Do you constantly hear footsteps and talking above your head? If you live in any multi-story home or apartment building, you’re probably no stranger to being bothered by noise from the floor above. Soundproofing a floor actually isn’t too complex as long as you have the right materials. It also help to have access to…
Installing mass loaded vinyl is a very labor-intensive job, but if you have the right help and tools, it’s not hard to do it correctly. However, we all make mistakes, even when we have clear instructions available, whether you miss a step or simply mess up a step by moving too fast, it happens to…
Types of Acoustical Absorption Panels When you think of acoustical absorption panels, you might only picture the standard 2″ thick 2’x4′ that you’d see in recording studios, restaurants or churches, but acoustic wall panels are actually available in a number of shapes, sizes and materials. The most common acoustic absorption panels are typically made from…
If you’re not familiar with the term “Acoustic Wall Panel”, maybe you’ve heard the term “sound absorbing panel” or “absorption panel”, or if you’ve never heard any of those terms, you’ve probably at least seen an acoustic panel and just not known what it was. If you’ve been in a restaurant, you’ve probably caught a…
Some of us may already be very familiar with white noise machines, also known as sound masking machines, and be using them regularly. However, not everyone is familiar with white noise machines, how they work, or when it’s best to use one. When to use a White Noise Machine You might’ve heard friends or family…
A common question that we receive daily is whether customers can install mass loaded vinyl over existing drywall or CMU partitions. While it is well-publicized that Mass Loaded Vinyl (also called MLV) is best utilized when installed directly on studs, during the initial construction process, this is not possible if a tenant has already moved…
It’s never fun living near loud neighbors, whether they’re next door to you, or live above or below you. The lucky ones haven’t had to deal with this before, but it seems to be especially common for anyone living in apartments, condos or townhouses. Don’t think it can’t happen when you live in a house…
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…