Tsugunov Anton Valerievich
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The problem of panel houses is excellent audibility. Even respectable and calm neighbors who do not have noisy parties and do not drill walls every weekend cause inconvenience. A variety of noises penetrate through the inter-apartment partitions and interfloor slabs: loud conversation, the sound of falling objects, and even the sound of steps and moving chairs. To create a quiet and comfortable environment in the apartment, soundproofing of the ceiling is required. Let's find out how to make it yourself and what materials to choose for different occasions.
Choose the level of protection
The effectiveness of a soundproofing structure will depend on several factors, including:
- Selected insulating material. Each type has different noise absorption indicators.
- Layer thickness. Some latest generation insulators provide high level noise protection even at low thickness. But for traditional materials, the principle works: the thicker the better.
- Number and composition of layers. Practice shows that combining many materials with different properties and creating a multilayer "pie" gives the best results.
- Type of finish.
For an apartment with high ceilings, you can choose any type of soundproofing system, regardless of the thickness. The most effective will be a multi-layer construction that combines rolled sound-reflecting materials, sound-absorbing boards and gypsum boards or gypsum boards. In this case, the ceiling will be lower by 7.5–12 cm.
For a room with low walls, soundproofing under stretch ceiling. It can also be multi-layered, but in this case thinner materials are used. As a result, the ceiling will drop by a maximum of 6 cm, the average is only 3 cm.
If the ceiling height allows, no one interferes with the use of a thick frame structure, reinforced with plasterboard, in combination with a stretch ceiling.
Types of noise and features of its distribution in different houses
To fully understand the issue, you need to know that 2 types of noise penetrate the room through the ceiling:
- air, caused by air vibrations (talking, singing, music, crying, dog barking, etc.);
- percussion, formed during mechanical action on the floor (stomp, movement of furniture, blows to the floor).
And one more important point. Before you start arranging the soundproofing of the ceiling, you need to understand how the noise coming from above spreads in different types buildings.
- IN panel house sounds from neighbors are transmitted through the ceiling itself and through the walls, therefore, ideally, sound insulation will be required not only for interfloor floors, but also for partitions.
- In brick houses, the walls dampen sounds, so it will be enough to isolate only the ceiling.
- In monolithic-frame buildings, the partitions are thinner than the ceiling slab, so sounds propagate mainly through them. In this case, the walls protect against noise first of all.
What do we soundproof: our ceiling or the floor of the neighbors from above?
From the point of view of efficiency, it is much better to equip the soundproofing of the floor of the apartment located above. If it is possible to negotiate with neighbors, then it will be cheaper to pay for the soundproofing of the floor in their home. Impact noise protection with this approach will be much higher. The methods of soundproofing the floor are described in detail in.
Soundproofing systems: frame and frameless
If you decide to protect the floor slab from below, from your apartment, from noise, it remains to choose the type of system, which can be framed and frameless.
frame
This mounting scheme allows you to protect against both shock and airborne noise. Vibration hangers, on which the metal profile is attached, are designed to eliminate impact noise (such as: stomping, falling objects, moving objects, etc.) Due to them, a vibration decoupling of the ceiling is created - it turns out 2 levels of the ceiling that do not have rigid connections with each other. EcoStove is a fibrous material for absorbing airborne noise (such as conversations, barking dogs, loud music, etc.) Due to the correct laying of the fibers, the sound wave is frayed and extinguished, transferring sound energy into heat energy.
In this design, the formula "Mass - elasticity - mass" is observed, where in the first case the mass is the floor slab, the elasticity is the sound-absorbing material EcoSlab, and the second mass is the GVL and GKL layer. The sound wave entering this structure is reflected from two "masses" and is damped by a sound-absorbing, fibrous material (EcoPlate).
The frame version, when properly executed, provides more reliable protection than the frameless one. The design consists of a sufficiently large number of elements, therefore, it involves significant labor costs. But, despite the certain complexity of installation, it is based on, which are known to every master.
Elements of the frame system:
- metal guides forming a crate;
- holding the frame;
- sealing tape that prevents the transmission of sound through the profiles;
- soundproofing materials - sound-absorbing plates, shields, soundproofing panels or a membrane in various combinations;
- vibroacoustic sealant;
- drywall, standard or denser soundproofing, or gypsum fiber in 1 or 2 layers.
The thickness of the structure varies between 75–120 mm. The index of additional sound insulation is 11–21 dB (excluding the soundproofing ability of the floor itself).
Modification of the frame system is also used when arranging a stretch ceiling, but in this case, instead of profiles, wooden slats about 2.5 cm thick.
Exactly frame technology allows you to protect the room from all types of noise, both airborne and shock.
Frameless
For those who have every centimeter in the account, and there is no way to spend 7-8 cm, there is a frameless soundproofing.
We will consider 2 options for frameless soundproofing under a stretch ceiling.
Roll sound insulation for ceilings, walls and floors is a new generation material that effectively dampens airborne and impact noise. Rolls of material are made of aluminosilicate fiber, show a high increase in sound insulation and fully comply with the requirements of SNiP dated 03/23/2003 "Protection from noise".
Soundproofing materials
Consider the features of common sound-reflecting and sound-absorbing materials.
