flooring types, thickness plays a similar role. Engineered wood flooring options are commonly chosen for upstairs rooms, solid wood flooring adds weight and sound reduction, parquet flooring supports pattern stability, while vinyl flooring and laminate flooring are often paired with underlay to improve acoustic performance.