Soundproofing OVER Existing Walls, Ceilings & Floors!

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Not having to remove existing drywall will make your soundproofing project easier. There are a few ways to soundproof over an existing wall, ceiling, and floor. Soundproofing a wall and a ceiling have many similarities and can use the same soundproofing materials. Adding an extra layer of drywall and mass-loaded vinyl can significantly reduce the amount of noise coming through the wall or ceiling. Soundproofing an existing floor is a bit more difficult but still possible to achieve favorable results.
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@DadIsntMad 2 ай бұрын

Ok this guy actually knows what he’s talking about

@user-hk9vz8sw5i 2 ай бұрын

i want to fully soundproof my whole apartment so people can't hear what i say when i am inside

@bernardpluta6221 2 ай бұрын

Very informative and insightful video!

@ianmacadam4097 Ай бұрын

Good Video, I had a professional builder with some some experience soundproofing and he said the same thing

@nolancraw 3 күн бұрын

Videos like these should be prefaced with the phrase "There is no such thing as sound-proofing".

@UrMusicConceptz1 4 күн бұрын

Thank you

@klick_bits 2 ай бұрын

My room is very small (10x11) and I am looking to block outgoing noise and incoming noise, but it doesn't have to be complete sound absorption just around like 60 to 70 percent. What would be an affordable way to do this? (If you need more info I would be happy to supply it.)

@halo99yo Ай бұрын

Would acoustic panels reduce voice clarity going out so that neighbours cannot discern what you're saying?

@ultimatelaziness Ай бұрын

I was hoping there would be something i could do about the noise my upstairs neighbors make. It literally sounds like they're throwing furniture on the ground or jumping up and down at 1 or 2 am every morning. Drives me nuts! Cant add a dropped ceiling cause of fire sprinklers and the central AC unit so im out of luck. 😢

@magmae4284 28 күн бұрын

Would have been so worth watching this video entirely. But it appears this"expert" doesn't answer many questions about sound attenuation when it comes to questions like yours. I am experiencing the exact problem you're dealing with. Smh.

@MsGrace-wu6bj 25 күн бұрын

I have the same issue. And I refuse to accept defeat. I need my sleep. 😂 Reddit here I come.

@ryand4533 21 күн бұрын

Unfortunately your problem is the floor upstairs not your ceiling. You would have to rebuild your upstairs neighbors floor.

@MW-is3gs 8 күн бұрын

What would you recommend for sound coming from mechanical room right upstairs?

@C1ro_ 2 ай бұрын

Hi bro. I have 200 pieces of useless acoustic polyurethane foam from Temu. Can i use it for insulation behind the dry walls ?

@williamgouldjr120 2 ай бұрын

I need to reduce the noise of a garbage truck emptying a dumpster, 30 feet away from my bedroom at 4:30 am. Is this additional drywall method going to fix my issue?

@ReddoFreddo 2 ай бұрын

Heya, do you have, or could you make a video about structural noise? My dad is a dentist but recently retired, it's very common in Europe for medical practitioners to have their practice in a small building attached to and integrated in to their house. My parents have no use for that space now, and the house itself is big, so they want to split it up into apartments. A massive problem though is structural noise. It's so bad that the noise of footsteps seemingly gets amplified through the structure. I told them they can't rent it out like that, and they agree, but we think it will be hard to combat the structural noise.

@rabdabanda4341 2 ай бұрын

I want to soundproof our bedroom which is on the side of shared wall with the neighbour on semi detached house.As they took out the chimneys and we did in the past so left with only just a single wall between them and us. I work overnight and can’t sleep during the day cause of their noise. As they recently bought the house next door and they don’t bother about my sleep. I tried to discuss but no result. This is why I was looking for a video which can help to make my bedroom sound proof. Suggestions pls

@skaworld509 2 ай бұрын

Hi, how do you fix mlv to a cinder block wall?

@mikeforrest7933 Ай бұрын

Someone told me I can put MLV under my hardwood install to stop the footfall noise. I don't understand why this would work due to all the nails that are used to secure the wood to the floor. Does MLV under a new real wood floor install make sense? AND Does it flex and loosen the nails in a few years? Anyone? thanks.

@deanryder4922 2 ай бұрын

What type of tape to use on the mass loaded vinyle tape?

@soundproofguide 2 ай бұрын

Just updated the item list in the description to include mass loaded vinyl seam tape. Thanks!

@hugo7186 23 күн бұрын

What about bass coming from neighbor?

@PeterV 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Maybe the soundproofing worked too well...hard to hear you...or maybe it's just me? Just seems like I had to turn the volume way up? Either way keep coming with the great content.

@soundproofguide 2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, the next videos are better. There something with the sound and noticed too late.

@PeterV 2 ай бұрын

Ahh ok. I thought it might be me or my speakers. Keep putting out great content! Thanks!

@RAM_845 2 ай бұрын

I live with my parents and the house is older than me lol my bedroom has fibro walls and ceiling, Is there a way I could safely soundproof my room without the need of disturbing the fibro? Coz your will mentions Gyprock (Drywall) it's what we Aussies call it. My main concern is reducing the bass travel, My bedroom wall is adjacent to the lounge room.

@KimmoJaskari 2 ай бұрын

That foam is useless for anything except maybe somewhat attenuating the highest frequencies of treble. If you want proper acoustic panels they're 4 inches thick. You can also do two inches, with a two-inch air gap between it and the wall. Most people won't go that far in a living space but at least an inch if you want something even slightly helpful. That flimsy foam is just... blah.

@soundproofguide 2 ай бұрын

Great point! Thanks for watching!