Mass Loaded Vinyl For Soundproofing / All the MLV Facts!
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- If you ever had any questions regarding Mass Loaded Vinyl for Soundproofing then this video is for you! I will be answering everything you need to know about MLV!
Mass Loaded Vinyl or MLV is a special soundproofing material that is designed with the primary purpose of serving as a sound barrier.
Here are some of the questions I will answer regarding Mass Loaded Vinyl;
1.What is Mass Loaded Vinyl?
2. Is Mass Loaded Vinyl Safe?
3. Is Mass Loaded Vinyl Flammable?
4. Can You Paint Mass Loaded Vinyl?
5. Uses of Mass Loaded Vinyl?
6. Soundproofing Existing Walls with Mass Loaded Vinyl
7. Soundproofing Ceilings or Floors with MLV
8. Types of Mass Loaded Vinyl
9. Mass Loaded Vinyl’s Advantages and Disadvantages
10. Mass Loaded Vinyl Alternatives for Sound proofing
11. Where to Buy MLV
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One major disadvantage you failed to talk about is how labor intensive it is to install on walls and ceilings. They are usually sold in 25 foot rolls. Try hanging MLV by yourself on a wall or ceiling. You will need a crew to do this. I had two people have to help me to do this. However- it did block sound incredibly when done.
You make a very good point! This stuff is certainly heavy! Thanks.
I installed this on my small bathroom ceiling by myself. Don't ask me how I did it, but I would never do it again. The amount of staples to keep it in place was crazy. The rest of the house won't have this on the ceiling.
@@soundproofguide if I have a finished ceiling and don’t want to take it down, would I get benefit in reducing foot step noise from adding a layer of mlv and another 5/8” drywall layer? Would that be better than adding green glue and another 5/8” drywall layer? I’m fine with some noise, but just want it reduced so I don’t know exactly where my neighbor is at upstairs while in my bedroom
Could I rent a drywall lift?
@@davidwhumke3406 Green Glue is a waste of money. If you want something between the layers of sheetrock, use carpet adhesive. Way cheaper and stays elastic over time.
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Soundproof Guide Does the soundsulate mlv (the one you’re recommending ) have any bad odors? I’ve heard that MLV smells terrible and people cannot have it in their rooms and stuff. I haven’t seen any bad reviews on the soundsulate MLV but if you have any experience with them, please tell me how bad they smell or if they even have any odor at all.
@@peanutbutter1998 Check out the info at 10:40
Is MLV good to cover up noise coming from fitness classes upstairs? I have an exposed ceiling so I want to rid the noise.
It is very important to be on your phone while you are painting MLV.
The transmission frequency of the phone call is essential in helping the paint adhere to the MLV surface
Thank you for sharing all these usual techniques with us
We used this all over the place on the yachts we built at Burger Boat Company. It was built into the plywood for the walls and floors, but the entire room was also decoupled from the frame, floating on Regufoam and insulated with Roxul. Insanely expensive, but the rooms came out very quiet.
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
How do you install it? Doesn’t it have to be limp and allowed to move?
@@abc-ed1nr It was sandwiched between two layers of plywood.
Very helpful video! Thank you.
Great Video! Curious.. If I install MLV but then also paint it will the Acoustic Coat Paint would that help alot more to reduce sound transfer or should I not spend the money? Maybe also use Green glue at as well? I want to put MLV on the hardwood floor (1910 building) and then cover it with a laminate floor. I'd assume I'd also need to use an underlayment just under the laminate floor as well? Any suggestions for that? Thx!
Can you use it as an engine cover insulator with 10'' of clearance from exhaust manifolds?
Easy on saying that MLV “soundproofs” your room. If your walls are directly screwed into the studs, A LOT of low-mids and bass will transfer through the wall, through the studs, into the adjacent wall, and into the next room. The last thing generally overlooked in soundproofing is the necessity of decoupling your wall to the adjacent wall. Otherwise, most of the low-mids and bass WILL transfer out of the room and effectively put a cap on how loud you can run your low-mids and bass without getting the cops called 😊.
Didn't he address this at 9:37?
Kit Carson he did mention it for sure but my comment was about saying that MLV sound proofs a room. It definitely does not do that. It helps for sure and the video has a lot of good info in it. But it does not sound proof a room.
