Soundproof a Wall - 7 Pro vs. DIY Tips!

Рет қаралды 16,488

Күн бұрын

There's a big difference when soundproofing a wall DIY and calling a professional soundproofer in your area to get the job done! In this video, I will show you step by step how a pro will come in and soundproof a wall and also sound proof a ceiling.
With the use of a resilient channel, along with either some mass loaded vinyl or green glue acoustical compound, green glue sealant, putty pads, and a thicker 5/8" drywall, you will notice a considerable difference. If you know how to remove drywall and install drywall, then you could follow the steps in this video!
New Products Page - soundproofguide.com/recommend...
My Recommended Soundproofing material and products I talk about in this video.
1 - Green Glue Noise Proofing Compound
Amazon - amzn.to/2XgGLay
2 - Green Glue Noise Proofing Sealant
Amazon - amzn.to/2yzUgbi
3 - Putty Pads
Amazon - amzn.to/2V3uVxP
4. Resilient Channel
Amazon - amzn.to/3bpBzaQ
5. Mass Loaded Vinyl MLV
Amazon - amzn.to/2UIilFg
6. Acoustic Mineral Wool Insulation
Amazon - amzn.to/2yvMkrn
7. Backer Rod (Around Bigger Gap Electrical Outlets)
Amazon - amzn.to/33Qm6N8
Home Depot - homedepot.sjv.io/Y7KXm
8. 5/8" Drywall
Home Depot - homedepot.sjv.io/kDmkx
Sponsor - fatbikeplanet.com
1. Walls - soundproofguide.com/how-to-so...
2. Windows - soundproofguide.com/how-to-so...
3. Floors - soundproofguide.com/how-to-so...
4. Doors - soundproofguide.com/how-to-so...
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
Consider SUBSCRIBING if you like this content! Thank You.

Пікірлер: 66

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

MY RECOMMENDED Soundproofing Material Products Page to make it easy to buy what you need! Always updating! - soundproofguide.com/recommended-soundproofing-products-material/

@ek04jes 2 жыл бұрын

Small tip, the yeti mic doesn't take in sound from the top but from the front. (can depend with the current settings, but even then it's back and front and not from the top) The current use makes it sound as if you're quite distant and not talking into the mic

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I need to read up more on it anyway. Just hard finding the time! But thanks! 😊

@louisemackin6494 Жыл бұрын

Hi amazing video! I've just moved into a flat couple months ago and I can hear my upstairs neighbours walking about its very loud and creeky, I understand people got to live but it's unbearable, I think my ceilings are too thin, I spoke to the neighbour who was really nice said she has thick underlay under her laminate, I think it's the buildings, I'm wanting to know what would work for me to soundproof my ceiling without ripping it down

@aarongabbard Жыл бұрын

My man! Thanks for your videos!

@selenacruz161 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have been following your channel and very inspired! I actually started my soundproofing project after watching your videos. I live in a duplex and have a wall separates me and my tenants. I use to be able to hear everything from my tenants side ! the type of music they're playing, if they talked loud enough i could hear what they were saying too. I decided to knock down the sheetrock on my side and I added Rockwool SafenSound insulation, I also sealed the outlets and light fixtures with soundproof puttypad as well. I hired a contractor to install the MLV and also my soundproof sheetrock (5/8 Quietrock). In between the stages of the project, I made sure any cracks or gaps were sealed with soundproof sealant. After all the expenses, my heart dropped when i was still able to hear my tenants. Honestly it seemed like it lowered about 10db. It did a great job by soundproofing distant sounds. But any sounds that are closer to the wall, I can still hear very clearly unfortunately. Do you have some advice toward this? I am 7k deep into this project and I'm not sure what I should do next

@wiiiz3 Жыл бұрын

it could be because your vents are connected

@canadude6401 Жыл бұрын

Yes. The vents or hvac let's a ton of sound to pass. I can hear a conversation 2 stories up in my home thanks to the heat duct.

@emilye709 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry! That is awful! Did you find a solution? I think for a situation where you actually share a wall, it is neccessary to build a second wall that has an air gap between the two walls and your second wall would have drywall on both sides of it and insulation in between.

@맨두 2 ай бұрын

This is my fear.. I am willing to drop thounds if it would mean I get to enjoy some peace, but I guess nothing's guaranteed...😢

@vikg3228 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great info. One thing I can’t find is how to install resilient channels on a windowed wall? Goal is to block out street noise. Also how much is overkill as any greater sound insulation than the windows (double pane vinyl) is probably a waste. Any thoughts are appreciated.

@22rsx 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of Decoupling the drywall and adding safe and sound as my bedroom wall is next to a staircase. If there is insulation already, should i add the Safe and Sound on top of the existing stuff? (if it fits of course)

@kennyhudson7745 2 жыл бұрын

I'm probably going the DIY route. I've got exposed 2x10 floor joists above. Would you recommend 1 layer of rockwool, or R30 pink insulation? They are very close in price per square foot. Just trying to get a pros opinion since I don't have any professional soundproof companies in my area.

@sixhunnit5088 Жыл бұрын

Do you need resilient channels if your studio is separate from everything else I’m going to use safe and sound insulation then sono pan pannels then sheet rock over that would I need resilient channels still ?

@ptessier73 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the SONOPAN product? How about 1 layer of SONOPAN + 1/2 drywall for the ceiling. That should take care of a lot of the noise without the need for resilient channels? I saw many videos of pros using SONOPAN and one layer of drywall 1/2 on a ceiling which provided great results.. The resilient channels themselves can add a bit more in terms of vibration elimination. But back to the original question.. Any experience with SONOPAN?

