How to Soundproof a Wall - 7 Easy DIY Ways!

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
  • There are many ways you can go about soundproofing a wall. This video will show you 7 easy ways to get it done like a pro! Soundproofguide.com
    Whether you're living in an apartment or renovating your home, I will show you ways to soundproof a wall during the construction phase and also some methods that will not damage the wall.
    Full UPDATED ARTICLE 2022 with links and sources - soundproofguide.com/how-to-so...
    Here is a list of our recommended soundproofing products that we talk about in this video.
    1. Green Glue Noise Proofing Sealant (Caulking); amzn.to/2MAJUyp
    2. Mass Loaded Vinyl; - amzn.to/2GEhJth
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    4. Puddy Pads; amzn.to/2C2EDXK
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    6. Acousti Coat - Sound Deadening Paint - amzn.to/2DIFNcX
    7. Sound Absorption Blanket; amzn.to/2MJm6bw
    Other Great Soundproofing Products I recommend!
    1. Weatherstripping Windows; amzn.to/2F9pmXR
    2. Quilted Fiberglass Panel; amzn.to/2WjzoLv
    3. Noise Reduction Curtains; amzn.to/2XtBj1s
    4. Sound Reduction Blinds; amzn.to/2WNFfNB
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    6. Window Insulator Kit; amzn.to/2MxuOtz
    7. ATS Acoustic Panel; amzn.to/2Wvxa0D
    8. WEN 56200i (Quietest generator); amzn.to/2H8mMT7
    9. Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat - amzn.to/2ISNdO1
    10. White Noise Machine; amzn.to/2RGfb4g
    Bear in mind that some of the links in this video are affiliate links, and if you go through them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational,​ or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
    Music credit - Bensound.com
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  • @anthonykf99
    @anthonykf99 4 роки тому +2947

    Im tired of my guests getting suspicious over the screams coming from my basement, im running out of excuses. Thank you, this video helped!

    • @robmanabat8293
      @robmanabat8293 4 роки тому +46

      Lol

    • @TomsterTheToaster
      @TomsterTheToaster 4 роки тому +231

      Please help me I was thrown in here about 3 days ago I've been unconscious for that time he didn't take my phone please try to save me and the other kid's in here

    • @newbiespkr2154
      @newbiespkr2154 4 роки тому +19

      @@TomsterTheToaster how can we help

    • @TomsterTheToaster
      @TomsterTheToaster 4 роки тому +51

      @@newbiespkr2154 call the pi- I mean Police I'm desperate my phone is going to die gulp oh shoot he's coming ahhhh

    • @tgm.nabam101
      @tgm.nabam101 4 роки тому +91

      Hey I provide body cleaner service contact me if you need my help getting rid of bodies

  • @RiorXD
    @RiorXD 4 роки тому +328

    1:03 to start the video

    • @kurtv7638
      @kurtv7638 4 роки тому +4

      Bump

    • @Elias-eq8ut
      @Elias-eq8ut 4 роки тому +2

      @@kurtv7638 yea while youre at it go ahead and put it on 2x speed this dude really try harding to strech the vid.....

    • @kyrnyanu6703
      @kyrnyanu6703 3 роки тому

      thanks

    • @berto4359
      @berto4359 3 роки тому +3

      Not the hero youtube deserves but the one it needs

    • @D00NBU66Y
      @D00NBU66Y 3 роки тому +1

      @@berto4359 was gonna comment this but here we are

  • @kittythecat6565
    @kittythecat6565 4 роки тому +1748

    I want this as my closet so I can sing along to songs without people thinking there’s a screaming cat In the house

  • @l.lobovoiceacts4262
    @l.lobovoiceacts4262 4 роки тому +1967

    I’m not soundproofing my house cause of noisy neighbors, I am the noisy neighbor

  • @turtlemouth
    @turtlemouth 3 роки тому +57

    3:30 It took me a second to see that I was watching a factory demo. He was applying that Green Glue like a man who didn't have to pay for it.

  • @OnlyDianes
    @OnlyDianes 3 роки тому +562

    I want to at least sound reduce my room as much as possible so I can play music and stuff without bothering my parents. My house has such thin walls to the point that you can hear a cricket fart in the other room

    • @user-zb5ob3ll7v
      @user-zb5ob3ll7v 3 роки тому +13

      Same

    • @joshuajenkins590
      @joshuajenkins590 3 роки тому +9

      Same

    • @lisasummer701
      @lisasummer701 3 роки тому +15

      Same 😂😂 they can hear my bird sneeze

    • @Kevin-sm8pn
      @Kevin-sm8pn 3 роки тому +2

      You can't wear headphones? lol That is honestly your cheapest, easiest and fastest way.

