Game Room/Rec Room Soundproofing FAQs

Soundproofing Game Rooms and Recreational Rooms

Q:    I want to soundproof one of the rooms in a loft apartment so I can use it as a game/rec room. I want to block the noise of people talking (imagine 10 people sitting around a card table all night long, drinking, talking, having fun), walking, chairs moving, etc.

I've read about your Acoustical Vinyl Barrier product, but I have some questions about it. First, is it alone sufficient? I've read about other techniques that involve building a second wall with staggered studs, etc. What level of sound level control could be achieved by your product alone, compared to a different technique?

Second, how does the product compare to floor techniques, such as putting down a very thick rug pad and rug?

A:    The Acoustical Vinyl barrier alone is a very good material for floor sound proofing in a rec room. It will effectively reduce the airborne noise in traveling through the floor such as the people talking and moderately loud music. For this particular application the QuietBarrier™ material is applied to the floor before the carpet. The material description is located here:

www.soundprooffoam.com/vinyl_barrier.html

Building a second wall with staggered studs is always a good idea for maximum separation between rooms but does not address floor soundproofing.

If the intent is to reduce the impact noise of chairs moving and people walking our Acoustic Vinyl Barrier Composite will solve this problem. The 1/4 inch one pound composite works very well as an underlay for carpet. You can view the full details here:

www.soundprooffoam.com/vinyl_barrier_composite.html



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