@MrBoxxxed 6 ай бұрын

What about installing MLV onto the studs and then the resilient channel on top?

@TheDguerrero91 Жыл бұрын

What if you have an open ceiling in the warehouse ? What would be recommended there ?

@ecz28 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting deep bass hits every time you hit the desk lol

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I know, promise I’ll keep my hands up on the next video 🤦‍♂️

@22rsx 2 жыл бұрын

the irony that this is a soundproof channel lol

@selenacruz161 Жыл бұрын

My man you must have some killer speakers! I can tell you that much ha

@Dead_Aim556 2 жыл бұрын

Strange question but does it make a difference on which side the mass loaded Vinyl goes on? Let’s say your trying to block sound from the kitchen (pots pans microwave dishwasher etc) would you want it closest to the kitchen (primary source of sound) or away ? Thanks

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Closest would be best.

@맨두 2 ай бұрын

how much roughly should I expect to spend if I hired professionals? Would they charge by each wall? For the size of your house? (I'm in a condo around 1000sqf) I would love to get this done but want to make sure I have the budget. Appreciate your videos.

@victoriahochstetler7768 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please give me some ideas for helping to reduce the loud foot traffix noise from above neighbors. I cant alter the house though.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a hard one without making alterations. Have you contacted the people upstairs to find a solution? Maybe carpeting would help reduce the stomping noise… maybe a conversation to have with the landlord.

@monk1100 Жыл бұрын

By the time you have soundproofed walls how much space is taken thickness from existing to added soundproofing. Also how much depth of ceiling is required thanks. I have viewed loads of KZfaqrs videos and no one tells you this information

@mathieuperreault4647 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to fix a TV on soundproof wall with resilient channel? Is the resilient channel be able support the weight of the TV? Thank you!

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t drill it through the resilient channel. A toggle anchor or a toggle bolt is a great way to hang a TV without studs. You'll need to use a hollow wall anchor that looks similar to a regular screw, with a butterfly toggle at the end. Once you've placed them in the wall, they'll attach to the back.

@hiimmidas Жыл бұрын

MLV onto the studs, then sound isolation clips and hat channel over the MLV, then two layers of drywall with green glue. Would this work well?

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

It definitely would work well in reducing noise!

@hiimmidas Жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Thanks for the reply! Would MLV go onto the studs or onto the hat channel?

@MR-zy6bw 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice- with it, I can make a plan, then hire an honest handyman to implement. Too many cowboys in the contractor game! Q: Will Resilient channel (+ Sonopan + acoustic sealant + drywall) help lessen the impact of traffic vibration and sound ?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

It DEFINITELY will help lessen the impact noise. Make sure to ask the contractor if he’s ever installed resilient channel. Most people saying RC doesn’t work is because it was improperly installled.

@influenceink9528 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video buddy. Hey just in case you want to remove the table taps in your video, consider a boom arm for your mic.

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I stopped taping the table. lol lasted a couple videos and that's it. :)

@Bb-ks2xu 2 жыл бұрын

Now I know how to make a soundproof wall for playing drums thank you

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😊

@monk1100 Жыл бұрын

Could I say that its coupled up no matter what you do, you have screwed the resilient channel to the joists/coupled then you screw the drywall to the resilient channel/coupled again.

@babyreps365 10 ай бұрын

What can i do if i dont want to pull off the existing drywall?

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

Add a second layer of drywall overtop the first one.

@emilye709 Жыл бұрын

I wish many of the questions in the comments had answers as i have the same questions.

@jwigley3835 2 жыл бұрын

Another vote for not banging on your desk. Not trying to be rude but couldn't make it past the 1/3 mark. Great information though from what I saw. Thank you.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Noted, thanks for leaving a comment. 😊 And this issue is already fixed!

@MindWavesUnni 2 жыл бұрын

Please check Title spelling

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Right! Thanks! I’ll fix that 😊

@romas9426 2 жыл бұрын

Much better video this time. 👌 However, it could be shorter and more informed if it would be scripted. Transitional titles between subject would be much more helpful. I like that you showed more of what is been done, the more presentation the better! Thank you again.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I’m always trying to improve

@beatch42 Жыл бұрын

Roxul is barley better than fiberglass for sound. A 3.5 inch batt with paper facing out of the room in a 3.5 cavity will work better than afb 3 inch roxul. With a half inch air gap in the 3.5 inch cavity. Easier and more cost effective. Plus you can make the kraft paper air tight. Cost effectiveness.

@giskio 2 жыл бұрын

5:18 ok Sir. ☹

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Sjf542 2 жыл бұрын

What’s DIY then? I’m not a professional soundproofer but I’ve created soundproofed walls by installing the systems as specified by Knauff, Siniat and British Gypsum. The specifications aren’t secret.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Usually DIY would be more geared to people that doesn’t know how or chose not to remove the drywall.

@manicmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I just couldn't watch this video. Everytime you hit the desk the mic picks it up as a booming noise

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I know, I tried to fix it in the editing process but had a hard time… hand up next time! I promise 😣

@emilye709 Жыл бұрын

I'm starting to feel like all of your videos are the same. Ive heard the same info 10x now. Each video has a different description but the solution is the same..

@chrisroberts3963 Жыл бұрын

I disagree with a contractor doing a better job than I can do. First I bet a majority of contractors aren’t that great. I’ve flipped houses, I’ve seen my builder to a spec house. A competent DIY’r is more than capable of doing the same or better job. It’s my house, I care about it, I will overkill it on the thoroughness of the job.