In other words anytime MLV is mentioned also add Decoupling. Decoupling, Decoupling, Decoupling!
there is no such thing as sound proofing but thats the word that is commonly used for sound reduction. before you say anything try soundproofing against a bomb,you cant without distance haha.
Fuck it, im still gonna order a few yards of this shit and make some frames to mount it to and just place it next to my walls. I love living in an apartment where i can hear my neighbors literally talking not even yelling
Also, regarding floors, is there something you can put down before cement board for tiling to help with sound? Could you lay MLV over the flooring planks (1950’s house)? I’ve already put cement board down on the floor above where we’re going to do the ceiling so would be too late for MLV there. Is there something else that might help over the concrete board before tiling? We couldn’t put concrete board under the acrylic bathtub. Would laying rock wool over that part help at all? Or mlv? One of your videos said that any gap will mess up most of what you doing for the sound dampening, so I feel like the whole thing will be wasted because essentially there are open holes in the floor planks underneath the bath tub over the other room where we will be doing things in the ceiling.
Great video and commentary thanks
Great video. I am contemplating using on garage door that faces street. I am wondering how heavy it is and if it will put a strain on my auto garage opener motor and brackets that support the door.
I’m sound proofing an existing wall between my bedroom & roommates but have around 1.25” of available space before hitting the trim for the door. I also want to finish the wall with shiplap.
Where would you recommend I put MLV? :
- existing wall
- Green glue
- 5/8 fire resistant drywall
- Green glue
- Shiplap
Question for the group... need to retro fit a walk in closet to make it a sound booth... I'm currently using Sound Blankets which are great for treating my sound...but not keeping sound out...
My thought was to put down a layer of MLV...(Walls, Ceiling and floor) put up furring strips and put another layer of MLV down... then put a thin layer of plywood so I don't lose room space....
Do I need the two layers or would 1 layer do a pretty good job? Trying to reduce the outside noise from coming in... mainly neighbors and cars driving by.
Thanks
Hi, how would one Sound proof a ceiling that has an air conditioning vent? It has to remain, but how to block sound that could come in through the roof and through the air-con ducting through the vent and into the room?
I really appreciate this video ... and the uses of it. Been looking for a great source for soundproofing for a townhouse wall for my living room and bedroom. It looks thin enough and do-able and I LOVE you don't have to tear out a wall to use it! Wooohoo. Thank you for the review!
Thank you! Check out the updated video. Link pinned in the comments. :)
You may need to reinforce your walls, however. It's very heavy!
Can MLV work with wall paneling? Or would you recommend MLV with 5/8 sheet rock than the paneling ?
Can you create a fantastically sound reducing assembly with MLV stapled to studs, then resilient channels or sound insulation slips, then 5/8 quiet rock?
Good information and I would like to know that pressure-sensitive adhesives used while installing MLV for Sound dampening. Thank you.
PSA is an option on most MLV products
@@nenoisecontrol2169
What is PSA ?
I need to soundproof 50 sqm of the commercial ceiling to reduce the noise of passing planes near the airport, with wire meshed insulation over the metal beams, shall I use your mass loaded vinyl to cover extruded metal beams or just under insulation underneath? Any self-adhesive version in Australia?
The one thing this video doesn't cover is the frequency range for sound reducing that MLV performs. The other thing is the STC class the narrator mentions is that it is limited to frequencies between 125 Hz.- 4000 Hz. The most difficult vibrations to block sound transmission from are low frequencies-- the lower the frequency, the more difficult it is to prevent sound transmission.
Great comment - with more actual information than this entire "video"
Seems you know what you're talking about. Will this block the sound from a table saw from being heard outside of the workshop. Brick walls. Foam injected steel door. Only one small window with double glass with air chamber. Thank you!
Great advice !!! Thanks for a comprehensive and excellent video on MLV. I was looking for exactly this information and am overjoyed. It's 7 minutes after midnight and I am sadly on my 4th sleepless night due to noisy neighbours. Bless you 🙏🏾👍🏾❤️🇨🇦
I know it's kind of like an infomercial, but I really enjoyed that! I would get/use this.
Hi! love the channel, I recently subscribed to it... I'm thinking about remodeling my kitchen cabinets.. can I add this behind my kitchen cabinets? would that work even though I won't be covering it with another layer of wall?
Need to soundproof against 4 types of noises from my neighbor in nice bachelor apt in heritage building. Her voice is 1, her chair drags on solid wall to wall porcelain tiles ( or objects when dropped and rattle).her heavy thud heel to floor rapid stepping ( each step like a 5 pound rubber mallet to 1 inch steel boat hull) and finally her steel door in steel.door box slams.
