Apartment Soundproofing That WORKS! - No Tools Required!
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- Knowing how to soundproof an apartment is critical if you're living close to noisy neighbors. These soundproofing tips need no tools so you can soundproof your rental the DIY way!
Also knowing the difference between a sound absorber and a noise blocker is key to knowing what to use when soundproofing a room in a rental unit.
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I just moved into an apartment that if my neighbor just yawns I can hear him. It's ridiculous that you pay so much for rent and have no privacy.
Cheaply built buildings
ya and the ild women are up all night and pace and use the toilet , no sleep after 55 either
@debm same mate i feel ya
I have started to shout the F word loudly whenever i want to pull out my hair over them being noisy
To get out thr frustration and explosives i carry within me
It has helped, and i tjink they hear me because they make less noise
At least they lowered the volume on the TV , because it feels like they sit in my living room
Thank you! The struggle to get some privacy is real 😫
You’re welcome! Best of luck!! 🤞🏻
Honestly 😂😂
Get a house! That's real
@@marcus1978ABLE i died when i read this 😂 so blunt jeez 🤣🤣
Damn girl it’s so real I can’t deal
As soon as he said “Sound proofing the windows and door because 😬 the wall there’s not much you can do” was just a moment of realization that I’m fucked
It definitely does suck when renting on how limited you are when soundproofing…
same. i wish all houses were double glazed (better sound reducer and warmer)
Des Get a 20 inch high velocity floor fan. Blocks out any and all sounds coming from above below and next door. Its the only thing that worked for me
@@illwill5215 I love my electric fans, but White Noise like that (the hum) really irritates others. My family doesn't care for it.
@@tablescissors67 Fan sound is the only sound that puts me to sleep. So works great for me. You could get a fan thats not as loud like a 18 or 16 inch pedestal fan instead. I use those too. The high velocity is great for really loud neighbor noises like I have
6:59
It's so sweet how the kids immediately follow their dad's cues and start screaming at the top of their lungs, then a few seconds later the elder brother receives the ALL OKAY sign from his dad and immediately tries to stop the younger sibling who's REAAALLY in the zone, so they don't annoy the neighbors for too long! 😂😂
He seems to be a good father, and his sons are smart and well-mannered. Cheers to him!
isn't it funny how we're all paying way too much for rent on outdated places with nothing that can really be done about it and we just accept it as the way it is
I'm not accepting it..I will save up and eventually move on...I moved into an old apartment block for disabled and old people..the noise is here is really disturbing..from the ultra loud intercom system to blaring tvs..earplugs all round to the non deaf....no sound proof what so ever and high rent..utter joke in this day and age
Many new "luxury" condos have horrible sound insulation too
I live in a new building and the sound insulation is no better than the older buildings I've lived in
Ki11 the landlords ?
It is not about accepting it. I have made numerous complaints to the housing trust. I now have a recording device installed but it is their duty to tell my neighbour it has been installed. He is now as quiet as a church mouse.
Yea i will say, everyone talks about how acoustic panels don't do anything for sound proofing, and while technically that's true, they can make a big difference depending on some things. I work at a spa, and the massage rooms share a wall with this hallway, and the hallway is incredibly reverberant. I made a suggestion and they put in these sound panels along the walls, and built a rug into the floor along the hall. The reverberation in the hall was dramatically decreased, lowering the volume of noise in the hall, which meant there was less sound to transfer to the massage rooms. So. If you're in a house and you wanna minimize sound transfer, having absorbtion in not just one room, but the other surrounding areas as well, can actually make a big difference.
The thing that bothers me more than anything is when neighbors turn on a bass/subwoofer. Whether they're listening to music or watching TV, it's the worst. You can't block that out with your own TV noise or headset or fan or other white noise because the vibrations come through the walls & floor and it's more of a feeling + very low sounds. I expect to have to deal with a certain amount of noise while apartment living but the bass is too much.
Yes it's horrible I'm dealing with the same thing and I hate it so much
Same issue I am having! Why the bass??!!
My neighbour ,lives above me and has a piano .Need I say more ?
My Condominium complex has 400+ units built in 1957. Please please please all Soundproofing companies you need to target communities like us with advertisements every week. You will become billionaires I promise you.
my neighbor above me is like this...I went out and bought a subwoofer and when his gets loud I CRANK low db test tones and play them on loop...once everything starts shaking..he turns his down....works every time
Why can't builders follow building codes? For creaky floors why can't you make the owner fix it? We are living in 2022 not 1902.
Technically you are correct it’s probably not even up to code….. I know for a FACT my apartment isn’t up to code ….
@@bbbrittanyyy my place is not up to code. Old outdated wiring, not enough plugs and old thin walls and doors from 1920s. I can hear everything. Place sucks . Slumlord ruin quality of life also
Maybe people don't have that kind of money for a lawyer for options. These are practical solutions.
