10 best materials for sound insulation walls

With the development of modern technology, the frequency range of sound sources has increased significantly. Particularly affected by the inhabitants of panel and block apartment buildings. Contrary to popular myths, traditional heaters such as mineral wool, foam or cork do not contribute to improving sound insulation. In order to fully protect your apartment from noise penetration, you should look for a comprehensive solution and it is best to invite an acoustic engineer for this. It is recommended to do so in case of severe acoustic discomfort. If you want to reduce noise pollution by 5‒10 dB, you can resort to special noise-insulating materials, applying them in the design of frame partitions and wall cladding. This rating contains a list of the most effective of them and is based on expert opinions and user reviews.

Top 10 best materials for sound insulation walls

10 Ehokor

Ehokor is acoustic panels for sound insulation of apartments, private houses, public premises with varying degrees of noise pollution. They are engaged in the production of the company "Alliance", using a unique raw material - foam melamine of the German brand Busf. Outwardly, melamine is very similar to foam rubber, but, by contrast, it is completely non-flammable, has an open-cell structure and low thermal conductivity. This combination of properties makes the material attractive for solving a number of construction tasks, including sound insulation.

Due to the highest sound absorption (up to 1.0 with a panel thickness of 40 mm and a wall depth of 200 mm), Echocor can be used to create sound comfort in recording studios, assembly halls, restaurants, etc. At the same time, the properties of the starting material allow to paint products color palette, to give its surface geometric shapes, apply prints and airbrush drawings, cut into shaped pieces. Thus, sound-absorbing panels provide unlimited possibilities in interior decoration on individual projects.

9 Termozvukoizol

TZI is a soundproof sheet of needle-punched fiberglass, mechanically pressed and sealed in spunbond. The company "Korda" has been producing it since 1996 and during this time it has developed an extensive range of products based on the TZI, the most popular of which are heat and sound insulation mats with a size of 1.5mx10mx10 (14 mm). If necessary, the canvases can be cut by gluing the cuts with a tape of the same brand.

The main advantages of this material are high sound absorption (up to 87%), versatility (suitable for sound insulation of country cottages, offices, apartments) and low thermal conductivity. The manufacturer leads on the site a detailed algorithm of actions, thanks to which even the most inexperienced home wizard is able to competently install a soundproof “cake”. As practice shows, these technologies do work, and the material fully justifies the many years of customer confidence. True, the purchase should be attentive - in recent times there have been frequent cases of forgery, and packages with canvases have received an updated design.

8 Gyproc Aku Line GCR

Sound insulating gypsum sheets are recommended by Moscow NIISF for use as permanent elements in standard designs for sound insulation of walls and ceilings of residential buildings, including medical and children's institutions. To do this, they have all the necessary set of qualities: durability (provided by a dense gypsum core reinforced with fiberglass), high sound insulation index (54 dB), environmental friendliness (confirmed by EcoMaterial Absolute).

The front surface of the sheet has a hardness that greatly exceeds the performance of competitors, and the special shape of the edge increases the resistance of the seam to cracking. It is important to note the exceptional smoothness of the cladding, due to which the time and material costs for finishing are significantly reduced.The reviews confirm that the sheets are really very dense, it is rather difficult to transport them and it is better to countersink the holes before tightening the screws. But sound insulation provided the material is used for ready-made solutions for specific rooms is tangible.

7 Knauf Acoustics Knauf

AkustiKNAUF - acoustic mineral wool, created by innovative technology Ecose, which eliminates the use of harmful substances based on phenol-formaldehyde resins as a binder. In addition, synthetic dyes are not added to the composition, and the characteristic brown color of the canvases is the result of the effect of high temperatures on the natural components of the raw materials. Compared with other products, Akustik has longer and thinner fibers, due to which a higher sound insulation value is achieved - according to the test results, a finished partition using KNAUF materials reduces the noise level to 57 dB (the indicator also depends on the wall design).

On the basis of AkustiKnauf, the company offers many ready-made solutions for heat and sound insulation of various objects. Their implementation is simple due to the presence of detailed instructions from the manufacturer, with which you can isolate the room yourself or monitor the work of the contractor. Correct installation ensures maximum hardness, elasticity and recoverability, so that the predicted service life of the material in the partition wall is 50 years or more.

6 SonoPlat Combi

The soundproofing panels of SonoPlat Combi can boast of a very wide scope of application. They can be used in the construction of interior partitions, the device sound insulation of walls and floors, the creation of sound-proof screens, the construction of cameras for industrial equipment. With the help of the material, boxes for luminaires and electricians are erected, and niches for acoustic systems are formed. The material is a combined noise insulation panel, which is designed for the device frameless thin systems. The basis of SonoPlat Combi is a multilayer cellulose frame filled with quartz sand and air coniferous substrate. It is thanks to the use of environmentally friendly materials when creating soundproof panels that a wide range of applications has become possible.

The panels can be mounted directly on the aligned wall. For this, there is an elastic light substrate and seam edges at the ends. This design allows you to create a single surface without visible joints and cracks. Panels can become a kind of layer when it is necessary to create an ultra-efficient noise insulation system. Due to only the sheets SonoPlat Combi can reduce the noise in the room by 13 dB.

Homeowners write about many of the positive properties of the panels in their reviews. First of all, it indicates the versatility and reasonable price. But not everyone manages to create an effective barrier to extraneous sounds.