- Plates made of basalt (mineral wool), polyester or fiberglass. They have an excellent noise absorption coefficient - up to 85%. Effective against any type of noise. Mounted, as a rule, by the frame method. The only drawback is the large thickness. famous brands- Rockwool Acoustic, "Shumanet", "Stop Sound", "Aku-Light".
- soundproof membranes. They have a high density and a small thickness - 2.5–14 mm. Due to their structure, they do not absorb noise, but reflect, and allow achieving high-quality sound protection. The disadvantage is the high cost. The most famous representatives are Tecsound (self-adhesive ultra-thin heavy membrane made of the aragonite mineral), MaxForte (composed of aluminosilicate fibers, a layer of one-component rubber), Fkustik-metal slik (polyethylene foam and lead plate 0.5 mm thick).
- Soundproof panels. Due to the massiveness, multilayer structure, elastic-viscous consistency and free particles of the filler, both shock and sound energy are reduced. For example, EcoZvukoIzol from SoundGuard has a seven-layer cardboard profile filled with quartz sand.
- ZIPS. The sandwich panels of this system consist of gypsum fiber and mineral wool, are equipped with vibration nodes for fastening, are mounted on special fasteners without a frame, and are sheathed with plasterboard on top.
- Cork. Natural cork material provides good sound insulation, but a few cm thick is needed to achieve a significant effect. When using technical rolled cork with a thickness of 10 mm, one layer will not be enough.
In addition to these materials, coconut coir, felt, liquid soundproofing and others are used for ceilings.
Additional methods of soundproofing
As already mentioned, the degree of protection of the room from extraneous sounds also depends on the final sheathing of the ceiling. For these purposes, use:
- increased density drywall, for example, Giprok Aku-Line, Knauf Diamant;
- acoustic triplex - 2 weighted gypsum-fiber sheets with increased moisture resistance (GVLVU), connected with a special sealant. The total thickness is 16.5 mm. From above it is sewn up with a finishing layer of GKL;
- noise-absorbing boards Knauf Piano.
Installation of sound insulation using frame technology
Instructions for creating a frame soundproofing system for the ceiling:
- The base surface is thoroughly cleaned and primed.
- All holes and cracks in the ceiling plate are filled with sealant. This will prevent airborne noise from penetrating through them.
- A noise-absorbing mat or a multifunctional membrane of the Texound type is glued to the ceiling.
- At a distance of 50 cm from each other, vibration suspensions are attached.
- Profiles for the frame are glued with sealing tape.
- According to the standard technology, a frame is mounted, which is lowered relative to the ceiling surface by 5–15 cm, depending on the required thickness of the soundproof layer.
- Soundproofing material is placed in the cells of the frame.
- Two layers of drywall or gypsum fiber.
- Soundproof panel + GKL or GVL layer.
- GKL layer + heavy noise-absorbing membrane + one more GKL layer.
The layers of the "pie" can vary, especially since new, improved materials are constantly appearing. You can peep effective solutions for self-implementation on the websites of companies involved in soundproofing at a professional level.
Frameless installation of sound insulation
The standard sequence of actions for arranging a frameless system:
- Ceiling cleaning, priming.
- Bonding the selected sound insulator. It can be roll varieties, panels or slabs. Sticking starts from the corner, the material is pressed tightly.
Note! Glue is not applied over the entire surface of the panel, but only around the perimeter and in the center. Even the slightest gaps between elements are unacceptable.
- Additional fastening of the panels with dish-shaped dowel-nails (they are called "umbrellas" or "fungi"), which are located in the corners and in the center.
- Stretch ceiling installation.
Important Points
When planning to soundproof the ceiling, you need to remember that:
- the best results are obtained by combining several materials with different properties - sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting;
- self-assembly is possible only with careful observance of technology. It is enough to forget to glue the damper tape or loosely lay the material, and the desired effect will not be achieved.
And finally, a recommendation: since soundproofing the ceiling is not an expensive undertaking, it is worth consulting with a specialist before choosing a material and installation. Ask your questions in the comments and get a detailed answer. The subtleties of self-arranging the soundproofing of an apartment are in the video below.
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For soundproofing the ceiling in an apartment, two design options are currently used - frame and frameless systems. suspended ceilings.
We also note that there is a third, often the most successful option for soundproofing the ceiling in an apartment - floor insulation from a neighbor from above. Unfortunately, this option is most often not applicable for objective reasons. At the same time, it is worth recognizing that it is significantly cheaper, and for protection against impact noise it is also much more effective. Therefore, if your upstairs neighbor is ready to meet you and the current SNiP "Protection from Noise", we advise you to solve the problem on his part.
Frameless ceiling soundproofing systems
The most well-known among modern materials for ceiling soundproofing in the Russian market is a frameless ceiling soundproofing system called ZIPS and stands for Soundproof Panel System. The soundproofing structure in this case consists of a ZIPS sandwich panel, which has eight vibration-isolating fasteners, and a finish sheet of AKU-Line weighted drywall. A sandwich panel without gaps is mounted directly to the ceiling through vibration nodes using special fasteners, and the drywall is screwed to the panel. Docking of panels among themselves happens by the principle "groove-comb".
Depending on the thickness of the system (from 53 to 133 mm), the indices of additional airborne sound insulation are 9-18 dB for ceilings with an initial sound insulation of 50 dB. Note! Specifying the type of floor for which additional airborne sound insulation values are obtained is extremely important, as various manufacturers talk about the "achievements" of their structures on load-bearing structures with their own sound insulation less than 40 dB, where it is much easier to add 15 dB, not to mention 10 dB. The main characteristics of ZIPS systems - thickness and efficiency are given in table 1.
