Hollow Core Door Vs. Solid Core Doors

Hollow Core Door Vs. Solid Core Doors - The FACTS

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When soundproofing a door, choosing between a hollow core door and a solid core door can be confusing. Remember, a solid core door is NOT the same as a solid wood door. There are major differences between what door will work best when soundproofing a room.
In this video ill show you all the intricate differences between these two types of doors and wether you're soundproofing a solid core door or a hollow core door, you'll know the difference and also if it's worth replacing an interior hollow door with a solid door.
Here are the soundproofing products I recommend and use. The links are from amazon and Home Depot to give you more buying options.
1. Rubber Industrial Door Sweep
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2. Weather Strip
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3. Acoustical Caulking
Amazon - amzn.to/3kcpGYd
Home Depot - homedepot.sjv.io/LJ0D0
4. Soundproof Blanket
Amazon - amzn.to/2IG8GeV
5. Solid Core Door
Amazon - amzn.to/2T7wLNW
Home Depot - homedepot.sjv.io/D5WLb
6. Industrial Velcro
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7. Moving Blankets
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Home Depot - homedepot.sjv.io/5rDo2
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@didgeproject 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I was considering replacing my hollow core door for a solid core, but I will try the weatherstrip and sweep first and see how it goes.

@ALPHAdog479 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation and especially adding the graphics for the difference. Going to try and pick up a solid core door on craiglist (saw them going for around $60) and redo the weather stripping and get a sealer

@rowanmeyer1817 Жыл бұрын

how did it work?

@Tech215Studios Ай бұрын

I got my solid door core at a door store in a corridor in Ecuador on the 44th floor overlooking the Shore. 😂 great video my dude!

@soundproofguide Ай бұрын

🤣 Love it!

@julesverneinoz Жыл бұрын

The major con for me (which is why I looked this up) is not being able to screw things to the door without an anchoring screw. I recently put a stud finder to an interior door and could not find a single spot I can screw a coat hook on. Now I know why.

@mryan4452 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid, but what's your take on solid core v solid wood doors? And re solid wood, are hardwood any better than softwood?

@jonathanmandell6544 Жыл бұрын

Is it equally easy to install a threshold with a solid core door?

@ChristianityExplained 3 жыл бұрын

I have been doing some research on how I can reduce the echo effect in my room. I'm talking about the reverbs that occurs when sound bounce off a wall and does a ricochet around the room. As a youtuber, I'm sure you know all about it. Your channel keeps coming up and I can see that you have some great info on this matter. I've a suggestion for a video topic, for you. It will fit nicely with a problem that I have. I've a small 9'x11' room with original hardwood oak flooring. I own the place. I'm using the room as both an office to do podcasting/KZfaq and writing on my PC. There is also a futon couch for a guest to sleep over. I already got a soundproof curtain coming and it's from your favorite company. I've also purchased a tapestry for the one wall and a fleece throw blanket for the couch. The couch has a firm fabric. Hopefully, the blanket helps. The only issue is the rug. I do not have the money for wall-to-wall carpet or a large area rug. For something that's supposed to be helpful, I'm surprised at the low amount of information on this. According to my own research, I needed to stay away from rugs that are weave style or low to flat surface. They apparently don't do a good job of absorbing sound. I did get a 45"x29" accent rugs that have cut pile or have a shaggy texture. Is one enough? I won't know for certain until the rest of the stuff comes in. I would have loved a detailed videos on just rugs and nothing else.

@tone1585 16 күн бұрын

Your trying to sound deaden you can build cheap acoustic panels for the walls which will be the best at absorbing reflections and reduce echo if recommend making your own it’s much cheaper and very easy with KZfaq video tutorials

@GirlOnAQuest Жыл бұрын

I use solid core doors as table tops xD Cheaper then buying a table top that big!

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!!

@dreddmann9292 11 ай бұрын

Hollow core doors defeat the whole purpose for having a door to begin with. What's the point of having a cheap hollow core door with a lock if you can just kick the door in with no problem. A door is not just for privacy but it's also for protection. Hollow core doors a joke even if you are broke.

@nevadanites 8 ай бұрын

they are for the interior, for privacy,, not security

@_AmanAalam 5 ай бұрын

I saw them in north american homes and went bonkers. You are absolutely right. If you have a home invasion while you are in the house, a solid core door could be a life saver

@gund89123 3 ай бұрын

It looks like a door, it opens and closes like a door, you can paint it like a door 😂 If it breaks you buy a new door, businesses make more money, you get new door, everyone is happy.

