I basically want to soundproof the wall that we share upstairs ...Does anyone know where I should go? home depot or something. or specifically if anyone in philly knows a professional that does this type of stuff I would love to know.
Thanx
2007-01-18 13:26:55 · 8 answers · asked by phillygirl513 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Rent a drill with a 2 or 3-inch circular drill bit and rent an insulation blower. Buy a bag of cellulose insulation, drill 16 inches apart or so into the wall, and blow the cellulose in. Cellulose is the best sound insulator around. It's also inflammable, unlike foam or fiberglass, because it is soaked with a flame-retardant during the manufacturing process.
To fill the holes, take pegs of matching size (or use the pieces you just drilled out) and tap them into the holes. Glue and seal shut with joint compund, then paint the wall.
On second thought, you might be able to get away with one hole high up, near the ceiling.
Otherwise, buy a big Honeywell air purifier. that's what I did.
Makes a nice white noise and also purifies the air. Good luck! Noisy neighbors are the worst.
2007-01-19 03:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Allegra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that should be talked over with the landlord. All joining residences are required to have soundproofing between them with a minimum of fiberglass bats. This is code in many areas. The best way for your landlord to do it would be to tear off the drywall on one side and have it sprayed with icynene or polyurethane foam or they make panels that can be cut to fit between studs that are meant for sound deadening. They also have paint that will help reflect the sound. Please make sure that you make your complaints in writing..this is a must whenever dealing with problems, complaints, etc. After that, if nothing is resolved, it would be very easy to get out of your lease.
2016-05-24 05:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not afraid to spend the $$ . go to home depot or loews, & pick up 2 or 3 cans of great stuff spray insulation, or equivalent. put some little holes in the wall about 16 inches apart horizontally, poke the straw through & fill them up! insulates for heat as well as sound. be careful, this is expanding foam, stop spraying 35 secs before removing straw from holes. GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-18 13:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by busted_glass 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you can open the wall just add more insalation if there's any there to begin with the house i bought didnt have any insalation between the bedrooms it was a big problem noise wise putting the insalation in cut the noise down
2007-01-18 13:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by lilloric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
book shelves will give you a good sounds barrier without having to paint,saw,nail,drill,squirt..etc...
Look in consignment shops for a neat looking wooden one..
Get used books from friends..use your own..decorate with what you have ...
They used tapistries to keep the noise from echoing & warmth on the old estates...
2007-01-18 15:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by justnanous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
carpet helps, good r rated insulation helps and getting them to quiet down is the best
2007-01-18 13:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told there is paint that will help insulate sound and cool and warm air.
2007-01-18 14:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go and tell them to stop.if I'm be you that what I'm going to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-18 13:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