Table 1 Comparison of frameless soundproof ceiling structures
*ΔRw - index of ADDITIONAL airborne sound insulation provided by the structure
A distinctive feature of ZIPS is the complete readiness of this system for quick and high-quality installation: vibration-isolating fastening elements embedded in the design, a set of special fasteners for various types floors and anti-vibration pads. Therefore, the probability of error during the installation of ZIPS systems is minimized. This is a good reason to use ZIPS for those who care about the final result, namely, a high level of sound insulation of the room. It is important that these systems have been produced for 17 years, and the total footage of insulated surfaces has already exceeded 2 million square meters. At the beginning of 2016, the manufacturer introduced the third generation ZIPS system - the ZIPS-III-Ultra model. The structure is only 55 mm thick, yet provides up to 13 dB of additional airborne sound insulation.
Video about the soundproof panel system ZIPS-III-Ultra:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the high popularity of ZIPS in the market of modern materials for noise reduction, at present a large number of different manufacturers produce and distribute their sandwich panels that are very similar in appearance to ZIPS panels. Such products are made from combinations of various materials, but they lack the most important component for noise reduction - vibration-isolating attachment points. Only a design containing vibration assemblies really provides the high acoustic performance of frameless systems with an additional level of noise reduction. In the absence of vibration isolating fasteners, any sandwich system differs little from the Soviet version of an additional level of noise reduction in the form of dry plaster on gypsum beacons, and its effect does not exceed 2 - 4 dB.
Frame soundproof ceilings
Framed soundproofing systems traditionally consist of more elements than frameless ones. To obtain the claimed acoustic effect, they must be properly mounted, which significantly increases labor costs and the influence of the quality of installation on the final result. However, these systems also have an undeniable advantage: such solutions are based on gypsum plasterboard technologies widely known to every builder and, in fact, are a kind of "tuning" of the well-known modern designs of false ceilings from plasterboard. Another important advantage of frame ceilings is the ability to simultaneously use them not only to reduce noise, but also to level the surface of the ceilings.
The set of components that make up an effective soundproof suspended ceiling in an apartment is a combination of both general construction and special sound-absorbing modern materials. So, in order:
Metal carcass. Gyproc's Ultra Steel metal profiles are used for the installation of suspended soundproof ceiling frames. Profile elements are produced in Russia, and the choice of this manufacturer is due to the high quality of products. The metal frame is a general construction element of the suspended ceiling structure and is also used for ordinary cladding, partitions and ceilings.
In addition to this Album, the values of additional sound insulation and structures of suspended ceilings with an indication of their thickness are given here in table 2.
table 2 Comparison of modern framed ceiling soundproofing structures
*ΔRw is the index of ADDITIONAL airborne sound insulation provided by the structure.
It should be noted that the effectiveness of both frame and frameless systems of additional sound insulation is indicated by a "fork" of two decibels. Thus, the manufacturer sets a certain margin of safety for the results of their application, since the laboratory values (upper value of the interval) are not always achievable on real objects, even with full observance of the installation technology. This demonstrates the Acoustic Group's responsible approach to guaranteeing the acoustic performance of its branded products.
Worried about too much noise in your apartment? Not sure if a stretch ceiling will save you from this inconvenience?
Of course, he will be able to reduce the sound a little, but in order to completely protect himself, he needs to mount additional sound insulation to help him. .
Soundproofing the ceiling in an apartment under a stretch ceiling is a doable job for craftsmen due to the availability of materials and ease of use.
Helpful information:
Materials for soundproofing the ceiling in an apartment under a stretch ceiling
Mineral wool
Designed mainly for thermal insulation, it can be sold in the form of thick loose fiberglass in rolls, denser slabs (mats), or in a "cotton" state that does not have its own shape. For soundproofing under false ceiling It is used either in roll form or in slabs.
The safety precautions to be observed when working with mineral wool are simple. They will save you from the painful consequences of contact with fiberglass, which, in fact, is cotton wool. Clothing should be made of thick fabrics. To protect hands, eyes and respiratory organs, work gloves, goggles, and a respirator are required. After installation work, the room should be thoroughly cleaned of cotton wool residues.
Hydrophobized boards "Shumanet"
An example of slabs from mineral wool, specially designed for sound insulation - these are hydrophobized slabs on a basalt basis called "Shumanet-BM". The sound absorption coefficient is close to unity, equal to 0.9. Packing consists of 4 plates with dimensions 1000×600 mm, convenient for transportation. Such plates are attached to the floors with the help of special plastic fasteners.
To prevent mineral wool particles from polluting the space, this plate is wrapped with a non-woven fabric, which is soundproof due to its design.
Wood fiber heat and sound insulators “Softboard”
Specialized wood fiber materials are available in the form of boards that are easy to install, which do not deform or shrink. This, accordingly, greatly facilitates the assembly of the ceiling and increases its durability. The noise level is reduced by about 20-30 dB. The thickness of the “Softboard” mat is from 8 mm and it is laid, depending on the overall design of the ceiling, in one or more layers. If multi-layer laying is planned, then the plates should be displaced relative to each other by about 3 cm. Metal fasteners are used for fixing to the ceiling, and liquid nails are used to seal the joints.
