Your Wall Soundproofing Questions ANSWERED! 2022

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There are many ways you can go about soundproofing a wall. This video will show you some of the most common questions people ask me about sound proofing a wall. 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.
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@diannecadrette3153 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I knew nothing about soundproofing before now. Your advice will definitely help me be more successful.

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Happy I could help!! 😊

@kilowatts09 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was told by a professional acoustician that it is possible to have a measurable effect on low frequencies entering smaller rooms by resiliently hanging large drywall panels (with clips) , without having to cover an entire wall. The idea is that low frequencies have a long wavelength and the panels will silently vibrate and convert the vibrations into heat, disrupting the standing waves in the room. For instance, a 50Hz frequency has a wavelength of about 23 feet, so if you have a room that is smaller than that, the panel has a chance of reducing the resonance of an incoming frequency. I am putting this to the test soon, primarily because I am not currently in a position to do a full studio remodel, and only need to address a few rogue low frequencies entering the room. What are your thoughts on this?

@kebman Жыл бұрын

This was awesome advice! Thank you!

@alejandromachacanavia 2 жыл бұрын

super great advices!!!

@coolsomist 2 жыл бұрын

Nice - thanks for the info!

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@patbarth2469 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@damianpalmer4496 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a flat and play guitar and synths. Do you think that more layers of carpet or rugs on the floor. Will reduce sound escaping down to the flat below. I can’t play my strings after 8 pm. But my speakers can be turned down , I also have them on my bed which has two mattresses on it. During the day I play my guitar facing the mattresses, it seems to catch a lot of the sound. Would acoustic panels as you show how to make would help with sound escaping and also improve the sound for me. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Big love and respect from Northern England. 💚💛❤️

@aseembangroo874 7 ай бұрын

I am making a rooftop bar on my hotel I m really confused about materials to be used on floor so that frequently don’t go down . I have a plan of using a layer of Mlv-3mm Rubber pads-25 mm Above Dm foam Dn wooden flooring I have already placed tiles on the floor just forgot to sound proof at that time . There is 1 inch sand and cement mixture on which tiles are placed . Do I need some more layers Someone suggested to place ply board and one inch of sand also

@Jeff-0621 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

@JeanMarcLavoie 2 жыл бұрын

I need to isolate sound from on two sides of a room (there are no walls on those two sides) and I'd like to isolate sound from floor to ceiling. It's a rental so I can't do anything permanent. I'm wondering what is the best way to do this? Hang sound deadening curtains, build freestanding foamboard walls, use 4" Mineral Wool panels as an option, etc?. I'm just discovering your videos so maybe I'm late to the game on getting a reply. Either way, thanks for the videos!

@kimb4206 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I just came across your video. Do u have a suggestion for blocking out my neighbors music and television in an apartment without doing anything structural?

@bernie7384 Жыл бұрын

I live in a semi detached unit and the kitchen cabinets are again the adjoining wall so I can hear when the close the drawers or doors. Is there anything I can do without involving the neighbours?

@escodard2174 Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@tomvivian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I am building out a bar in a new building. There will be apartments above our 6 inch, concrete ceiling. I don't care about noise coming down from above but I want to make sure I do not disturb my neighbors with music (not live music) played in the bar. I am particularly worried about low frequency sound. I have the following questions if you have time:- 1) How much will 6 inches of concrete block the sound of music played in the bar? I read a lot about STC ratings but note that STC doesn't say anything about sound below 125Hz. Not much use when you consider a kick drum is 60Hz and a bass is around 40Hz. I don't want to play super-loud music but some background music is needed in a bar. 2) I planned to do a framed, sheet rock ceiling below the concrete ceiling (the concrete is 14 feet high). It turns out to be impossible because there is a large garage door mechanism which moves and is only a few inches from the concrete ceiling so there will be la large part of the ceiling not covered by the sheet rock. Can you suggest any form of treatment for this area? I might have enough room to apply mass loaded vinyl. Is there another product that could help stop the bar music disturbing the neighbors? Thanks for any pointers. - Tom.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom! Great question, is there a lot of noise that currently comes through the ceiling while the music is playing? And if so, is it mostly base (low frequency) or can you hear the music well? How are the acoustics where the musics playing? With high ceilings, do you have any acoustic panels hanging from the ceiling to absorb some of the low frequency noise before it makes its way upstairs?

