Everyday noises can disturb people, especially if they are engrossed in serious work that demands complete attention. An easy solution for cutting down excess noise is sound wall construction. However, not all are ready to spend bucks and bucks to get soundproof walls. Does this not mean one has to tolerate the noise and get used to it? Certainly not. Here are some DIY techniques which, if one follows, will yield to make the walls soundproof.
- Rearranging the furniture
One of the easiest and simplest ways of making a room soundproof is by rearranging the furniture instead of opting for sound wall construction. For example, when the heavy cupboards and shelves are pushed against a thin wall, the noise from the surroundings is automatically reduced. This happens because furniture affects the way sound is reflected in a room.
- Using carpets or rugs on the floor
The emptier the room is, the more sound is reflected. So, instead of dealing with too much disturbing echoed sound, lay carpets and rugs on the floors. The larger the surface of the floor is covered, the less is the impact of the noise. Not preferring to use carpets but want the same effect? Consider installing wall-to-wall carpeting. This will give more comprehensive coverage, and as a result, less noise will be able to penetrate.
- Use rug underlays
The rug underlays are supposed to be placed in between the carpet and the flooring. These are soft rugs that can absorb echoes, and the sound effects produced by footsteps. Instead of sound wall construction, the rug underlays can be used. Since they are manufactured out of foamy or rubber material, they can be trimmed according to the size of the carpet.
- Install floor underlayment
A combination of foam, rubber, cork, and felt placed between the floor and the subfloor is known as floor underlayment. The function of this underlayment is to stabilize and soften the floor and increase its density, leading to the prevention of loud noise from penetrating and bothering people.
- Use mass loaded vinyl
The mass loaded vinyl is an effective material that can be used in several ways for soundproofing. Compared to other soundproofing materials, the mass-loaded vinyl is denser. That is why it has the power to prevent airborne sounds and absorb unnecessary noise. The mass-loaded vinyl can be used as carpet underlay or can be installed under flooring.
- Hang paintings or tapestries
Instead of investing in professional acoustic products, hanging paintings on the wall can offer the same function. Although the sound blocking capacity of paintings and tapestries is less than that of the acoustic products, they can soften the sound. To get better results, these paintings and tapestries can be used in conjunction with mass-loaded vinyl.
- Use weatherstripping tape
Of course, weatherstripping products can block unnecessary sounds to some extent, but they have to be altered at regular intervals as they wear off quickly.
Conclusion
Therefore, if there is a restriction about investing in some acoustic product or hiring professional sound wall constructors, the above-mentioned DIY tips will suffice.
