Carrying out soundproofing work with drywall

Both in old panel houses and in new buildings, there is such a problem as increased sound waves that come from neighbors and do not allow you to relax in your apartment. What to do if extraneous sounds bother you? How to get rid of this problem? In fact, everything is much simpler, you should carry out soundproofing work on the walls using drywall.

More about material selection

To carry out high-quality sound insulation in the room, it is necessary to use ordinary drywall, or, otherwise, special-purpose drywall. If we take a closer look at acoustic drywall, then it is a perforated sheet, the holes of which do an excellent job of reflecting sound. Such material can be used both for ceilings and for partitions. It is worth noting that despite the expensive cost of this material, it is of excellent quality and fully copes with the task.

Mounting

The first thing I want to say is that this type of work does not require special skills or abilities, so you can do it yourself. Let's look at the main stages of this type of work:

• Carrying out markup. This is necessary in order to create an even structure. You can use a laser pointer to complete this step;
• Raising the frame. For the frame, an ordinary metal profile or timber should be used;
• Filling the erected frame and carrying out the sheathing with drywall. The gap that is formed between the wall and the structure must be filled with the selected material. Be sure to make sure that there are no voids left. It is in this frame that all communications must be hidden. As soon as the soundproofing material is laid, it is necessary to sheathe it and the frame with drywall;

If you are not sure that you can cope with this type of work on your own, since you need to take into account a large number of nuances, then you can always contact our specialists who will be happy to help you. Also, we have a huge range of different soundproofing materials, so you can easily choose exactly what you need. We will tell you about the features of the most suitable materials, and advise what is right for your space.