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Are you getting tired of listening to your neighbor’s Zoom calls or Zumba classes from above? Having some peace and quiet can be difficult when your ceiling is someone else’s floor.  As you well know, noise travels very easily between walls, floors, and ceilings. Most floors are built on wooden joists with panels or floorboards […]

A door slamming can be startling, annoying, and will disturb your peace and quiet.  Below we look at the best methods you can use to stop a door slamming to prevent the unexpected loud noise and vibrations that come with it.  Here’s how to stop a door slamming: Check the hinges.  Apply felt pads.  Install […]

Carpeting your walls doesn't help soundproof them, yet it can help improve the acoustics of a room if done correctly. Ideally, carpet should be hung around 125mm away from a wall instead of secured directly to it, this will create an air trap which will help deaden sound. Sticking carpet directly to a wall will […]

Installing high-quality acoustic foam panels is an easy and affordable sound dampening solution that anyone can do in one afternoon.  In this guide, we’re going to talk about how to install acoustic foam panels in your own home. If you’re setting up a recording studio, an entertainment room, or a soundproof workspace, then everything you […]

Soundproof drywall does work and is a very effective noise control solution. Soundproof drywall, also known as soundproof plasterboard or sound dampening gypsum board, has an extra layer sandwiched in the middle which is made up of gypsum, viscoelastic polymers and ceramic material. Combined together these form a layer within the drywall that makes it […]

The right window soundproofing film is a permanent solution to your noise problem. Other solutions include eliminating gaps, installing the correct type of glass, and adding soundproof curtains that can help you enjoy your peace and quiet.  To maintain a peaceful internal environment in your house or office, you want to use the best acoustic […]

With applications in engineering, construction, transportation, and crafting, styrofoam is probably one of the most versatile materials on earth. But what exactly is styrofoam? How is it made? And is styrofoam a good insulator of heat? To summarise, Styrofoam is made up mostly of air, it is cheap and is very durable all of which […]

Bi-fold doors are a great way of opening up a room in summer, however they are not great at keeping sound out. The best ways to help soundproof your bi-fold doors are to: Seal the Cracks Seal the Gaps Between the Door and Floor Use Soundproof Blankets Use Soundproof Curtains Apply Soundproofing Paint Replace the […]

Can a rug actually help to soundproof a room? The short answer is yes, rugs help dampen vibrations thus helping reduce sound transfer to some extent. We recommend getting something like this one: The best possible type of rug for sound dampening is a wool rug as the open fuzzy nature of the wool helps […]

If you have ever lived in thin-walled property near some loud neighbors, you have probably wondered how to soundproof your apartment, and what needs to be done to make your thin apartment walls impenetrable.  Conversely, if you plan on buying a massive stereo system, throwing many parties, or picking up a new instrument, you might […]