Modern ideas about the ergonomics of working and living space, current trends in interior design require the most open layout of premises, good levels of lighting, ventilation and sound insulation.
The problem of reducing noise levels in buildings has become particularly relevant in last years. In large cities, there are a huge number of noise sources: transport, machinery, equipment create an uncomfortable environment and interfere with the normal work and rest of people. Traditional walls and partitions installed in rooms do not meet modern requirements for comfort: they take up a lot of usable area, have high sound permeability, degrade illumination, and interfere with ventilation.
Today the best solution for buildings of any purpose are sliding soundproof glass partitions, the price of which is quite affordable these days. Such unique products are produced by the Glasstroy company using the technology of the famous Swedish company WINAB Vikvaggar. The functional, operational, aesthetic and physical characteristics of such structures significantly exceed similar parameters of other structures.
Sliding soundproof glass partitions - price justified by quality
The Glasstroy company offers a wide range of various soundproofing glass partitions, the price, quality and characteristics of which vary widely. Products are made from high strength tempered glass with unique characteristics. Structures can be up to 6 meters high. The weight of one meter of product is from 26 kg. The structure can be rigidly attached to the ceiling or installed on the floor and moved using a self-balancing ball bearing system. If necessary, doors with a lock can be installed in walls or partitions.
These structures are absolutely safe: they are resistant to mechanical damage, temperature changes, high humidity; they are almost impossible to break, but even if this happens, they do not form sharp fragments that can injure people. The construction material is absolutely non-flammable, chemically neutral, does not emit environment harmful fumes. Products are ISO 9001 certified and have everything Required documents, confirming their safety and quality. The designs are very easy to use and require little maintenance. Soundproof glass partitions, the price of which depends on various parameters - size, design, finishing, can be designed and installed in a short time.
Soundproof glass partitions - excellent price and aesthetics
Glass structures offered by Glasstroy are truly universal - they can be used in any premises: in residential buildings, in production; in the office; in medical institutions; in trading floors; in educational institutions and so on. Soundproof glass partitions, the price of which largely depends on the type of finish, can be an excellent addition to interiors made in any style - from classic to high-tech, and even an independent style-forming design detail. With their help, you can organize various options for zoning space and change the layout of the premises at your discretion. Wide possibilities for product design make it possible to produce structures finished with a wide variety of materials - it all depends only on the designer’s imagination. The products are perfectly combined with any materials: wood, stone, mirror, tiles, film, plastic, metal and so on.
The best offer from the market leader: glass partitions at manufacturer prices
Glasstroy company offers the manufacture of products of any complexity for premises for various purposes. A powerful production base, qualified specialists, and extensive experience allow the company to successfully implement projects of any complexity. The impeccable quality of soundproof glass partitions and the most attractive price on the market guarantee that your choice will be successful.
Contact us, we will be happy to produce for you beautiful and high-quality products that will decorate your room and make it comfortable.
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An important stage in arranging a quiet, full-fledged room is sound insulation interior partitions. If you have kids at home and you want to create for them cozy corner, protected from loud sounds and neighbors, it is imperative to install a noise-absorbing structure.
If you don't know what is the best soundproofing material for interior partitions, contact Revecon. We manufacture structures of any complexity and install them to order. All work and products are guaranteed.
Catalog of our products - we work in Moscow and the Moscow region
Purpose of soundproofing systems
Interior partitions without appropriate fillers cannot guarantee noise protection. Housing structures with a noise-absorbing function are designed to:
- Stop loud sounds;
- Reduce vibration from noise;
- Minimize sound from household appliances.
Sound insulation is a range of measures to reduce the intensity of noise in an apartment, private household or entertainment venue.
Types of structures that protect against extraneous sounds
Revecon offers various interior systems, capable of providing excellent protection from neighbors and unwanted vibrations.
Types of partitions for apartments and cottages:
| Types of systems | Characteristics |
| Frame soundproofing partitions and walls | Designs that reduce the level of noise pressure as waves pass through them. The main task of such partitions is to reflect sound, creating an obstacle when vibration does not pass through the system. |
| Noise-absorbing structures | When arranging them, materials are used that absorb sound and reflect the energy of the wave when it interacts with the interior wall. |
| Soundproof systems | Their goal is to completely eliminate the penetration of extraneous noise and not let it pass outside or inside the room. |
When installing sound-absorbing partitions, Revecon engineers use high-quality sound-absorbing and sound-insulating materials. This is the only way to ensure the appropriate level of protection from extraneous vibrations.
Selection of soundproofing materials
The use of plasterboard, which has special characteristics, will reduce the level of noise penetrating through interior structures.
What is better for soundproofing an interior partition:
- Membranes are thin sheets supplied in rolls;
- Sound-absorbing slabs.
The basis of the membrane is a polymer fabric protected by a layer of felt particles. The thickness of the material is 2.5-12 mm, which allows the use of certain types of raw materials when arranging thin structures. The plate acts as a sound barrier, blocking the passage of waves. Felt spraying enhances the effectiveness of protection.