I need to cover 350 to 380 square feet of shared wall.
If spend that much...will it solve these noise issues?
Can't do anything in her place, but if puts her carpet down would help some...but not much.
Thank you for this! Do you know if it would be ok to apply this vinyl on a door? I dare say staple it?
Does anyone know the performance of this material versus cork, for a floor sound insulation application?
The Best channel on the subject. Thank you.
Thanks for the info
Hi, I am looking to build a drum studio, and will include MLV for soundproofing. A question I have is to where to place the MLV?
Wall --> MLV --> Rockwool --> Plasterboard
Wall --> Rockwool --> MLV --> Plasterboard
thanks
Thank you for the informative video. Question: if MLV is STC 27, and a soundproof curtain is 17, do the numbers add together giving me an STC f 44? Like wise, if I add two curtains would the STC be 61?
We are insulating a Caboose that is close to a state highway. Framing the caboose, placing fiberglass insulation then wrapping with soundsulate then nailing wood planks. Is this going to help with the external noise? ALso, can it be used on the floors as a underlayment beneath thick LVP?
As an FYI MLV can be digitally printed to any finish you wish. You would need to talk to specialty acoustics providers for this though, Home Depot wont have this option. I would strongly suggest this over painting.
For those worried about fire rating, any MLV I have come across is rated under E84.
MLV by itself is not fire rated. The product can be Class A E84 fire rated when it has a foil facing on it.
interesting, do you have a company you suggest? and when you say you can choose a finish are you referring to color, design, texture?
@@jbo5021 colour or print, not texture.
There is a company out of New Jersey that offers this - E squared.
I assume only large quantity orders though.
Great information. Subbed.
Can this be installed to soil pipes with p-traps and clean outs? And will it deafen the noise from toilet flushing, considering that there is no ceiling installed in the floor below?
my concern is the FS flame spread and SD smoke developed rating of this material, and what the building code allows for the type of construction.
Great video! HELP.....My noisy HVAC closet with air handler/furnace and return, is a living room closet, 1 story ranch house on a slab. Until the HVAC is replaced, please: 1- clarify which MLV products with adhesive is good to apply to the big tin box of the return - either inside its walls or its exterior or both. To line the inside, the product must be odor free and safe. 2- Could you clarify for me which type of materials are generally best for "low level" versus higher level sounds? Plan to order MLV sheet 1LB for walls and door soon. Thanks.
Will you say resilient channels with mass loaded vinyl in between two pieces of drywall is better than double wall for soundproofing? The each wall in the double wall will have safe and sound insulation and double drywall with green glue in between them. Please help lol
So can i put mlv on my bedroom wall and call it a day? no hazard? I don't have to put another layer on top of mlv right?
It can be used externally? Can this be used to reduce the air conditioner noise level?
hello.... 1- can MLV be used on lighttly uneven floors (ie does it forgive say 1/8 -1/4 spaces...) instead of having to poor floor levers products... 2- do you need to put MLV under kitchen cabinets to prevent "noise" from main floor to basement bed room... ? 3- what MLV weight should one use for soundproofing ? thx...
Is it possible to apply this directly onto an existing wall if you're unable to build a fake wall? I dont have the room to do this you see so I was thinking of putting this onto the wall and then putting noise muting panels over it?
So glad to hear there is transparent MLV!! I have been looking for a solution for my home windows. Great video.
Can I install MLV behind a fence, to reduce the noise from a pump pool on the other side of the fence? Would that be effective?
Nicely explained
Would putting a layer of this over my door and then acoustic paneling on top of that reduce sound coming out the door
Thanks for the likes guys super helpful 🙄
U bastard
Can you compare mlv to tec sound 50? Or share a link where you’ve discussed it. Please and thanks.
I have a wood fence that the bad side is facing me. Can I cut the vinyl in widths, weave it in under the poles holding up the fence and staple it in between the boards that are vertical instead of placing it over the entire fence?
Been in construction for almost 20 years. In my experience the most effective way to soundproof a room is to use two layers of fire rated 5/8 drywall with a healthy amount of acoustical sealant between them. ..
Looks like a great product for soundproofing floors though...
You’re completely right! Thanks for commenting!
@@rdb223 I typically just use acoustical sealant.
