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  • yarddizzle Dec 03, 2010
    Guess I did it the "super-cheapo/defacto" way by hanging huge, mover's blankets and affixing a large section of new carpeting (remnants from upgrade) to one of the main walls in my workshop/music studio which is located near the rear of our 3acres. There's neighbors nearby and yes I received a visit from our town's finest but after I did the plugging of the windows with 4inch thick pieces of memory foam and caulked my arss off then hung the huge blankets about a quarter of an inch out from the walls with the carpet affixed to the one wall that faces the direction of my neighbors, I haven't had any more visits by the boyz in blue. I've always kept a constant practice regimen and being a drummer primarily, you really have to make an effort to prep your practice space in a variety of different ways. So there ya go, sometimes when the economy is looking rather bleak and there's not a...
  • dejure Sep 26, 2010
    I successfully soundproofed a bathroom and kitchen by: 1) Caulking all joints (e.g., 2x's to the drywall); 2) Adding a second layer of drywall; and 3) Adding a layer of glass insulation (as noted, do not compact it). 4) Installing an exterior tread plate (weather stripped)at the door bottoms). You could add door gaskets, just as if you were treating an exterior door. Caulking the joints seemed to have a huge effect. The additional layer of dry wall worked to absorb sound by deadening the movement of the drywall. Sound is just the movement of air waves (rarefactions and compression of air).
  • jvpski Aug 23, 2010
    I have a question, I have drywall on my basement ceiling and now I would like to put sound proofing. I know I should have done this before I did the drywall but how is the easiest way to put in insulation now. My guess would be to blow it in somehow.
  • shane1994 Jul 15, 2010
    Hi, i am currently finishing a drum room in my shed. I have soundproofed all of the walls except one. Unfortunately the one that i haven't soundproofed cannot be soundproofed on the inside because it is attached to a big wall on the shed, all that is on that wall is 1/2" chipboard sheeting and on the other side of that raw tin. I have considered various techniques but cannot decide what would be best, could i cover one wall in fiberglass insulation?, should i cover it with an acoustic foam or carpet?. I was hoping i wont have to build another wall on top... I thought it is also worth mentioning this room is going to be used for a lot of recording and acoustics... please anyone that can help me out, will be much appreciated.
  • peterkanton Apr 07, 2010
    Interesting article. Agree with SoundDoctor and I like his points. I would like to add a little more. 1.You need density to impair vibrations. Standard Drywall alone is not sufficient enough to provide high STC. You need some thing like soundproofing drywall(Eg: quietrock). 2.For Floor -Shiny new wood floor -quietwood -Foam -Existing floor An arrangement like this will reduce footfall, other impact noise on hardwood or tile floors and unwanted airborne noise.
  • tallullah Jan 28, 2009
    Hi Spencer, Do you mean that I should get a shaggy carpet and glue it over the foam or put the shaggy carpet on the floor? I will lock my son in the room with his wretched computer game and his pals on the end of the line with the shaggy carpet covering his entire body and just slip pizza under the door occasionally. He won't even notice.
  • tallullah Jan 28, 2009
    Hi Spencer, Do you mean that I should get a shaggy carpet and glue it over the foam or put the shaggy carpet on the floor? I will lock my son in the room with his wretched computer game and his pals on the end of the line with the shaggy carpet covering his entire body and just slip pizza under the door occasionally. He won't even notice.
  • Aero87 Dec 31, 2009
    why did u say that this was easy? Sound proofing a room is NOT easy! I don't think you know what "easy" means. You probably think it means "hard", but i have news for you: "easy" means easy. "Hard" means hard, okay. I hope you will consider that in your next eHow article.
  • Aero87 Dec 31, 2009
    why did u say that this was easy? Sound proofing a room is NOT easy! I don't think you know what "easy" means. You probably think it means "hard", but i have news for you: "easy" means easy. "Hard" means hard, okay. I hope you will consider that in your next eHow article.
  • SHAYLEIGH Sep 17, 2007
    can you soundproof a floor so we cannot hear the any sound below us
  • SHAYLEIGH Sep 17, 2007
    can you soundproof a floor so we cannot hear the any sound below us
  • nimley Jul 27, 2007
    The first question is, "do you want to keep the sound in or out of a room?" these are 2 different things. The most common is "in", to not let the sound you make escape. Most common sheetrock built walls with no insulation is a pretty good barrier. Air is the issue. Sound travels first and foremost on air. You need to stop its flow. Doors, windows, around walls, these all need weatherstripping, door sweeps, caulk. Every nook & cranny sealed. You still need air. A window not in a common interior wall but on an exterior wall is ok to skip.
  • nimley Jul 27, 2007
    The first question is, "do you want to keep the sound in or out of a room?" these are 2 different things. The most common is "in", to not let the sound you make escape. Most common sheetrock built walls with no insulation is a pretty good barrier. Air is the issue. Sound travels first and foremost on air. You need to stop its flow. Doors, windows, around walls, these all need weatherstripping, door sweeps, caulk. Every nook & cranny sealed. You still need air. A window not in a common interior wall but on an exterior wall is ok to skip.
  • spencer_41188 Jan 22, 2007
    easy soundproof room use bed fome that looks like it holds eggs ... glue to walls and ceilings then get a shaggy carpet ... works great and its cheap
  • Sep 15, 2006
    The easiest way to improve noise reduction through walls is to add a layer of Soundproof drywall, such as QuietRock or other brands. These products can be placed directly over existing walls and reduce noise by 50% or more.
  • Sep 15, 2006
    The easiest way to improve noise reduction through walls is to add a layer of Soundproof drywall, such as QuietRock or other brands. These products can be placed directly over existing walls and reduce noise by 50% or more.
  • Feb 14, 2006
    I used MDF and Drywall Scraps cut into varying thicknesses and shapes and used liquid nail to attach it to the back of the drywall. It acts like a waveguide to redirect and eventually kill the sounds from my home theater. This basically creates an anechoic chamber inside the drywall. Then I filled it with fiberglass insulation and siliconed the studs lightly to keep the drywall from radiating the lower frequencies into the space and drywalled as usual.

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