5 Soundguard Ekozvukoizol

The thinnest sound insulation in our review was the domestic Soundguard panel Ekozvukoizol. Its thickness is only 13 mm. It is not difficult to calculate the number of panels per room, since the sheet dimensions are fairly accurate (1200x800 mm). To achieve a sound-proof effect, the manufacturer succeeded through the use of quartz filler. Soundproof panels repeatedly reduce the impact of sound and shock waves in a wide frequency range. This was achieved by increasing the weight of the sheet, the use of a multilayer layer. It contains elastic, integrated and vibration-suppressing layers, as well as loose filler particles.

The panel is mounted similar to plasterboard sheets, it can be used for sound insulation of both walls and the ceiling.It is allowed to perform sound insulation only of interior with low humidity. Cutting panels can be hacksaw, circular saw, grinder or jigsaw. Sheets are mounted both on the independent frame and directly to the wall surface. In the latter case, surface alignment is required beforehand using fiberboard or Soundguard Roll web.

Most of the owners of apartments and houses in the reviews positively characterize the sound-proof panels of Soundguard Ekozvukoizol. They do not steal the area of ​​the rooms, they are simple in the device. Some users are not satisfied with the high price and high weight sheets.

4 Stop Sound BP

To minimize the cost of heat and sound insulation of the house or apartment, you should pay attention to the plates Stopzvuk BP. The material has unique abilities due to the presence of basalt mineral. This component plays the main role of the universal isolator. In addition to a high noise absorption rate (up to 99%), the plate withstands high temperatures (up to 1000 ° C). Such properties as resistance to penetration of rodents, preservation of their properties in a humid environment, inertness to biodestruction will be beneficial to owners of private houses.

StopSound BP is an environmentally friendly material, because basalt is a natural substance. Products meet all the requirements of European standards. Quality is controlled at all stages of production.

The low density of the material allows full thermal and sound insulation of the house or room, without fear for the load on the supporting structures. Mounted insulation in the same way as in the case of mineral plates. A frame is made with a pitch of 600 mm, and an insulator is placed in the formed space.

Homeowners note in the reviews such advantages as Stop Sound of a power supply unit, such as reducing the cost of a complex of insulation measures, simple installation, low weight. The disadvantages include the lack of protection from strong noise and vibration.

3 Schumann BM

Cheap to make high-quality sound insulation of the premises will help mineral plate Shumanet BM. This non-combustible material has a low specific mass, which reduces the load on the walls. Plates are designed to fill the voids between the wall and cladding. Installation is carried out using frame structures. The quality of each plate is strictly controlled by the manufacturer. Therefore, excellent acoustic properties are guaranteed.

With the installation of the material builders do not have problems. As a rule, a frame with a pitch of 600 mm is arranged on the walls of houses. Minplit has the same width with a length of 1200 mm and a thickness of 50 mm. The package has 4 plates, which allows you to immediately isolate 2.88 square meters. m wall. Soundproofing material is laid between the profile or wooden beam. For fastening, it is enough to use several plastic “fungi” intended for the installation of heat-insulating plates. If Shumanet BM will be operated in rooms with high moisture, then each plate is pre-wrapped with non-woven material, for example, spunbond.

Russian homeowners and builders point out a number of positive qualities of soundproof material. This is an affordable price, easy installation, good noise absorption coefficient. The disadvantages include the presence of loose and prickly elements.

2 Soundline dB

Acoustic triplex Soundline-dB has unique sound insulation properties. It is made on the principle of automobile windshield. Between the two moisture-resistant weighted sheets of drywall (8 mm) applied a special sealant. Due to the elasticity of the layer, there is a decrease in sound flow due to the gradual absorption of waves. In other words, each drywall sheet fluctuates by itself. Total insulation is much higher than that of the same two sheets of drywall without an acoustic layer.

Material testing has shown that it has the lowest flammability, toxicity, flammability and smoke properties. Triplex Soundline dB fully meets all the requirements of sanitary and hygienic standards of the Customs Union.

Among the advantages of sound insulation should be noted ease of installation, a high degree of sound insulation (up to 69 dB), the preservation of their properties up to 25 years, a small cost.

The installation of triplex is in many ways similar to the creation of drywall constructions. It is only necessary to choose the appropriate screws for the thickness of sound insulation (17.5 mm). Adjustments should also be made to the large weight of the three-ply web.

Owners of houses and apartments in reviews praise the sound-proofing properties of the Soundline-dB triplex. It is easy to install, effective in dealing with noise, has a small thickness. Of the shortcomings can be noted a lot of weight and bulkiness.

1 ZIPS-III-Ultra

The use of a sandwich panel ZIPS-III-Ultra allows you to comprehensively solve the problems associated with extraneous noise. Due to the exact size of the sheet (1200x600x42 mm), any homeowner will quickly calculate the need for a particular room. It is also worth considering that the kit comes with the necessary set of hardware for fasteners. These are traditional dowels, anchors, washers and screws. The noise insulation system itself is a combination of gypsum fiber and staple fiberglass. The role of support is played by 8 vibration insulators. They protrude in a free state by 10 mm relative to the plane of the sheet. During installation, they are pressed with drywall. As a result, the total thickness of the sound insulation and gypsum board is 55 mm.

To build a soundproofing layer on the walls, you only need to stock up with a perforator, a screwdriver and a hacksaw. Thanks to the frameless system will be able to save on the crate. The sandwich panel comes with clear installation instructions. The layer of noise insulation can be closed with ordinary plasterboard sheets.

Domestic owners of apartments and houses call the ZIPS-III-Ultra panel the best soundproofing option. It is effective, inexpensive and thin. After soundproofing, many managed to forget about the loud neighbors, their dogs and the sounds of a busy street.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of noise insulation for walls?
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ZIPPS

Soundline

Shumanet

Stop Sound

Soundguard

Sonoplat

Alliance (Echokor)

Korda (Termozvukoizol)

Gyproc

Knuf

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