As a complement to membranes or an alternative, Revecon engineers use different materials with a porous structure that provides excellent sound absorption, thereby improving sound insulation performance.
Using the latest technology
Competition in the finishing and building materials market forces manufacturers to improve the quality of their products. For these purposes, work is carried out in the following directions:
- Installation of acoustic gypsum board;
- Use of special filler with sound-absorbing properties;
- Elastic materials under the frame, reducing sounds from mechanical impact;
- Filling structures and arranging false panels;
- Cellulose fillers inside the system.
Thanks to modern technologies Using high-quality materials, Revecon produces partitions of any complexity with varying degrees of noise absorption.
Soundproofing interior panels: instructions
Assemble a high-quality partition that provides reliable protection from noise, having experience, qualification can be done without difficulty. To do this, you will need wooden blocks or an aluminum profile, a mineral filler and a material that prevents the penetration of waves through the frame - gypsum plasterboard.
How to soundproof an interior partition:
- Apply markings future design to the surface flooring, then the ceiling and walls.
- Fix the profiles with dowels (every 40 cm). Cover the guides with polyurethane tape. Install the skeleton stands.
- On the one hand, using self-tapping screws, fix the gypsum board in one or several layers. Cut noise-absorbing mats.
- Install the prepared membranes inside the system by surprise. Bring the edges into the space of the U-shaped aluminum profile on one side, and make a stop on the other.
- Place communications inside the partition - wires, sockets, cables. Fix the gypsum board on the other side.
At the final stage, Revecon engineers perform Finishing work taking into account the characteristics of the interior panel, the characteristics of the room and the wishes of the customer.
Possible mistakes when creating sound insulation
To ensure proper quality of sound absorption, Revecon experts do not recommend finishing the room exclusively with sound-absorbing boards, placing noisy equipment anywhere in the building, or constructing walls using 3-layer plasterboard with filler.
Sound insulation can only be created using the “mass-elasticity-mass” system, with a minimum thickness of 40-50 mm.
If you need to properly arrange soundproofing of interior partitions, contact Revecon. Our craftsmen will take measurements and prepare a design of any complexity, taking into account all your wishes.
Soundproofing walls in an apartment, modern materials for which can be found in hardware stores today, is becoming more and more relevant. This can be explained simply - fences in multi-storey buildings standard houses are not able to completely protect the home from external street noise and from sounds coming from neighboring apartments.
Medical scientists It has long been noted that the presence of constant noise has an extremely negative effect on the human psyche, preventing him from getting complete relaxation and rest. That is why, unable to withstand the constant sound pressure, many city residents, especially those who live in panel houses, begin an active search for a suitable soundproofing material that will meet all the requirements for its use in apartments.
Almost all modern acoustic materials are manufactured on the same basic principles, as traditional. However, they have undergone significant improvements due to recent production technologies.
Today, a very large number of new soundproofing materials are being produced, and it is simply impossible to cover the characteristics of all of them in one article. Therefore, attention will be focused on the most effective ones, which are used specifically in apartment conditions.
Thin sound insulation MaxForteSoundPRO
When the area of an apartment or room does not limit the choice of materials, and you can install sound insulation of any thickness, this is convenient. But what if you can’t afford to waste precious centimeters of living space?
In this case, innovative thin material for sound insulation MaxForte SoundPRO. It has a thickness of only 12 mm, while its characteristics can compete with sound insulation with a thickness of 5 and even 10 cm! MaxForte SoundPRO is the latest material created specifically for sound insulation of residential and industrial premises.
Specialists from the Research Institute of Building Physics and the Department of Acoustics, Faculty of Physics, Moscow State University, took part in the development of the material. When manufacturing MaxForte SoundPRO, we took into account all important points for effective operation of the material: was selected optimal density(if the density is low, the sound will pass through, if the density is too high, along the “skeleton”), the length of the fibers, their thickness. The sound-absorbing layer is calibrated and uniform over the entire area. The material is completely non-flammable. The composition does not contain harmful phenol-formaldehyde resins or any adhesives. Therefore, in addition to excellent noise insulation properties, MaxForte SoundPRO is safe for health.
MaxForte SoundPRO provides an increase in noise insulation from both airborne noise (loud TV, crying child, screaming neighbors) and impact noise (noise from stomping, grinding furniture, falling objects). It can be used to soundproof ceilings, walls and floors, which will give a significant increase of up to 64 dB!
Installation fine sound insulation is very simple, and not only professionals can handle it, but also anyone who has ever held a hammer drill and a screwdriver in their hand.
MaxForte SoundPRO is mounted on the wall using ordinary plastic mushroom dowels, which can be purchased at any hardware store. It is hung on the wall using the “joint-to-joint” technology, after which it is covered with a layer of gypsum fiber board (gypsum fiber sheet). All sheet seams must be sealed with a special vibroacoustic non-hardening sealant. Afterwards, the sound insulation is sewn up with a layer of gypsum plasterboard (plasterboard sheet). The seams of the gypsum fiber board and gypsum board sheets should be staggered, that is, not coincide.
You can see the installation of thin sound insulation MaxForte SoundPRO in the video.