More dense than mineral wool, polyurethane foam boards hold their shape well, which makes it easy to “fit” them tightly when laid. Additional useful properties: they have good thermal insulation, do not allow mold to form on their surface, and are durable.
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene)
Styrofoam is purchased by those who love simple solutions with a minimum of labor costs. Styrofoam plates are sold in various sizes and thicknesses, their prices are quite affordable. The plates are so light that they can be fixed to the ceiling with glue without any other additional devices.
However, Styrofoam is less effective as a noise absorber than other materials.
Soundproofing with basalt wool is much less common today. Beneficial features: moisture resistant, does not cake with prolonged use, does not deform. For fixing basalt slabs, a crate is used, as for mineral wool.
Cork
A more expensive material, which, moreover, due to its beauty, is a pity to hide under the next layer of stretch ceiling.
Membranes for soundproofing stretch ceilings
More subtle in the literal and figurative sense, sound insulation is carried out using polymer membranes, the thickness and properties of which allow them to be installed above any false ceiling covering. This is a flexible material, a polymer, about 3 mm thick, sold in rolls. Unique properties allow you to reduce noise when used in conjunction with other finishing materials.
The disadvantage of this method is the heaviness of the membrane, so additional labor will be required for installation.
It is convenient to use a special polyester fabric "CLIPSO-acoustic". Microperforation is applied to the canvas, due to which it acquires the properties of a sound-absorbing membrane. The CLIPSO system is used as an addition to other sound absorption materials, completely eliminating the echo effect in the apartment. Especially effective for absorbing medium and high frequency sounds.
A complete soundproofing system with such a membrane consists of a tension coating, fastening baguettes and a layer of Shumanet-BM plates.
Membrane "Acousticblock"
“Acoustic block” is a kind of flexible polymer 3 mm thick with special mineral additives. Sold in rolls. It is believed that this type of soundproofing eliminates noise low frequencies when used in conjunction with other protective materials. "Acousticblock" is easy to mount, it can handle it House master using only a hammer and other improvised means.
Before purchasing materials for soundproofing and installing a stretch ceiling in the future, make calculations taking into account the height of the room.
The main stages of installation
Before installing the insulation, prepare the ceiling: seal all cracks with special mixtures, seal the joints. If there are large holes, use mounting foam. Take care of the openings for heating, ventilation, sewage. There is no point in leveling perfectly, since the tension coating will completely hide all surface imperfections from the eyes.
After the elimination of construction flaws, it is the turn of electrical wiring. It is advisable to lay it in special corrugated sleeves, strengthening them to the ceiling or walls with clamps. So you protect yourself from fires and accidents associated with electricity.
Direct installation of soundproof structures depends on the purchased materials. Some are attached with metal frames, others are glued. Before the installation of the plates, a frame for the stretch ceiling is installed, only after that they proceed directly to the installation of sound insulation.
The basic rule: the plates are mounted close to each other. As mentioned above, if multilayer installation is assumed, then the joints of the individual ones should be shifted by a certain distance, there should not be any coincidences. For joints, putty, sealant is used.
For high-quality installation of sound insulation, several rules must be observed:
- the purchased material must lie in the room where it will be attached to the ceiling for at least 24 hours, so that there are no problems with deformation in the future;
- the ceiling itself (not stretch) must be dry and clean, if work was done to repair cracks, then you should wait until the putty and other materials used are completely dry;
- plates for insulation should be cut with special tools: a hacksaw, a jigsaw;
- do not store plates in rooms where there is a high level of humidity;
- work should not be carried out alone, as they are associated with the danger of falls from a height.
Stretch ceilings, of course. With it, you can even visually increase the space and "raise" the ceilings. Therefore, those extra centimeters that you take away from the height of the room will not be very noticeable when right choice design.
If you live in a multi-apartment and high-rise building, then the noise from the neighbors cannot be avoided. For a comfortable stay in an apartment, you need to solve the main task - to get rid of the neighbor's noise from above, because any movement or noise creates the biggest problem, what kind of sound insulation to choose for the ceiling in the apartment and what kind of sound insulation is better.
For a comfortable stay in an apartment, you need to solve the main task - to get rid of the neighbor's noise from above, because any movement or noise creates the greatest problem
The quality of sound insulation leaves much to be desired in any type of house: brick, block, panel and even monolithic. All houses united by one problem- poor interfloor soundproofing of floors. There is a separate one about soundproofing walls.
Noise from any source hits the ceiling, causing it, in turn, to oscillate and re-emit the noise into the apartment below. There is no escape from the mechanical impact on the interfloor partition.
What is the difference between materials for soundproofing the ceiling?
For arranging the ceiling for sound insulation, materials with sound absorption efficiency are suitable. Arrangement of the ceiling is made various methods, for each method, manufacturers of soundproof materials have come up with their own version.
But no matter how good the noise-reducing material is, it must have the following properties:
- Soundproof The sound wave is not absorbed, but reflected. The sound wave does not rock the floor because the material has a decent amount of mass and internal loss.
- sound-absorbing– the sound wave is absorbed with the help of special channels-pores. The material has a fibrous composition, friction is present in the pores, which has the function of slowing down the sound wave.
For arranging the ceiling for sound insulation, materials with sound absorption efficiency are suitable.
