Soundproof Drywall Ceiling

If the primary source of noises above are airborne voices television and stereo there are two very reliable methods of soundproofing your ceiling.

Soundproof drywall ceiling.

To create a soundproof ceiling first layer db bloc direct to your existing surface whether that s finished drywall or exposed joists and second install a set of furring strips across the ceiling to force a break in the connection points from down stairs to up. Once that s set up spray the area with damp blown cellulose which is a soundproofing material. Soundbreak xp gypsum board is an acoustically enhanced gypsum board used in the construction of high stc wall assemblies. Once the ceiling is insulated get a 1 2 5 8 inch sheet of drywall and apply a damping compound to it.

This high cost makes soundproof drywalls not so popular for entire soundproofing homes. As you ve seen there are many ways to soundproof your walls and ceilings without removing the drywall. It is therefore theoretically possible to achieve good soundproofing with multiple layers of standard drywall. A sheet of drywall costs around 10 while that of a soundproof drywall cost as much as 40.

The stc rating for standard construction uninsulated no soundproofing drywall ceilings is between 32 and 37. Finally let the damping compound dry completely which can take up to 10 days. This combination of density disconnection will combine to help force. Then use a roller to press the cellulose flat before it dries.

Final thoughts on soundproofing without removing drywall. This innovative gypsum board allows for construction of high stc wall assemblies that are thinner cost effective and more reliable than. Then screw the drywall into the underside of the ceiling and fill any gaps with acoustical caulk. To improve or soundproof an ordinary drywall ceiling you can fill the ceiling space with a suitable insulating or sound absorbent material such as fiberglass.

A 7 8 plaster ceiling can have stc ratings around 52 with lathe and 63 with mesh and a concrete slab floor ceil 6 thick has an stc of 53. Still some of them may leave either adhesive residue or nail holes in the wall. As they say if you want to make an omelet you ve got to crack a few eggs. Approved for use on walls and ceilings.

The trademark soundproofing website suggests using a 5 8 inch thick drywall panel against the ceiling. To learn how to soundproof a ceiling by decoupling it scroll down. We can block airborne noise by combining materials that are hard and heavy sheetrock plaster or wood with materials that are softer and. You simply apply dampening compound to the back of the drywall and screw the drywall into the.