Understanding What you can Achieve
Looking for a DIY project that will make a big difference to your home?
Soundproofing is an ideal option and below we look at all the potential projects you could consider and the level of DIY skill you need to complete them.
Soundproofing a room can seem to be a complex project. One that you might prefer to get a specialist in to undertake. Whilst for larger solutions that is certainly the case, there are a good number of our solutions that a home DIYer can fit themselves.
Knowing your Skill Level
Skill levels vary of course, but very roughly we would define them as such:
Projects for the Casual DIYer:
Acoustic Panels - Walls
Lightweight, slimline, ideal for most applications, and can adhere to a wide range of wall and ceiling surfaces. An easy way to room reduce echo.
Door Soundproofing
The gap between the door and the floor is often the biggest breach in a room's soundproofing but we have a range of simple DIY solutions that can help.
Plug Sockets
Electric plug sockets are often one of the most overlooked weaknesses when a room is soundproofed but can reduce the performance by as much as 10%.
SBx Panels - Floors
Fitting above the floor boards, this slim, very effective system combats both impact and airborne sound, and easily be installed by any DIYer.
Acoustic Underlay - Floors
A range of specialist acoustic mats offering great impact protection that can be installed easily and quickly.
Absorbalay Panels - Floors
Introducing a springy layer to the floor is key to reducing your impact sound. Absorbalay is a premium rubber mat with a dense foam core.
Projects for the Intermediate DIYer:
SM20 Rubber Panels - Walls
A high performance slim-line stick on solution that can be easily retro fitted to walls.
GenieClip Direct to Wall
For those who can't afford to lose the space yet still want a good degree of soundproofing protection.
Existing Stud Wall Upgrade
Upgrade an existing stud wall that has little or no soundproofing qualities with these slim-line solutions.
Below Floor Soundproofing
A solution for those who wish to deaden the noise rising from below, but are keen to keep the work hidden below floor level.
GenieClip System - Ceilings
This suspended ceiling soundproofing solution offers the maximum performance improvement of our suspended ceiling options.
Acoustic Ceiling Panels
Lightweight, slimline, ideal for most applications, and can adhere to a wide range of wall and ceiling surfaces. An easy way to room reduce echo.
Projects for the Expert DIYer:
GenieClip and Stud wall
This top of the range solution delivers a very high level protection, while still keeping relatively slim.
Independent Stud wall
The independent stud wall soundproofing system will provide an excellent degree of acoustic protection.
Ultra Slim wall
Delivers good soundproofing for compact spaces like stairwells, where space is an absolute premium.
Soundproof Floorboard Replacement
Fast, easy and effective floor soundproofing that significantly improves impact and airborne sound.
Floating Floor
We offer acoustic overlay systems for timber or concrete floors from both Monarfloor and Hush Acoustics.
SIF Underfloor Hanger
The only high performance soundproofing solution available for those who wish to float original floorboards.
Acoustic Hangers - Ceilings
An excellent solution for those who wish to retain their existing ceiling. Low mess and a great DIY project for good DIYer.
Resilient Bars - Ceilings
An effective method of sound proofing especially in areas where height loss is a concern with the resilient bar depth just 16mm.
Independent Ceiling
This ceiling soundproofing solution provides the best performance from an airborne and impact perspective but it has a deep depth gain.
We are here to help
If you have any questions, concerns or need further guidance, then our team of soundproofing experts are always on hand to guide you. With years of experience between them and a wealth of knowledge, they really know soundproofing inside and out.
Have you seen our Soundproofing Solutions?
Walls
From cost effective slim-line stick on soundproofing to high performance independent stud wall solutions.
Floors
Are you trying to stop noise from below reaching you, or eradicate your noise passing down to your neighbours?
Ceilings
Ceiling soundproofing is often your only option when living below noisy neighbours. Check out our solutions for all ceiling types.
Sound Absorption
Jump straight into our sound absorption solutions designed and used in both public spaces and private homes.