The sound wave may not penetrate the material, but it will swing and generate secondary noise, so it is better to use a structure with sound-absorbing material inside and massive sound-proofing material outside.
When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to indicators:
- Material thickness.
- sound insulation factor.
- Flammability.
- Certificate for the absence of substances harmful to the body.
How to choose the right material?
The following materials are considered the most popular today:
- mineral wool. Material from raw materials with non-combustible properties. Does not shrink, it can be purchased in sheets with a thickness of 5 cm.
- mineral plates- a convenient material to use, and the soundproofing method with cotton wool is considered the most effective. But only the ceiling in this case will become 15-20 cm lower. So the increased thickness of the ceiling structure is not always a good option, especially if the ceiling height is not pleasing.
Another disadvantage of cotton wool is a danger to human health. You will need high-quality insulation so that the material does not negative impact per person.
- polyurethane foam. The sound-absorbing material has a tight grip, so it can protect against impact and airborne noise. The material absorbs not only noise from neighbors, but also sounds from your apartment. The disadvantage of polyurethane foam is its toxicity in case of fire. Therefore, such an arrangement of sound insulation is considered dangerous.
- sealing self-adhesive tape. This material is made from environmentally friendly raw materials and perfectly retains even heat in the house.
You will need high-quality insulation so that the material does not have a negative impact on humans.
A good option is the use of heat and sound insulating panels made from ecological fibers of coniferous wood.
There are alternative materials for soundproofing the ceiling. For ceiling sheathing, for example, cork, foam sheets are used. Even with the advent of more modern materials, love for cork does not change.
But cork soundproofing is only suitable if your neighbors are upstairs concrete screed or laminate, and the cork saves only from impact noise. The screams of children, loud music, barking dogs - will be available to your hearing with cork soundproofing.
As a soundproofing material, you can use reed tiles, foamed glass. For soundproofing, sometimes used and natural material: coconut fiber, peat, linen tow.
3 most successful ways to soundproof ceilings in an apartment
Even with good quality and the effectiveness of the sound-absorbing material, the technological process of mounting the structure is of paramount importance in understanding the physical processes of acoustics. There are no soundproofing materials for acoustics - there are soundproof structures.
With the wrong design and material, there will be no sense, so you need to choose effective method soundproofing ceilings and competently approach the technology of installing a noise-reducing frame.
Today, soundproofing ceilings can be done different ways: using soundproof boards, using heat-insulating composition or suspended structure. Each method has its pros and cons, and is applicable in a particular case. To achieve a noise reduction effect, the following conditions must be met:
The most popular method of soundproofing a ceiling is using a soundproofing material. Under drywall, basalt wool, cork, polyurethane foam block or coconut fibers are used. The ceiling structure can be made in three versions:
- Plasterboard false ceiling with metal frame.
- with a film or fabric coating, which is stretched on special brackets.
Any of these options is installed according to the scheme: installation of a vibration-isolated structure or an independent frame, then any sound-absorbing material that is sheathed with plasterboard or hidden under an acoustic stretch ceiling.
NEW! An example of soundproofing a stretch ceiling with your own hands
When soundproofing a stretch ceiling, the main task is to fill the empty space between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling canvas with a special sound-absorbing material, which:
- Provides maximum absorption of noise penetrating into the room from neighbors
- Will dampen the stretch ceiling so that it does not resonate
- Creates a favorable acoustic environment in the room, muffles the noise that has entered the room
Noise insulation of a stretch ceiling implies high requirements for the environmental safety of the material, since during the installation of the canvas there are holes through which they can penetrate harmful substances to a living space.
The best sound absorbing material is MaxForte EcoAcoustic– white hypoallergenic polyester fiber boards or SoundPro(thin 12mm new generation material). Both materials are environmentally friendly and do not contain harmful phenol-formaldehyde resins.
MaxForte EcoAcoustic
MaxForte SoundPRO
EcoAcoustic and SoundPRO differ in thickness, 50 mm and 12 mm, therefore, if there is no restriction on the thickness of sound insulation, EcoAcoustic is used, if you need to make it “thinner”, then SoundPRO is used.
Both materials are mounted in the same way:
- A stretch ceiling baguette is installed (what the canvas will be attached to next)
- Either MaxForte EcoAcoustic slabs or MaxForte SoundPRO rolls are fixed to the prepared ceiling surface (floor slabs). Fastening is carried out using conventional dowel-mushrooms.
- After the ceiling surface is completely covered with sound-absorbing material, the installation of the stretch ceiling itself is carried out.
Advantage this method is to save height, as EcoAcoustic or SoundPRO fills the empty space between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling, thereby not taking the height of the room.
The cost of soundproofing material for a room with an area of 18-19 m 2:
Option 1
Option 2
Walkthrough: Soundproofing Plasterboard Ceilings
This method is popular among people who plan to arrange soundproofing with their own hands. Plasterboard slabs are easy to install, while construction skills may not be possessed. This method does not require the use of a specific material, various soundproofing materials are suitable: mineral wool, polyurethane foam blocks, cork, coconut fiber, etc.
Do-it-yourself frame soundproofing of the ceiling performed according to the following scheme:
Ceiling soundproofing is a whole system - a “layer cake”, in which each “layer” performs its task.