Video - How to install thin sound insulation MaxForte SoundPRO
Thin wall soundproofing panelsSoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol
SoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol panels are a unique material for soundproofing walls and ceilings, which allows you to achieve silence in the apartment and not lose useful space.
SoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol panels are made of durable multi-layer cardboard profiles based on the honeycomb principle, which are filled with thermally treated mineral quartz sand. The quartz filler used is very fine, exactly the same as an hourglass. It is this filler that makes it possible to achieve an impressive weight of the panel - more than 18 kg per m2, and according to the laws of sound insulation, the heavier the material, the worse it transmits sound (cotton wool transmits sound very well, and for example brick wall or steel door much worse). In addition to its weight, quartz sand, due to its fine fraction, perfectly dampens and absorbs almost all frequencies of sound - from airborne to shock.
How to install panelsSoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol?
Installation of the panels is very simple and almost anyone can handle it. are attached to the wall using SoundGuard DAP acoustic anchors, which are driven into pre-drilled holes through the panel in the wall. After this, all seams and joints are coated with sealant and the entire wall is covered with plasterboard.
Mineral sound-absorbing material "Shumanet-BM"
This soundproofing material made from basalt fibers is considered a premium mineral sound-absorbing board. One side of the mat is laminated with a layer of fiberglass, which helps maintain the integrity of the slab and hold the internal basalt fibers in one position to prevent their small particles from entering the room. This is especially important in cases where the sound-absorbing material will be covered with perforated acoustic panels.
Packaging of soundproofing boards “Shumanet” Plates " Schumanet BM" are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of SNiP 23 — 03-2003 “Noise protection”. They have the following technical and operational characteristics:
| Indicators | |
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| Standard slab size (mm) | 1000×500 or 1000×600 |
| Slab thickness (mm) | 50 |
| Material density (kg/m³) | 45 |
| Number of slabs per package (pcs.) | 4 |
| Area of slabs in one package (m²) | 2.0 or 2.4 |
| Weight of one package (kg) | 4.2÷5.5 |
| Packaging volume (m³) | 0.1 ÷ 0.12 |
| Sound absorption coefficient (average) | 0.95 |
| Flammability (GOST 30244-94) | NG (non-flammable) |
| Water absorption when partially immersed in water for 24 hours, % of total volume | No more than 1÷3% |
Acoustic tests to determine the sound absorption coefficient were carried out in the measurement laboratory of the Moscow Research Institute of Building Physics at the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences.
The basis of “Shumanet” is basalt fibers Having a low degree moisture absorption, this soundproofing material can be used not only in rooms with normal humidity, but also, for example, in the bathroom. In addition, it is excellent for soundproofing tension and suspended ceilings, and, of course, walls and multilayer partitions made in the form of a sandwich from plasterboard, plywood, fiberboard and other sheet materials.
Soundproofing walls using Schumanet BM
Installation of the slabs of this sound insulator follows the same principle as all types mineral wool. However, one must take into account the fact that the material will be used primarily as sound absorber, and only then is considered as additional insulation.
The work is carried out in the following sequence:
- On the prepared surface, markings are made to secure the sheathing elements. Since the width of the mats is 500 mm, and they must stand apart between the bars, the distance between the guides should be 450 ÷ 480 mm. If mats 600 mm wide are purchased, then, accordingly, the distance between the bars should be 550 ÷ 580 mm.
- Next, the sheathing elements themselves are fixed, but at the same time, so as not to weaken the basic qualities of the soundproofing material, experienced craftsmen advise to perform a series simple recommendations:
— For lathing, it is best to use wooden beams rather than metal profiles, since metal is a good conductor of sound and can resonate, and wood tends to dampen sound waves.
— Additionally, in order not to create bridges for the passage of sound, it is recommended to make gaskets made of thin sound-proofing material, for example, felt or strips of basalt wool 8 ÷ 10 mm thick, between the wall and the sheathing bars.
— If, after all, a metal profile is chosen for the sheathing, then it is better to move it away from the wall with a soundproofing pad by 12 ÷ 15 mm.
- In the case that the area soundproof the room is large enough, and it is possible to move the sheathing for sound-absorbing material and cladding 100 mm from the wall, then special ones can be used to fasten the bars details - hangers. They are screwed to the wall through wooden spacers, and the bars are already fixed in them.
Another option is the use of special suspensions, which are designed specifically for noise-absorbing structures. Structurally, such a product already has a special damper layer that effectively dampens vibrations without transferring them to the frame guides.
Special suspension used for soundproofing work If guide bars secured in the manner indicated above, then the soundproofing mats are mounted in two layers. The first of them is installed behind the sheathing elements, close to the wall, and the second is installed between the guides.
Double-layer placement of “Shumanet” panels - Ultimately, upon completion of installation of the Schumanet BM panels, the walls should look like this:
Next, on top of the mats soundproofing material is fixed vapor permeable diffuse membrane. Then they proceed to the installation of plasterboard or plywood sheets, which, in turn, will become the basis for finishing work. However, it is quite possible to replace this multi-layering by fastening it directly to the guide lathing of wooden decorative lining.
