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Soundproofing floors is important whether for homes for the comfort of neighbors as well as yours or for any other place requiring silence and calm. Acoustic insulation is a significant factor in living comfort and therefore remains essential although less important than thermal insulation. Soundproofing your floors should only be done if the noise is disturbing in everyday life.

When is sound insulation necessary?

Sound insulation is important in several situations. Noise can quickly become disturbing and considerably reduce your comfort of life.
Several situations require the case of acoustic insulation. It is therefore important before carrying out soundproofing work to think carefully about the situation you are faced with. This is not something to be done lightly.

Iacoustic insulation for apartment or house

If you are in an apartment, it is possible that the slightest sound of footsteps, shocks or airborne noise (music, television, loud voices) will disturb your neighbors below or above, which can create conflicts within your home. neighborhood. Having conflicts with your neighbors is never easy and can easily ruin your life.

Several causes can be linked to noise, such as the floor which can creak and therefore be particularly noisy. Or even the sound of your shoes can be very disturbing to your neighbors. However, sound insulation not only reduces the noise in your apartment but also reduces the noise emanating from your neighbors.

Generally in acoustic insulation, it is preferable to tackle walls and partitions if this aims to reduce noise coming from outside. However, to reduce your own noise, especially that coming from the floor, it is preferable to opt for more acoustic flooring. For example, at Artépy, we offer our woven vinyl floors which all have very good sound and acoustic insulation capacity. Our vinyl floors meet ISO 10140 standards for impact sound reduction as well as ISO 354 for sound absorption. This therefore confirms the quality of our floor coverings in terms of soundproofing. Our vinyl floors will also adapt to the interior decoration of your home and enhance it.

Acoustic insulation for office or library

In an office or library, acoustics are very important. Imagine yourself quietly working and you hear every sound of footsteps, every pencil falling, you have the impression that it represents a real commotion. This can be really disruptive and reduce the quality of your concentration and therefore your work.

Artépy offers you its woven vinyl floors which will adapt to the premises. Indeed, Artépy is already present in certain libraries, particularly in the city of Toulouse, as the photo below shows.

We are also present in many offices. Our vinyl floors have many qualities such as ease of maintenance (washable, washable and brushable very easily), fire resistance and supports the continuous use of chairs with casters. They are even guaranteed for 15 years.

Acoustic coverings rather than repairs

The advantage of having a good floor covering installed is already economical. Indeed, carrying out work is very expensive, hence the fact of thinking carefully about whether it is really necessary before starting the work. Renovation work in particular is more expensive than doing new acoustic insulation. For example, to insulate a floor, generally the insulation is located underneath. You must therefore have them removed first and then reinstall them. Which can be costly and time consuming. Other factors must also be taken into account. Installing sound insulation under your covering represents a certain thickness and can therefore lead to certain upgrades to your apartment or house, in particular the height of the doors for example.
In addition, there are many materials that can be used as sound insulation depending on the nature of your floor. The best solution nevertheless remains to pour a floating slab but this is expensive.
As you can see, there are many parameters to take into account when you want to carry out renovation and development work. It is advisable to do this when the accommodation is unoccupied and also to carry out a sound diagnosis by an acoustician. So think carefully before starting work.

Acoustic floor coverings like woven vinyl are much more beneficial. On the one hand, this avoids carrying out work and developments later because they have already been done to reduce noise as much as possible. It is also cheaper and more practical. It requires less work, you can install your vinyl floors yourself by simply following the installation guide available here
They are easy to put in place and remove, which saves you from carrying out lengthy work unlike renovating a covering that is not acoustically insulated. Easy installation also allows for easy color changes. All Bolon vinyl floors have undeniable acoustic qualities.
Vinyl floors reduce shock thanks to their quiet and comfortable material. Our woven vinyls are made with quality material which gives it a lasting existence over time, hence our 15-year guarantee. This will also help you save money in the long term.

Woven vinyl floors therefore remain a very advantageous solution for the sound insulation of your place. It is practical due to its ease of maintenance and installation but also allows you to save a lot of money. In addition to its practical and economical advantages, Bolon vinyl floors have aesthetic qualities; we have multiple colors that will perfect your place whatever it may be. An office, an apartment, a house, shops etc. We can offer you a wide range of products that we invite you to look at. If you also want more information on the characteristics of woven vinyl flooring, you can consult this article

Dark shades for your decoration

Dare to go black for your interior decoration

Do you want to enhance your interior but are unsure of the type of flooring to adopt? By paying particular attention to it, you will realize that several factors will guide your choice towards vinyl floors. We allow ourselves to enlighten you on the choice of Bolon vinyl floors so that your interior decoration is close to perfection.