    • @richgoskitz4155
      @richgoskitz4155 2 роки тому +88

      @@Kevin-sm8pn how did you think this comment was going to help at all….

  • @soundproofguide
    @soundproofguide  4 роки тому +8

    NEW UPDATED VIDEO - SOUNDPROOF A WALL - ua-cam.com/video/UoVIw0IlT2E/v-deo.html

    • @matthewszasz1895
      @matthewszasz1895 Рік тому

      Thanks, watching more recent videos, you've stated your more is it worth it for the money assessments. The green glue compound, not sealant was not worth the money. And sound proofing paint was not worth doing.

  • @Lildoc911
    @Lildoc911 3 роки тому +14

    Came for the sound proofing, left with a library. Slick. Education is important.

  • @cameronpavelic500
    @cameronpavelic500 3 роки тому +85

    Leaving a comment because it’s great you’re being honest with “leaving a comment does help my channel” instead of that standard UA-camr bullshit “leave a comment below letting me know what you think” as if any content creator realistically reads every comment on their channel. Thank you for keeping it real.

    • @soundproofguide
      @soundproofguide  3 роки тому +27

      We certainly can’t read every comment, but I did see this one! Thank You 😊

    • @zackmurray4992
      @zackmurray4992 2 роки тому +1

      I'm not shore if it's worth munching it or not but remember eggcrate phome for hospital beds not shore but u could try that!

  • @gelb.8705
    @gelb.8705 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you, very accurate information. Newer condos has the worst walls and ceiling that makes so much noise.

  • @heidia9441
    @heidia9441 4 роки тому +22

    I knew about most of these but not the bookshelves! Genius! Plus I can buy more books!