Next, the wall is covered with a diffuse membrane and covered with plasterboard or plywood It should be noted that all sound and heat insulating materials made in mats or rolls are mounted on walls according to the same principle.
Video: advantages of soundproofing mineral slabs " Schumanet»
"Texound" - a new direction in sound insulation technology
"Texound" is not yet as popular as mineral wool or expanded polystyrene, since it is a relatively new sound insulator. The most important advantage"texaunda" in front of others soundproofing materials is that it practically does not “steal” the usable area of the room, since it is small in thickness.
The main advantage of Texound is the highest efficiency of sound insulation with a small thickness of the material itself This sound insulator is used for all surfaces of the room - it is fixed to the ceiling and walls, and also laid on the floor.
It should be noted that some craftsmen use Texound in combination with thermal insulation materials, and such a combination only increases the effectiveness of its use. But, unfortunately, the rooms in apartments most often do not have extra space that can be given over to a “powerful” multi-layer sound and heat insulating structure. In this regard, a material was developed that is able to protect rooms from excess noise without reducing the room in size.
To achieve the desired effect and protect the room from outside sounds, it is necessary to cover all surfaces of the room with soundproofing material, otherwise it will be impossible to achieve the desired result.
Texaund was developed in Spain by specialists from the well-known company TEXSA, and its mass industrial production began there. It is in this country that the largest deposit of the mineral aragonite, which is the main raw material, is located.
To be more precise, the basic component is calcium carbonate (CaCO³). Aragonite is very rich in this compound. In addition, calcium carbonate is the main component of many calcareous rocks, including chalk, marble and others.
Harmless polymer compounds are used as binding components, and the result is high-density membranes, but at the same time very flexible and elastic, with pronounced visco-elastic qualities, which is extremely important for sound insulation of complex building structures.
Soundproofing rooms with this material is very effective even if canvases of very small thickness are used. "Texound" is capable of absorbing and dispersing even high-intensity sound waves that come not only from the outside, but are also created indoors, for example, with very loud music.
Texaunda canvas covered with protective film “Texound” is produced in sheets (membranes) and goes on sale in rolls packaged in polyethylene. It has the following technical and operational characteristics:
| Name of material parameters | Indicators |
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| Material density (kg/m³) | 1900 |
| Average specific gravity canvas (kg/m²) | 6.9 |
| Area covered by one package (m²) | 6.1 |
| Weight of one package (kg) | 42 |
| Sound insulation coefficient Rw (average) | 28 |
| Flammability (GOST 30244-94) | G2 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 300 |
| Manufacturing materials | mineral aragonite, plasticizers, polyolefins, spunbond |
In addition, the material has the following advantages:
- "Texaund" is resistant to temperature changes. Its elasticity does not decrease at all even with negative temperatures up to - 20 °C .
- The material has pronounced flexibility and ductility, and in this way “Texound” is somewhat reminiscent of rubber.
"Texound" with its plasticity resembles dense rubber - The material is resistant to moisture and will never become an area for mold or mildew to spread, as it has antiseptic properties.
- The operating time of the Texound is not limited.
- Texound combines well with other materials and can be used in a complex system.
“Texound” is divided according to its thickness, size and release form, and may have additional layers that improve its characteristics. The main brands are presented in the table:
| Name | Sound insulator release form | Linear parameters of the material, mm |
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| "Texound 35" | roll | 1220×8000×1.8 |
| "Texound 50" | roll | 1220×8000×1.8 |
| "Texound 70" | roll | 1220×6000×2.6 |
| "Texound100" | sheet | 1200×100×4.2 |
| "Texound SY 35" | Self-adhesive roll | 1220×8000×3.0 |
| "Texound SY 50" | Self-adhesive roll | 1220×6050×2.6 |
| "Texound SY 50 AL" | Foil self-adhesive roll | 1200×6000×2.0 |
| "Texound SY 70" | Self-adhesive roll | 1200×5050×3.8 |
| "Texound SY100" | Self-adhesive sheet | 1200×100×4.2 |
| "Texound FT 55 AL" | With felt and foil layer, roll | 1220×5500×15.0 |
| "Texound FT 40" | With felt layer | 1220×6000×12.0 |
| "Texound FT 55" | With felt layer | 1200×6000×14.0 |
| "Texound FT 75" | With felt layer | 1220×5500×15.0 |
| "Texound 2FT 80" | With two felt layers | 1200×5500×24.0 |
| "Texound S BAND-50" | Self-adhesive tape | 50×6000×3.7 |
| Homakoll glue intended for Texound | Canister | 8 liters |
Installation of "texound"
Almost any base is suitable for installation of this material - concrete, plasterboard, plastic, wood, metal and others. The main thing is that the surface is well prepared - leveled, cleaned of old coatings, primed and dried.
If there is a high-quality layer of plaster on the wall, then it must be primed, and then installation can be carried out directly on it.
The work can be carried out in two ways. In the first of them, only soundproofing material is used, and in the second, it is used in combination with a heat insulator.
