{"id":5367,"date":"2021-01-28T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T01:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=5367"},"modified":"2021-01-14T17:37:34","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T08:37:34","slug":"how-to-soundproof-a-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-soundproof-a-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Soundproof a Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you a musician who\u2019s\nlooking for a way to practice without disturbing your neighbors? Working from\nhome and want a quiet place to get stuff done? Here are some tips for creating\na soundproof room in your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use soundproof\nblankets <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soundproof blankets are\none of the most versatile tools at your disposal when soundproofing a room.\nThey are usually made from quilted fiberglass or polyester, which are great\nmaterials for stifling noise. You can cover your windows with them in order to\nkeep noises from the streets out. They can also be draped over noisy household\nappliances, such as washing machines. Easy to move around and reasonably\npriced, soundproof blankets are a way of blocking out noises from both inside and\noutside of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy some acoustic\npanels <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Acoustic panels are a\nclassic, proven way to keep noises from getting in or out. If you aren\u2019t sure\nwhat acoustic panels are, they\u2019re boards or fabrics that you hang on your\nwalls. Some acoustic panels are meant for keeping noise in. These types are\nbest for musicians who wish to practice their instruments without annoying\ntheir neighbors. Other types of acoustic panels are meant to keep outside\nnoises from disturbing you. You should get some of these if you need a quiet\nspace to do some work or record a podcast. If you need to keep sounds from\ncoming in and going out, you can use both types of paneling in the same\nroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hang thick, heavy\ncurtains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Much noise comes in and escapes through the windows in our homes. Hanging thick, heavy curtains will help cut down on some of this noise transmission. They can also help keep heat in your home during the winter months. If a thick, heavy curtain isn\u2019t good enough, you can get acoustic curtains specifically designed to keep noises out. These types of curtains weigh around 7 kilograms (15 pounds) and deflect any incoming sounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fill the gaps under\ndoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The gaps under doors let\nlots of noise in. Close them off. Filling the gaps under doors that lead\noutside will also help keep insects and spiders out of your home. You can seal\noff the gap under doors by adding door sweeps to your doors. If you only need\nto soundproof a room temporarily, you can fill the gap with a thick\ntowel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get a thick rug…and a\nrug pad <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thick rugs help insulate your home and keep noises disturbing your neighbors. You can increase the soundproofing power of your rug by getting a rug pad to place under it. Doing so will also help keep your home warm during the winter. Rug pads are usually made of felt, memory foam, or rubber and are sold in a variety of thicknesses and densities. Felt and memory foam pads are best for soundproofing. The thicker and denser the felt, the more it\u2019ll block out (and keep in) noise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy some noise-blocking window inserts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If thick curtains or acoustic curtains don\u2019t work for you, try noise blocking window inserts. Noise blocking window inserts are sheets of glass or acrylic that are supposed to be placed on your windows. When installed properly, they should create an airtight seal and reduce the outside noise level by at least 50%. The downside of noise blocking window inserts is that they need to be removed if you want to open your window. However, unlike curtains, they don\u2019t change the look of your home very much. If you like your current curtains and don\u2019t plan on opening your windows very often, noise-blocking window inserts are a great soundproofing method for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get some bookcases or\nshelves <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bookcases and shelves\ncan help keep sound from leaking through thin walls. Placing a bookshelf in\nfront of a thin wall helps increase the thickness of the partition between you\nand your neighbors. The soundproofing ability of your bookcase will further\nimprove when you fill it with books and other items. For the best results, get\na large bookshelf that covers as much of your wall as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you don\u2019t have much\nmoney to spend, use cardboard egg cartons <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a widespread belief\nthat egg cartons can be used for soundproofing. In reality, egg cartons are\nthin and aren\u2019t a very good material for blocking sound. They aren\u2019t going to\nbe of much help if you\u2019re trying to set up a quiet room to work from home in.\nHowever, egg cartons can help keep your neighbors from hearing your noisy\nactivities. They absorb some sound and reduce the echo in a room. However, they\ndon\u2019t work as well as acoustic panels or other items designed specifically for\nsoundproofing. If you have the money to spend, we highly recommend buying some\nprofessional soundproofing materials. But if you\u2019re on a tight budget and need\na place to practice an instrument, lining your walls with egg cartons might do\nthe trick. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you a musician who\u2019s looking for a way to practice without disturbing your neighbors? Working from home and want a quiet place to get stuff done? Here are some tips for creating a soundproof room in your house.  Use soundproof blankets  Soundproof blankets are one of the most versatile tools at your disposal when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese-apartment-life"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5367\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}