  • @fosterlewis7360
    @fosterlewis7360 4 роки тому +193

    I have a number of thoughts in response to this video. I apologize for not ordering them better, but this is powerful info I would like other viewers to have.
    “Soundproofing” is a colloquial term. “Isolation” is the technical term, as stopping all sound entirely is impractical/impossible. Most performance specs for a system or a commercial product (such as a door) are given as a Sound Transmission Coefficient (STC) value in the USA. This standard is really focused around voice transmission, so it is not valuable in determining effectiveness for bass transmission loss. It also does not imply mechanical isolation, which is necessary for isolating structure-borne transmission such as foot traffic on a floor above.
    For isolation, physics demands mass, decoupling, and damping. Low frequency sound has dramatically more energy than other sound of equivalent Sound Pressure Level. Thus, a loud bass guitar amplifier requires much more mass and decoupling than other situations. Many recording studio live rooms employ a double concrete-block wall with an air gap in between for this reason.
    While mass loaded vinyl is not cheap (especially if shipping is involved! 😳), a wall system using it can be very effective, even performing well at low frequencies. This is a good system for saving space and for avoiding paying a structural engineer.
    Otherwise, a “double-stud-wall with resilient channel (RC) and 2 layers of drywall on the outer faces and both wall cavities filled with insulation” is excellent for most circumstances. If I recall correctly, it achieves an impressive STC of 65 using cheap, conventional, low-mass pink fiberglass insulation.
    Double-walls improve decoupling between the wall surfaces, thus dramatically improving isolation. An air gap is required between the walls, even if it is only an inch. And it is important that drywall/sheeting only be applied to the two outward-facing surfaces of a double-wall system. Insulation is necessary within the walls to provide the damping. And there are various potentially superior options for it besides the pink fluffy stuff, including rockwool and Ultratouch denim.
    Addressing the topic of isolation without explicitly mentioning the concept of “flanking paths” is a little unfortunate, but it is a short video. The emphasis on sealing the air gaps at the beginning touches on this, and it is an excellent point, most especially for those without budget to do more. Just keep in mind: a totally sealed room cannot get fresh air/oxygen nor remove mustiness without an hvac supply AND return to the room. Something to consider if you’re in a fully-sealed, non-ventilated room for a longer periods of time.
    Using the putty on ceiling light fixture receptacles and other wall-surface penetrations, in addition to light switches and outlets, should definitely be employed for the best results in open-wall treatment situations. For closed-wall situations, one might add foam air-gaskets marketed for stopping drafts in addition to caulking electrical box edges with an acoustical sealant. Caulking the edges does not fill the holes in the back of the boxes where wires enter, but the additional foam seal should help slightly. However, do not use caulk inside the box: it’s against code, potentially creating a fire hazard. Speaking of which, there are fire-blocking spray-foams and caulks that CAN be used for wire/pipe penetrations within wall cavities (through sill plates and other framing members) to minimize flanking paths without creating fire hazards. This option is a relatively minor optimization for open-wall construction.
    In some situations, flanking noise will primarily come through ductwork. Isolation of HVAC systems is a very complex topic, typically requiring a lot of space for baffle boxes, relatively expensive commercially available in-line duct-baffle devices (think: a car muffler), or an entirely separate HVAC system to achieve the best results. Though simply replacing a section of rigid ductwork supply and return for a room with a section of flexible insulated duct that takes a S-shaped path can help both reduce mechanical transmission of hvac noise and improve isolation from other branches of the hvac system (other rooms). This works because sound looses energy when it changes direction. But radical direction changes can create additional noise from turbulence, and can also dramatically reduce air-flow. So take care to not make the curves too radical, and consider additionally isolating the cavity containing the flexible ductwork if taking this low-cost approach.
    Isolating curtains are indeed painfully expensive, and probably best employed as suggested in the video for covering hollow or thin-paneled doors. But an automatic door bottom (look it up!) in conjunction with neoprene weatherstripping around the top and sides of the jamb are also important for truly effective door isolation. Doors and windows are typically a weak link in an isolation approach, so properly sealing (and quite often also replacing) them is important for acceptable results. Another cheaper and lower-tech option for sealing the crack under a door is installing a threshold with a neoprene gasket that abuts the door when closed. (Thresholds should also be caulked to the floor with acoustical sealant.) The downside of this option is having an edge that can cause a person to trip and can be difficult for wheelchairs, dollies, and other things to roll over. To check whether the door cracks are properly sealed, simply have someone shine a bright flashlight around the edges with the isolated room totally dark, and see if light leaks. If it does, improve the gasket positioning.
    The video’s author refers to 2 Green Glue products. The first is a sealant. OSI and others also make this sort of sealant products. But don’t get confused and order the wrong stuff: the stuff for between two layers of drywall will not work as a sealant and would create a TREMENDOUS mess if you tried!
    That “drywall panel” Green Glue is best for improving isolation of an existing space without removing drywall. It actually improves in effectiveness over a period of a couple months as it fully cures. Also, the video example shows too much product applied: it should be more like before the cut where the person reloads the caulk gun. This product it is quite a bit less effective than RC coupled with insulation within the wall. But is doesn’t reduce the usable space of the room as much, and is much harder to mess up than the resilient channel. (He alludes to this in the video, but I will state it explicitly: improper installation of RC will basically nullify its beneficial effect.) Most importantly, a green glue system goes up fast, not requiring demolition!
    Additionally, I suggest you don’t worry about using a “different” thickness drywall as suggested in the video: just go for 5/8” every time. (There is a theoretical benefit to having differing masses of elements in a 2-leaf system. But this efficiency optimization is completely trumped by “mo-mass, mo-better” in practice. Differing thicknesses of layers is most appropriate for maximizing value from expensive materials, such as large plate-glass window sections.)
    The “soundproofing paint” is probably only appropriate for desperate renters. Do not expect a substantial benefit from this sort of product! He has a video on one of these products, so look there and maybe also elsewhere before choosing this option. I am unfamiliar with its performance, but strongly expect it will basically only help make neighboring voices less intelligible if they are otherwise very clear.
    This short video omits performance data for the various systems described, which is very important info! It is just an overview video, of course, so check out their main page and other sources. Again, some of these systems are MUCH more effective than others! Isolation is typically expensive and time consuming, so you ought to have data on how well your approach will work before committing to it. SOOO many people try and fail at it (don’t dwell on it-you’re not alone!) because they do not do enough research or they skip annoying details. (One such detail: when installing dual drywall layers, caulk the edges of the first layer with acoustical sealant BEFORE installing the second! Then caulk that one too, of course.) By the time you are looking at isolation, you’re probably either very frustrated, or your field of work (i.e.- music recording) requires it. I implore you to take heed, and avoid the double-frustration of having to re-do a failed isolation attempt. Do your research; don’t dive into your project until you‘re confident in your strategy and have budgeted for everything.
    To the video’s author: I’m sincerely sorry for putting such a “know-it-all” comment on your video. I am obviously passionate about the subject. But I will definitely also check out more of your resources. I’m always glad to see people share knowledge about acoustics! Thank you for doing so! 👍
    To everyone else: Wow-you made it through all that! You get a gold star! 😂 And good luck with your project! Take your time researching, planning and budgeting. It’s going to turn out great. 👍.