The first option - without additional insulation
- Glue is applied to the prepared surface. To install the Texaund, a special mounting adhesive is used, which is sold in ready-to-use liquid form in canisters. After coating, you must wait 15-20 minutes until the glue sets.
Marking and cutting of Texound canvases - Next, the soundproofing material itself is mounted on the glued wall, which must be measured and cut in advance, and also pre-coated with glue.
Special glue is applied both to the surface of the wall and to the Texound canvas itself. - If you purchase self-adhesive material, then installation will be much easier, since adhesive will not be needed, and you will just need to remove protective film and attach the material to the wall.
- Next, the texaund sheet needs to be pressed as tightly as possible to the surface, and then additionally walked over it with a roller. This must be done to achieve better adhesion to the wall surface over the entire area, without leaving air bubbles.
Welding Texound joints using a gas torch - Texound canvases must be overlapped by approximately 50 mm. The sheets are glued together hermetically. This process is carried out using “liquid nails” glue or by heating the material with hot air or a gas burner - adjacent sheets are welded. If during installation even small gaps are left between the panels, the effectiveness of sound insulation will be significantly reduced.
Doorway completely finished with Texound - If Texound is installed on the ceiling, then it is glued in small sheets, since the material is quite heavy, and it will simply be impossible to hold a single sheet from wall to wall.
- After gluing the canvas, if necessary, it is additionally fixed to the wall with fastenings - “fungi”, the same ones that are most often used for installing polystyrene foam or mineral wool.
The second option is using thermal insulation
Complex installation is carried out if the wall needs not only soundproof, but also insulate. If there is such a task, then the work is carried out as follows:
- The sheathing frame is attached to the primed wall along the edges.
Texound frame around the perimeter of the wall - The next step is to immediately glue Texound onto the entire wall in one version, and in the other, heat-insulating material is pre-laid. However, the first method shows more high efficiency specifically for sound insulation.
- If thermal insulation is adjacent to the wall, the “texaund” is first secured with “fungi”, and then additionally pressed with strips of metal hangers.
Fixing Texound panels with mushroom dowels - To achieve the required space for installing the insulating material, the metal profile of the frame is fixed into hangers at a distance of 40÷50 mm from the wall. In this case, it is necessary to set each of the profiles according to construction level, otherwise the frame skin will not be smooth.
Installation metal frame on top of soundproofing sheets - The next stage is the installation of insulation. The most environmentally friendly suitable insulation materials, which can be installed independently, is considered to be basalt-based mineral wool. If financial allow facilities, then you can use the above-described “Shumanet BM”, which is not only sound-absorbing, but a good thermal insulation material.
- It fits tightly between the sheathing posts and is pressed against the Texound mounted on the wall.
- Upon completion of the installation of insulation, the wall should look like this:
- It is advisable to tighten the insulation vapor permeable diffuse membrane.
- The next stage is . In some cases Plywood or OSB sheets are used for cladding.
- The sheets are fastened to the sheathing posts using self-tapping screws, the heads of which are recessed into the sheathing material by 1.5 ÷ 2 mm.
- Then the joints and holes from the screw heads are sealed with putty.
- Next, the surface is primed and puttied completely, and after that you can decorate the walls with decorative material.
Drywall is the most convenient material for leveling walls
The wall that received soundproofing and insulating protection, it is necessary to prepare for further work - to achieve a flat surface, which will become the basis for finishing materials. As well as in special publications on our portal.
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Existing texound installation schemes
Masters apply various schemes installation of this sound insulator. Depending on the convenience of performing the work, the area of the room and the required efficiency of insulating the walls from external noise, you can choose any of them. The only disadvantage of these structures is their thickness, which even in the most best case scenario will be at least 50 mm.
First option
This design will have a thickness of 50 mm.
- They begin to install it by covering the prepared metal profiles on the side of their contact with the wall with self-adhesive tape “Texound S BAND 50”. This must be done in order to avoid the transmission of sound and vibrations from the wall through the metal frame into the room.
- Next, the frame elements are fixed to the wall with dowels, and heat-insulating, sound-absorbing mats are mounted between them.
- Then, soundproofing material is glued to the plasterboard sheets on the inside. In this case, Texound 70 is suitable.
- After that. drywall is fixed to the frame posts, and its seams are sealed with putty.
Second option
The thickness of the structure with this option will be 60 mm.
- In this case, first a thin heat insulator is attached to the wall. You can use foil insulation, installing it with the reflective surface towards the room. The insulation should cover the joints of the wall with the floor and ceiling, that is, extend to them by 150÷200 mm.
- On top of it is produced installation of a metal frame, which just like in the first design option, it is attached to the wall.
- Next, insulation mats are laid into the frame, which are covered with plasterboard with Texound 70 glued to it.
It should be noted here that the thermal insulation material attached to the wall can be replaced with Texound FT 75, which has an additional layer of felt.
Third option
The thickness of the third design option is 70 ÷ 80 mm, since it consists of more layers.
- The first layer of thermal insulation material is installed on the wall.
