Why Soundstop is the Best
Acoustical LVT for Your
New Construction Projects.
Soundstop is AFC's all-in-one acoustical LVT with a factory-bonded sound pad — achieving STC up to 64 / IIC up to 58 without a separate sound mat. One product. One install. No extra labor line.
Factory-bonded acoustical LVT that delivers STC up to 64 / IIC up to 58 with one product, one install. No separate sound mat. Faster schedule. Lower total project cost.
Pricing Note: Product selector shows AFC wholesale pricing only. All installed prices reflect developer/volume pricing at 100,000+ SF. Installed totals include flooring contractor markup (30%) + General Contractor markup (15–20%) + installation labor ($1.375/SF median). Traditional method includes additional labor to install the sound mat as a separate step. Savings vary by tier based on the specific mat eliminated.
Available Colorways
23 colorways — all tiersAll Soundstop tiers share the same colorway collection. Click any swatch to view the full-resolution product image.
Why Soundstop Wins the Spec
Architects and developers choose Soundstop because it eliminates the coordination risk of a two-product acoustical system.
No Separate Sound Mat
The acoustical pad is factory-bonded to the LVT or SPC core — eliminating a full labor phase and the risk of mat shifting or bubbling.
STC up to 64 / IIC up to 58
Third-party certified results on 3/4" gypsum, 18" open web truss assemblies. Outperforms 2mm LVT + 1/8" sound mat in every metric.
Multi-Family Code Ready
Meets or exceeds IBC Section 1207 requirements for STC 50 and IIC 50 in residential occupancies — with margin to spare.
Glue Down & Click Options
Available in both acoustical glue down (3mm–5mm) and floating SPC click (5mm) to match any substrate condition or installation preference.
BA Cored LVT —
Layer by Layer
Every Soundstop plank is engineered as a single acoustical assembly — the sound-proof pad is factory-bonded, not field-applied.
Soundstop Collections
Select a product to view specifications and colorways.
Soundstop I
Acoustical Glue Down
Best For
- Upper-floor apartment resident units
- Senior living resident units
- Multi-family renovation projects
- Multi-Family New Construction
Soundstop I is AFC's acoustical glue-down LVT with a factory-bonded sound pad — achieving STC 61 / IIC 56 without a separate sound mat. One product. One install. No extra labor line.
Acoustical Test Results
Tested across multiple floor assemblies by independent certified labs. Soundstop was extensively tested on different assemblies — making it one of the most comprehensively certified acoustical LVT products available.
| Product | Assembly | STC | IIC | HIIC | Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundstop 3mm Glue Down | 3/4" Gypsum, 18" OWT, Direct | 61 | 56 | 68 | K8181.03 |
| Soundstop 3mm Glue Down | 3/4" Gypsum, 18" OWT, 1/8" Soundmat | 60 | 58 | 64 | R5772.08 |
| Soundstop 3mm Glue Down | 3/4" Gypsum, 18" OWT, 3/8" Soundmat | 60 | 59 | 70 | R5772.04 |
| Soundstop 6.5mm SPC Click | 6" Concrete Slab, Direct Applied | 53 | 58 | 61 | R5773.01 |
| 2mm LVT + 1/8" Soundmat | 3/4" Gypsum, 18" OWT | 59 | 52 | 54 | — |
Row highlighted in light orange = traditional method (2mm LVT + separate sound mat). Soundstop outperforms in every metric.
Application Matrix
Which Soundstop product is right for your project type?
| Project Segment | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Family — Ground Floor | Soundstop I (3mm) | Standard acoustical requirement |
| Multi-Family — Upper Floors | Soundstop I or II-III (3–4mm) | STC 61–62 / IIC 56–57 — exceeds IBC 1207 |
| Luxury Apartments — Upper Floors | Soundstop IV (5mm) | 20-mil wear layer, STC 63 / IIC 58 |
| Senior Living — All Floors | Soundstop II-III (4mm) | Enhanced acoustical comfort for residents |
| Hotel Guest Rooms & Suites | Soundstop II-III or IV (4–5mm) | Glue down for permanent installs |
| Hotel Corridors & Common Areas | Soundstop IV (5mm) | 20-mil wear layer for heavy traffic |
| 3-Star Hotel Renovations | Soundstop SPC Click (5mm) | Floating install, no adhesive cure time |
| Healthcare Corridors | Soundstop II-III or IV (4–5mm) | Infection control + acoustics |
Which Soundstop is right for me?
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Hear the Difference
The same floor assembly — the only variable is the flooring. Listen to how Soundstop 3mm Glue Down LVT compares to 2mm LVT with a 1/8" sound mat on the same 3/4" gypsum substrate.
2mm Glue Down LVT + 1/8" Soundmat
STC 59 · IIC 52 · HIIC 54
HIIC 54 · 2mm + 1/8" Mat
Soundstop 3mm Glue Down LVT
STC 61 · IIC 56 · HIIC 68
HIIC 68 · 3mm Glue Down
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