Sound insulation: how to improve acoustics and living comfort
Troubled by noise disturbances in your home, office, or studio? Then sound insulation is often the solution. Whether it’s impact noise from the upstairs neighbours, traffic noise, or echo in a room: with the right materials, you can effectively dampen or block the sound. At EASY Noise Control, we are happy to assist you with expert advice and high-quality products. In this blog, we explain what sound insulation entails, what solutions are available, and what to consider.
What is sound insulation?
Sound insulation is the reduction of sound transfer between rooms or from outside to inside. You achieve this by adding mass to walls, floors, or ceilings, and by sealing gaps and cracks properly. Sound insulation is different from improving acoustics (reducing reverberation); the goal here is precisely to prevent sound from travelling.
Different types of sound insulation
There are multiple ways to isolate sound, depending on the situation:
- Floor insulation: against contact noises such as footsteps or vibrations. Consider solutions like a floating floor or sound-absorbing underlays.
- Wall insulation: for blocking airborne sound between rooms, such as voices or music. This could include partition walls with sound-insulating boards.
- Ceiling insulation: ideal for sound from upstairs neighbours or a hard floor above.
- Door insulation: a often forgotten source of sound transmission. A door strip or sound-insulating door can significantly improve this.
At EASY Noise Control, we have suitable solutions and materials for each of these applications. We are happy to collaborate with you, for both private and business projects.
Materials for sound insulation
Sound insulation requires specific materials that block or dampen sound. Consider the following:
- Soundproofing panels, such as solid gypsum fibre or rubber mats
- Acoustic wool, such as mineral wool or polyester wool
- Decoupling layers for floors and walls
- Floating floor constructions
- Air-tight sealing kits and tapes
Some of these materials are available through our sister company Fibers & Foams. They specialise in the sale of acoustic foams, polyester wool, felt, and other insulation materials. Perfect for those who want to get hands-on or are looking for customised solutions in larger quantities.
Tailored advice
The right sound insulation depends on many factors: the type of sound, the structure of your building, and the intended result. Therefore, it is important to get good advice. At EASY Noise Control, we are happy to assist you. Our experts can assess the situation and advise a tailored solution — from material selection to installation.
Want to know more?
Want to know more about soundproofing options? Then visit our page on soundproofing or contact us for personalised advice.
Are you looking for loose materials for your own project? Then take a look at the range from Fibers & Foams. There you will find an extensive assortment of sound-insulating foams, acoustic wool, and other materials, available directly from stock.