- The second layer is the Texound sound-absorbing membrane.
- A sheathing is mounted on top of it.
- Then the insulation mats are installed.
- The last layer on the structure is sandwich panels, consisting of two sheets of plasterboard, between which Texound is laid.
When purchasing soundproofing material of this type, it is recommended to provide the consultant of the selling company with the characteristics of the material from which the house is built. The sales consultant will help you do right choice, determining the thickness and better shape release of Texound.
Video: using Texaund for soundproofing in an apartment
Using foam mats as sound insulation
The most effective affordable material for soundproofing walls in an apartment can be called acoustic foam rubber. Due to its porous structure, this material perfectly absorbs and dissipates sound vibrations.
Acoustic foam rubber is capable of neutralizing two types of noise - sound and vibration waves, that is, it muffles sound and dissipates low frequencies arising from vibrations of surfaces, for example, knocking or “bass” of music.
The material is quite durable and can be installed either as an independent soundproofing material or in combination with drywall. Foam mats are available in a wide range of sizes and can be textured or have a flat surface.
Foam rubber is made by pressing polyurethane foam, after which cutting is carried out into standard blocks measuring 1000 × 2000 mm. The thickness of the mats varies from 10 to 120 mm. Domestic material is available in two or three colors, while imported options have a more varied range of colors, including 10 ÷ 12 colors.
Types of material relief
The types of relief patterns of acoustic foam rubber can be different. Both the total thickness of the material and its sound-absorbing properties.
The main types of reliefs used for the purpose of soundproofing rooms are presented in the tables below:
| Material relief height (mm) | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 |
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| For moderate sound insulation of walls and ceilings. | Effective for absorbing standing sound waves and echoes in medium to small rooms. | For effective soundproofing of rooms of any size. | To absorb low frequencies, most often used in large halls. | |
| "Pyramid" | ||||
| For moderate protection of walls against penetration of high and medium frequencies. | Protection against standing waves in small spaces. In combination with traps for low frequencies, they can completely soundproof a room. | Suitable for rooms of any size and used in conjunction with additional elements soundproofing such as sound traps. | Same characteristics as wedge material type |
There are other, less commonly used elements made of acoustic foam.
| Name of relief type | Characteristics |
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| "Peak" | This mat relief is less popular and has an unusual pattern. Its lack of demand is explained by lower soundproofing qualities than those of the materials mentioned above. |
| "Bass Trap" | Low frequency waves are more difficult to dampen because they have longer length. For this purpose, bass traps are installed in each corner of the room, which are designed for rooms of any size. |
| "Treble and Mid Frequency Traps" | These elements are installed in large halls. They are designed to capture medium and high frequencies, and create a low-frequency dispersion effect. They are installed in a vertical position, but if the blocks are cut in half and installed in the corners, they will become low frequency traps. |
| "Corner block" | Corner blocks are produced in the form of a triangular beam. They are installed in the corners of the room and at the junctions of two surfaces, and also serve to dissipate low frequencies. |
| Decorative ceiling tiles | They are produced with or without a relief pattern. They are designed to change the relief and shape of the ceiling, thereby achieving an additional soundproofing effect. |
| Insulating wedges | Used to reduce vibrations from studio equipment and used as a substrate for it. |
Until recently, acoustic foam rubber was rarely used in apartments, since the material tends to accumulate dust. But in recent years, more and more residents panel houses foam rubber is chosen to reduce the sound conductivity of walls. Thanks to its high sound-absorbing and dissipating properties, this material can make a room almost completely soundproof, provided it is installed not only on walls, but also on the surface of the ceiling and floor.
It is very important to note that acoustic foam rubber does not lose any of its soundproofing qualities when it is covered with plasterboard. The main condition in creating such a structure is that the foam mats themselves must be glued directly to the base of the wall, without any lining.
Soundproofing walls with acoustic foam
Installing foam rubber on walls is not too complicated, so you can easily do it yourself. In this case, it is worth considering the most acceptable method of sound insulation for apartment conditions, but it should immediately be noted that the area of the room will be slightly reduced.
Installation work is carried out in the following sequence:
- To make the foam stick easily, it is best to prime the wall surface and dry it well.
- Next, the mats need to be fixed to the wall. They must fit tightly to its surface, otherwise the sound insulation effect will be partially lost.
- You can glue foam mats using wide double-sided mounting tape, “liquid nails” or heated silicone.
- When all the walls are covered with foam mats, you can proceed to the installation of frame sheathing made of metal profiles or wooden beam. The frame guides are mounted at a distance of 50÷60 mm from the wall.
- The racks are mounted in the recesses of the relief pattern directly to the wall. Holes for fastenings are drilled directly through the foam.
- After fixing the frame of the sheathing, sheets of plasterboard, plywood, PVC panels or others are fixed to the guides Decoration Materials. This will not in any way reduce the sound absorption efficiency of the foam layer, since it will be the first to receive all sound waves coming from outside, absorb them and dissipate them.
- In the same way, the foam rubber is mounted on the lathing. The lathing is installed directly on it, and then one of the types of suspended ceilings is fixed.