Maybe thats why. In 1950's it would be on the owner. Now its extra profit,minimum investment
Holy crap . People are so entitled . You prob think you and everyone around you that wants to scream all sorts of profanity at the television while sony playstationing …..but just my opinion , and ill add this . 😂why not just keep it down ?
I live in the first floor and I can hear footsteps and stuff, but I don’t make a big deal out of it because it’s just them walking like regular walking and I also understand the situation... and keep in mind I’m and introvert who values silence and peace... but it is what it is... one day I will own my house where I don’t have to hear footsteps from upstairs 🤞
My neighbors bed is right above mine, they are very "active" around 2am. I'm getting a wake up from the bed doing a jig🤦🏾♀️ it's so annoying
Walking is fine. Try living under a family of 7 with 3 kids running and stomping all night 😕
walking working out to parties once in a while i can tolerate its the loud bass every day that's starting to drive me insane and probably the same jackass that's probably complained about my loud tv watching a hockey game late lol at least i dont use bass
We have velvet curtains with blackout panels behind, and you can overlap your curtains at night when you go to sleep. You just have to pull them tight against eachother, and then overlap on each side. And make sure you get blackout curtain rods that wrap around. But double paned windows help.
Wow that sounds awesome. I wander if they sell that in Sydney
I live in an apartment complex that was built in 2018 (located in Des Plaines IL). Certainly it’s not outdated but I can still hear most of the footsteps from upstairs….
This was helpful. I’m about to move into an office that had an anointing wall with a bathroom (small private school 🤷🏾♀️).
The distinction between sound deadening and sound proofing helped answer a nagging question I had about hanging panels with gaps versus covering the full wall.
Thank you!
You’re welcome! Best of luck! 😊
The noise is usually coming from overhead. If you are living below, people, the doors, the windows, and all that aren’t usually the problem in my opinion from experience is the stumpers stomping around upstairs and kids running that have no consideration for the people living below. I don’t think there’s anything that you can do for that that I can think of that’s affordable of that would really work. You also can’t install a lot of things in a place that doesn’t belong to you.
Only suggestion that kinda worked was I agreed to pay my upstairs neighbors large thick padded rugs across his apt bc his kids are crazy. You can def still hear but not now it’s all muffled impact noises
Yep that's why I searched for a year for a place on the top floor. The rental market is so competitive here that I was never able to get one and had to settle for a place with a floor above me. Current neighbors aren't terrible but I still hear them stomping around from time to time. Praying I can afford my own house someday.
@@inosurrender8327 thats pathetic lmao
@@naegleriafowleri2230 try not being able to feel at peace in your own home after coming from a long day of work.
I would like to know your thoughts about this soundproof product if this really work because I’m planning to buy this for my studio apartment to absorb all of the noise while I’m playing music or watching tv inside my studio apartment. Thanks a lot!
amen! Thank you. The rentals we have been in have hollow or next to nothing in between the walls.
So as a European audience memeber I’d be really interested in a video for how to soundproof an apartment that I actually own and live in and am willing to really renovate to soundproof. Different from apparently normal US homes our floors/walls all usually either concrete or brick and therefore our soundproofing would be quite different from plasterboard wall soundproofing. Would really appreciate a whole video on that, as there is not much on CZcams on this niche.
Very interesting idea! I’ll definitely look into that! 😊
This is because your situation is so specific, you mentioned 3 or 4 unique variables to your space, so making a "once size fits all" video is difficult. He's got his work cut out for him, although at least this guy isn't a moron.
If he does find a way to encompass endless possibilities into 1 video, it will probably be worth watching, but the amount of effort for such a niche market doesn't allow much product sales and thus, is usually not worth the time.
Ide also like to know about how to soundproof a floor in a unit I own, haven’t gotten sleep since the people downstairs moved in
@@SoulSpaUniversity I think the noise comes up from the wall.
Going to add as an Australian in a modern apartment I've also got concrete floors between apartments and would like ideas on what I can do to not disturb my downstairs neighbour with my subwoofer
Please talk about how to soundproof and wall. In an apartment that is shared with a noisy neighbour.
More in depth apartment soundproofing & product links - soundproofguide.com/how-to-soundproof-an-apartment-doors-walls-windows-floor/
My only concern are the sounds coming from above me. The endless dragging of furniture is fucking maddening
Ikr I can't even tell if it's above or under me most of the time
I had one of those I’m so sorry . try going for first floor apartments lol. I now live in a manufacture community and have new neighbors blasting music til morning but I called the cops , and I play my stuff louder (of course I let my company know before I did all this) . Seems to work now they are quiet. Lmao
@@quentonfisher4013 my upstairs neighbors are cowards who've refused to open their door when both I and my next door neighbor have tried to talk to them about it. what's your solution for that?
@@guinep You should leave them a note and if that doesn't work, have you tried contacting the property management or landlord and tried to get there help? If you don't have that option and your only option left is calling the cops, can't say I blame you.
