{"product_id":"hush-mat-12-acoustic-rubber-floor-mat","title":"Hush Mat 12 Acoustic Rubber Floor Mat | 1250 x 1000 x 12mm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.sis-pd{width:100%;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:17px;line-height:1.68}\n.sis-pd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.sis-pd h2{margin:0 0 14px;color:#000;font-size:clamp(22px,3.3vw,28px);line-height:1.25}\n.sis-pd h3{margin:20px 0 8px;color:#000;font-size:19px;line-height:1.35}\n.sis-pd p{margin:0 0 16px}\n.sis-pd ul,.sis-pd ol{margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:22px}\n.sis-pd li{margin-bottom:7px}\n.sis-pd hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:34px 0}\n.sis-pd a{color:#B71331}\n.sis-lead{font-size:18px}\n.sis-perf{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin:18px 0 10px}\n.sis-perf div{padding:16px 12px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid #ddd}\n.sis-perf div:last-child{border-right:0}\n.sis-perf strong{display:block;color:#B71331;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2}\n.sis-perf span{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:14px;color:#555}\n.sis-note{margin:0 0 18px;padding:16px 18px;background:#f5f5f7;border-left:4px solid #B71331;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;font-size:15.5px}\n.sis-note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.sis-tw{overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 18px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px}\n.sis-pd table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15.5px}\n.sis-pd th,.sis-pd td{padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5}\n.sis-pd tr:last-child th,.sis-pd tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n.sis-pd th{width:38%;background:#f2f2f2;font-weight:600}\n.sis-pd tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#fafafa}\n.sis-dl{display:grid;gap:10px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.sis-dl a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}\n.sis-dl a span{flex:0 0 auto;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:#000;color:#fff;font-size:13px}\n.sis-shop{margin:6px 0 10px}\n.sis-shop-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:14px}\n.sis-shop-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e8ed;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}\n.sis-shop-img{position:relative;display:block;height:0;padding-top:100%;overflow:hidden;background:#f5f5f7}\n.sis-shop-img img{position:absolute !important;top:0 !important;left:0 !important;width:100% !important;height:100% !important;max-width:none !important;margin:0 !important;object-fit:contain !important;padding:16px !important;mix-blend-mode:multiply}\n.sis-shop-tag{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5}\n.sis-shop-tag.sis-ess{background:#B71331;color:#fff}\n.sis-shop-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;padding:12px 14px 14px}\n.sis-shop-name{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}\n.sis-shop-name a{color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none}\n.sis-shop-note{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;color:#555;flex:1}\n.sis-shop-foot{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}\n.sis-shop-price{font-size:16px;font-weight:700}\n.sis-shop-add{display:flex;justify-content:center;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:#000;color:#fff !important;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none !important}\n.sis-shop-add:hover{background:#B71331}\n.sis-cta{padding:20px;margin:30px 0 0;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;text-align:center}\n.sis-cta p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n@media (max-width:600px){.sis-perf{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sis-perf div{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}.sis-perf div:last-child{border-bottom:0}.sis-shop-row{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;gap:12px}.sis-shop-card{flex:0 0 70%;scroll-snap-align:start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush Mat 12 is a 12mm recycled rubber acoustic floor mat for reducing impact noise and contributing to airborne sound insulation on separating floors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1250 x 1000mm sheet covers 1.25m² and weighs approximately 15kg. Suitable for timber, concrete and screeded floors, it offers a thinner option in the Hush Mat range where floor height matters. Sound Insulation Store supplies Hush Mat 12 for home improvements, residential conversions and trade projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-perf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.25m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage per sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12kg\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface mass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient floor treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce the transmission of footfall and other impact noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded acoustic mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to controlling voices, television and other airborne noise as part of a complete construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow floor build-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm thickness leaves more room for the chosen floor finish and threshold detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible sheet format:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be cut and shaped easily for room layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled rubber construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for appropriate timber and concrete floor structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Hush Mat 12 used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as an acoustic layer above a suitable structural floor in houses, apartments, HMOs and refurbishment projects. It can also be specified for suitable commercial, education and leisure applications. It is an underlay component, rather than a replacement for structural floorboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich floor finishes can go over it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHush identifies both 12mm and 15mm Hush Mat as options directly beneath suitable laminate and engineered timber flooring. Confirm the flooring supplier's requirements for support, installation and warranty before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume the same arrangement suits thinner finishes, such as LVT or Linoleum. These finishes need their own compatible overlay board: solid timber or laminate thinner than 10mm requires a suitable fixing substrate such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk\/products\/acoustic-mdf-9mm?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=6mm\u0026amp;_psid=cc62d14fa\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"6mm MDF\"\u003eAcoustilay MDF 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e; tiles need a tongue and groove \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk\/products\/cement-particle-board?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=18mm\u0026amp;_psid=2d363150d\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Cement Particle Board TG4 18mm\"\u003ecement particle board\u003c\/a\u003e, thin vinyl and LVT need a suitable smooth, stable surface such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk\/products\/9mm-mdf-1200mm-x-600mm-x-9mm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=9mm\u0026amp;_psid=f5de34bfb\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"9mm MDF T\u0026amp;G\"\u003eAcoustilay MDF 9mm\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk\/products\/jumpax-lvt-dual-overlay-board-7mm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=jumpax\u0026amp;_psid=e791b039d\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Jumpax Basic\"\u003eJumpax DualOverlay Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact noise\u003c\/strong\u003e starts with contact, such as a footstep, which sends vibration into the floor. A resilient layer cushions that contact. \u003cstrong\u003eAirborne noise\u003c\/strong\u003e starts with sound in the air, such as speech or music, which makes the separating construction vibrate; the mat's mass contributes to the overall insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding floor, ceiling, joints and edges remain important. Sound can travel around a treated floor through adjoining walls and other connected elements; this is called flanking transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHush Mat 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHush Acoustics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHUSHMAT12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled acoustic rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250 x 