- On the floor, logs are laid on top of acoustic foam rubber, on which a plank or plywood floor is laid. Further, if desired, laminate, linoleum, carpeting or other decorative covering can be laid on the plywood.
It should be noted that the installation of acoustic mats does not require serious preparatory work. repair work, and if the decision is made to leave the foam panels open, then their installation will generally take no more than one day.
The exposed material will require frequent cleaning with a powerful vacuum cleaner to prevent large amounts of dust from accumulating within the porous material. If one of the panels comes away from the wall for some reason, it can be quickly and without special preparation glued into place.
In addition to the soundproofing materials considered, there are others in the assortment of construction stores. But today, acoustic foam rubber, Texaund membranes, Schumanet slabs and similar sound insulators can be called the most effective and safest for installation in an apartment.
When starting a renovation, owners sometimes plan to divide a room that has a large area. In the newly formed room you can arrange a study, a nursery or a bedroom. At the same time, you need to think about protecting the resulting premises from noise, because peace and quiet is one of the factors for comfortable relaxation or productive work. creative work. Choice optimal option Soundproofing interior partitions will give the desired effect and increase the comfort of family living.
As you know, the thicker the wall structure, the greater the sound insulation value it is characterized by. However, a rational approach is to design a structure that will provide the maximum level of sound insulation with the smallest parameters of the thickness and weight of the partition. Thus, there are three ways to reduce the noise level:
- increase the massiveness of interior partitions;
- use sound-absorbing materials in the design;
- seal the intended penetration paths of sound waves.
Interior partitions: designs and materials
Partition structures are divided into two groups:
- single-layer;
- multilayer.
Single-layer walls dividing inner space houses are made from various dense, homogeneous building materials that are rigidly bonded together with mortar. It could be bricks, blocks, tongue-and-groove slabs, expanded clay concrete. The sound insulation parameters of each material depend primarily on the mass, and to ensure the desired level of this indicator, the thickness of the wall can be increased. However, this approach increases the load on the floor and foundation and reduces, albeit slightly, the area of the room.
If we recall physics, then sound waves, while propagating, encounter an obstacle (partition) on their way and are reflected or refracted. Porous structures are capable of absorbing waves that are scattered in the depths of the material. Therefore, preference is often given to multilayer partitions consisting of at least two or three layers.
In this design, materials of different structures alternate: dense and light. They differ significantly in characteristics and are not strictly connected to each other. The former, for example, represented by brick or plasterboard, have a high reflection coefficient and perform a soundproofing function, the latter - soft (mineral wool) carry out sound absorption. This union is effective and creates optimal conditions for protecting premises from noise, since one layer of the structure reflects the sound wave, the other absorbs it.
To compare characteristics various materials They use an indicator such as the sound insulation index of partitions. SNiP regulates the soundproofing of interior partitions in one apartment. This parameter is at least 43 dB.
However, as practice shows, recently the number of powerful noise sources has increased significantly: home theaters, air conditioners, hoods, etc. Appliances. An increase in background noise does not contribute to comfortable living and it is advisable to arrange interior partitions, increasing the sound insulation index of the structure to at least 50 dB.
How to soundproof a plasterboard partition
Drywall is a material that conducts sound well, so the thickness of sound insulation is recommended to be at least 15 cm and multi-layered. Work begins with installing a frame under a partition made of metal profile: vertical racks, guides, stiffeners and sheathed with sheets of plasterboard. On the other side of the casing, a similar frame is mounted; their independent installation, which does not provide for a constructive connection, will prevent the formation of sound bridges with the opposite surfaces of the partitions.
Next, soundproofing material is laid. These can be insulating membranes, the popular Izover or the usual mineral wool. And the sheathing is done again sheet material. When soundproofing plasterboard walls, anti-vibration tape is used; its use will contribute to protective function structures from noise.
Drywall processing antiseptics and primer - an important step in the process of making partitions; it will ensure the reliability and longevity of the newly erected interior wall. Further work associated with puttying, grouting and decorative finishing designs.
Carrying out soundproofing frame partitions, other materials have also found applications. A striking example is the acoustic triplex Soundline-dB. It consists of two gypsum fiber sheets, they are weighted and have high moisture resistance. Each of them is 8 mm thick, they are connected using a layer of special sealant characterized by elasticity. The material is used for soundproofing frame-type partitions.
Choosing a material for soundproofing partitions of a wooden house
Wood is a traditional and favorite material of Russian developers. Therefore a huge number country houses It is built from logs and beams. As for partitions inside a building, they are extremely rarely made from logs, since such a wall not only weighs down the structure of the entire house, but also takes up part of the usable area.
They are most often made from frame panels, timber, or boards. Wood conducts sounds well, so if you don’t worry about soundproofing wooden partitions, then every sound will be clearly audible in the next room, and even a quiet creaking will disturb you.
The most common and effective option is the frame construction of partitions, consisting of several layers, like a pie. Wooden lining, panels, fiberboard, plasterboard are used for cladding, and fiberglass, mineral wool and other materials are used as an internal soundproofing layer.