    • @soundproofguide
      @soundproofguide  4 роки тому +26

      Thank you very much for your comment. I love hearing different points of view!
      It’s all about helping one another! 🙂

    • @fosterlewis7360
      @fosterlewis7360 4 роки тому +7

      Soundproof Guide thanks!
      Also, I should really correct myself: STC is Sound Transmission Class, not Coefficient. Had to look it up when you used the correct term.

    • @john5554
      @john5554 4 роки тому +40

      ok, nobody actually read all that tho

    • @menteejemplar2591
      @menteejemplar2591 4 роки тому +35

      @@john5554 i did, man, was it helpfull

    • @nireekshanvkumar8660
      @nireekshanvkumar8660 4 роки тому +1

      TnQ for the passionate nd helpful explanation.

  • @ReddoFreddo
    @ReddoFreddo 4 роки тому +223

    6:12 I'd like to know what she's on

    • @soundproofguide
      @soundproofguide  4 роки тому +12

      ReddoFreddo 😂

    • @traviswoodall6547
      @traviswoodall6547 4 роки тому +12

      Shrooms for sure...or sniffing that magic paint.

    • @GS-HIFI-AUDIO
      @GS-HIFI-AUDIO 4 роки тому +8

      Must be premium product since she clearly doesn't care putting her head against wet paint..😬

    • @davonmulder8458
      @davonmulder8458 4 роки тому +2

      must be LSD XD

    • @mrreviewer4153
      @mrreviewer4153 4 роки тому +3

      Shes doing the naughty moves ur trying to block away from ur neighbours

  • @TheRealJakeRyanMusic
    @TheRealJakeRyanMusic 2 роки тому +9

    Turned into a home renovation project. Thanks man

  • @k7l3rworkman97
    @k7l3rworkman97 Рік тому +5

    I love this. I’m going to have a tiny house in spring time, so this is a good vid to take notes on for when putting walls up 👍🏻

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome Рік тому

    very works for my studio room.

  • @AmazingPhilippines1
    @AmazingPhilippines1 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done video. I was in the noise control business in the SW USA for many years but focused on commercial issues, primarily noisy chillers by Trane, Carrier, and other AC companies. Living in the Philippines now where few noise rules are enforced. Loud motorbikes, karaoke, fiestas until 4AM, roosters, and dogs are all issues....but it is more fun in the Philippines.

    • @Texas_Made_
      @Texas_Made_ 9 місяців тому

      Fun vs. Peace...ill take peace lol

  • @KevinLowen-rq5yt
    @KevinLowen-rq5yt 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. Very useful.

  • @manuelcolaco9175
    @manuelcolaco9175 5 років тому +1

    Very good. Thanks!

  • @adrianclarke5484
    @adrianclarke5484 4 роки тому +1

    thanks this was very helpful

  • @nickschwartzmd
    @nickschwartzmd 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Great summary.

  • @jacquelineconsul8089
    @jacquelineconsul8089 2 роки тому

    Thank you, very well explained and soothing manner in voice.I will follow your recommendations they are exactly what I was looking for.

  • @angshu08
    @angshu08 3 роки тому +3

    Great info!

  • @Rawly1985
    @Rawly1985 3 роки тому +1

    Loving the videocopilot effects 👌

  • @angiec.874
    @angiec.874 2 роки тому

    Your video was very helpful! Thank you!

  • @TheZblings
    @TheZblings 2 роки тому

    Thank you!!

  • @albertwesker828
    @albertwesker828 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid my man

  • @musabinho
    @musabinho 2 роки тому

    Tons of information, thanks mate 🙏

  • @loveispatientloveiskind2205
    @loveispatientloveiskind2205 3 роки тому

    Wow, thankyou, so need this help!!! Love the bookshelf idea and wondering about, fitted wardrobe?

  • @VishalKumar-lk1pt
    @VishalKumar-lk1pt Рік тому

    It is really helpful

  • @debramckoy2304
    @debramckoy2304 4 роки тому +3

    I'll try this to soundproof my small home office. Wish me luck!!!