- A frame is assembled from a conventional ceiling metal profile (for example, KNAUF 60x27),
this is the future "skeleton" of sound insulation: what all other layers will be attached to. - The frame is attached to the ceiling using VibroStop PRO vibration hangers. Their task is to break the rigid connection between the floor slab and the metal frame, and along the perimeter the profile guides are attached to the wall through 2 layers of damper tape (through which the drywall will later come into contact with the wall). As a result, vibrations (and sound is, first of all, vibration) will not transfer to the new plasterboard ceiling. Speaking more in simple terms, then the task of VibroStop PRO is to remove shock noises that arise from the stomping, falling objects, the rattle of furniture on the floor of neighbors from above.
- Special acoustic plates are installed inside the mounted frame MaxForte ECOplate-60 they have the maximum class "A" in terms of noise absorption, they remove airborne noise: these are screams, crying, loud TV or music.
- Further, sheets of GVL (gypsum fiber sheet) are attached to the metal profile. All sheet joints must be coated with vibroacoustic silicone non-hardening sealant.
- The last finishing layer is GKL sheets (gypsum plasterboard). They are attached to the GVL, while the joints of the GVL and GKL are made apart.
The cost of soundproofing and auxiliary materials for a room with an area of 18-19 m 2
| Name | units rev. | quantity | price per piece, rub | total, rub |
| MaxForte-EkoPlita 60 kg/m3 | pack. | 8 | 720 | 5 760 |
| VibroStop PRO soundproofing mounts | PC | 48 | 350 | 16 800 |
| Sealing tape MaxForte 100 (2 layers) | PC | 2 | 850 | 1 700 |
| Sealant VibroAcoustic | PC | 7 | 300 | 2 100 |
| Profile guide Knauf PN 27x28 | PC | 3 | 129 | 387 |
| Ceiling profile Knauf PP 60x27 | PC | 21 | 187 | 3 927 |
| Single-level connector type Crab | PC | 50 | 19 | 950 |
| Profile extension | PC | 8 | 19 | 152 |
| Self-tapping screw metal-metal 4.2x13 | kg | 1 | 330 | 330 |
| Self-tapping screw 3.5x25 (gwl) | kg | 2 | 300 | 600 |
| Self-tapping screw 3.5x35 (for metal) | kg | 2 | 250 | 500 |
| Anchor wedge 6/40 pack (100 pcs) | pack. | 1 | 700 | 700 |
| Dowel-nail 6/40 pack (200 pcs) | pack. | 1 | 250 | 250 |
| KNAUF-sheet (GKL) (2.5m.x1.2m. 12.5mm.) | sheet | 7 | 290 | 2 030 |
| KNAUF-sheet (GVL) (2.5m.x1.2m. 10mm.) | sheet | 7 | 522 | 3 654 |
| Outcome | 39 840 | |||
Plasterboard slabs are easy to install, while construction skills may not be possessed.
Tricks and secrets of soundproofing for stretch ceilings
Stretch ceiling give a lot of benefits for the use of any soundproof materials.
According to experts, a stretch ceiling is more effective in soundproofing a suspended structure. The acoustics are evened out in this case due to the main feature of the stretch ceiling - sound dampening in a soft texture. The suspended ceiling serves as a resonator.
If you decide to mount the stretch ceiling yourself, then the sound insulation will be the same as for hinged structure or plasterboard ceiling. The frame is made of rails or a metal profile, a special material is glued into the resulting cells, and in the final, a canvas is stretched onto special brackets.
A stretch ceiling is effective in homes where builders have used a floor screed.
Manufacturers are trying to simplify the process of installing a stretch ceiling and now you can buy acoustic material with a perforated surface. The new canvas has special micro-holes through which noise is neutralized more effectively.
An affordable and popular method is considered to be sheathing the ceiling with mineral wool slabs. It has been proven that such material can absorb up to 90% of noise, and the installation of the structure is simple.
Installation of a ceiling with mineral wool boards consists of installations of a special design, in the cells of which soundproofing material is placed. After the frame is clogged with cotton wool, the structure is sheathed with plasterboard. A smooth coating can be painted, plastered, finished with wallpaper.
Installation of a false ceiling can be done on your own, how to do it? Installation instructions are the same as for soundproofing plasterboard ceilings:
- The place under the frame is marked.
- With the help of rails or hangers, a suspended structure is assembled.
- Soundproof boards are installed in the resulting cells: mineral wool or fiberglass.
- The soundproofing material is hemmed with a decorative coating.
Installation of a false ceiling with mineral wool boards can be done in another way:
If you settled on a suspension system, then it is most logical to use cotton wool; foam plastic is also allowed. Only styrofoam cannot be glued, over time, it will move away from the ceiling, forming an empty space.
The suspended ceiling structure not only protects against noise, but also hides any irregularities, giving the ceiling a very beautiful appearance.
How else can you get results?
One way to solve the problem of soundproofing the ceiling is to install a “floating” floor in the apartment from above. If you have a good relationship with neighbors, the simple technology has an excellent noise-absorbing effect.
The floor is covered with polyethylene foam in the form of granules, then covered with technical cork. The resulting structure is poured with a concrete solution, after drying, the installation of the floor covering is carried out.
It is possible to use a rolled substrate with a polyethylene foam base as floor sound insulation or use compositions based on polymer fibers.
ceiling soundproofing cost
The construction services market offers more and more new products. Many companies can install not just a specific ceiling, but a whole complex soundproofing system, where they will be used different types material.