How to soundproof tongue-and-groove partitions
Tongue-and-groove slabs - another one construction material, which is often used in the installation of interior interior walls. The panels are produced on a gypsum basis; they themselves have a good noise insulation coefficient - 42 dB (with an 8-mm thickness of the product). But still this is not enough.
Additional sound insulation is performed using materials with a noise-absorbing effect. These are special membranes that are glued to the surface of the slab, securely fixing it. Any construction sealant can be used as an adhesive. To increase the level of protection of the room from noise, the membrane is attached to both sides of the partition. Thus, they achieve an increase in the sound insulation coefficient by almost 30 dB.
In ensuring sound insulation of premises, the primary role is played by the choice of material and the competent implementation of the appropriate set of works. But do not forget that soundproofing a plasterboard or wooden partition alone will not give the desired effect. It is advisable to take measures for sound-absorbing treatment of external walls, if the room has a window facing the street, take care of double-glazed windows and good adjustment of fittings.
The purpose of interior partitions is to divide the interior space of the house into several separate rooms. They are built from the most different materials, both heavy and light. Depending on the type of material used and design features The noise level in the house will largely depend on the partition.
Massive partitions will do an excellent job of sound insulation, and in order to achieve the required level of “silence” when installing lightweight structures, sound-absorbing material is laid between the skins.
Noise is generated different sources: household comes from a working TV and human voices, low-frequency is emitted by a working engineering equipment, for example, ventilation. A special airborne noise insulation index has been developed; its minimum value for interior partitions is 45 dB.
If we compare a heavy septum and a lung frame structure, then with the same index, the massive one will better reflect low-frequency sounds. Acoustics is a complex science, and only a specialist can achieve ideal sound absorption. But it should be understood that any hole in the partition, for example, cracks around the perimeter of the door frame, will significantly worsen the sound insulation.
What structures are capable of keeping its level within acceptable limits? Volumetric partitions made of porous materials: aerated concrete, ceramics are endowed with high sound-reflecting and sound-absorbing properties. With a partition thickness of 10 cm, the noise absorption index will be 40 dB, with 15 cm - 50 dB. If required additional measures– you can leave a layer of air between two rows of masonry or decorate the wall with plasterboard.
Noise absorption will significantly increase the double layer of cladding material An excellent soundproofing effect can be achieved using multilayer partitions: in them, sound will be reflected by external hard walls made of plasterboard, and absorbed by an internal soft layer of slabs based on basalt fiber. The greater the rigidity of the outer cladding, the better the sound insulation, so it can be done in two layers. The advantage of a narrow multilayer partition over a monolithic one is that it saves usable space.
Types of soundproofing materials
Some materials are able to reflect sound, while others absorb it. The first group includes hard materials: concrete, metal, brick, drywall. The second is materials with a fibrous structure or in the form of grains and cells. They are made on the basis of mineral or glass wool in the form of slabs and rolls.
The best results are achieved by using membrane sound-absorbing materials, but their distribution is limited by their high price. It is very convenient to work with, since its small thickness allows you to simply glue it.
Characteristics of soundproofing materials for partitions
| Hardness of materials | Materials | Sound—
absorption |
Characteristic |
| Soft | Materials based on mineral wool, felt, fiberglass | 0,7 – 0,95 | fire safety, light weight; elasticity; non-hygroscopic; high vapor permeability. |
| Solid | Materials based on suspended or granulated mineral wool; materials containing porous aggregates: pumice, vermiculite, perlite. |
0,5 | fire resistance; high porosity; does not enter into chemical reactions; high thermal insulation; frost resistance. |
| Semi-rigid | Mineral wool; fiberglass; polyurethane foam |
0,5 – 0,75 | low thermal conductivity coefficient; light weight; high adhesive strength; durability; high environmental friendliness. |
To lay soundproofing materials, you will need a frame. If you use an aluminum profile, it will also transmit extraneous sounds. Therefore, a special polyurethane gasket tape is placed under the frame. The profiles are attached to the ceiling, floor and walls with dowels in 40 cm increments. Features of organizing sound insulation for different partitions
Next, one or two layers of drywall are attached to one side. Soundproofing mats are cut to size and inserted into the empty space of the partition. If necessary, they are placed inside communications and finishing work is carried out. All places where the frame is attached to rigid structures are insulated with elastic gaskets.
The wooden frame is constructed from beams, slabs of sound-absorbing material are laid between the posts and sheathed with plywood, clapboard or gypsum board. Sheathing in two layers or double-row frame with air gap significantly increase the sound insulation index.
Concerning brick partition, then it makes sense to carry out soundproofing measures if its thickness is half a brick (125 mm). A hanging cladding made of a metal frame covered with plasterboard on the side of the room in 1-2 layers is suitable here. The gap between the drywall and the wall is filled with some sound-absorbing material.
When eliminating small holes and cracks in partitions best result will give acrylic and silicone sealants, and not polyurethane foam: it has low soundproofing properties. If you carry out these simple operations to eliminate noise, the house will be much quieter and more comfortable.