1000mm (nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm (nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25m² per sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSurface mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12kg\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSheet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoustic floor treatment over suitable timber, concrete or screeded structures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep flat and dry; store on site only once the building is sealed and dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAcoustic performance and Part E\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance depends on the complete floor and ceiling arrangement, including cavity treatment, perimeter isolation and installation quality. A finished-floor sound level is different from the number of decibels an underlay reduces on its own, so a system result should not be presented as a standalone reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Building Regulations apply, select the complete construction for the project. Hush Mat 12 alone does not guarantee Approved Document E compliance. For a specified acoustic target, confirm the applicable Hush build-up and supporting test evidence before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the complete build-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the supporting floor, ceiling and finish before starting. Check whether the specified system requires bonding, an overlay or additional perimeter treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore correctly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep sheets flat and dry in a sealed, dry building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the sheet layout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the area and work out cuts before installation to make effective use of offcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hush recommends scoring with a sharp, long-bladed trimming knife and making repeated passes rather than tearing through the rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBond and finish correctly.\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mapei-ultrabond-eco-vs90-plus-15kg\"\u003eMapei Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e for bonding Hush Mat 12 to a suitable prepared substrate. Follow Mapei's application instructions and the specified Hush perimeter and finishing detail. Avoid rigid fixings bridging the resilient layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a planning summary. Use the applicable Hush instructions and the floor-finish manufacturer's guidance for the final installation detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1377\/0999\/files\/Hush-Mat-12-Timber-Floor-Hardwood-Installation-Diagram-Sound-Insulation-Store.png?v=1792660486\" alt=\"Hush Mat 12 beneath hardwood flooring on a timber floor, with Hush Slab 100 between the joists\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1430\" height=\"1100\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eTypical timber-floor arrangement with Hush Mat 12 beneath hardwood flooring and Hush-Slab 100 between the joists.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many sheets do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheets required = floor area ÷ 1.25, rounded up.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose a cutting allowance, add it to the area before rounding. A 20m² floor needs 16 sheets without waste; with an optional 10% allowance it needs 18 sheets, covering 22.5m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHush Mat 12 or Hush Mat 15?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHush Mat 12 is 12mm thick at 12kg\/m². \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hush-mat-15-acoustic-rubber-floor-mat\"\u003eHush Mat 15\u003c\/a\u003e is 15mm thick at 15kg\/m², providing better results due to the added mass and resilient layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternative to SB Mat 12 and Pliteq GenieMat RST12\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing SB Sound Barrier Mat 12, also searched for as SB Matting 12mm, or Pliteq GenieMat RST12? Hush Mat 12 is an alternative 12mm acoustic rubber floor mat for projects requiring impact noise control and an additional contribution to airborne sound insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12mm thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable where available floor height is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.25m² per sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250 x 1000mm, approximately 15kg per sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber, concrete and screeded floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e select the appropriate complete floor construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear installation guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e check the overlay requirements above for your chosen floor finish, with Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus recommended for bonding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Hush Mat 12 from Sound Insulation Store\u003c\/strong\u003e for your room or larger project. For help checking quantities or an alternative specification, call \u003ca href=\"tel:01928571856\"\u003e01928 571 856\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@soundinsulationstore.co.uk\"\u003eemail our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer downloads and guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-dl\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hushacoustics.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Hush-Mat-12-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHush Mat 12 product data sheet \u003cspan\u003ePDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hushacoustics.co.uk\/floor-finishes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHush floor finish guidance \u003cspan\u003eGuide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-card\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sis-shop-img\" href=\"\/products\/mapei-ultrabond-eco-vs90-plus-15kg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1377\/0999\/files\/4_ultrabond-eco-vs90-plus-web_3501fc2d114e4dfc9b25755b50562a63.png?v=1753694913\" alt=\"Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 15kg adhesive for bonding Hush Mat 12\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sis-shop-tag sis-ess\"\u003eRecommended adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-shop-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mapei-ultrabond-eco-vs90-plus-15kg\"\u003eMapei Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 15kg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-shop-note\"\u003eOur recommended adhesive for bonding Hush Mat 12. Follow Mapei's substrate preparation and application guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-foot\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sis-shop-add\" href=\"\/products\/mapei-ultrabond-eco-vs90-plus-15kg\"\u003eView Mapei VS90 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-card\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sis-shop-img\" href=\"\/products\/acoustic-sealant-ac50\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1377\/0999\/files\/AcousticSealantImage.webp?v=1769442868\" alt=\"Acoustic Sealant 300ml for suitable perimeter and construction gaps\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-shop-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acoustic-sealant-ac50\"\u003eAcoustic Sealant 300ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-shop-note\"\u003eFlexible sealing for suitable construction gaps where specified. It does not replace a required isolation strip or mat-bonding adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-shop-foot\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sis-shop-add\" href=\"\/products\/acoustic-sealant-ac50\"\u003eView Acoustic Sealant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning a room or a larger project?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder by the sheet, or contact us for quantity and build-up advice: \u003ca href=\"tel:01928571856\"\u003e01928 571 856\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@soundinsulationstore.co.uk\"\u003ehello@soundinsulationstore.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HUSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58902956900735,"sku":"HUSHMAT12","price":26.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1377\/0999\/files\/Hush-Mat-12-Acoustic-Rubber-Floor-Mat-1250x1000x12mm-Sound-Insulation-Store_f53fc31f-1bbd-47a7-8904-64e16e6ac527.jpg?v=1792595924","url":"https:\/\/www.soundinsulationstore.co.uk\/products\/hush-mat-12-acoustic-rubber-floor-mat","provider":"Sound Insulation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}