@@quentonfisher4013 There's nothing unreasonable about expecting neighbors in an apartment community to not be excessively noisy. I'm referring to playing a bass, really loud music or TV volume, constant shouting, constant door slamming etc.
Moving to a house in the woods is unrealistic for most people. There are ways to deal with these issues that are quite simple and much more affordable.
8:33 - You just described my exact situation. I make the noise, and it echoes like mad inside because of the tall ceilings.
The tall ceilings can be nice but will leave an annoying echo.
Would foam sheets work for vibrations from the ceiling. Specifically the "ceiling thumper" device?
I live in a 2 story condo townhouse. While I do own the condo i am restricted on what I can do since it's connected to another condo that is 3 story. There two things I want to fix. Blocking out the TV noise in the from my neighbors and also blocking out the birds in the morning. My bedroom is on the 2nd story and on one wall is a deck with sliding glass doors. The previous owner said they sound proofed the wall so sound from neighbors wouldn't come through but I don't believe it as the wall sounds hollow and it is easy to hear.
I will try adding a sound proof window frame on the sliding glass door side. Don't know how well it will work against loud birds at 5 am in the morning. Also not sure how to solve the shared wall problem. Neighboor's living room with TV is the wall that shares my bedroom.
Bookcase or rug on the wall where the tv is playing. Try blackout curtains as they are thick and block out some noise.
I’m glad I found your channel. Can you help me? I’m considering moving above a bar. The weekends they play live music indoors. It’s not incredibly loud upstairs above it but you can absolutely feel the vibrations hard core. The owner said they would work w me and if I pay they will sound proof the ceiling. What do you recommend? Or is that totally a lost cause?
they make the noise, they should pay
I like the noise because it reminds me that renting is not forever and my goal is to own my own home!
def motivation foreal but geeeez lol i'm over it
@@theejazzroom let it fuel you queen. We want peace but I’m not going to be at peace in a place I know is not mine. I’ll be at peace when my house is built!!
This video came just in time,one of my next door neighbor, decided to reply the same song on repeat
Buy a .44 magnum, and ask your neighbors if they feel lucky.
Aw, damn. Your handle seems inconsistent with your comment. (Although, I love the sentiment. My current upstairs neighbors are really bringing out my murdery vibes.)
Seems more of a Chad move. Chad would have rage issues, small peen energy, shaved head leading to a thumb-like appearance who wears sunglasses backwards unironically.
A Karen would make the low-level employees at the apartment property management company a living hell while the actual management that could do something ignore her.
Yes, can be annoying if you have loud neighbors no doubt, but EQUALLY I would like to not have to tip toe around my apartment by keeping my tv so low I can barely hear it myself! (since I work second shift, I watch tv late) Ok...would sound absorbing materiel work as well as sound reflecting material when its just a tv Im concerned about?
I agree with that! It seems the building I live in is pretty good as far as actual noise proofing because I can never hear any TVs and I'm up late too. so I walk around normally + have my TV at a normal level and have never had anyone complain. But the vibrations in this building are insane! If anyone slams a door or turns on a bass it's extremely disturbing. The walls seem to pick up any little vibration.
Headphones
@@JessG_20 Ugggh, what is up with people who constantly door slam? Especially when the door closes properly without it.
Buy headphones
Yes, headphones for the people who are listening to loud tv or music
I am sandwiched between two loud neighbors...i.e. loud talking late at night and wee hours of the morning, blaring tvs. Everyone's bedrooms are on the same wall, ugh!
Awful!
Can you use this on the ceilings?
Every time someone I know talks about moving in to an apartment I just remind them of how you can hear everything through the walls.
I’ve watched about 30 videos and you always always always give the same suggestion for apartments and soundproofing - the door. Well, what if the door isn’t the problem? And what if it’s a condo, where I DO have more freedom to apply materials and make changes? I have no shared walls with my neighbors in the room I’m trying to soundproof, except one - the ceiling. There are three or four walls separating the door from my neighbors, but my ceiling is shared. I want to decrease the noise from power tools (palm sander and miter saw specifically) my neighbors will be exposed to. Of all your videos none have provided a sufficient answer because you either assume I can’t make changes, or that it’s the door that’s the problem. I wish you’d expand your advice to incorporate people in my situation. But I totally get why you haven’t (that I’ve seen, yet). Most people wouldn’t think of doors and windows.
I’m thinking of getting small amount of MLV and use it between wood when building my workbench, and between bench and wall when stabilizing it. Also using MLV under smoke detector mount, around fixtures like outlets. I’ll put cork up around top half of room and ceiling, over a layer of moving blankets, with foam panels on top, exposed to the room (mostly because I have them and need to use them somehow). Would you think this would work?
