I am planning to renovate a room in a 60s single-story house and at the same time improve sound insulation if possible. Acoustic panels may be trendy, but in this case, I would prefer to avoid committing to such a solution.
The ceiling is fabric-stretched, and the plan is to replace it with plasterboard. Will this make any difference regarding soundproofing against adjacent rooms? Or will it not make any difference since there is insulation against the attic behind the fabric-stretched ceiling?
The other consideration I have is whether to install acoustic panels. As mentioned, it is desirable if they are not visible. Between the rooms is a wardrobe wall, and the question is whether it might be an idea to place the panels on the inside of the wardrobes instead of, for example, on the outside of the wardrobe doors.
The ceiling is fabric-stretched, and the plan is to replace it with plasterboard. Will this make any difference regarding soundproofing against adjacent rooms? Or will it not make any difference since there is insulation against the attic behind the fabric-stretched ceiling?
The other consideration I have is whether to install acoustic panels. As mentioned, it is desirable if they are not visible. Between the rooms is a wardrobe wall, and the question is whether it might be an idea to place the panels on the inside of the wardrobes instead of, for example, on the outside of the wardrobe doors.
Air gaps between the rooms should be avoided/plugged. Fluffy insulation doesn't significantly dampen sound.
Gypsum in the ceiling should dampen more than just fabric. However, if there is a sparse panel between the rooms, the space between the spars must be plugged between the rooms.
If there's a closet wall on both sides, perhaps the actual wall has been eliminated? Meaning only closets back to back. If so, the gaps between the closets (under, over, and on the sides) can contribute to sound propagation.
Gypsum in the ceiling should dampen more than just fabric. However, if there is a sparse panel between the rooms, the space between the spars must be plugged between the rooms.
If there's a closet wall on both sides, perhaps the actual wall has been eliminated? Meaning only closets back to back. If so, the gaps between the closets (under, over, and on the sides) can contribute to sound propagation.