Costs for soundproofing work depend on the type of surface, installation option and the level of noise reduction. For example, if you are planning to install an acoustic false ceiling, you will have to pay 240-600 rubles for square meter.
The cheapest option for soundproofing- installation of a two-level plasterboard ceiling structure. The cost of work will depend on the method of soundproofing, the choice of material.
The price for soundproofing a turnkey ceiling will cost on average from 1,500 rubles per square meter. If soundproofing is needed to create a special room, for example, to build a recording studio, then the cost of soundproofing work will increase.
The ceiling is the main area in the apartment through which noise penetrates. The problem of “noise from a neighbor from above” can be solved by the method of partial soundproofing: by installing a soundproof suspended ceiling structure.
But not always soundproofing the ceiling will help get rid of the problem, most likely, you will need to protect the walls and floor from noise and sounds penetrating the room from all sides.
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Noise insulation of the ceiling, types of noise, ways to eliminate them, used soundproofing materials, noise isolation technologies for base, suspended and stretch ceilings.
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The hallmarks of comfort and coziness in the house is considered to be a harmonious combination of interior with fashionable furniture, high-tech equipment and a variety of decor items. However, this is often not enough if extraneous sounds in the room prevent its visitors from experiencing positive emotions. In such cases, it becomes necessary to isolate the building envelope from the penetration of noise from the street, from adjacent rooms or from neighbors from above.
Types of noise and methods for their elimination
There are two types of indoor noise:
- Air. Such noises are the result of air vibrations propagated by a powerful source, for example, sounds from the acoustic systems of music centers or simply loud speech. Airborne noise penetrates through cracks, cracks and even electrical outlets.
- Structural noise. They occur during mechanical impacts on the enclosing structures of the house: moving furniture on the floor, drilling holes, falling massive objects, etc. Since through solid bodies sound transmission speed is 12 times higher than that of air, these noises are distributed to long distances. For this reason, for example, hammering a nail in a single apartment can be difficult to hide from neighbors in the porch.
- Complete soundproofing. It must be provided by all enclosing structures of the room - the ceiling, walls and floor. This method involves the implementation of a whole range of insulation and finishing works, so it is effective, but expensive. In addition, the installed soundproofing materials occupy a decent volume of the room, so it is advisable to completely isolate it from noise if it is spacious.
- Partial soundproofing with false ceiling device. In this way, you can drown out the noise from the upper floors of the house. It provides for the installation of special sound-absorbing plates between the base surface of the ceiling and its suspended structure.
In brick houses with thick walls, due to the structure of their material, it is sufficient to produce partial noise insulation of the premises by installing suspended ceilings equipped with sound-absorbing plates. This measure allows you to solve the problem with noise penetrating from the upper floors of the house.
In monolithic-frame houses, sound waves are transmitted through heavy interfloor floors and internal light partitions. The outer walls of such buildings are constructed from lightweight porous materials that retain heat and reduce noise transmission. Therefore, high-quality insulation of ceilings in such houses will be enough.
The choice of soundproofing materials for soundproofing the ceiling
For soundproofing the ceiling and other enclosing structures, there is a wide range of modern materials. All of them have high technical and operational parameters, the main of which is the sound insulation coefficient. It is measured in decibels and characterizes the magnitude of sound pressure, numerically equal to the loudness of the sound.
For clarity: an increase in sound insulation by 1 dB means its improvement by 1.25 times, 3 dB - by 2 times, 10 dB - by 10 times.
Consider the most popular materials:
- ISOTEX. These are sound-absorbing boards with a thickness of 12-25 mm. With its minimum value of 12 mm, the sound insulation coefficient of ISOTEX panels installed on the ceiling is 23 dB. The boards are finished with aluminum foil, which reduces heat loss through the ceiling structure. ISOTEX boards are fixed to the surface with liquid nails and joined together using a tongue-and-groove method, which eliminates the presence of cracks through which sound can penetrate.
- ISOPLAT. These are heat and sound insulating boards with a thickness of 12 mm or 25 mm, having sound insulation coefficients of 23 and 26 dB, respectively. The panels are made of coniferous wood and serve to increase the acoustics of the premises, effectively absorbing airborne and structural noise from the outside. ISOPLAAT boards have a rough, wavy inner surface, which scatters sound waves, and a smooth outer surface, which can later be plastered, wallpapered or painted.
- Zvukanet Acoustic. Soundproofing membrane t.5 mm, density 30 kg / m 2 and size 5x1.5 m. It is a high-tech solution for insulation plasterboard ceilings, allowing you to achieve sound protection up to 21 dB.
- green glue. This is a plastic high-quality material that absorbs vibration and sound in frame-type ceiling systems, fits between the plasterboard, the material consumption is 1 tube of 828 ml with a capacity of 1.5 m 2 of surface area.
- Topsilent Bitex(Polipiombo). 4 mm thick soundproofing membrane that is not critical in the frequency range. Its size - 0.6x23 m and 0.6x11 m, allows you to install sound insulation of the ceiling up to a sound insulation level of 24 dB.
- Tecsound. It is a heavy soundproof mineral membrane with a thickness of 3.7 mm and a size of 5x1.22 m. Its high bulk density and viscoelastic properties make it possible to effectively insulate ceilings and walls up to a sound level of 28 dB. Texound is an innovative development of the latest generation and the best protection against high frequency noise.