  • @janssennavarro3326
    @janssennavarro3326 2 роки тому

    Let me try this one, Thank you for sharing

  • @noahandeveryone2168
    @noahandeveryone2168 2 роки тому +1

    this helps a lot

  • @mikeduda1505
    @mikeduda1505 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great tips

  • @welwellwell71
    @welwellwell71 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @f11documentaries
    @f11documentaries 2 роки тому

    Thanks so kindly

  • @patriciomunoz2830
    @patriciomunoz2830 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative, what do you recommend to a home theater user neighbor, basically for bass annulation??

  • @kellychase2564
    @kellychase2564 2 роки тому +1

    WOW, I am so glad I finally found this Channel. I have missed so much sleep because of SUPER Noisy Neighbors. I am going to Try ALL the Blanket Ideas because I can't alter the Rental in any way.
    Continued Success to YOU.

  • @duck7146
    @duck7146 4 роки тому +57

    As you speak my neighbor it's singing attention Charlie puth

  • @Jag4MEH
    @Jag4MEH 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your tip

  • @petedavila1405
    @petedavila1405 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for sharing! My apartment is a pain with crazy neighbors !

  • @allenyoung4857
    @allenyoung4857 2 роки тому

    Cool presentation so looking at all the options they all need to be done with thought it's quite a job but obviously we'll worth it in the end cool

  • @edoliver4255
    @edoliver4255 4 роки тому

    Nice informative video.

  • @Elite_Echoes
    @Elite_Echoes 4 роки тому

    Thanks. Where do you get these wonderful stock videos?

  • @jamessanders2007
    @jamessanders2007 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @lito9293
    @lito9293 3 роки тому

    Very helpful 👍🏽

  • @antonioriverajr4452
    @antonioriverajr4452 3 роки тому

    Very useful for our Instruments area

  • @GustavoRodriguez-rg8tl
    @GustavoRodriguez-rg8tl 2 роки тому

    Great tips

  • @Elit3Ac3s
    @Elit3Ac3s 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks a ton bro

  • @Daveglorious
    @Daveglorious 3 роки тому

    Great vid. Just getting into this now.)

  • @Krafty
    @Krafty 4 роки тому +7

    1:35 those plug sockets look so....
    shocked 👀

  • @jeanettedegarmo9722
    @jeanettedegarmo9722 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @Sharehopedaily
    @Sharehopedaily Рік тому

    Thank you!!! I work from home and these neighbors have no regards for others!!! I work with sensitive information. I will be trying one of these methods!

  • @shadowlatifah
    @shadowlatifah 2 роки тому

    Thank u

  • @e.climan1329
    @e.climan1329 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks for the great information! Would there be any difference in soundproofing a cement block wall that’s already sheet rocked?

    • @The_O.G_Cyber_bully_24Hr_Ban
      @The_O.G_Cyber_bully_24Hr_Ban 11 місяців тому

      yes the denser the better if you can afford it to cover the place in lead. what you want to do it use 2-inch battens (timber) and use drywall over them so it will look like this block wall / batten/rockwool/drywall/paint for a nice finish that 2 or more inches will make a significant difference think of someone mowing the grass and how annoying it can be think of that sound it will be like listening to a Bea buzzing around you, you will still ear it but thats the difference it will cut the sound if you ear any sound it will be coming through the windows or some other place e.g wooden floor or celing

  • @QuickCS
    @QuickCS Рік тому

    Hi, I am going to make a sound isolation booth of 4X4 feet size with 6 feet height. My plan is to use 2 12mm plywood sheets and place an EPE foam sheet of 2 inches in between them. Then on the inside of the booth place pu foam for sound diffusion. Also I will fill all the gaps with silicon. Do you think it will block out the noise from outside as my room is next to a road? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

  • @YannickRoy76
    @YannickRoy76 3 роки тому

    Like the video... do you have a specific video & article that covers sound management of a garage/shop for power tools 🧰?!?
    If not could you make some video/ article content to those specific problems?!?

  • @rickstan6595
    @rickstan6595 2 роки тому +1

    I live in a nosey hood on peer and beam in Houston area was thinking of hanging 5/8 sheet rock from the crawlspace floor joist but read VML was better . After further searching found this stuff on amazon say it has 70db stc called FloorMuffler Ultra Seal Underlayment 300SF and much cheaper should be easier to install too . its not made for this purpose but will it work ? Is it better than 5/8 sheetrock or VML .I also thought of putting 30 lb felt on the very bottom between floor joist and the FloorMuffler Ultra Seal Underlayment 300SF . Another potential problem although I treated the ground and joist with Taurus SC and the wood with bora-care .

