How to make soundproofing in an apartment?

In modern new buildings, sound insulation often leaves much to be desired. As a result, new owners often ask themselves the question - how to make soundproofing in an apartment? The answer to this question is multifaceted, so we will analyze it in detail.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the technology for providing sound insulation. This can be a frame, cladding without a frame, a “floating” floor and other technologies. In accordance with this, it is imperative to decide on the account of the material with which the sound insulation will be performed.

The easiest option is mineral wool. Its advantages include low cost, high level of noise absorption and thermal insulation. However, its disadvantages include high hygroscopicity. That is, it absorbs moisture. Accordingly, it cannot be used in the bathroom and similar rooms. In addition, if moisture gets on the wool from the wall or from above, then it will be impossible to restore its properties.

Another option for soundproofing materials is cork flooring. They have high performance. In particular, they protect well from noise, are neutral to moisture, fungus does not form on their surface, and are highly environmentally friendly. The only significant drawback of cork coatings is the high price.

The use of frame technologies when performing soundproofing in an apartment allows not only to minimize the ingress of noise into the apartment from the outside, but also to level the walls or hide various defects on them. Frame structures are made of guides on which drywall, OSB or chipboard are mounted. And between these materials and the wall is laid insulating material.

Roll soundproofing technologies involve the use of sound-absorbing materials that are attached directly to the walls. Usually with the help of special adhesives. Such materials are effective in their properties and can save usable floor space, unlike metal guides.

As for the ceiling, the ideal solution, as practice shows, is the use of drywall together with a combination of soundproofing material. For the floor, acoustic foam rubber is suitable, which is laid on the floor, after which it is poured with a concrete or polymer screed. Such solutions are widely used in modern new buildings, since they have long confirmed their effectiveness.