Putting carpeting under mattress
The surface beneath our mattress is plywood/pressed board. The exposed edge is carpeted. I plan to carpet the entire surface for additional sound proofing, insulation and to prevent touching a splin...
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Gjac wrote:
I assume the noise that you are trying to reduce is your generator noise. If so 1/2 in of carpet will not have any noticeable effect as others have stated.
No generator. Just ambient noise. I didn't list the reasons in order of preference. The main reason is the plywood. Second aesthetics. Covering the exposed wood at the foot and surrounding areas should eliminate these two concerns. If the carpet knocks one dB off so be it.
We purchased a new foam mattress so I hope it's weight will keep it better planted.
I do need to think about air circulation since wood does breathe and the mattress will be covered. Just from the discussion here we'll make it a breathable cover.
I'll explore some of the great ideas you guys have given regarding air movement and mildew.
We appreciate all of the feedback.
