How to Soundproof Carpeted Floors
You have a home with a carpeted floor, and now you’re wondering about soundproofing — but do you really need soundproofing if you have a carpet? After all, isn’t one of the main functions of carpet to cushion impacts and reduce noise? Carpeting certainly does have these properties, but it may not be enough. Here […]
Soundproofing a Ceiling — New Ceilings vs. Existing Ceilings
Table of Contents: Types of Ceiling Noise Types of Materials for Soundproofing Projects How to Soundproof a Ceiling Soundproof Existing Ceiling Your soundproofing isn’t complete until you’ve soundproofed your ceiling. If there’s anything on the floor above you, sound can easily travel down into your apartment, condominium or home without adequate soundproofing. But how do […]
How to Soundproof Vinyl Flooring
There are many reasons why you may want to know how to soundproof vinyl flooring. Perhaps you are being disturbed by sounds coming from the floor below, or you don’t want to disturb others below when walking across the floors. Maybe you do not want to put down carpeting, but you don’t like the sound […]
How to Soundproof Your Home Gym
Creating a home gym can give your fitness routine a much-needed boost, but exercising is noisy work. Acoustic treatment can benefit your workout space, whether you’re building a new home gym or converting the spare bedroom into your personal Pilates center. In this post, we’ll share how to soundproof your home gym. Why Is Soundproofing […]
How to Soundproof a Piano Practice Room
Pianists know that practice makes perfect. You have your piano in a dedicated practice room, but you’re noticing echoes and reverberations that detract from the sound quality. Plus, the sound of your piano projects throughout your house and beyond. Soundproof Cow has a few tips to help you resolve noise issues in your piano practice […]