I have a problem today with sound (talking, music, etc.) being heard between the floors in my house, a single-story with a basement. The floor structure is about 200mm, wooden floorboards above and in the ceiling wooden paneling and plasterboard in some parts.
Anyone have any tips on how I can modify the basement ceiling to reduce the sound level? Plasterboard, soundproofing panels, etc., ceiling height is 2.09m today, can take about 4cm.
Grateful for all tips and ideas.
Anyone have any tips on how I can modify the basement ceiling to reduce the sound level? Plasterboard, soundproofing panels, etc., ceiling height is 2.09m today, can take about 4cm.
Grateful for all tips and ideas.
I have a similar problem, but I want to prevent sound from reaching the floor above. I'm considering insulating the joists with rock wool, then adding furring strips and gypsum on top of that. However, I'm a bit concerned about the ceiling height since it's a living room. Ideally, I would like to install double gypsum.
From what I understand, when it comes to soundproofing, weight is the key.
From what I understand, when it comes to soundproofing, weight is the key.
One should preferably build a suspended ceiling that hangs in "soft braces" from the existing ceiling. Cover it with double layers of plasterboard. Mineral wool can be added but contributes very marginally to sound insulation.
I agree with everything here except the mineral wool, seal with stone wool as mentioned above, it works well.anaitis said:
Seal you must, but with sealant - all openings must be completely sealed.OskarJansson said:
Mineral wool does no harm, but you get a better effect if you spend the money on gypsum!