@jacksonpodxtshredder 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Would it be a bad idea to place a loaded mass vinyl sheet, then resilient channels, then 5/8 drywall? All this in efforts of not taking down the existing drywall.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea at all!

@elwaswaass352 2 жыл бұрын

how do i soundproof a wall thats already decorated (tiled and mosaic etc)? as in.. i dont wanna destroy the wall or completely cover it... besides.. its in a small toilet

@skconform 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these helpful videos. Keep going, this is huge help. Noise is one of the biggest issues of our era. And each time less and less people understand and respect each other in terms of noise. I am becoming crazy with a neighbour old woman that lives in the room just behind the wall that separates my "studying and working" room from hers. She talks on the phone almost all day long and every day! And while asleep, be it in a siesta or by night, she snores!! So I am almost in a 24/7 nightmare with her! I have to be in my room all day, as I work and study a Master's and I am unable to concentrate with that voice coming in continously. So what I did is try to soundproof the wall. I put a syntethic panel, then on top of it a panel made of of Polyurethane foam, then an other panel of expanded polysterene. BUT all these three materials seem to not remove any of noise/voice coming in. So I am wondering if they ever serve for soundproofing (even decreasing a small amount of noise), or just they don't work. So I also prepared mass loaded venyl, and double dry walls to put on. One drywall of half inch thikness, and the other of 5/8". I want to put the mass loaded venyl in between the two drywalls. So, I really am like disapponted with what I am doing to soundproof that wall. Any suggestions, advice, or orientation will be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's too bad the walls are so thin letting so much noise in. Foam panels will only deaden noise already inside the room. They will do nothing at "blocking" sound. The only way to block noise is by using mass. The good news is that the noise you';re trying to soundproof is a higher frequency noise which is easier to soundproof than a low frequency noise that almost vibrates through. So all you would need is another sheet of 5/8" and adding the Mass Loaded vinyl will just make it that much better! Make sure to look at the sockets and seal the cracks ks around those. A lot of noise comes thought wall sockets. Best of luck and please let me know how it all turns out!

@TShlap 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo have you heard about the acoustic boards from canada, it was made so you can sound proof with out trying to spend a lot on other methods. Its an acoustic board that goes behind sheet rock, now everyone cant do it but its a nice alternative i saw a few months ago on a building channel

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I think you’re talking about Sonopan. I heard it works good! I’ve never tried it yet.

@rufus5208 2 жыл бұрын

can you please confirm if it is Sonopan or not?

@djfunkyg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm building a theater and purchased RC-1 resilient channel, but am terrified I'll hang it wrong... I haven't been able to find specific instructions for that yet... any advice on hanging that would be INCREDIBLY appreciative. I'm planning on paying someone to do the drywall/plaster and having 2 layers of 1/2" drywall with green glue in between the 2 sheets - should I just have them do the RC-1 as well, or is it easy enough that I won't screw it up? THANK YOU!

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gary! I would definitely recommend them installing the RC but make sure to ask if they’ve done it before. Everyone that tells me RC doesn’t work is simply because it wasn’t properly installed. It’s not complicated to install but you’ll also have to make sure whoever installs the drywall knows to not have the screw that goes through the drywall connect to the joist. That’s one of the most common mistakes. Screws are either too long or not screwed at the proper spot. It basically only takes one screw to touch the joist and the entire RC is now useless.

@NoGattsuNoGlory 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts about indow? The window shield?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I like it! Watch this video review with sound test I did! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9Z1e6qBud-WqZc.html

@R0n1n760 2 жыл бұрын

What is you’re recommendation for the BEST noise reduction windows? I live probably 200-300 feet away from a main road with loud car muffles throughout the day, I feel like its driving me crazy. I have the normal double pane windows through out the house.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Triple pane windows would be the way to go. I’d recommend a window insert but those are better for soundproofing high frequency noise like birds chirping, not as good for low frequencies you’re trying to block.

@malunoel4131 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question my husband and I used this Rockwool for insulation and the mass loaded vinyl. It still didn’t work. My neighbor is so loud. We live in a town home. Please help could it be the drywall is not thick enough?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that. What type of noise are they creating? Is it airborne noise (loud taking, music without much bass) or structure noise which would be more a vibration through the wall with bass and people walking. If it’s airborn noise you’ll need to add mass (drywall) and if it’s structural noise you’ll have to add a resilient channel. You can search these terms on my channel. Hope this helps!

