How to improve the sound insulation effect during decoration? What methods can improve the sound insulation effect during decoration?

We all know that house decoration is a very complicated matter, and there are many things to pay attention to and precautions. Sound insulation is a very important issue. Many people pay attention to sound insulation when decorating their houses, so that it won't be noisy. So how can the house be decorated to achieve better sound insulation? Let's take a closer look!

How to decorate for good sound insulation effect

1. Sound insulation treatment of new walls

When the house is still being planned, if your room is newly partitioned, the wall used for partition should be made of red bricks. Try not to use single bricks within the permitted range. You can also use some sound insulation materials such as sound insulation cotton and sound insulation felt on the wall.

2. Wooden floor + carpet is very soundproof

What if your floor also has poor sound insulation? What if you have children and want to prevent them from disturbing the neighbors downstairs? Floor + carpet is a good choice to reduce noise. The top surface can be made of glass fiber sound-absorbing ceiling or mineral wool sound-absorbing board, which are very effective sound-absorbing materials.

3. Sound insulation treatment of doors and windows

90% of the noise outside comes from doors and windows. A good window or door can solve a lot of your problems. There is a kind of hollow double-glazed window, and another kind of plastic steel casement sealed window can block 80% of the external noise. Ordinary windows can block 40%, which is very good. So it is worth choosing a good window, of course, the price is not cheap.

When choosing a door, try to choose a door with good quality and strong sealing. A good door can filter out at least 40 decibels of sound. If there are both elderly and children in the house, and the children are noisy and the elderly have trouble sleeping, choose a better door to reduce the impact on each other.

4. The sound of water flowing through PVC pipes in the bathroom and kitchen

The sound of running water in the bathroom is actually quite loud. If the guest bathroom is outside, it’s okay, but if it’s the master bathroom, it’s really annoying. If someone upstairs has a stomachache, you can forget about having a good night’s sleep. So we need to soundproof the riser in the bathroom. First, wrap it with sound-absorbing cotton, then build a frame and cover it with sound-absorbing panels. You can also build it with red bricks on the outside, which also has a good soundproofing effect.

5. Treatment of holes leading to the outside

Air conditioning holes, natural gas holes, etc. not only transmit sound, but also cause indoor heat consumption in winter, so these holes should not be left. This treatment is relatively simple, just fill it with foam glue (polyurethane foam sealant).

6. Indoor sound absorption space treatment

If there is a music practice room for children, music enthusiasts, or people who often play mahjong at home, the space should be treated with harmony and noise reduction to avoid disturbing others' rest. The walls are treated with polyester fiber sound-absorbing panels, fabric soft-packed sound-absorbing panels, wooden sound-absorbing panels, etc., the floor is carpeted, and the hall is soundproofed with a suspended ceiling. This configuration will no longer have noise problems.

7. Balcony sound insulation renovation

If the property allows, the external balcony can be enclosed, which can not only block noise from entering the room, but also keep the room warm and block dust. Planting some flowers and plants on the balcony can make it full of vitality and have a sound-absorbing effect.

8. The impact of soft furnishings on sound insulation

In terms of soft furnishings, for example, curtains also have certain sound insulation and sound absorption effects. Fabrics have good sound insulation and sound absorption. The effect of cotton and linen is better. Theoretically, the sound insulation will be better after a month. Of course, this depends on personal needs.

Key points of sound insulation decoration

Window soundproofing

95% of indoor noise comes from windows. Shanghai Meijia Meihu designers recommend that aluminum alloy window frames be selected, which can isolate 70-80% of noise. For sound insulation strips, it is recommended to use leather wrapped sound-absorbing cotton, which has good toughness and is not easy to age. It is best to match with curtains of a certain thickness, especially double-layer ones, which can also help with sound insulation.

Ceiling

A sound insulation layer is installed above the suspended ceiling, and the gypsum board can be made of sound-absorbing gypsum board, which can effectively achieve the sound insulation effect.

floor

The most effective way to soundproof the floor is to install wooden floors and then integrate carpets. This is both beautiful and soundproof.

pipeline

If there are sewer pipes in the bathroom or kitchen, you must wrap the pipes with red bricks during renovation. Do a good job of sound insulation. Otherwise, you will hear the sound of water when someone flushes the toilet.

What are the tips for sound insulation decoration

In order to avoid the interference of sounds from different areas of the home or the impact of outdoor noise on the quality of life and rest, appropriate sound insulation measures need to be taken when decorating the house. Sound insulation treatment is mainly reflected in the decoration of doors, windows and walls.

Sound insulation of doors and windows

1. First of all, in terms of window selection, compared with ordinary aluminum alloy windows, thermally-insulated aluminum windows not only have better thermal insulation effects, but also have excellent sound insulation effects. The multi-cavity structure of the thermally-insulated aluminum window frame and the connection method of the heat insulation strip can greatly prevent the sound from propagating through the window frame, and the hollow glass also has a good sound insulation effect.

In addition, matching a set of heavy curtains can further enhance the indoor sound insulation effect.

2. When the sound insulation requirement is high, it is best to choose a soundproof style for both the entrance door and the room door. Generally speaking, the door panel with particle board core has the best sound insulation effect, and its internal directional hollow structure can effectively prevent the spread of sound.

There is also a door panel with a honeycomb paper-based core that also has a relatively good sound insulation effect.

In terms of the appearance of the door, compared with the traditional flat door, the T-shaped door with the door frame has a better sound insulation effect. At the same time, the use of anti-collision strips can avoid the loud noise when closing the door.

Another thing to note is that many molded doors have complex or simple patterns, which not only look beautiful but also have a certain sound-absorbing and noise-proof effect. If the door is smooth, it is easy to reflect the sound waves in the room and form noisy noise.

Wall sound insulation

Generally speaking, walls, including upper and lower floor surfaces, have a certain sound insulation effect. However, if the building is located near the street or close to the road where the external noise is relatively large, it is also necessary to do appropriate sound insulation treatment on the wall. For example, before the wall is decorated or before the ceiling is installed, sound insulation felt or sound-absorbing cotton can be laid.

Some areas that are sensitive to environmental noise, such as audio-visual rooms and study rooms, can also consider using soft-packed walls to achieve the required quiet environment. In addition, the use of thicker wallpaper or diatom mud decoration on the wall can also have a certain sound insulation effect.

Replenish:

In addition to the above soundproofing measures, the water pipes in the bathroom are also a relatively large source of noise, so they must be soundproofed during decoration. In addition, the carpets laid in the home and the placement of furniture can also reduce the spread of noise to a certain extent.