Soundproof Materials

If you’ve been keeping up with my articles, you’ll know that I often recommend using soundproof blankets and curtains. Both can be a great help around the house, and there are so many ways to use them…

When it comes to soundproofing walls and floors, there’s really only so much you can do before you bring out the big guns. If adding mass, MLV, textiles or carpeting on the surface doesn’t work…

I often say that doors and windows are usually the main culprits when it comes to soundproofing. Some doors have pretty big gaps between the door and the door frame, and the door and the floor…

Whether you have your own washing machine, or you’re using the communal ones in your building – we can all agree that we don’t use them for the “comforting” sounds they make. In fact, in my experience,…

If you have dabbled in the topic of soundproofing before, you’ve probably heard of Mass Loaded Vinyl. That sounds like a robust and powerful material, right? Well, that’s because it is! MLV is a reliable choice for…

When my daughter was born, my wife and I had to go to great lengths to make sure our regular activities wouldn’t disturb her sleep. Like any newborn baby, she would sleep through most of the day. However, her sleep was very delicate,…

A friend of mine has his own home studio where we like to spend our time. In order to have good sound circulating the room, you need to take care of the acoustics. So, my friend installed a set of soundproof foam panels, and…

When you’re soundproofing, it’s critical that you don’t leave any gaps. Otherwise, you shouldn’t have even bothered with the project at all. Any hole, even the smallest one, can completely negate the work…