how do you sound proof a wall?

Answer 1

After-Construction Soundproofing

Steps:
1. Remove the drywall from one side of the walls to be soundproofed. (Strip the side of the wall that strikes a balance between offering the most work space and causing the least amount of damage.) Then choose one of the options listed in Section 1.

2. Alternatively, cut small holes in the drywall near the ceiling, between the studs. Fill the space between the drywall with blow-in paper or expandable foam insulation. You can rent the machine for applying blow-in insulation at most lumberyards or rental centers, or where you purchase your materials. Expandable foam can be purchased in small spray cans or large containers that resemble propane tanks for your barbecue grill. Patch and refinish the drywall.

3. As another alternative, hang manufactured wall covering materials (described in step 5 above) over the existing walls (as opposed to behind the drywall). Many come in a variety of colors or are paintable (you'll pay more for the "finished" products than you will for the kind that go on behind the drywall). These products take up very little space and work well. Choose from panels, acoustic matting and vibration barriers.

Tips:
After-construction methods are somewhat less effective than the new construction techniques, which can provide - for all practical purposes - total soundproofing.

Answer 2

The only way to sound proof a wall is to add insulation and there is a special type of drywall.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

if the walls are insulated already you are off to a good start,next you can use styrofoam sheets ,they come in various thickness from 1/4in. and up, i would go with about the 1/2in. type staple or glue to wall then cover with either cork blocks or sheets of cork which are sold at most larger lumber annd supply stores,plus they can be painted to match your decor.this method is cheap,easy and effective.

Answer 5

Depends how soundproof you want it to be. If you just don;t want to hear the toilets flush, fiberglass insulation in the wall will do.

TO really soundproof, a lot of recording studios, etx. us a product called Sonex - I'veused it and installed it. It's amazing.

Answer 6

Some good answers already. Personally, I went the egg carton route AND I eliminated the source of the noise by getting rid of the teen ager. It might work for you too. :)

Answer 7

Your local Home Depot can help !! they have these cool squares that you put up on the walls for better acoustics's

Answer 8

several ways the cheapest is to use egg cartons then run a layer of the foam egg bed thing (what ever it is called) over the egg cartons

Answer 9

fiberglass insulation inside the wall,6inches thick

Answer 10

STAPLE MC DONALDS CUP HOLDERS TO THE WALL...

MAKE SURE THE BOTTOM OF THEM ARE FACING THE INSIDE OF THE ROOM