@SeamlessFab 2 ай бұрын

Commonly available interior solid core doors are easily kicked in as well. People typically have locks on interior doors so they can get dressed etc. I welded security frames around my doors because I weld a lot.. Don’t think your solid core door offers any protection if you don’t have steel plate jambs properly installed in the framing.

@1111Paiste Жыл бұрын

Where can one purchase a solid core door?

@stephen9281 Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with humidity in my house. Will switching to solid core door help with that?

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

No.

@bigwillcast 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best sound proof door - solid core or solid wood?

@SciaticaDrums Жыл бұрын

Solid. The best is a fiberglass door but they are hard to find.

@nakinnovations8800 Жыл бұрын

Can a pile of sand bags throughout the wall will helpful in sound proofing?

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

You’d have to cover the entire wall, where would you put it? Between the wall?

@nakinnovations8800 Жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide I have a garage having 13\12 feet area with 6"thick bricks walls I want to cover whole wall with sand bags of 8"thickness from the inside ,will this arrangement work?space is not a big issue for me

@thepickyaudiophile Жыл бұрын

Door sweeps are not commonly used in my country. Would a proper wooden “step” with weather sealing not be superior for isolation anyway?

@mikewillett5076 7 ай бұрын

Anything that closes any gaps works. Shine a bright light from the other side. If you can see any light through any gaps, it can be improved.

@mercy4630 Жыл бұрын

i weather proofed my doors with insulation and added door sweeps on both sides and it did very to soundproof tbh

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@Tonisuperfly 16 сағат бұрын

How did you add insulation?

@eduardo_cruz Жыл бұрын

My local supplier is giving me two options for the door leaf: either a solid-core door (more massive), or a hollow door (lighter) but filled with mineral wool (an acoustic insulation material) on the inside. Both doors have 4.2cm thickness. The seller claims the hollow door with mineral wool will soundproof better than the solid-core, but I dunno... Which should I choose?

@RoninCC Жыл бұрын

he's obviously lying to you

@SciaticaDrums Жыл бұрын

He's not lying to you. A rock wool insulation is superior to even solid wood.

@RoninCC Жыл бұрын

@@SciaticaDrums anyone who's ever built a movie theater doesn't use mineral wool as a sound dampener. It is MASS that is the most effective solution. Two layers of 5/8 drywall sandwiches acoustical sealant is an example of one. If mineral wool was as good, why wouldn't movie theaters build using them in their design? They don't. They use concrete blocks or poured concrete walls to keep the sound within the building. Mineral wool only works perfectly when it is exposed to the air and able to absorb sound. When it's enclosed inside a wall or door, it's as effective as normal fiberglass batta in sound absorption

@SciaticaDrums Жыл бұрын

@@RoninCC Well, if I really had the money to do it right I would build a room within a room that would have no contact with the outside room.

@AlastairGames 9 ай бұрын

Nice! Will I suffocate without any gaps around door though?

@gotmilk1331 6 ай бұрын

How much is a solid core door?

@josegdumbniglet_1 2 жыл бұрын

but if i get a solid wood door instead of a solid core door is that bad?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

No it’s essentially the same thing. You’re good to go! 😊

@AceofDlamonds Жыл бұрын

I've heard most commercial door sweeps are completely useless to actually stop noise from elsewhere in the house from coming in. Makes me nervous. Place I'm living was planned and built sloppily from the start unfortunately. Not my idea...

@SciaticaDrums Жыл бұрын

Door sweep both sides of the door. It works.

@altheanguyen2223 10 ай бұрын

Will solid core door sagged over time due to weight?

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

No, not with the proper hardware. Make sure to inquire when purchasing.

@tone1585 16 күн бұрын

Not if you add the third hinge required for solid core

@donwest5387 Жыл бұрын

Oh.

@christianmanuel7864 Жыл бұрын

you look a little bit like morgan grimes from the tv show chuck. the spy

@twistedphantom6572 2 жыл бұрын

Why isnt there a decibel test or showing difference of a solid core door Im more of a "see it to believe it" person and ive watched ads of the doors being soundproof but they look FAKE Atleast give an STC lvl

@tone1585 16 күн бұрын

A hollow core is an stc of 20-25 and solid core is 45-50 you may google this to confirm