Why Bolon vinyl floors?

Thanks to their exceptional resistance to fire, wear and stains, Bolon vinyl floors are the best choice for interior flooring. They adapt perfectly to both dry and damp rooms and, with their trendy design, highlight and enhance the style of the interior. Let yourself be seduced by the quality of Bolon woven vinyl and the harmony that reigns in your decorations. Speaking of harmony in decoration, did you know that black in decoration will give a better perspective to your rooms?

Black, a very trendy color

The color black is an elegant color that creates a chic universe, bringing a contemporary touch to your interior. Black in decoration has the magnificent ability to bring out each of the elements of your decoration. It allows you to create perspective and give depth. Given that it is refined, black in decoration brings a masculine touch and can be a good backdrop if you choose the right accessories to add to your decor. So, by opting for Bolon black vinyl floors, you can create an intimate space.

Black in decoration will be your best ally in creating a comforting, refined space. Finally, black in decoration is a good starting point to give character to your atmosphere. Being an imposing color, it will have the capacity, even more than other colors, to delimit your spaces to structure them. Daring to use black in decoration with black Bolon vinyl floors gives a lot of personality to your interior.

Successful interior decoration

Successful interior decoration means creating harmony between different materials and different colors. Interior decoration is also carried out from different elements, which can be a painting, a piece of furniture or a Bolon vinyl floor, each of these elements can be a starting point.

• Lighting plays an important role; the lights are generally positioned at the back of the room in order to benefit from its volume as soon as it is switched on.

• The wall that incorporates the window is backlit and receives the curtains. This configuration allows you to create a harmonious place with the color of the back wall.

• In a kitchen, the worktop is the ultimate decorative asset and the finish must be particularly careful at the level of the sink bowl under the worktop.

• In the living room and dining room, if space permits, prefer large pieces of furniture.

• False ceilings are also important in interior decoration. They incorporate spotlights that redirect the light. An object can therefore be illuminated while giving volume to the interior.

• In the bathroom, when it comes to lighting, a false ceiling plays an equally important role. Prefer spotlights placed on the periphery so as not to lower the ceiling and shrink the space. Dare to go black in decorating your interior by adopting Bolon vinyl floors in this color.

Like a puzzle, to successfully decorate your interior, you will need to start with a plan. You then create an environment, by positioning several materials next to each other. This technique allows you to better visualize your future decor, to better plan yourself to be able to better position the materials in the room. To decorate your interior, choose your samples of fabrics, curtains and materials.

Place them in front of you next to each other in daylight and also in the evening in artificial light, to gauge the atmosphere they will create once you have put them in place. Furthermore, black in decoration is a major asset. The black Bolon vinyl floors offered by our company will highlight your interior architecture.

They are versatile, adapting perfectly to dry rooms like the living room and bedrooms, as well as damp rooms like the bathroom and kitchen. Against the background of your black decoration, the Bolon vinyl floor will aim to create a warm atmosphere to improve your comfort. Worked with the greatest care in our company, our Bolon floors reflect light, giving your decor an impression of grandeur. Also, some tiles of our Bolon vinyl floors can be changed in the event of damage or stains.

Our Bolon vinyl floors: secret to perfect interior decor

Bolon vinyl floors, in many ways, remain the best choice when it comes to interior design. They facilitate floor maintenance, which in itself is a very important point when choosing your interior floor. They also give a soft and warm effect to the floor and are very easy to maintain.

So, vacuuming or cleaning with water without detergent is enough to keep Bolon woven vinyl floors clean. Its simple maintenance also makes it a very hygienic floor covering, which ultimately improves air quality and reduces the risks and problems linked to allergies.

Artepy's aim is to guarantee you a beautiful result when it comes to decorating your interior. Because we combine originality and trend, our innovative designs allow us to remain a leader in creative interior decoration. Our available collections are: Diversity, Elements, Flow, Silence, Create, Artisan, Botanic, Graphic, Ethnic, Now, Bkb, Bolon by Missoni and Bolon by Jean Nouvel.