  • @degoisb
    @degoisb 4 роки тому +49

    I want to soundproof a small bedroom in a townhouse on the 2nd floor to play drums. The walls are made of brick and there's a closet in one side plus the window facing the footpath. Any advise on that?

    • @derekbigpowers1993
      @derekbigpowers1993 4 роки тому +13

      BDG 87 weird I’m in the EXACT same situation

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 роки тому +1

      I’m in a house (not a town house) but my neighbors can here the drums. My parents make me use mutes. They block out 95% of sound. Which is just too much and you can’t tune your drums. So I will ask my parents if we can just soundproof the room.

  • @laogx4026
    @laogx4026 Рік тому +2

    You are awesome man!!! Please make an overkill wall video with all of these and home test the db as low as possible! Would be fun to watch

  • @firlin.5978
    @firlin.5978 4 роки тому +7

    I’m moving to a new apartment complex and don’t want to have anyone hear me sing (since I don’t know how to lol) nice vid

  • @jordangolson4508
    @jordangolson4508 4 роки тому +5

    I have an exterior wall with an AC outside of it. What’s my best option to handle deadening that noise?

  • @_sekaiz.7011
    @_sekaiz.7011 4 роки тому +67

    I just searched for this because i rlly dont want the neighbors to hear me.

    • @soundproofguide
      @soundproofguide  4 роки тому +8

      😂

    • @Poetry4Peace
      @Poetry4Peace 4 роки тому +21

      I want to be able to listen to what i want loud n talk (shout) while gaming without any complainers -_-🎊

  • @boedillard8807
    @boedillard8807 3 роки тому +1

    seems like you could use something like that foam wrap material between the 2x4 and the sheet wrap to reduce the vibrations.

  • @maheshbhatt8115
    @maheshbhatt8115 2 роки тому

    Thank you... very good video but I'm building a new room so what should I do except these

  • @Buildingscienceacademy
    @Buildingscienceacademy 2 роки тому +26

    4:30. Be careful using vinyl behind drywall on exterior walls in hot/humid climates, as it acts as a vapor barrier and the moisture driving into the building will get stuck and rot and mold out the inside of your wall.

  • @springbloom8997
    @springbloom8997 3 роки тому +3

    Love the tips! I think I'll use them all!

  • @sallyrosenbaumfineart5724
    @sallyrosenbaumfineart5724 4 роки тому +7

    I have a thirty two year old amazon parrot that I love. I want to move into a condo...how about the black roll of soundproofing glued to the top of the wall and then a book case on top of it instead of a second drywall layer?

  • @merfyn4838
    @merfyn4838 2 роки тому +1

    I wanna practice my singing but i dont wanna any neighbors calling the police thinking someone is stabing me to dead with a pencil.

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish 2 роки тому

      Sing in the bathroo or your closet. That is honestly your best option. You want a small room with no windows and low ceilings.

  • @zilpavdighada4673
    @zilpavdighada4673 3 роки тому +10

    I'm doing an architecture studio project and needed some basic sound proofing tips under a budget, THANKS!!!

  • @chatasa9267
    @chatasa9267 3 роки тому

    Great tips. R u in south fl?

  • @WigglyRage
    @WigglyRage 3 роки тому +1

    For me I will save a lot of money and buy all this for sure

    • @alexguerra683
      @alexguerra683 3 роки тому

      have you started..tell me how it's going.. I want to start

  • @krapivakrapiva7871
    @krapivakrapiva7871 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, I just loved the idea of using bookshelves, may be I'll use it on one wall at least. Could you give me an advice, how to fill considerable gaps (about 10 centimeters) between the floor and the walls (it's under the floor even) and also between the walls and the ceiling, the old walls are made of plaster and I can hear the neighbors from the side very well, but the worst of all is impact noise (the structure vibration when they run or drop something). So I'm thinking about shoving into thses gaps some soundproof material but I don't know whether it sould be some bulk material, plaster, some panels or all of these things. Finances are very limited and I'm a complete beginner in all these things. Could you just point out the sequence and the main principles of this. I guess I won't be able to demolish the old wall to build a new one

  • @teresa-kurtolander9579
    @teresa-kurtolander9579 Рік тому +1

    Question: we have an unfinished basement ceiling. My idea is to cut stops of used but clean enough carpet strips between the beams and studs, use the acoustical glue and staples. The goal is zero cost and re-using materials. What do you think?