@ericreyna3060 Жыл бұрын

Hello I was wondering if you have any videos showing the process of sound proofing an existing wall. From start yo finish? I’d like to do this project and I’ve been looking through your playlist but can’t find a video that will show me all the steps. Thank you 🙏🏼

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, here’s a link to “how to soundproof solid wall” which is the same thing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9WGfNphrtK4Ynk.html Leave a comment on that vid if you have a follow up question. 😊

@ericreyna3060 Жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide thank you so much ! I will reach out if I need some help thanks friend!

@anthonychan8724 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I wish to convert my external single garage into a home theatre, but it is only 2.7m width, for saving the room, I wonder what if I give up the dry wall but install 50mm Rockwool > resilient channel > mass loaded vinyl (Sound proofing)> 100mm Rockwool > Fibre (for Sound acoustic). That’s mean not adding the dry wall. Sorry my English is not good as it is not my first language. Thank you.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony, no worries, English isn’t my first language either 🤣. So if I understand correctly, you want to soundproof your external garage but not use any drywall? If you’re not using drywall then the resilient channel would be useless. The mass from the drywall is what’s going to block the noise from going out. The rockwool will deaden the noise inside the garage but not block it.

@anthonychan8724 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Thank you for your valuable advice.

@kenstephens7366 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , new sub to this channel. Different kinda question, I’m building my new home and next to my bedroom I’m installing a orchid room that has some pumps , a filter , and a mini split unit for cooling and heating . Im building double walls on 2 sides . Using resilient channel on whole room . 2 layers of 5/8 . With another layer on the inside of the split wall . Location of room can’t be helped so I’m trying to STOP ALL noise . I can’t find much on my circumstances. Should I use resilient channel and 2 Latin my bedroom also . And door to orchid room is 1 3/4 solid along with bedroom . Any more advice

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

You should be good with what you've described! The double wall construction will do what a resilient channel would do but much better. You shouldn't hear much if you add a resilient channel and 2 layers of 5/8" drywall. Let me know how it all turns out! You send some pics along if you want. I could definitely make a video of that and show others in the community what you've built and how well its working! I'm optimistic that you will be very happy with the results! Thanks for sharing!

@kenstephens7366 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’ll take pics , and I’m doing short vids for family also . I’m just at double wall framing but I’m waiting on all my acoustic caulk for all my top n bottom plates. I’ve not seen people do 2 5/8 Sheetrock on the first wall . The inside wall . But I’m doing it anyway . So I’ll keep ya updated.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenstephens7366 Awesome! Thanks!

@Iamhakeemomari 2 жыл бұрын

I live In a dorm & I can hear every thing the person across the hall say because I guess our vents are connected to each other & I’m trying to reduce/block off the noise coming in my room how do I do that ?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

If most of the noise comes from the vent, which is possible, you could build a small sound maze but only If the vent is just going from room to room. You can’t block the vent but building a sound maze will reduce noise without restricting air flow. Here’s a link for more details on sound mazes. soundproofguide.com/soundproof-home-ventilation-air-ducts/

@MrCATesla 2 жыл бұрын

I rent a house for a year, the master bedroom have a shared wall with the the bathroom of the neighbor, every time the people take a shower, the sound its so loud, how i can do soundproof the wall without make major changes like a drywall? there's some kind of solution that dont involved construction things?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Is the noise coming from the water inside the shower or is it the water pipes making the noise? Either way, those are hard to soundproof. I hate to say it but you’ll need to add mass and if the noise is coming from the pipes themselves then the pipes would need to be treated. It’s tough when you’re renting and not able to make alterations. Maybe talk with the landlord and see if there’s something that can be done.

@anna-maytrapp887 2 жыл бұрын

How to sound proof the double entrance door to my condo

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Send picture to info@soundproofguide.com I’d be happy to help!

@Ladioz 2 жыл бұрын

So correct me if im wrong, if i want to stop neighbors noise from coming into my bedroom, the best solution is Mass Loaded Vinyl?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

It all depends what type of noise you’re trying to get rid of but you need to make sure the entire wall is covered and then cover that with another sheet of drywall and you’ll notice a significant difference!

