If you re really serious about effective soundproofing especially if you want to record sound you should really consider this option.
How to soundproof a wall with foam panels.
Here is a brief guide to get you started.
With the 2 layers of styrofoam panels alone it dropped to 50s db.
Mojaxx explains how to mount acoustic foam on walls without damaging them or the foam itself.
Press each strip firmly to the wall for thirty seconds.
2 acoustic foam panels installing some acoustic foam panels is another great solution that can be done without removing drywall.
Installed over insulation and sealed in to form an extra layer in your walls drywall forms a solid barrier for sound.
The foam panels are specially shaped with grooves and ridges that help with sound vibrations as well as being easy to cut and install.
And despite what you might think installing foam panels isn t very complicated.
Protect yourself make sure you are working in a well ventilated area.
Failure to do so can result in the pieces falling once you complete the job.
Go ahead and place the foam pieces on the wall.
I should have used different insulation foams.
Driving concrete screws into the holes attach a 2 x 2 board to the wall.
Clean the surface you should wipe away any dirt debris or dust from the area so that it doesn t interfere.
Press the acoustic foam against the wall.
This should secure it in place.
The best affordable way to soundproof your walls effectively is to use drywall and other materials to create an air tight wall space.
Press the back side of the foam against the wall and hold it for 30 seconds.
Once you have decided how you want the acoustic foam to go on the wall.
Attach the bottom plates to the floor using the liquid nails adhesive and drill holes with a masonry bit piece every 16.
I put 2 layers of 1 2 in thick styrofoam panels on the wall first and then i had these panels on top.
With the bare wall the noise coming from the next door read at near 60 db.
Remove the other paper tab to reveal the adhesive then carefully line up your acoustic foam panel in the corner of the area that you drew before.
Using foam panels is another way to soundproof a wall cheaply.
Supplement with acoustic foam panels.
Start from the top and drive screws every 2.