- #INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL HOW TO#
- #INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL INSTALL#
- #INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL PRO#
- #INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL TV#
To truly soundproof a room, you must soundproof all 6 surfaces – 4 walls, 1 ceiling, 1 floor.
#INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL PRO#
Pro Tip #1: 100% coverage is absolutely required. If this is your first time or it’s a DIY job, take your time. Installing MLV on walls or ceilings is not a hard process, but you need to be methodical to do the job right.
By isolating the floor, UnderBlock also substantially reduces the sound of footsteps and other impact noises from the floor above. The 10mm version is also very heavy to block airborne noise, but the recycled rubber has the added benefit of decoupling the floor from the building’s structure. Installing MLV on the floors is less common than other room soundproofing applications, but it is thin and effective way to add sound blocking power to your floor-ceiling assembly.įor most floor soundproofing applications, we recommend our UnderBlock Rubber Underlayment instead of MLV. Mass loaded vinyl can be installed on the floor between layers of plywood or MDF to add density and block more airborne sound. This installation method allows the MLV to maintain it’s “limpness”, which slightly increases the amount of airborne noise blocked. If installing MLV this way, the mass loaded vinyl should hang a bit loosely between the joists instead of pulled tight. The second common way MLV is installed for a ceiling installation is above the joists and directly below the subfloor.
#INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL INSTALL#
This type of install method is very similar to the wall installation from the previous section. The most common method is directly to the joists with insulation above it and 5/8” drywall below it.
#INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL HOW TO#
MLV is often used in combination with other products, like sound isolation clips or a rubber flooring underlayment if impact noise is part of the problem.įor how to install mass loaded vinyl on ceiling, it is typically installed in one of two ways. MLV is also heavy, so your typical DIY project may want to use other soundproofing options, like a sound isolation clip system.
#INSTALLING MASS LOADED VINYL TV#
It is excellent for stopping airborne noise (like TV noise or people talking). MLV will not stop impact noise (like footsteps or jumping children) from the floor above. For a ceiling MLV installation, it’s important to know what MLV will do and what it won’t do. The second most common place to install MLV is on the ceiling. A well-sealed wall with a MLV barrier on one side will have an STC rating between 47 and 50. If you're curious on if you should use Green Glue vs mass loaded vinyl, then you should check out our article on the subject. Using Green Glue between lays of drywall is also recommended. For any soundproof wall installation, always use 5/8” drywall or a soundproof drywall. Seal the seams, the perimeter, and around any penetrations with acoustical sealant.
The MLV should be mechanically fastened to the studs with a cap stapler or cap nailer. At roughly 1/8” thick, 1lb MLV has a low profile and will not affect the doors or windows.Īlways fill the cavity between the studs with insulation. Attaching directly to the studs is preferable though because it allows the MLV a bit more flexibility, which slightly increases the amount of sound blocked. The MLV is typically installed directly to the wood or metal framing, although it can be installed between layers of drywall if needed. Walls are the most common place to install mass loaded vinyl in a room. In your house, car, or business, you can use MLV to an existing barrier (or on its own!) and create a quieter, more productive space. MLV is an awesome material which can be used anywhere that you want to keep sound from traveling from our space to another.
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