Quiet Qurl Step Soft Delivers Superior Noise Control in Vancouver’s Luxury Hotel

Project Details:

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Year completed: 2016
Project type/category: Hotel
Product/system used in project: Quiet Qurl Step Soft

Products Used:

Quiet Qurl Step Soft

Quiet Qurl® Step Soft

Step Soft underlayment redefines comfort and noise reduction in flooring applications with its advanced, high-density foam technology. This premium product not only diminishes the sound of footsteps and other impact noises but also delivers an unmatched underfoot feel that elevates the overall user experience in any setting. Designed to work seamlessly under hardwood, laminate, and tile, Step Soft contributes to a significant improvement in both the acoustic and tactile qualities of a floor.


Being one of the most diverse cities in Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia has quickly become an extremely popular tourist destination. With the scenic views, mild climate, and urban atmosphere who wouldn’t want to plan a trip? When tourists come flooding the city, there is one important question that comes to mind: where will you stay? One luxurious urban hotel in Downtown Vancouver is your answer! 

Located on West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver, you’re in the center of it all! Walk a few blocks for miles of shopping, new dining, and unlimited entertainment. 

Or stay in the hotel and enjoy the luxury spa, heated indoor pool, outdoor relaxing jacuzzi, state-of-the-art fitness center, award-winning restaurant, and much more! 

Taking care of the guests of the hotel and meeting all of their wants and needs is always the main concern. With the hotel standing 616 feet tall, with 69 stories there is one very important amenity that needed to be taken care of: Noise Control. When staying at a hotel, the last thing you want is to hear your neighbor stomping around upstairs or music blasting through the floor, you want to enjoy peace and quiet. This is why a decision was made to incorporate Keene Building Products’ QQ Step Soft into the floors of each room. Using this product will provide a noise-free environment for all guests. 

QQ Step Soft is a recycled rubber flooring underlayment for sound isolation and impact noise control, which ranges from 2 mm to 10 mm. The rubber material provides a resilient layer within the flooring assembly for reducing vibration noise. QQ Step Soft is a critical component in meeting International Building Code requirements for ceiling/or noise reduction performance. In this case, the QQ Step Soft was installed under wood flooring offering many benefits such as effective impact noise reduction, low odor, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly!

Sounds good doesn’t it?