I accidentally found a solution. There are mats and there are mats. Anti fatigue mats have gel, I wouldnt use it because if it were to decompose, it would reek havoc.
Other mats just reek. Impossible to off-gas, never dissipates.
But if carefully chosen there are mats that don’t smell bad and wouldn’t spread a fire.
I used Menards, can carefully cross compare. I was buying mats to avoid slipping while changing grades Not a doormat, needed bigger.
Was perfect for that next step, which is a wood surface and could have pooled water after a rain. Size and heft, perfect to use for exposed joists in basement.
Don’t want to do that little area, too expensive to extend ceiling where I use Mass Loaded Vinyl.
So…the mat. Tried it with the idea it could be retrieved if it didn’t work. Could be held with tape, don’t make holes or staple. Just the thing, not hugely attractive, but muffles sound and didn’t need to cut.
Use flame retardant everything. Looked at an open house once…kitchen ceiling had been covered with burlap. What is wrong with this picture?
MLV is flame retardant. That should be emphasized more, in fact, a tax credit.
I thought I was the only one looking for actual usable advice. The door isn’t most of our issue. I need advice for my ceiling and walls.
I don’t really understand what the other commenter was trying to advise either.
My neighbour above has very creaky floorboards so I hear creaks as well as heavy ceiling stomping all day long. I can hear his phone conversations as he has a loud deep voice but basically hear everything from him opening a drawer to pacing to playing his guitar every day and every eve. I hear the light switches which shows the level of noise transmission in a flat with no soundproofing and basically EVERYTHING. It’s super stressful since you can never just relax. I’ve told my landlord and the neighbours landlord knows too but they don’t do anything. Very frustrating when you’re paying a lot of rent for a place that has no soundproofing.
Kill the neighbor and take his apartment.
You seem very invested… the trick is to IGNORE ignore and buy a white noise machine
I sympathise as i have exactly the same problem as you. everything is heard, him clearing his throat, the other night he was wanking off and making those weird sounds LOL I kid you not
@@llllllllll9577 lol. I have the same problem with the commenter above. Saying that the person is just too invested and just get a sound machine is a dumb idea actually. You don't know how this situation affects your whole wellbeing. Not being able to relax is not something to be taken lightly especially if it's all day, everyday. Does playing a sound machine sound sustainable to do everyday, whole day? Just goes to show you don't know the whole situation and how to be in that situation. and don't even go to the situation of getting a better place. Not everyone has the privilege of doing that in an instant.
I hear stereo the bathroom sounds and all impact sounds from the apartment below. Yes the apartment below. Any suggestions?
Own about feltright? Does it help? thank you/
is Europe a lot of people put up heavy quilts or tapestries to reduce noise and also insulate outer walls. this also reduces drafts! do those Easy-Off contact insulating paper actually work?
Hello, liking your videos. Any suggestions for soundproofing for a drummer? For a room with a window and door. Will heavy curtains all around work? Looking for an idea that isn’t too expensive and not requiring heavy renovations. I understand that real proper soundproofing will require room in a room but that’s not an option at this time.
That's what I did. It worked. I have a neighbor with his huge German sheapard on his rooftop right next to my house....
crazy thought: try installing acoustic panels on all walls for sound dampening then hang curtains over those for proofing
@@lightninginmyhands4878 exactly what I have done! My ceiling and walls all have foam now (I know this does not sound proof but only cuts the reflection off the walls) and also installed some RYB Home soundproof curtains from Amazon. I must say, the curtains work very well. It was a risk trying a curtain from online but these are 3 layered (with felt in the middle) and I’m surprised…they are quite thick! Helps covers the entire walls of my room now
@@drumhq well done! I'm moving into a leased home yet still want to soundproof the music room there. so will likely try something like your implementation
You rent a music studio space or similar. That's WHY such studios exist.
What is up with some of you, "Excuse me, I'd like to launch missiles from my house and run an orphanage...how can I keep from disturbing my neighbor?"
I just need to block sound coming from the other side of the door my neighbors are running a daycare or something and they just moved in.
What's the best way to soundproof footsteps coming from upstairs ?
@Prince of 1000 Enemies that's hilarious
Another layer of 5/8" sheetrock on the ceiling.
Soundproofing rubber underlay under a thick carpet throughout your home.
I'm curious to know if it's a good idea to add MLV to my apartment wall then add a layer acoustic panel decor on top.
I'm in the same boat. I was thinking the same. Because I play loud music.. It's the bass plus not having a lot of furniture in my living room & hanging on my wall
@@eerynessential You need a proper place to rehearse, live music does not belong in apartments and can even be irritating in neighborhoods with seperate homes.
If only building code requirements mandated this for new construction multifamily buildings. Basically they should be required to have the load baring walls be concrete (not the entire wall but posts and then steel I beams as the header the the floor joists would attach to the I beam), yes it may be more expensive but not by that much more while getting rid of the thumping noise of walking. Then the floor cavity should be filled with rockwool and the celings should be double 1/2 in sheet rock. This would get pretty good results while not having the massive expense of full concrete.