  • @tuffstuff2U
    @tuffstuff2U 3 роки тому +24

    I have an adjoining wall to another apartment that I have somewhat soundproofed by screwing 2 queen sized, 3 inch egg-crate mattress toppers to the wall, and then covered them with noise reducing curtains so it looks like one giant window covering. I would post a picture if I could, but it works very well in an apartment situation, and it looks stunning design-wise.

    • @soundproofguide
      @soundproofguide  2 роки тому +1

      Would you mind sending a picture to info@soundproofguide.com Thanks!

    • @chrisbiohazard4890
      @chrisbiohazard4890 2 роки тому

      Where can I buy that egg crate material and or is there a site I can refer to how to do what u did??

    • @rufus5208
      @rufus5208 2 роки тому

      How thick is it?

    • @chrisbiohazard4890
      @chrisbiohazard4890 2 роки тому +1

      @@rufus5208 you should upload a video of your setup and how u did it. I live in a mobile home and my problem area my bedroom that has a wall with a window. I'd like to maybe get some noise reduction from the window. Wall if possible. Noisy neighbors. Wall thickness is let's say.... Im guessing by the depth of the window compared to the wall it's attached to and say about..... 3 to 4 inch wall

    • @tuffstuff2U
      @tuffstuff2U 2 роки тому +3

      Hello everyone, so I had hoped that the two mattress toppers would be enough to stop the bass sounds from my neighbor, but it didn't. And the other thing I wanted to mention is that you also have to not only screw the toppers on to the wall but you also have to tape them as you go with masking tape across because they will kind of sag a little bit from the weight. It's literally like trying to nail jelly to a wall.
      I ended up putting another layer of 8x4 drywall panels in front of the egg crate mattress toppers like an extra extended wall, and used L-brackets to attach them to the sides of the walls, and then I covered that again with the soundproofing curtains on a long kaleidoscope curtain rod. I actually hung some moving blankets behind the soundproofing curtains also to dull out some of the noise even more. My situation with my neighbor got completely out of hand and I had to get management involved to make him stop playing his bass so loud so I haven't had a problem since then because he turned the music down. But the drywall panels actually did subdue the music more than anything. And I'm sure there's a benefit to layering soundproofing blankets and egg grates of any kind with drywall because the space between the two drywall panels traps vibrations and sounds coming through the walls. But in an apartment situation you will always have sound coming through the ceilings too, so you would literally have to have a completely closed in room within a room to be able to completely block out sound.
      The extra drywall panels worked so well that I put pieces in a window that gets a lot of traffic noise and that has helped substantially, and I also used another big piece on a wall that I hear sounds from neighbors outside in another area and that has helped greatly there too. You can go to Home Depot to get drywall panels and cut them to any size you want. The 5/8 inch fire code drywall is the densest sheetrock with the most sound absorption.
      If your issues are more high frequency sounds like talking or TVs in an adjoining room, adding an extra layer of drywall over some egg crate soundproofing up against the adjoining wall will dull those high frequency sounds. But for low frequency bass sounds it is extremely difficult to block those frequencies. I will say this; as a result of putting up all that soundproofing I cannot hear my neighbor at all like talking or his TV or anything since he's turned the bass down. I hear absolutely no sounds whatsoever, so that is a bonus. All of that hard work wasn't for nothing. And yes, I'll probably send a picture here soon to the email above when I get some time.

  • @sandyroche5253
    @sandyroche5253 3 роки тому +2

    I’m trying to determine an approximate cost for supplies to sound proof two 10 ft walls, using 5/8 in drywall, green glue noise proofing compound, and mass loaded vinyl. Any information greatly appreciated, thanks!

  • @alchemyst-themadwarlock1048
    @alchemyst-themadwarlock1048 2 роки тому

    Do you have any recommendations for soundproofing interior barn doors?

  • @robin_fpv
    @robin_fpv 3 роки тому +20

    Any special advice in Soundproofing a room with door that's directly next to my parents bedroom so that I can watch films and play games (or hang out with my friends after covid) without them waking up?
    I live in Germany so we have brick walls.

  • @michealvega3695
    @michealvega3695 3 роки тому +2

    I think the soundproof paint on the existing wall and then putting that caulking and adding another drywall it’s a perfect method thank you

  • @chookokyew4925
    @chookokyew4925 3 роки тому

    For music room for hifi, will this soundproofing methods such as the paints, deaden the sound of the room? Can these methods be apply outside the room instead?

