Soundproofing Drywall Ceiling

Decoupling is added in the form of hat channels and resilient sound clips.

Soundproofing drywall ceiling.

You simply apply dampening compound to the back of the drywall and screw the drywall into the. Use soundproof drywall to screw against the resilient channel. Install soundproofing clips through the hat channel as follows. For best results shift the next row s sound clip placement by 16 and fill it out spacing clips 48 apart as before.

And minimize your light can cutouts. Soundproofing an existing ceiling is most definitely possible. First remove the drywall from the existing ceiling. The treatment might lower your ceiling height by 1 2 is all.

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. The stc rating for standard construction uninsulated no soundproofing drywall ceilings is between 32 and 37. You do not fix the hat channels directly to the joists because that will impede their ability to work properly. The trademark soundproofing website suggests using a 5 8 inch thick drywall panel against the ceiling.

As you ve seen there are many ways to soundproof your walls and ceilings without removing the drywall. Ultimately use mass loaded vinyl on top of the drywall to block the noise as an extra barrier. Place clips around the perimeter of the ceiling within 6 15cm of each wall. It is therefore theoretically possible to achieve good soundproofing with multiple layers of standard drywall.

You can stick the acoustic panel on top of the drywall which decorates the ceiling and ultimate soundproofing your ceiling. Approved for use on walls and ceilings soundbreak xp gypsum board is an acoustically enhanced gypsum board used in the construction of high stc wall assemblies. Quietrock and other soundproofing drywall products make claims that a single layer offers a sound transmission barrier equal to as many as eight layers of standard drywall. As they say if you want to make an omelet you ve got to crack a few eggs.

Fill in the first channel with sound clips spaced 48 122cm apart. This option includes an insulated ceiling with a double layer of 5 8 drywall and one layer of green glue.