Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Do you have loud neighbors or is your now 20-something child still living with you? These situations call for a room of your very own for quite, peace and relaxation. All you need to know is how to soundproof this special room.

What you need to be shopping for is 3 1/2 inch thick fiberglass or rock wool batts specifically made for sound proofing. These two materials are the best when it comes to absorbing sounds. Acoustic batts are made to fit in between studs, and they can be 14 1/2 or 22 1/2 inches thick and 3 1/2 inches wide. It’s important that these are installed tightly between the frames and around pipes.

For the highest quality sound proof room, it’s beneficial to thoroughly insulate the walls and ceiling, because a small portion that is left uninsulated will make a big difference that you will notice later. Some insulation manufacturers include CertainTeed, Johns Manville, Knauf Fiber Glass and Owens-Corning.