Soundproofing rules in the apartment

Noise is hard to live with and it takes a toll on your health. We can say that it acts in a complex way - it annoys you, does not let you sleep, does not allow you to relax, does not allow you to rest. And all this is a sure way to a nervous breakdown or to endless illnesses like a cold, SARS, etc. So the soundproofing of your apartment is a thing that you should not delay, and that you should not save on. After all, the neighbors will not care about the silence in your apartment.

You need to understand that wars with neighbors will not lead to the fact that you will become quiet. It is quite possible that your neighbors are far from noisy either, it’s just that the designers didn’t think at all about what it would be like for you to live, and they didn’t think over the basic soundproofing system. Yes, and the noise within your own apartment can also greatly interfere, for example, in the bedroom, hearing the TV quietly turned on in the living room is already bad enough.

Therefore, it is very important to take matters into your own hands and deal with the elimination of noise in your apartment yourself. And we will help you with this by providing a number of rules that you should follow if you want to achieve the maximum effect.

1. The first step is to determine the source of the problem. Noise can be classified into two types. The first type is impact noise. Here you are lying on the sofa in the

living room

and you hear the clatter. Or the sound of moving furniture. Or the sound of an object falling. All this is shock noise. The second type is air. Those. voices, dog barking, playing musical instruments, TV on. Noise can spread not only horizontally, but also vertically and even diagonally.
2. Next, you should pay attention to whether there are so-called bridges for sound propagation. These can be cracks in the walls, through sockets, built-in ceiling lights, speakers, niches, metal battery risers. Even working with these moments will already greatly affect the soundproofing of your apartment. For example, by redoing the sockets, the sounds of the

kitchen

will no longer be heard in the living room.
3. It is important to understand that high-quality sound insulation requires an integrated approach. So do not start soundproofing work if you have not eliminated the bridges. Also, if you soundproof one wall, for example, then the effect will be insignificant - the sounds will become quieter, but not disappear. For maximum effect, you need to completely soundproof the room. But at the same time, you will lose a certain number of centimeters of the room. Yes, and the price will not please you. But start small. For example, the first step is to soundproof the

children’s room

. Just start with the most important rooms and work your way up to the less important ones.
4. Keep in mind that thermal insulation is not at all the same as sound insulation. Often people are mistaken in thinking that using mineral wool, polystyrene foam and other heaters, they also isolate the room from sounds. But it's not. The effect of such actions is minimal and there will be no real benefit from it. Therefore, it is important to understand that specialized materials with narrowly focused properties are used for soundproofing.
5. Not always the noise level is critical and sometimes you just want to reduce it. In this case, you should pay attention to sound-absorbing materials. Unlike soundproofing, sound absorption simply significantly reduces the noise level. And its advantage is that this effect can be achieved using finishing materials and decor. The same often found

wall panels

with sound-absorbing effects. For example, cork flooring is an excellent sound-absorbing flooring material, which has pleasant visual and tactile characteristics. Textured wallpapers, the above wall panels, decorative plaster are perfect for walls. There are a lot of options and, using them, you will not lose centimeters, as with soundproofing.
6. The devil is in the details. This phrase even applies to soundproofing. To achieve the maximum effect, you must take into account your individual conditions - the nature of the noise, the type of layout, the material of the walls, and so on. You will not succeed if you act randomly. Instead, carefully study the information, plan everything, consult with knowledgeable people, and only then start doing.

Although our company cannot say much about soundproofing walls, we can say a lot about wall panels. Company «Smart Space» has been manufacturing customized furniture for a long time. Tables, cabinets, chairs and much more were made by us more than once or twice. Our employees have repeatedly confirmed their qualifications. So turning to us, you entrust the work in the hands of masters.