"Charity housing" for people who do not want to be working, responsible people should NOT be allowed luxuries that others have to EARN.
I don't mind any noises *except upstairs thudding of feet it makes me very unsettled. I heard that egg cartons could work. I was thinking of tacking some up just below my neighbor's feet path so they don't wake me up. There is a lot of echo in the half of my room where the door is it does not make sense because I have a lot of furniture. Does echo make impact noise worse and is there anything I can do?
Waiting for this
When my neighbors forget to use their headphones I play them Melanie Oesch "The Queen Of Yodeling" Yodel-Time on repeat for 4 hours - through my two Audiolab 8300 monoblocks, into a pair of JBL L100. They get the message!
Any suggestions for sound proofing large single pane sliding doors from traffic noise? It’s an older unit with metal frames and lots of outside traffic noise
Motorcycles and loud trucks are the worst...rude azz people.
im in the same boat :(
Is sound level of 20db possible if I own the place and want to do professional soundproofing? Is 10db possible?
Thank you so much.
I'm dealing with the worst neighbors constantly slamming, banging, dragging.
🤯 are they wrestlers?
Same. I don't sleep. Can't move.
u wouldnt want one like mine, he is mentally ill
@Sabrina Williams Their a bunch of Assholes! I have Red dotted Indian pieces of SHIT that don't care about anyone living below, constantly banging the floor, moving furniture across the floor, talking extremely loud, playing Guitar 🎸, and etc all past 11pm!!
Perhaps it would be beneficial to note that this is suitable for both Americans and individuals residing in less conventional housing.
Any other info on sound proofing apartment & bathrooms
Yes, make a search on my channel and you’ll find what you’re looking for 😊
Yeah' but my problem is the noise is coming from the floor.
What do I do about that?
same
I have a place where the impact noise is horrible from upstairs can literally almost hear every little stomping footstep. Wondering how much would these project cost vs buying something like a 6x6 sound booth 8-10k and leave the structure intact
Offer to buy them a carpet.
Have you found a solution? I’m in the same boat
My neighbors upstairs creek and I can hear them up and the stairs
@@samanyt2967 same. And they're quite heavy.
@@bobdownes162 i offered to pay for a good underlay and for the carpet but the bastard turned my offer down
i live in an old rental apartment that has a hollow ceiling. unfortunately, I got the short end of the stick and live downstairs. my upstairs neighbor runs around and walks with heavy feet... it has been my new alarm clock in the mornings. do you think hanging a tapestry on the ceiling with foam sheets behind the tapestry would help reduce that impact noise in my bedroom? i am renting and so I am looking for solutions with minimal damages / anything that can be repaired easily with some spackling when my lease is up lol
I have the some problem it Suck
I think that type of problem can't be fixed unless the owner makes some major renovations lol. I think all apartment buildings in all cities should be checked for noise levels and fixed at owner's expense since this type of problem is a real heartache and you can't enjoy your living space and have your peace of mind.
Does a weighted blanket stop sound?
Very little.
may help dampen a bit
Does the white foam ( polyethylene ) works for something ....???
has anyone tired acoustic ceiling panels? they seem to have really good sound absorption qualities
I did...waste of thpisands of dollars...
@@ddee8464 u mean they didnt help at all?
Hi, I live in an old building apartment and the upstairs neighbor walks very loud which I can hear all the time. And it is causing me migraine😫. Please guide me with some tips to reduce that noise
You should really get something from a doctor stating this issue and try to get out of the lease. So sorry.
I am afraid that would be considered as daily living noise, he just happens to be heavy footed
the biggest issue for me are the ceilings, as above me dinosaurs walking, booom booom, weigh like 700 lbs, insane 'people'
Good info...
Thank you!
would mounting a moving blanket on a shared apartment wall help with soundproofing? also, do the acoustic panels make sense if you're trying to keep your own noise from leaving your apartment?
acoustic panels do not make your apartment soundproof all it does it reduce echo in the room/rooms
thank you.
Could you please do one on sound deadening within a unit? I own a place with no cornice at the ceiling and a long thin living room. Echos are all through the place. If love to know how to place sound deadening panels (maybe acoustic art) to mitigate echos.
Great idea! I added it on my list of upcoming videos! 😊
You dont need to always deaden using absorbsion. People think acoustical Absorbsion panels work because they are magically absorbing and removing sound but its mainly due to the perfect parallel walls being altered to no longer allow your ears the predictability of 2 flat surfaces across from eachother.
If you think about it, if you had a room with a bunch of hanging bowling balls all over the room, would you hear massive amounts of echo still? NO
Do bowling balls have massive absorbsion properties? NO
Basically, if you hang anything with angles/depth (preferably both) it will reduce decay or "echo".
