[Marilyn]

There is a condo that we use sometimes in the summers for a short vacation. It originally had carpet and a few years ago, the owner changed the flooring to ceramic tile. The first floor of the condo is on the second floor of the building. There is a one bedroom condo below. We have to be so careful about noise now. Sliding chairs at the dining table can be really loud in the condo below. One year we had some young people with us and were playing some board games. The man downstairs took off suddenly in his car, spinning wheels and everything. We thought he had a medical emergency or something. A few minutes later, a security guard showed up at the door. The man had told them we were having a big loud party, and the noise was so horrible that they couldn't sleep. The security guard didn't have a problem with what we were doing, but we had to tiptoe around the condo the rest of the evening. This had never been a problem with the carpet.

So what I'm saying is, they may have a legitimate concern with the laminate in the bedrooms. You may be courteous to your downstairs neighbors, but what if you sell the condo. Will the new owners be so kind? Just pointing out that this may be where they are coming from.

Hope all works out and you love your renovations when they are all complete!!