@@rdb223 I'll be honest .. I've never used the other two products. Never needed to. Two layers of 5/8 fire rated without the acoustical works great for residential.
I'm actually doing a few commercial sound barriers rite now with out the acoustical.
In that situation we build a new wall 1/2 inch out from existing one. Insulate it with standard insulation, run sound bar vertically every 2 feet starting 1/2 inch of the floor and ending 1/2 inch from ceiling and then the two layers of drywall ..
Wanting to install these in a ceiling, in between the floor joists, over the mineral wool insulation, following by 1/2 dry wall, plastered in between the floor joists, leaving them exposed. Reason is we have a low ceiling, so wanting to get all the headroom we possibly can. Do you think the mlv will still help installed in this way? Will it be far more noisy with the floor joists exposed? Thanks!!
Great video on soundproofing and use of MLV!!
Wondering if you know if MLV can be used to absorb vibration from a metal staircase.
I will send you an e-mail with a picture of the stairs in my house, hopefully you can shed some light on my challenge.
Does MLV absorb gain from your microphone pre-amp and make all recordings obnoxiously quiet?
Does it help with an upstairs neighbor who is a heavy walker and walks with such a THUD that it shakes the entire building, the walls, and drops stuff?
This question is not on-point, but it's about sound absorption or blocking. In my apt., I hear my neighbor's intercom buzzer as loud as my own; both her intercom station and mine are located in the same spot, separated by the wall. I unscrewed my station from the wall, and looking behind it, saw that our stations were separated ONLY BY A PIECE OF CARDBOARD, bent in half. So I look around my place and found a very thick unused sponge, maybe 2" thick. I put the bent cardboard back in and added the sponge, and then screwed my station back onto my wall. Is this likely to work? Does a thick foam sponge have sound absorbent properties? If it doesn't work (I haven't heard it buzz since, but it's only been one day) what should I use, instead of the sponge? What about coating the bent-over cardboard with duct seal compound? I think that's like modeling clay, which I've heard is helpful for soundproofing.
Very helpful. I'm dealing with 2 bathrooms side by side. I really don't need to hear what the other person is doing, lol. Off to Home Depot!
If I want to install MLV on ceiling to block upstairs unit coming to basement suite (basement tenant is complaining crazy about upstairs chair and footstep sound), what's the layer order? After opening the existing drywall on ceiling, from ceiling down: ROCKWOOL Safe'n'Sound® insulation, Resilient Channel (or Resilient Sound Isolation Clips), drywall, MLV (Goes here?!?), then paint (or can I add another layer of drywall here using Green Glue)? Please correct my order or if you advise anything should be put in or taken out.
DOES MLV ignite at 50 c that is around 110 F. In summer some times reaches that but it is around 40 c for the whole summer is there a chance MLV ignites I am planning to use on a flat roof which I use it a a deck and it is in the last story of my building
Can I use this MLV on my original wood floor and on TOP use engineer wood vinyl?? I am trying to minimize the steps, sound, ect of my kids running around because my downstairs neighbor keeps complaining to me that they run a lot and pull chairs, ect. please let me know what options I have, thanks in advance!!
Can you use a thick plastic over the studs and under the Sheetrock?
For a wall what would be the recommended thickness of MLV? I have seen some MLV that is 1/8" thick and others that are much thinner at 1.2ml.
I would recommend the 2# MLV. the more mass the better. how are you intending to install it? between two pieces of drywall? Here are the thicknesses: 1/2# MLV is 1/16", 1# MLV is 1/8", 1.5# is 3/16" & 2# 1/4" available in 4' or 4.5' wide rolls
WOW! well spent time I will subscribe to be one up on the building trades who claim to know whats best for your money.
Can you apply mass loaded vinyl to a existing bedroom wall and ceiling that's sheetrocked already
would this stop noise of door slamming coming from next door neighbours?Can this be purchased in UK ?
My yard gets lots of traffic noise and neighbors barking dog. If I hang this on the fence will it help much? 6 foot tall fence. Of course the sound can go over the fence but I'm wondering if it would be worth the cost...
so could this be used on a completely open gap with maybe something holding it in place and blocking sound? my room divider doesnt reach the ceiling for some ungodly reason and all the light and noise from my roommate come into my room.
gap is 118" length x 20.25" height x 3.62" width
Does mlv help with impact noise such as bass and footsteps from upstairs neoghbors?
