You can do this through a variety of methods, including adding mass, decoupling walls, creating dead air, and use sound absorption techniques. Instead you should choose a specialist product like mass loaded vinyl or sound dampening mats. These are specially designed to block and absorb sound waves, but will mean spending a bit more money. But the way that I look at is that anything less than the results you want is a waste of money anyway. Read my guide on soundproofing curtains.
Extra drywall should be combined with other options like acoustic foam and sound dampening materials to both block and absorb sound waves.
After my previous explanations of what works in soundproofing, this one should be pretty obvious. How can you expect to get an effective layer of sound blocking mass on a wall using paint?
More than anything, paint is designed to be applied in a thin layer. This is especially true when you think of the range of one-coat paints now available. A single coat of paint would make literally no difference to the sound blocking qualities of a wall.
Look at the fact that for concrete to be completely soundproof it needs to be around 20ft thick. Still think that paint is going to do anything? Windows and doors are the hardest area of a room to soundproof.
The sound of walking feet or paws for that matter, on floors, can vibrate in your room which can be annoying at times. The best solution here is to install thicker carpets or mats to help muffle the sounds of your feet. Carpets and mats are sound absorbing too which is why many apartment dwellers install them, for an added layer of privacy.
How to soundproof a bedroom door? Your door frame may have a gap at the bottom which can cause sound to emanate through entry surfaces into your bedroom. If you want to make your room quieter, you will need to install a draft stopper, seal, or door sweep at the bottom, to seal up any openings where sound can easily pass through [4].
If your window frames tend to rattle from the vibration of passing trucks or at the sound of loud music, consider replacing existing windows with acoustic windows. Acoustic windows are actually a good investment since they are specially constructed to impede the sound waves that are coming from the outside.
Another plus to having these kinds of windows installed? Your cooling and heating bills will reduce dramatically as well. If your bedroom is constantly bombarded by noise at specific hours such as in the morning such as when the garbage truck collects trash, assessing where the noise is the loudest will help you plug up the leaks.
Is it the window sill that needs extra caulking? Perhaps installing a plush chair near a corner can absorb the sound? Pinpointing the exact location where the sound is coming from is key to resolving your noise problem. Another trick on how to soundproof your bedroom is to install a ceiling-mounted drape on one side of the wall, preferably where you will be placing the head of your bed.
Not only does this help reduce the sounds bouncing toward you, but it will also create a dramatic ambiance to your sleeping quarters as well [5]. If you are on a budget but would like to drown out the sounds that are coming from outside, getting your hands on cheap soundproofing foam can do the trick. The most convenient versions attach to the door usually with an elastic band so you don't have to set them into place all the time.
Noise reflects off of hard surfaces, like walls, floors, and ceilings, adding to the overall noise level inside a room. To reduce sound reflection, cover bare walls and even ceilings with something soft, so sounds like voices, barking, or even the commotion created by a running vacuum cleaner won't reflect. A shag rug on the ceiling and rubber textile mats on the walls softens annoying noise within the apartment while also absorbing racket from the adjacent units.
You probably know that nothing muffles pesky sounds in a high-traffic area like a carpet. So if you have hard floors, it makes sense to thrown down a thick rug. But here's a little-known tip: Slipping a density rug pad underneath it will boost your rug's noise squashing potential. Got a thin wall? Adding a wall-to-wall faux built-in is a sneaky trick that will muffle noise from the apartment next door.
The idea is to add mass to the partition. Massive materials and objects resist vibration and thereby reduce sound transmission. Make sure the edges of the built-in fit snugly to the walls, floor, and ceiling so there are no air gaps, another avenue for sound. Acoustic panels are available as boards or fabrics that you hang on walls.
While most types are designed to stop noise from bouncing off hard surfaces, others are very effective at blocking racket from entering through a door or window. For example, the AcousticDoor from Residential Acoustics is a retractable panel that can reduce noise transmitted through an entrance, like your bedroom door, by 30 decibels.
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