Floor matterial. Will ceramic tiles be OK?

[fingerace]

Hey guys,

In a single multi purpose tracking/mixing room, is it ok to have ceramic tiles? - Regarding acoustics... Will that create any big problems?

The room already has the ceramic tiles installed. Should I take them out and put some kind of wood flooring? Can I put something (cheap) on top of the ceramic tiles?

I read about plywood. That can go under the drums at least... What about the rest of the room?

Thanks a lot

[garageband]

A nice solution would be to build a plywood drum riser and use rugs here, there and everywhere. I wouldn't be in a hurry to rip out the tile to put down wood. If you have unlimited money and free time, only then I would head that direction. If the room is big enough and you treat the rest of the space right (which you will need, regardless), you might have something really cool to work with.

[fingerace]

Will this do as a riser? Oatmeal & Coffee by Philip Regan - How To Build A Drum Riser This is what we are looking for, right?

Should I get rid of the carpets and leave the wood bare?

Also, what do you mean by rugs here and there? Shouldn't the floor be reflective? Or should it be MOSTLY reflective?

[brandondrury]

I like a hard surface for drums (keeping them from sliding can be tough).

Knowing the surface of the floor tells us about 8% of the equation. Tell us everything.

Brandon

[fingerace]

Originally Posted by brandondrury

Knowing the surface of the floor tells us about 8% of the equation. Tell us everything.

Brandon

The room is empty. (single room studio). The actual construction/setting up of the studio has not begun yet. I am finalizing my buying list. I will have bass traps in vertical and horisontal ceiling corners (bass trap all I can afford)... a big ceiling cloud, plus lots of absorbtion on walls. As much treatment as possible. All done with 4'' OC703 panels in DIY covers.

I live on a tiny island far away from the US. I need to get everything together before I place the huge order. I will be shipping a container.