Hi,
There are many threads on this topic, but I can't find a definitive answer.
I am going to convert a garage on the ground floor into a TV and music room. The entire ground floor, including the garage, is built on an insulated slab and has underfloor heating. However, the loops are a bit further apart in the garage.
Two walls are interior concrete walls. I'm not particularly concerned about those.
The outer wall with the door is made of wood, and the door itself will be replaced with a glass section. No problems there.
The last long side is concrete and faces outward. I want to handle the inside of it in some way to get better acoustics. However, preferably not in a way that builds too much, as the room is narrow.
How should I proceed? Can I place damping material etc., directly on the wall, or do I need to frame it? I perceive that the insulated slab and underfloor heating mean there is little risk of moisture migration from floor to wall.
Does anyone have tips on measures that have a good effect on acoustics and look nice? I'm quite interested in this type of panel: www.trabutiken.se/shop/akustikpaneler-i-tra-2997c1.html
There are many threads on this topic, but I can't find a definitive answer.
I am going to convert a garage on the ground floor into a TV and music room. The entire ground floor, including the garage, is built on an insulated slab and has underfloor heating. However, the loops are a bit further apart in the garage.
Two walls are interior concrete walls. I'm not particularly concerned about those.
The outer wall with the door is made of wood, and the door itself will be replaced with a glass section. No problems there.
The last long side is concrete and faces outward. I want to handle the inside of it in some way to get better acoustics. However, preferably not in a way that builds too much, as the room is narrow.
How should I proceed? Can I place damping material etc., directly on the wall, or do I need to frame it? I perceive that the insulated slab and underfloor heating mean there is little risk of moisture migration from floor to wall.
Does anyone have tips on measures that have a good effect on acoustics and look nice? I'm quite interested in this type of panel: www.trabutiken.se/shop/akustikpaneler-i-tra-2997c1.html
Mats-S
Construction veteran
· Sollentuna
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Mats-S
Construction veteran
- Sollentuna
- 3,617 posts
Hi, there shouldn't be any problem with putting dampening directly on the concrete based on how you describe it—no moisture problems, dry wall. The dampening you linked to doesn't trap any potential moisture either, breathable wood. So, if money isn't an issue (not cheap, exactly 
it should work perfectly.
When I worked for an IT consulting firm a few years ago, we started a company band with some of us who worked there. The company had a basement with hard concrete walls where we practiced... well, you know how it sounds then
But our budget was a bit tight, so I put up classic, reliable Tretex boards on the walls, like:
https://www.beijerbygg.se/privat/sv/produkter/byggmaterial/byggskivor/board/porös-board
It worked excellently, so that's a budget-friendly alternative if the budget is tight. They can also be painted to make them look a bit nicer
Heavy, full-length curtains might also work well.
it should work perfectly. When I worked for an IT consulting firm a few years ago, we started a company band with some of us who worked there. The company had a basement with hard concrete walls where we practiced... well, you know how it sounds then
But our budget was a bit tight, so I put up classic, reliable Tretex boards on the walls, like:
https://www.beijerbygg.se/privat/sv/produkter/byggmaterial/byggskivor/board/porös-board
It worked excellently, so that's a budget-friendly alternative if the budget is tight. They can also be painted to make them look a bit nicer
Heavy, full-length curtains might also work well.
Hello!
Thanks for your response. Yes, those panels are quite expensive. There are a few different suppliers, and you might find them a bit cheaper. I hadn't intended to cover the whole wall, more as an element to make it nice. The project includes a new garage of 70 sqm, possibly solar panels, as well as converting the old garage into living space. I'm not quite ready to set a total budget yet. I think I see it all as a project over a few years...
Thanks for your response. Yes, those panels are quite expensive. There are a few different suppliers, and you might find them a bit cheaper. I hadn't intended to cover the whole wall, more as an element to make it nice. The project includes a new garage of 70 sqm, possibly solar panels, as well as converting the old garage into living space. I'm not quite ready to set a total budget yet. I think I see it all as a project over a few years...