@@owlacoustics3634 Thanks for your reply. But instead of lining my walls with bowling balls, perhaps some acoustic panels with printed after might be more appealing? I mean hanging mounted art with glass covering can't be great for sound deadening?
@@ravingmad765 why you would want to deaden sound is the part that makes no sense. Why not diffuse it is my point and no kill it..
What's rhe best and cheapest way to not hear liud talking and tv from downstairs neighbors below (who were told to be less loud but refuse to be considerate and I'm not moving, moving is expensive).
Any advice for footstep impact sound from upstairs neighbor coming through ceiling/walls? Sounds like foot stomping... I have tried earplugs, music, etc.....?
Kill the neighbor and take his apartment.
It's so bad to have this! I know
@@chantalszemenyei1682 Thank you, it has improved... hope you are doing well! 😊
By the time you have soundproofed walls how much space is taken thickness from existing to added soundproofing.
Also how much depth of ceiling is required thanks.
I have viewed loads of CZcamsrs videos and no one tells you this information
According to what kind you buy but 1 inch is more than enough. 1/2 inch in a higher quality will do the same.
What about removing industrial velcro from the wall or door trim after you move?
i Live in a HOA Condo, my next wall neighbor wakes me up almost everyday at 3:00 am, i feel very frustrated and neighbor is not doing anything to reduce noise and HOA don't care. I am trying to find the best solution without spending too much money. My windows are about new 7 Years old but also i hear all noises from parking too early in the morning. thank you
If your windows are new then they probably didn't fill the crevice around the frame with foam that's how noise is leaking in
Earplugs?
I have a small duplex. The people downstairs are hearing a lot of noise from the children and people upstairs. What can I do? Is there something to put on the ceiling downstairs? Help
Another layer of 5/8" sheetrock on the ceiling.
Don't rent to people with kids upstairs. Have them trade units.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 thank you! Good advice
Do the foam acoustic squares work for sound proofing yourselves and your kid who screams often? I’m trying not to inconvenience neighbors
No it wouldn’t do anything unfortunately…
What about ceiling ? Cause my neighbors upstairs sound like they in a war match with hulk
Same.
You can see if a city inspector can come by and might determine that the building is not up to code because you’re required to use certain thicknesses of padding under carpet or engineered hardwood so your neighbor doesn’t hear you banging around upstairs… And if it’s determine that this is a requirement that is messed the landlord will get new served a noticed to fix the problem.
There is a big hole between the door knobs, yet I have never seen anyone mention a gasket or deadening material in that space.
Another thing I realized recently...the more dense a material is, the less sound it would transmit. So I changed all the switch and outlet wall plates from plastic to metal. These can also be screwed tighter to the wall without breaking, thereby sealing small cracks, especially if the foam gaskets are used, which I also did. Still, I need to get a solid door to replace the hollow one for my bedroom.
I have street noise and street light at nite coming in from window, I wonder if a weighted blanket we got free at the casino would do anything, lol. Will report back. Haha, I am cheap.
LOVE IT! Yes, please report back!! 🤣
Yes please do!
Lol what’s the update
Walmart sells wonderful black out curtains that also help reduce noise. I don’t know where they’ve been on my life but I will never live without them again. They are black black out curtains but they come in other colors. I layered them behind a nicer decorative white Valore pair in the bedroom and the really help.
I’m gonna be honest. My window was too large. (Or the blanket was too small).
I bought these great SILICONE (!) ear plugs from Amazon and I wear them at night. I block out the light with a dark silk curtain.
Do the acoustic panels help to mitigate sound through the wall if they’re backed with MLV?
@Ladioz he said "with MLv" and the answer is Yes.
To clarify, when you use MLV, you don't want to allow for gaps, so you usually overlap it if you MUST have a gap. If you are going to use the MLV route to improve STC rating, you should just cover your wall with dense 2 lb MLV FIRST, then put the foam over that instead of having then backed individually.
@@owlacoustics3634 thank you. I just installed a 6’x6’ area of MLV on my ceiling, overlapped by about 2” and secured with gorilla tape. Under that is an 8’x8’ safe n sound panel. It’s unbelievable in the room, especially with the subwoofer. But doesn’t do much for STC. The entire ceiling to floor is 14’x35’ so I’m not surprised at the results. It does make a difference, but it’s not worth mentioning, I’ll report back if that changes after I add more
@@Tsxtasy1 its not letting me reply with a phone number. If you want to reach out to me, I can help you by confirming your goal and approach (not gonna charge you ofc)
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How do you stop the door latch from snapping so loudly on closing. Have teenagers that open and close doors a lot. However the door latch clacks loudly and it wakes me up in the middle of the night.
Please help?🙏Do you have videos to keep noise from going outside? You briefly mentioned here your acoustic panels & all I see on your channel is the term Soundproofing in titles like this one. I've tried searching various terms in CZcams & all videos seem to just talk about blocking outside noise.
