Can I install a wood floor and not bother the neighbour below?

twopenny

It can work both ways.

I had a 2nd floor flat and where the bathroom and kitchen weren't carpeted I could hear their conversations from the flat below.

The arguments were hilarious when your not involved

chivsey

Thanks everyone for your input. Really good to get some advice on this.

DairyQueen

When I met my OH he lived in a 2nd floor flat. I recall the constant noise from the upstairs neighbours. We could hear every footstep courtesy of their wooden floors. Their toddler ran everywhere and sounded like he wore hob-nailed boots. I still shudder at the memory.

Installing wooden floors are a great way to destroy relationships with downstairs neighbours.

Wanderingpomm

Yes put insulation underneath, you need some thing heavy. I rate soundtec but there are others

kdotdotdotdot

After sorting out the underlay, the next most important thing is to make the decision to live barefoot/in socks or slippers if you go this route.  Learn to take your shoes off at your front door and insist visitors do so too.