Whether you live by a busy road, you just had a new baby or your children have discovered the wonders of musical instruments, soundproofing a room has many benefits. Commonly, bedrooms are the rooms where soundproofing brings the most benefit, but literally any room can be soundproofed. It’s easier than you might think and most people can accomplish this in a weekend or two. Here are some tips to get you started.

The first area to tackle is the doors of a room. These can actually be a big part of sound problems and simply replacing one door may solve the entire issue. We highly recommend doing this first, before advancing to the next steps. In many cases, you may be able to get the noise level down to the point where no further soundproofing is necessary.

A soundproof door is a little more expensive, but it is much more durable than the typical hollow core doors that are used for interiors. Many soundproof doors will also come with rubber gaskets that create a seal when closed. However, these should only be used if a room already has proper ventilation. Simply getting a well made door that does not have a hollow core can greatly reduce the amount of noise pollution in any room.

If that still doesn’t work, there are a few more options that you can try. The first, and least permanent, is to purchase soundproofing panels. These are panels that can be attached to any wall and will hang much like large pictures. This is a great solution if you don’t want to completely redo your walls and you plan on moving at a later date. They can easily be removed, but still provide a significant reduction in noise.

These panels can be purchased at any hardware store, or you can also find online stores that stock them. They are easy to hang and most will come with brackets that make installation a breeze. You may even be able to paint them to match a room, but most will come in a solid white color.

For a more permanent solution to noise reduction, blow in insulation can be used. Basically, you are adding more insulation inside your walls, where the framing is. Be advised that this can be very expensive and you may get stuck with unsightly holes. However, if you are desperate for soundproofing, this may be the best solution. For older homes, it may be necessary to completely re-insulate exterior walls to cut down on outside noise levels.

For rooms that have issues with sound coming from above, there are special ceiling tiles that can be installed. This is a great solution that does not require a lot of effort. Most tiles are two feet by two feet, so you will not need to purchase that many, unless you have a very large room. Other quick solutions to reduce noise include hanging pictures, adding carpeting and fabric wall hangings that can absorb more sound.

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Originally posted 2008-09-24 05:21:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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