Thanks for this video! Will this keep sound from going out of my walk-in closet if I hang it on top of the walls, ceiling, and floor with heavy duty velcro? I live in an apartment and want to be able to take this with me when I move out. Is there anything I need to do when putting it up to make sure it works? I read it should have some space between the wall and itself for it to actually work. I can hardly find any info online about how to do this :(
You can try foam board insulation they are pretty big and they are $8 a piece at lowes or homedepot. I'm gonna try that maybe combine it with the vinyl. Maybe tape the board or staple them and take them with you when you move. I don't really know what I'm doing its just an idea I had for myself or someone else that wants to try it.
Excellent.
So I need to basically build a wall, at a 30degree angle, that will go from a wall to another wall. There will have to be a door in there, as it's going to block off the front room, from the main hallway to the only full bathroom and 3 bedrooms as well as the living room which has a tv 4 feet from said wall. Or I need some way to put up a wall for a recording/mixing session, and take it down...daily! The wall has to be floating as it's a rental house and there is the floating, fake hardwood floors! So how do I do this, as I am not handy at all! All thumbs...
How much outgassing does this product have? Does it reduce indoor air quality?
Can I use regular MLV on ductwork? As can I just wrap it around instead of buying Thermo?
You mentioned that the Soundsulate MLV has no odour. Do you mean that the Soundsafe from Home Depot (or other available mlv) does have an odour?
There seems to be 3 thicknesses of mlv. .5, 1 and 2 pound ratings.
Is 1 pound twice as noise reducing as .5 pound?
Is 2 pound 4 times as noise reducing?
Thanks!
Can I staple the mass vinyl to the drywall and screw it together to the ceiling?
Might need this. My new bedroom shares a wall with my elevator and elevator machine room. Very loud.
Would this be effective if attached to existing drywall, then placing Shiplap panels over it (for aesthetics). Used on exterior walls. Think a one-bedroom house, all four walls covered with this material. Thanks
It certainly would help! Just make sure to cover the entire wall because sounds will easily pass through gaps you might miss. The electrical outlet is one thing to look at since you can’t really cover them up with mlv. You can however stick some backer rods in between the electrical box and the wall to cover that gap and then seal the rest off with some acoustic caulking before putting the cover back on. That’s one area that sound can freely pass through walls that most people never think about. Let me know how it all works out for you!
informative. thanks for sharing
Thank you!
so wait, can I put it on a wall and just paint it? or do i have to sandwich it behind another layer of drywall?
cause I need to soundproof a room but only temporary so putting drywall would be too much but i was thinking maybe i could staple mlv to my walls
Ensec just do it
Is it fire resistance? Thanks!
it blocks low frequency too, how low?
Where would be best to buy MLV today -2 year later- And from which company ?
great vid. subbed.
Are rubber mats 2nd place? More absorbant but less dense?
Good video
should i buy 1# or 2# MLV for a vehicle?
Hi, How can I block bass frequency (20 - 180Hz)? Would MLV work?
Is the mass loaded vinyl volatile organic compound free? it would be nice if it was made to block RF & EMF radiation also. Unfortunately I could not listen to the whole video because it was emitting a frequency that hurt my ears, some videos do this, I have not found a solution. Is MLV VOC free?
TY, for this video; I’ve thought about hanging thick bedding egg crates then draping sound proof curtains over them. I’m disabled and can only afford to live in govt Sect 8 apartments. I’m 52 and have lived in quite a few apartments in my time but NEVER have I lived under such hell! I’ve called the office, even spoken to the manager face to face, and she tried the ol’ u live in an apartment you have to expect some noise. Then I laid out everything I’ve tried before coming to her including benzo’s, Kratom, swapping sleeping times, moving my living room stuff into the farthest room fm my nice elderly neighbors so I’d have a door to close off fm and so when I have to turn up my tv I’m not bothering them. One friendly gent even brought over a half of a watermelon and asked if I was okay. He’d no doubt heard me pleading, begging loudly, crying and banging on the ceiling, & finally losing my religion, in that order. He lives next door to this family so he no doubt is bothered, too. But he speaks little English like most here so we can’t communicate much more than that.
That was the point I moved to a room that is on the end of the building, sadly the smallest room; closing the door and using fans doesn’t even help & what really ticks me off is my dog freaks out and tries getting under me or my chair~all 95 lbs! There can’t be an ounce of insulation btwn their floor and my ceiling bc it seems to act as a bullhorn. I think carpet with padding would help but some genius thought vinyl was best!
