Hotel Soundproofing

What Hotel Soundproofing Can Do for Your Business

One of the most common complaints guests have about their hotel stay is noise. The voices from the room next door, the sounds of the cleaning staff in the hallway, the rattle of the ice machine down the hall, the noise from the room above...guests don't return to a hotel if their first stay is restless.

When you provide guests with a soundproofed room, you provide a superior experience. Guests return to your hotel and let their friends know. They rate your hotel highly online. Your business is improved and your revenue increases.

Hotels come to Soundproof Cow because they're getting complaints from guests about noise. Once they install hotel soundproofing, they realize the business their noisy rooms were costing them!

What Hotel Soundproofing Can Do for You

Hotel soundproofing products:

• Improve the sound quality in a convention hall or banquet room, positioning your hotel as a prime location for facility rentals
• Minimize noise complaints, reducing or eliminating costly reimbursements for unhappy guests
• Provide a restful and peaceful stay so guests return and tell others, improving your business

Hotel Soundproofing and Sound Absorption: What's the Difference?

Sound is like water. It doesn't have a shape or form, but molds itself to its surroundings. And like water, sound can be absorbed by some materials and contained by others. Click here to learn more sound basics.

Hotel sound absorption products soak up sound. They absorb sound waves and prevent them from bouncing off the walls. They improve the quality of the sound within the room. Click here to learn more sound absorption basics.

Hotel soundproofing products trap the sound. They contain the sound within an area, making it impossible for the sound to move to other parts of the hotel. They also stop unwanted sound from entering the rooms. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.

How Do I Know which Type of Home Soundproofing I Need?

Here's an easy 2-step process to determine which you need:

Step 1: Identify WHAT noise is being heard.
Is it someone's voice? It is the noise of the TV? Is it the vending machine?

Step 1: Identify WHERE the noise is coming from.
Is the noise coming from inside the same space as your guest, or is it coming from a separate area? For instance, is it the sound of the indoor pool adjacent to the room? Is it the echoes from the TV in the same room as you? If there's a construction element, such as a wall, that separates you from the noise, then it's not in the same space as your guest.

Sound absorption products help control the noise that's in the same space as your guest and increase the sound quality of that space.

Hotel soundproofing products stop sound from entering or exiting your space.

Choosing the Right Product for Your Hotel Soundproofing Needs

Hotel Sound Absorption Products
Sound absorption materials stop noise from bouncing off the walls and back into the space.

The result? Echoes are reduced and sound quality of a room is improved. The TV sounds better in the room and the indoor pool is less noisy and more relaxing.

To be able to compare the performance of different sound absorption products, we rate them by how much sound they can take in. This rating is called NRC, which stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient. Click here to learn more about NRC ratings.

Below is a list of our sound absorption products that work best for hotels. Since the look of your hotel is essential to your business, these products are selected because they can match any décor. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and designs that can blend with or enhance the look of your hotel.

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Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels

These panels appear decorative but are really working hard to improve sound quality and speech clarity. Made of a lightweight fiberglass core, they are covered with a soft designer fabric. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available as a wall panel or a baffle that can be hung from the ceiling.

Features & Benefits:

Superior Acoustic Performance - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are our premium sound absorption product that can be used anywhere reverberation (echo) is an issue. Our acoustic panels will improve speech intelligibility, improve production and improve any listening or recording environment. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels absorbs noise generated at low, mid and high frequencies.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. Basic hand tools and a limited amount of construction know-how is all that is needed to ensure a proper installation. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels can be cut or trimmed on the job site with simple hand tools. Our Acoustic Panels can be mounted permanently with adhesive or temporarily with Hook & Loop or Z-Clips.

Durability - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available with resin hardened edges or, for areas with high traffic, aluminum framing. The fiberglass core of our acoustic panels is firm and resists impacts well; however, we offer an impact-resistant model for areas with high traffic.

Excellent Flammability Rating - Our Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.

Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam

Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam is an acoustical, flame resistant foam covered with flame resistant, non-woven fabric. It is a noise absorbing acoustic panel that is used to improve the acoustics within a room by minimizing reverberation (echo) within the low, middle and high frequencies. Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam is a Class “A” fire rated product and will meet or exceed most building code flammability requirements.