@Ladioz 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide voices and vibrations is my main concern. I have put up rockwool and covered with a thin dry wall. I would say it only reduced the noise by 20%. I feel like made a huge mistake and a waste of money, as what i did is kind of weather insulation rather than blocking sound

@1BlinkwithAngels82 2 жыл бұрын

So it seems the consensus is if I need to soundproof a wall I'm screwed. I can't change the drywall or anything and the door and windows are not contributing to my problem. The person on the other side is very loud and its going through the wall.

@22rsx 2 жыл бұрын

Using RC on a bedroom, wall next to an exterior staircase. The RC should be every 24"? What if the wall is an odd height? My wall is 112" tall. How much RC should i use? 4 or 5? Why?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm it’s difficult to answer without more details. Have you seen some of the videos online as to how RC is installed?

@22rsx 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide i most likely have, is RC more affective if i use more? Or should i just stick with 5 or so?

@Designsy-wl9nr 2 жыл бұрын

I also heard that 5/8th drywall also had fiberglass in it that 1/2 inch doesnt which can help disperse sound as well =). 5/8 good. 1/2 not so good.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

The fire rated type X has Fiberglass added to them. Not all 5/8” has that.

@Designsy-wl9nr 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Good clarifier, thanks! Does that help?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

It would definitely help. A lot of contractors do use type X drywall when soundproofing because of those added elements in the drywall. Some has fibreglass fibres inside the sheetrock and others have a fibreglass wrapping instead of the paper wrapping you would typically find on regular drywall. I would say the fibreglass wrapped drywall works better for soundproofing.

@charles-davidcorbin3341 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all those informations. What do you think would be the better soundproof. 1: build à second ceilling under the ceilling 2 inch under the real ceilling. adding 1 layer of rockwool in the 2 by 4 frame wood, sonopan on top and accoustic scellant on sonopan joist than a second layer of 5/8 dry wall on top of all. Option 2: open the wall remove Pink wool and the 2 layer of 5/8 drywall in the actual ceilling. Adding 2x layer of rockwool in the ceilling. Adding sonopan and acoustique scellant on sonopan. Adding resillience bar on sonopan. Adding probably 2x layer of 5/8 drywall if I need to for fire ratting on top of all. Its to be able to play guitar in my condo. So I guess its like 90% air born noise and 10% impact noise I need to control. My neightbor complain about the acoustique of my electric guitar at the moment. Thanks alot.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, I would go with option two. Unless you have very high ceilings. What you described in both options should make a big difference! Let me know how it all turns out!! And feel free to send pics of your project to info@soundproofguide.com

@charles-davidcorbin3341 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide cool thanks. You probably right option 2 would be easyer to set up. Do you think I need 2 layer of 5/8 drywall on top of sonopan or the sonopan count as 1 layer of 5/8 layer? For the fire ratting in a building for the wall in the Middle of 2 condo/appartment.

@cpswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

How to soundproof a baseman woodworking shop?

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into making a video about that!

@cpswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Yes, please, I have done some investigation but don't really know the materials or alternatives to use. I got tenants on the first floor and have to way when there not at home to do my projects.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

@@cpswoodworking I assume most woodworking tools you use are power tools that makes a lot of noise. I would just add another layer of drywalll if you can. That would definitely help. It's all about how much you want to spend. I don't think you need resilient channel for that.

@cpswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Yes, especially when using the dust collector and the table saw at the same time. You think? Also what do you think I can do with the ceiling, which my tenants floor?

@jaya-qc6if 2 жыл бұрын

How to reduce sound in bathroom? Specifically, a half bath in a new build.

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video just for that! It's an older video so cut me some slack from the get go! 🤣 I'll probably make an update soon! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5ycncKp163bdp8.html

@leighton3979 Жыл бұрын

for every parent out there. how to sound proof a room so i don't hear my kid on his xbox. hes a booming voiced teenager and his over enthusiasm playing with friends onlone is coming through the floors and walls

@robvaus 9 ай бұрын

Is it true that windows are where noise comes in, the weakest point at least for airborne noise?

@josephadler383 2 жыл бұрын

MLV is only effective while still pliable…so sand-witching between layers of drywall will make it completely ridged and it lose its effectiveness

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

That’s incorrect. MLV might not ba able to absorb sound as good when 🥪 between drywall but it will do a better job at actually blocking noise trying to come through. Just make sure you cover the entire wall, otherwise it wont work nearly as well. Thanks for commenting.

@josephadler383 2 жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide It’s okay to admit you’re wrong.