  • @murphw3828
    @murphw3828 3 роки тому +4

    Are 2 inch thick acoustic panels effective for dry wall? I even saw 4 inch thick panels. I live in an apartment and the walls are so thin. I'm putting finishing touches on my studio and want it 100% sound proof. Thanks

  • @Lilshorts-
    @Lilshorts- 2 роки тому +1

    Hey my sons room is right next to mine was wondering if you could help me with some tips on what's the best way to go about making the noise coming from his from room quieter? Ty

  • @nancyyancy5199
    @nancyyancy5199 4 роки тому

    Hi, I live close (1/2 mile) to an airport and have been investigating ways to soundproof my home. I have a single story house. Air traffic noise comes from the walls and ceiling. I was going to start with the ceiling by installing 1/4 - 1/2 inch plywood with green glue noise dampening compound to cover my popcorn ceiling to add mass. Then a layer of bead board and cover seams with .5" x 4" wood planks. Then paint. Next I was thinking of installing ship lap tongue in groove planks on the interior of my window wall. I have installed Milgard Quietline windows which did help. I can install drywall. Wondering what you think on this. Thanks for your youtube video.

  • @sprenzy7936
    @sprenzy7936 3 роки тому

    I want to do voice recording so by putting fiber glass inside then using vinyl to cover it up along with drywall then sound absorption wouldn't be good right?

  • @modemmack
    @modemmack 2 роки тому

    I'm gonna try some of these solutions. There's a pump of some kind in my apartment block that pulses randomly the entire day and night. It's not an issue when I'm awake but it's just terrible when I'm sleeping.
    Wish me luck. 🤞🏿

  • @markmui
    @markmui 4 роки тому

    Is close cell spray foam a better alternative than fibre insulation?

  • @ArcolaBridge
    @ArcolaBridge 4 роки тому +1

    What about mineral wool insulation in the walls and floor?

  • @JoHnnyGuapoHimself
    @JoHnnyGuapoHimself 3 роки тому

    Ima make my own studio

  • @metratone5
    @metratone5 4 роки тому +18

    Would this work on a 1930's built flat? My neighbours play their music like they are in a night club. I'm in the UK by the way. So products maybe different.

  • @Opvibe999
    @Opvibe999 3 роки тому

    Do the dry walls also work as a acoustiic Treatmemt in musiC srudio?

  • @pattyneff3928
    @pattyneff3928 4 роки тому

    Fantastic tips and ideas!

  • @viment1404
    @viment1404 2 роки тому

    Does this Green Glue things works?
    And can I combine MLV with GG?

  • @tmartins2956
    @tmartins2956 4 роки тому

    nice

  • @Shiyounin
    @Shiyounin 4 роки тому

    the room at 2:36 is very beautiful

  • @malibulalala
    @malibulalala 4 роки тому +1

    I live in old apt, next door is super noisy. What should I do? Any idea?

  • @elizabethmay7262
    @elizabethmay7262 3 роки тому

    I have a chimney breast with an air vent in it. Should I sound proof the chimney breast and does the vent let vibrations and noise through? Any advice would be much appreciated 😁

  • @joannepereira5080
    @joannepereira5080 3 роки тому

    Please how you sound proof a door & a window I just subscribed Thank you great information I’m looking for someone to sound proof few rooms in my house I save the video so I can pass on the information is for health reasons we have to sound proof the window & the door to if we can

  • @robertshivers3420
    @robertshivers3420 4 роки тому +1

    Would this work on a ceiling?

  • @gennycubacub4515
    @gennycubacub4515 3 роки тому

    Hi, How to soundproof my door and my windows...thanks

  • @xarakus
    @xarakus 3 роки тому +7

    apart from the blankets solution, what would you recommend for preventing sound coming through walls without modifying the wall. Like when one is renting a room and wants to prevent external noise entering through walls.

    • @Kevin-sm8pn
      @Kevin-sm8pn 3 роки тому +13

      Killing your neighbors.

    • @Want_a_kookie
      @Want_a_kookie 2 роки тому +1

      Use the right eggcrate or order the cheap squares of foam you can do a wall for 50-100$ works great just doesnt look amazing unless your a streamer or such

    • @formicaforever
      @formicaforever 2 роки тому

      @@Kevin-sm8pn totally considering your suggestion.