- EcoAcoustic. Modern thermal and acoustic insulation material made of polyester fiber by hot processing. Size - 1250x600 mm, thickness - 50 mm, in the package 7.5 m 2 of material in gray, green or white.
- Ecotishina. Similar to the previous one, it has a thickness of 40 mm and a size of 0.6x10 m.
- Comfort. These soundproofing panels reliably protect the premises from structural and airborne noise, allowing you to achieve a ceiling soundproofing level of up to 45 dB. Material thickness - from 10 to 100 mm, dimensions - 2.5x0.6 m and 3x1.2 m.
- Fkustik-metal slik. Soundproof membrane, consisting of 2 layers of foamed polyethylene 3 mm thick, and a lead plate t. 0.5 mm, sound insulation level of the material - up to 27 dB, size - 3x1 m.
- Shumanet-BM. Mineral slabs based on basalt with a sound absorption coefficient of 0.9. Plate thickness - 50 mm, size - 1000x600 mm. The package contains 4 boards or 2.4 m 2 of material.
- acoustic-stop. These are noise-absorbing high-tech polyurethane foam pyramids. Used to isolate the enclosing structures of studio premises. Sound absorption - 0.7-1.0. The size of the panels is 1x1 m and 2x1 m, their thickness is 35, 50 and 70 mm.
Do-it-yourself ceiling soundproofing
The soundproofing system of a suspended frame ceiling is considered the most effective. It is provided by reliable methods of fastening materials, their small amount with a small thickness of the finished ceiling structure. There are several basic soundproofing systems for suspended ceilings.
Ceiling soundproofing "Premium"
It consists of a ceiling frame sheathed with two layers of plasterboard, 2 layers of the Texound 70 membrane and TermoZvukoIzol - a ceramic-fiber cloth in a double-sided polypropylene protective sheath.
The sequence of work on soundproofing the ceiling with your own hands:
- Stick a layer of TermoZvukoIzola on the base ceiling.
- On top of it, fix the first layer of the Texound 70 membrane with glue and “fungus” dowels.
- Through the obtained layers of insulation, install direct suspensions or suspensions on rods on the ceiling.
- Fix metal profiles 60x27 on the hangers and make a crate between them. The design will be heavy, so you need to use at least five suspensions per 1 m 2 of the ceiling and check the reliability of the fasteners.
- Fill the space between the metal profiles with Rockwool or Izover mineral slabs with a density of 40-60 kg/m 3 .
- Paste the front parts of the profiles facing the walls with Texound 70 membrane strips.
- Fix the first layer of GKL on the profiles.
- On the drywall intended for the second layer, you need to stick the Texound 70 membrane, and then fix this entire composition on the first layer of drywall sheets using self-tapping screws.
Ceiling soundproofing "Comfort"
The installation technology of ceiling soundproofing "Comfort" is similar to the installation of the "Premium" system, but has several differences:
- The absence of an air layer between the mineral plate and the first layer of the Texound 70 membrane.
- Instead of a mineral slab, the space between the profiles can be filled with double or triple folded ThermoZvukoIzol.
Ceiling soundproofing "Economy"
The Economy insulation system is mounted as follows:
- Suspensions are attached to the base ceiling, which are wrapped on all sides with a Texound 70 membrane.
- Profiles 60x27 mm and one sheet of drywall t. 12.5 mm are attached to the hangers.
- The space between the profiles is filled with sound-absorbing materials Izover, Knauf or Rockwool.
- Installation is completed by installing sheets of drywall with a Texound 70 membrane glued to them.
Acoustic ceilings for noise reduction
An effective way to reduce the noise level in a room is to install a stretch acoustic ceiling, which is based on a special perforated fabric that absorbs noise. The thickness of the ceiling structure, which guarantees noise reduction, is 120-170 mm. Therefore, the height of the ceilings often limits the possibility of soundproofing. Rooms with a height of three meters or more are excellent for this purpose.
A very effective combination of a suspended acoustic ceiling and mineral wool slabs located in the space between the ceiling and the structure. Such a system acts as an absorber of various odors in a refrigerator. The effectiveness of its work through sound absorption is determined by the thickness of the layer of the manufactured acoustic ceiling.
One of its types is cork ceiling. Its excellent insulating and sound-absorbing qualities are provided by its natural origin, porous structure and specific molecular structure.
In construction, special soundproofing plates are often used, which can be installed in any ceiling structure. They not only absorb external noise, but also the sounds that occur in the room.
Soundproofing base ceiling
The soundproofing of the ceiling can be done without the use of a suspension system. In this case, foam plates of various thicknesses can be used to obtain a certain soundproofing layer.
Before soundproofing the ceiling, you need to level it, and then follow these rules:
- The panels are attached to the base surface of the ceiling with glue and plastic dowels "fungi".
- Glue is applied only to the center and edges of the plates. Additional fastening "fungi" provides 5 pieces per panel.
- When buying foam, you should be aware that it has a different density, on which its strength depends. The density of the foam is determined by the numbers 15 and 25. Material with a density of 25 is more durable, and should be used.
- After installing the tiles on the ceiling, you need to wait for the glue to dry, and then finish them. It can be puttying, wallpapering, tiling or painting.
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Understanding which sound insulation for the ceiling is better, and having studied the nuances of its installation, you can save your home from extraneous sounds for a long time. Good luck!