I’ve tried staying up all night when the they’re asleep & sleeping during the day but either they wake me up or my dog. I moved the bed back into the tiny bedroom with my recliner on one side and the Tv on the other and let me just say, 24/7 in a cramped small room is freaking me out. I used to love reading and studying my Bible almost everyday and I planned on dying here; it was my sanctuary. It’s why I’ve tried put myself out instead of risking her getting kicked out with two lil kids.
Obviously, money is a huge barrier, but I will go borrow from every family member if necessary to place at least one barrier on the ceiling, if not two! But besides money, my biggest issue is they have popcorn ceilings here. I have to get back to my living room as this is affecting my health and keeping me from reading or studying, even writing a social media post bc I can’t think straight with running, stomping and pushing chairs around or bouncing balls.
So, please help! If I buy some rolls and paint them with the sound proofing paint, what is the best way to apply them to the ceiling with the least amt of damage, and will it even work as well not being flush to the ceiling? I can’t afford plywood, I’d have to be a millionaire these days. heh I’m planing on covering the entire ceiling throughout except for the bathroom and maybe both bedrooms. So it’s going to take a lot of begging hat in hand & maybe even some panhandling! LoL If they don’t keel me over first! But I’m good with that, too! I’m not suicidal, just a Christian that knows where I’m going so death would actually be a plus; I’d get some peace and quiet. I hardly hear the man walk, y’all walk like mice & women, which I am, like elephants, size be damned, but dudes trying to learn to play the guitar and sing to boot. If I got a break or felt like they tried, it’s one thing, but I’ve never heard anything like this fm a neighbor and I think they’re straight out of hell, forgive me for saying so & forgive my thesis length comment/question. Any and ALL suggestions would be welcomed aside from any felonious behaviors. If I were 25 I’d already be in jail; I’m thankful I can’t get up those stairs. I don’t speak Spanish, barely speak good King’s English & I’m not sure she speaks English or we’d have already talked. They came in like a tornado tho there were ppl already here so it’s clear she doesn’t care. I’ve rigged my kitchen cabinets so they won’t bounce so I’m over sensitive and aware so I never bother anyone. It feels personal at this point which adds to my frustration.
Last thing, they’re about to do complete renovations from windows to walls, the kitchen to the bathroom and lastly, put down new vinyl; would this material work better under vinyl upstairs or would carpet and thick padding be better? I’ll have a long sit down with the manager and plead for the best option. But until then, will this work against a popcorn ceiling or not as well since it won’t be flush? I can’t afford to try too many things. I actually can’t afford to try one, but my pride is long gone and I will beg enough money to drown out even just half of the demonic stomping, running and gymnastics! TY for your video. It was the first one that offers legit help! I appreciate beyond words! God Bless, You & Yours!🙋🏻♀️
Sheri in Jax, FL! (Forgive typos; it’s too long to proof with a migraine!😉
Only adding vinyl is not going to help in your situation sadly. You have to build a new wall or ceiling with at least a double layer of 5/8 inch plasterboard. The MVL is only an additional piece which can help to dampen the noise further. I know how you feel, because I have a new neighbour above me, who is crazy in his head (shouting and trampling on the floor like a elephant) and due to the bad noise protection of the ceiling I also have to put a lot of work and money in the appartment to live there in peace.
Anyone ever use to cover up a window? How did it work
Where in The Algarve can I buy 280cm x 230cm , width a depth of 6cm ...so that I do not hear my neighbour ??
So my garage has just the exposed studs. Would the ideal thing to do would be to put the MLV directly onto the studs and then drywall over the MLV or the drywall onto the studs and the MLV on top of the dry wall?
So, you did not mention on purpose or inadvertently, the disadvantage that mlv smells. Am I correct?
Can it take 170 degrees F safely?
It needs to hang like a curtain in the void between the original wall with the noisy neighbour and the new stud wall ,then it will block just about all the noise. As soon as it’s in contact with the wall it’ll transmit the sound through.
And how to to this like you recommend?
@@LifeofPhi I fixed the carpet to a wooden batten ( a piece of 2 inch X 1 inch wood and then I screwed the batten through the ceiling and into the timbers above . I first went across the ceiling with a sharp spike and made lots of little holes and each time I found a timber I marked it on the ceiling. If your timbers are going to go in the same direction as the batten then you may find it’s too close to the wall and the next one too far away from the wall, so you’d need to get above the ceiling and add timber work to support your hanging curtain .