My bf started getting noise complaints from his neighbor this year, which we're unsure why after he's been living there almost 2 years. It seems my bfs dog cries by the door when he's gone & the neighbor has his work desk on the other side of the wall. Solutions tried: blocking the doorway with a gate didn't work, got a petcam to see how much his dog really cries, & started keeping her in his room with the door closed when he's gone. But the bedroom door sometimes doesn't close right & this week his dog got out to the livingroom to howl, to which the neighbor said he'll speak to the landlord if it happens again.
If you put two fans up against the wall where the noise is coming from that’ll block the noise I always where noise canceling headphones also
Nice! Great idea!
Egg cartons and wool blankets Metallica style!
What about tall armoires/wardrobes, or some kind of cabinets with shelving? Not sure how tall they have to be though to block the neighbours TV :( Next time I will have to call the police because I had enough and it's really a heartache to have inconsiderate neighbours right next to your bedroom.
Indow's website claims 50% reduction in noise with double pane windows with their acoustic version. Is that true?
Not much can be done for my issue. Auto-closing doors at the entry are required for fire code. Most of my neighbors just let the doors slam and don’t think about it. So annoying! I pay attention to not let my door slam.
I have 2 noise little dogs , I wonder what should I buy for the best soundproof? Thank you
Get rid of the dogs. Problem solved.
@@dabnisbrickey6527 No way!!
A comment higher about their barking dog, they bought a anti bark collar, now everyone is happy
@@skygazer6898 it would work though
Moving to Japan, and I am concerned about bothering the neighbors when gaming as I tend to forget about my surroundings and get really loud... Would I want Soundproofing or deadening???
Honestly? A bit of Both, If possible. Sound deadening will
Help but won’t block your screams, I know exactly what you mean.
How would you soundproof ac/heat or air intake vents that are connected to a downstairs apartment? Can hear a fart or sneeze in the other apartment right now :/
DAMN, I wish I saw this video earlier, thanks!!
You’re very welcome!
unfortunately, these days, so much noise transmitted from floor to apartment below seems to come from newer vinyl flooring installed where carpet was during new construction. The carpet, when it was in place, absorbed a lot of the noise between units, particularly when transmitted from floor to unit below. Nothing you can do in these apartments except...not move in. So, make sure to view the apartment in evenings when neighbors are around and you can hear what noise cold be like. Check out what the sun/light would be like with google maps and astro apps which show sun directions at various times of year so you don't need to visit during day.
I’m renting a house and the room next door can even hear me talk low or mention my coughing is clearly heard on the other side, trying to find a fix for the lack of soundproofing without being able to get into the wall is really a hassle 😓
Thank you so much for these tips. However, I am a bit older.
Happy I could help! 😊
Thoughts on WindowPlug by Acoustic Sciences Corporation? ASC.
I’m going to contact them so they send me a sample so I can make a proper review. Thanks for the suggestion!
I've lived in apartments too many years and it's a mistake, because people are not very nice if you try to ask them to be quieter. They get abusive sometimes to the point of trying to drive you out. So what's the answer? I've spent thousands of dollars on sound insulation which was against my lease agreement but I did it anyway. Long story short, it cut the sound by about 50%, but the labor and cost of various materials including soundboard, foam, padding and several layers of drywall, which made my place get smaller and smaller. Yes the nasty Neighbors From Hell and the toll it took on my Health was humiliating and devastating. I considered suicide many times. Being homeless would have been better then torture. Yes I wanted to kill them. I've moved 7 times since then and there's no getting around it. What I've learned is that if you don't have vast amounts of money there is no place to run. Therefore in hindsight, move out and let the bullies win. Run for the Border and Hope you meet considerate Neighbors. The truth is, people are by Nature not very considerate and there's really no way to talk to them. I finally moved in to a quiet place, but God forbid if my considerate neighbor should move out, because if that happens I'll probably get a bully for my next neighbor. Something to think about, better yet if it's happening to you, run for the Border, and never look back. Thanks for listening and take care. PostScript, look I'm not overly sensitive about sound, people think nothing about loud music, parties and drunken Behavior. And when you consider that most frame Construction apartments are built very poorly, it can be hard to tolerate. If you can find brick or concrete it will be quieter, but it cost more money.
People often make the mistake of treating an apartment like a full blown house idk why it’s so hard for them to realize that they live among 20 ppl who are in all close proximity to them and most have work and other things to take care of
@@vxrified9780 YES I know this. Inconsiderate and selfish people.
@@vxrified9780 yes. This.
@@sabrinawilliams8717 Sorry, it's the ways of the world and it's totally unfair. Noise wins, good people lose. Bullies win. Management doesn't care here, I had to move, it was a hardship move. Very hardship, like you I hate the lady above she acts like I'm bullying her when I asked for her to try to be quieter, but now I have a quiet apartment. Suicide is not the answer, but I had to move for my own mental well-being. I still hate her. She's extremely noisy and everybody that moves in GOD help them. My suggestion, get yourself out of the abuse, immediately for your own well being. Take care thanks for the comment.