Each of the collections corresponds to a wide range of shades, which allows us to present you with multiple choices for decorating your interior. Discover, in addition to the range of Bolon vinyl floors for black decoration, the ranges with darker tones.

Woven vinyl floors for restaurants

In restaurants, ambience is important in order to create a total taste journey and that starts with the decoration. Good decoration allows for even more intense immersion in the world that the restaurant wishes to create. Successful decoration always begins by adapting the decoration to the customers you want to attract and to the layout of the restaurant. It is, in fact, necessary to ensure that your decoration reflects the gastronomic world of your restaurant. Bolon woven vinyl floors are a good start to good decoration. Large restaurants already use it, such as the VIDEGÅRD restaurant in Sweden or the Pieter Christiaan restaurant in the Netherlands.

The layout of your restaurant

Laying out your restaurant starts with knowing what type of restaurant you will be. A traditional or gourmet restaurant will need more space for their customers than a brasserie or fast-food restaurant. The first thing to do is therefore to seek to optimize the available space as much as possible. Your layout must be functional, you must ensure that circulation is easy for good speed of service, this is something essential. So be careful about the furniture you choose, it must be in harmony with the theme of your restaurant. However, certain rules are common for all types of restaurants. For example, respect natural colors and try not to use too many bright shades. You must also be careful to favor a clear entrance and pay attention to the arrangement of tables, for example, not putting them near the toilets and leaving enough space between each table so that circulation is easy for customers but also for waiters.
It is always recommended to call on an interior design professional. Nothing beats professional advice.

Decorating your restaurant

Decoration is a very important element of your restaurant, it will contribute to customer attraction and loyalty. A well-decorated place will put the customer at ease and make them want to come back. Decorating begins by choosing the theme of the restaurant. Once you have chosen it, the decoration can begin.

Choose your flooring wisely

The covering is the basis of the decoration. This contributes enormously to customer comfort. The floor covering must have several characteristics, such as reducing ambient noise. The customer does not necessarily want to be disturbed by conversations from neighboring tables or even simply the sound of footsteps, for example. You also have to think about maintenance. For a restaurant, it is essential that the floor covering is easily cleanable. Our Silence collection is perfect for this. Indeed, as its name suggests, this collection is the specialist in noise reduction but it does not only have this advantage. In terms of maintenance, our woven vinyl floors are very simple, you just need to use a scrubber once a week and if you want to clean more thoroughly you can go to this page which gives all the advice necessary for the proper maintenance of Bolon floors. Another benefit is that floor coverings increase indoor air quality. Then for the colors, opt instead for neutral colors because if you opt for more vibrant colors, it will later be more difficult to change your curtains or tablecloths so that it matches the color of the covering. Our Silence collection has warm colors for a sober and elegant effect. With its hypnotic patterns, you will find varied influences, from antique textiles to classic and traditional parquet patterns. If this does not suit you, Artepy offers other collections that will meet your desires. So you can go see our site if you want to know more.

The furniture of your restaurant

For tablecloths, placemats or napkins, they must match the dominant color of your restaurant, this is essential for good harmony. The appearance of the lights is just as important. It will have an important role in the atmosphere of your restaurant. Favor warm light which will allow you to put your customers in a comfortable atmosphere so for example, on the tables you can put candlesticks or simply candles.

For furniture, you must above all choose quality materials. Indeed, if you use poor quality materials, it will reflect poorly on your restaurant. Then, don't forget, a restaurant must have its own personality and this comes through your furniture. The choice of benches, the choice of chairs, choosing between large or small tables depending on the clientele. If you want something convivial then choose large tables so that you can eat together, while if you prefer something more intimate, choose small tables. Everything is important to give your restaurant its own personality and make it something unique. For example, if you want to create a feeling of privacy and comfort, create secluded spaces with bench seats. As I tell you, the choice of furniture must be made carefully. Of course, the aesthetic side is important because it contributes to the personality of the restaurant, but the practical side must also be taken into account. The constraints of the chairs for example and the maintenance of the covering must be taken into account. Also think about customer habits. Will your restaurant be a place where there will be a lot of movement like a brasserie or rather a restaurant where people will stay at the table for a long time? All these criteria must therefore be taken into account when choosing your chairs.

As I said before, acoustics are also important to create a space of privacy, trying to choose materials that will promote sound absorption can be really interesting and will be a good complement to our floor coverings.