@@thpxs0554 Thanks. How is result?
MLV is crazy expensive now.
Thanks for the video. very helpful. For an aluminum porch/Florida room (attached to home) with sliding glass doors - would you recommend I glue it on the outside of the aluminum walls on both sides to block out the noise from neighbors on both sides? or dO I need to glue it inside with dry wall on top? I hope the exterior option is sufficient as the finished look doesn't matter. Interior will cost 3-4X more
You might be good with just doing the exterior but just make sure there are no open gaps. Even just a crack in the MLV will let at least 50% of the noise back in.
You can test to see if its enough soundproofing after you're done with the exterior layer to see if you need more.
Best of luck and please let me know how it turned out and send pics if you can to info@soundproofguide.com
@@anonymous78knm Yes BUT you will be disappointed with the results. I wish I had a better answer for you but windows are difficult to soundproof. BUT I do have a video coming out this upcoming Saturday which is about building a DIY window plug. watch it and see if its for you. It's easy but a bit time consuming to build but it's definitely worth it!
Thanks for the great video, do you have a video on how to install this?
Glad you enjoyed it!
There’s no videos on how to install it yet.
It’s really simple however. Where were you going to apply MLV?
Hey there, in my case I wanted to install it in rhe ceiling between the main floor joists and the basement ceiling dywall. Staple to the joists? Would Roxul safe n sound between the joists still be useful for added advantage? What is the advice for handling penetrations due to wiring, piping and the recessed lighting we are planning to minimize loss of ceiling height? Could the penetrations significantly compromise effectiveness of MLV?
@@bodhisattva4eva For ceiling application not recommending you staple it as it will rip. You need to use nails with a big washer head. I would recommend some insulation material in between joists. It will help with sound blocking.
You mentioned using Mass Loaded Vinyl under Vinyl flooring to cut down on noise transfer between two floors (apartments). Can you lay the vinyl flooring directly over the Mass Loaded Vinyl, or does another surface need to be laid in between?
Greg did you ever get an answer to this question?
@@MidwestSpecial No
I would do another in between to be honest. Vinyl flooring can technically be laid straight to a subfloor but adding the correct underlayment can keep a warranty from being voided
Gold floorlot is what I used between existing hardwood floor and new layer of real wood. Looking for decoupling and vapor barrier.
It’s a kitchen where there is bound to be water spills. The rolls are inexpensive, marked with grids, cuts with scissors. I was glad to have extra. I put it on the wall behind the radiators.
Less dust accumulation, and the foil throws heat back. Used blue painters tape to secure. Been prepared to take it down, but no problem at all, no odor, nothing. It’s easy to work with, light enough, one person job. Used it on basement overhead joists, gives a finished look, no dust accumulation and reflects light. Staple or tape. I used it on canvas stretchers, used wire and eye hooks to suspend. It'll come down easily to be reused someplace else.
We’re new at these things. Delighted to see this site, great advice, can see what others are doing.
Remember to take before and after pictures for your own edification, and to be used to impress the new buyer.
How can you tape it to the wall? Rental friendly
There are many videos on youtube showing how to make panels to reduce echo in a room, and I'm sure they also happen to do a halfway decent job of absorbing some of the noise transmitted in and out of the room. Do you think a bunch of two or three inch thick panels filled with traditional insulation and backed by mass loaded vinyl would do a decent job of sound proofing a particular shared wall or ceiling if arranged as closely as possible together? I know the gaps around lights, furniture, and corners will let sound through, but I can't rip up walls since I'm renting. I can make panels though.
Yes, However, 100% coverage in the room would be best. The fiberglass panels covered with decorative fabric with a 1# or 2# MLV back would be a good decision. I have all the materials if you're interested.
@@nenoisecontrol2169 Okay, thanks for the information and the offer. It will be a while before I have enough extra money to spend on panels either way, so may be some time if I decide to buy some from you. Either way, thanks.
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Please expand or describe fiberglass panels, from this answer. Framed ?
On wheels, maybe
Was going to try used Cubicle panels, from offices, then MLV, then pretty fabric.
We Have a quiet SIPs panel home, but inner-city noise & neighbors. I Suffer from Hyperacusis!