@@sabrinawilliams8717 If it would help, I can Advocate on your behalf. Because as you know I've been through this and sometimes it takes a third party to get through to people. ===》EXAMPLE, To break the ice, I would start by saying, it was bring to my attention that the neighbor below is recovering from cancer and is still quit ill. She has tried to work with you a number of times to bring a Harmony regarding noise concerns and it hasn't been resolved. I would like to hear your side of it, if you don't mind, and perhaps we could work together to find a solution for both of you.《=== If you would like me to advocate for you, you could give me contact information for yourself or the person living above you. Thank you.
How do u sound proof a window when you have a window ac unit ?
Seconded.
Sound proof or sound absorption?
Unfortunately I have disrespectful neighbors and a bed that has to be set specifically against the wall their living room tv is on for space. It also doesn’t help the walls are so thin I can hear them sneeze 😬
I’m tryna do this for the basement in my house cuz my parents are upstairs and they talk a lot of crap about me don’t think they know I can hear everything or don’t care and I don’t want them in my business until I move out lol
What’s a renter friendly fix for that loud pop from the sliding door closet due to temperature changes at night? Speak to me like I’m a slow child.
What's your solution for loud neighbors below me in an old apartment complex? I can hear them talking and of course I can hear the bass in their music which is horrible and caused me to have to sleep in my living room for past few months. It's driving me crazy that I can't relax in my own apartment of 17 yes. Yes I've complained to management and these people have turned their music down but I can still hear the bass which is the worse for me! It's depressing. I hear a lot through my old steam radiators and can smell whatever they are smoking and it's not cigarettes. I have old wood floors also and thin wall. And in my bedroom the air-conditioner is in the window above the radiator.
Months ago I gave up after caulking my whole bedroom - just tired of putting in all the work to be able to rest in my own bedroom. But with a flashlight I noticed openings/slits under the radiator along the baseboard. It's a very tight space but I was able to put steel wool in a couple of openings under the old radiator. It takes a lot of work with a long thin stick, I stopped months ago cause it's tiring and hard to do. What can to l put to close up those openings along the baseboards under my old steam radiator? Caulking? The caulking gun can't fit under the radiator or behind it. What type of heat resistant sealant? And please tell me an easy way to get into these tight spaces under the radiator. Need advice asap cause last night I was upset when I walked into my bedroom and bathroom around 1 am and I could still hear the bass from downstairs. It's not blasting like it used to be several months ago but I can still hear it and hear talking probably through the radiators and those openings underneath. I need to go to hardware store today to buy whatever I can carry to help with my soundproofing issues particularly in my bedroom then I'll focus on bathroom and living room radiators. BTW months ago I did put down several rugs and carpet remnants on the floors in my bedroom and living room that has helped some. I've heard people say fill the rooms with furniture and hang items on the wall to help with sound. I don't have much hanging on my bedroom walls and minimal furniture.
Thanks!
Move or spend a lot of money for a little benefit.
I think your looking for different solutions to different things not mentioned in this video. But it might be doable!
@@caesar7821 Get a white noise sound generator. Not much money.
@@caesar7821 you could try & buy earplugs, regular or for sleeping even better… that way I don’t hear my family’s loud talking as we have thin walls, & I don’t wake up from them. it helps me
Call police for the music. Disturbing the peace
What about soundproofing a floor? Any ideas?
Maybe the noise is coming by the wall?
Can you recommend anything that’s potent silent proof item that my neighbors don’t hear 👂🏻, listen to my phone calls and my private life cause they all violate my privacy in my own apartment
Best apartment sound proof if to move.
you child screaming with all his might was just as awesome as these tips :)
They sure loved it! 😊
Can someone tell me why low frequency sounds are still coming out of my window???? Even though I tried blocking all sounds
Awesomeness 😊
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We had been having complaint about our dog barking when we weren’t home. The moving blanket over the door along with some other things was a BIG help. Out door was partially made of Jaluosie windows 💀
What else did you use with the moving blanket curious bc I’m having the same issue with my two dogs now. 🤦🏾
Get an anti bark collar that beeps loud (none of that ultrasonic crap). Solved the issue for our separation anxiety dog that used to bark all day when we were gone. Now I'd say we're 7 months bark free and neighbors are really happy we solved that issue.
@@alexjulius69 how does this work if you are at work all day?
@@skygazer6898 How doesn't it? We always put on the anti-bark collar when we leave and that's that. You can be out of home for 12 hours and everything will be fine.
@@alexjulius69 I am just asking how it works. so your dog barks and it gets a bloody great big shock to shut it up. that is considered cruel, surely?