Soundproofing your garage is beneficial whether you use it as a work space, band rehearsal room, or a recording studio. Noise coming from the garage can disturb not only other rooms in your own home, but also your neighbors. Read on for soundproofing solutions that can help reduce the noise in your garage. How to…
Hanging Mass Loaded Vinyl We see a lot of questions with people asking how to properly install Mass Loaded Vinyl, so we’re here to help. When it comes to DIY projects, you want to make sure you get it right the first time or else it becomes more of your time and money. At our…
Soundproof paint sounds almost too good to be true, and in some ways it is. Haven’t heard of soundproof paint? It’s a very thick paint that takes about 72 hours to dry completely. When people hear the words “soundproof” and “paint” together, they probably think that their soundproofing prayers have been answered, because there may…
Many spaces are designed without acoustics in mind. This can end up causing issues once the space is occupied. For example, some restaurants and office spaces want to go for the industrial look which typically involves exposed metal ceilings, brick walls and polished concrete floors. This results in an extremely reflective and reverberant space in…
Soundproofing a wall in your home after construction is already complete can be a pain. It’s going to be a pretty involved process no matter what, but we’ll provide you with the least complicated steps to soundproof existing walls. Keep in mind that soundproofing walls are measured in what’s known as STC, or Sound Transmission…
Acoustic Panels are a must in most restaurants, worship centers, and other entertainment venues. However, they can sometimes be prohibitively expensive – if you don’t have sufficient cash to pay for the panels, then the acoustics in the space can suffer. We’ll show you how to make, and where to place DIY Decorative Acoustic Panels…
Traffic, the neighbor’s dog barking, and many other environmental noises can decrease quality of life. If you live close to the highway, or perhaps near a commercial or industrial area, soundproofing inside your home might not be enough. Implementing a soundproof privacy fence can give you extra privacy, and the peace and quiet you deserve.…
When you build a music studio, the main focus is on quality of the end product. Whether that’s creating a venue that’s best for listeners to enjoy music, or a smaller recording studio designed to record high-quality soundtracks, the interior of the space cannot be compromised. However, with the focus on high-end equipment and acoustic…
With so many types of mass loaded vinyl out on the market, it can be a tall order to select the brand and MLV type that is best for your project. Most sources are simply resellers, and don’t even manufacture the vinyl barriers themselves. To make matters worse, there are trade names to navigate (often…
If you’ve ever lived close to a noise source, you know the negative effect noise disturbances can have on your life. Removing the noise source is usually impossible, and hiring a soundproofing expert is expensive, leaving most victims of noise problems feeling hopeless. However, many noise problems are the result of common weak spots that…