Carrying out isolation in an apartment without the help of a master

Each of us knows that extraneous sounds in the room negatively affect our mood, so we need to do everything in order to get rid of them. In order to save money, some decide to do all the work themselves. This is what we will talk about next.

First stage

The first step is to close up all the holes that are on the surfaces, since it is through them that the sound propagates. The next step is to protect the walls from noise. The process is similar to leveling surfaces with drywall. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the material to the wall surface, as this will form a channel that facilitates the transmission of noise. It is best if the material is fixed to the profiles, thereby providing emphasis on the floor or ceiling. This will achieve isolation from noise. For the best effect, you need to put mineral wool in the inside of the profile, which will dampen the sound.

Ceiling finish

To do this, you will need to have drywall, but at the same time, do not allow it to be rigidly fixed to the ceiling. Initially, the walls are reinforced with corners and shelves. After that, fastening to the corners of wooden beams is carried out. On the mounts you need to install a rubber gasket that will help dampen the sound. Only after that you can engage in the installation of profiles and drywall.

Floor finish

For finishing the floor, the best option would be to use a floating screed using mineral wool. Initially, you need to clean the floor and level it. On the sides of the wall you need to place the material of your choice for insulation. After that, self-tapping screws and insulating material are mounted in the floor. After that, the floor must be covered with a mixture of sand and cement. You need to do everything right, because this is the only way to achieve the desired result.

What problems might arise?

Some craftsmen said that after finishing, not only extraneous noise leaves the apartment, but also fresh air. Most often, this is attributed to metal-plastic structures. If noise and air penetrated into the room through the cracks, then after the work, the atmosphere in the apartment will change. The best solution would be the arrangement of ventilation. In order not to doubt that it will be performed correctly, you can contact specialists who will help you in this matter. But, if you know how to do it and you have all the equipment you need to do it, then you can do the job yourself.