How To Soundproof Ceiling Panels And Walls

By Author: Kevin Richard
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Facing sounds at late hours of the night can scary. I have been there. This information has assisted me and I want to share with you, beneficial tips on how you can soundproof your house.

I will show you which surfaces reflect sound and which surfaces are great at absorbing sound. Surfaces that reflect sound are hard and smooth. Surfaces that absorb sound are porous and soft. Other materials that assist to dampen sound are dense carpet, cork panelling and textured wall coverings.

Soundproof a ceiling

One of the best ways to soundproof ceiling panels is with acoustical tile. While installing acoustical tiles, always put in on a strong and smooth ceiling. You may both nail furring strips to the joists at the right angles, and then put the tiles to the strips by stapling them, or you may install directly with an adhesive.

Sound absorbing wall panels

A very efficient way to get sound absorbing wall panels is to add what is known as a staggered stud wall. This may be done by taking the old walls ...
... down to the studs, then add a new row of studs that are off centre with the genuine studs. You will want to put the new studs directly in front of the old studs, and have them lined up midway between the originals. Beware not to allow the top plate or bottom sole plate touch the genuine plates or you will get vibration. Put insulation between the two, and finish with new plasterboard or sheet rock.

You can also make your walls denser by adding a new layer of sheet rock to the actual plasterboard. You will have to remove all the baseboards and mouldings. Put adhesive after the stud lines. With every new piece of sheet rock, put a nail along the edges of the stud. If you want to further soundproof the room, adding insulation into turning strips is a great idea with quilted curtains.

While choosing the sound absorbing wall panels for the control of noise problems or the refinement of the sound quality in a space, the functionalities of the area should match with the necessary acoustic performance. Once this vital design aspect and assessment is finished with a decision can be made on the placements of acoustic panels, baffles or clouds. Acoustic treatments are available in a wide array of sound absorbing panels, acoustic ceiling clouds, fabric systems or noise baffles. All these products absorb direct sound energy, if placed properly; lessen direct and reflected sound bouncing from all the hard surfaces. Usually, porous or soft materials are great sound absorbers which contribute to lessening the noise energy in a space.

Soundproof ceiling panels are well suited for retail malls, transport hubs, leisure centres, exhibition zones, call centres, commercial areas, museums, offices, malls, airports, restaurants auditoriums, theatres and classrooms.