Features & Benefits:

Excellent Acoustic Performance - Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam can be used almost anywhere reverberation (echo) is an issue. Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam absorbs sounds generated at low, mid and high frequencies and has an equal to or higher Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) then fabric wrapped fiberglass products.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam is light weight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. Basic hand tools are all that is needed to install this product.

Value - With an array of vibrant colors available, Soft Sound® Fabric Covered Foam can be used to achieve the desired acoustic result while improving the aesthetic value of a space. Choose the fabric color that best matches your existing decor.

Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles

Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made of flame-resistant, acoustic foam. This product was specially created to give excellent noise absorption qualities, while offering something other foams can't...Class A™ flammability rating. Where large numbers of people congregate, Class A™ products should be used instead of polyurethane foams. Ceiling hung, they enhance sound quality and aesthetics of a variety of spaces.

Features & Benefits:

Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies and have a higher noise absorption rating than polyurethane baffles.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are lightweight and can be hung with light-duty chain and s-hooks. These baffles come with 4 grommeted straps, so baffles can be hung consecutively or daisy-chained.

Quality - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made with high quality melamine foam.

Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are available in bright white and light gray. Choose the color that best matches your personal décor.

Flammability - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are manufactured from melamine foam that has a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.

Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foam

Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foams are a premium grade, sound absorption, studio foam product for applications requiring a Class A™ flammability rating. They are designed to improve sound quality within a studio or recording environment by reducing reverberation (echo). Excellent acoustic performance combined with a variety of architectural textures, sizes and colors offers endless design potential. Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foams are for environments where sparks or other hot materials may come in contact with the material. Due to its excellent flame resistant qualities, it’s perfect for areas where large numbers of people congregate.

Features & Benefits:

Engineered for performance - Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foam absorbs sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies and has an equal to or higher Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) then polyurethane anechoic products.

Quality - Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foams are made with high quality melamine foam. The foam is consistent in density and firmness so acoustic performance will also be consistent.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foams are light weight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed.

Not just for Professional Studios - Soft Sound® Class A™ Studio Foams can be used almost anywhere reverberation (echo) is an issue and heat or potential sparks are a concern. This product is heat resistant to 482°F and is able to withstand constant temperatures up to 320°F.

Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels

Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a light-weight, thermally-bonded acoustical pad.

Features & Benefits:

Acoustic Performance at a Great Price - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are one of the most cost-effective sound absorbing materials available. The natural cotton fibers are acoustically superior when compared to other man-made fibers, such as fiberglass. The noise reduction performance of Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels matches other higher priced material on the market.

Keep it Green - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are 80% recycled cotton and do not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Quality - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a thermally bonded cotton panel made from high quality recycled fibers. The thermal bonding makes Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels tear and impact resistant. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are also resistant to fungi and mold/mildew.

Easy to Install and Handle - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. These panels contain no fiberglass and do not itch or cause skin irritation. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are attached to substrates with construction-grade adhesives. For cutting or trimming, use a sharp utility knife. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are available as a ceiling hung Baffle.See Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle.

Excellent Flammability Rating - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.

Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle

Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are a cost effective, ceiling hung solution for areas that suffer from extreme levels of noise caused by echo. They offer excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high frequencies. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are Class A™ rated and will meet the most stringent building codes requirements for flammability. This product is a lightweight, thermally bonded acoustical pad made from recycled cotton fibers. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles do not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), fiberglass or formaldehyde. This easy to install product is fungi, mold/mildew resistant. Use this product when echo is an issue and budgets are tight.

Features & Benefits:

Acoustic Performance at a Great Price - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are one of the most cost effective, sound absorbing materials available. The natural cotton fibers are acoustically superior when compared to other man made fibers, such as fiberglass and cellular foam. The noise reduction performance of Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle products matches other higher priced material on the market.

Keep it Green - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle is 80% recycled cotton and does not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Quality - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are a thermally bonded, cotton panel made from high quality recycled fibers. The thermal bonding makes Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle products tear and impact resistant. Echo Absorber™ is resistant to fungi and mold/mildew. Your baffles come with 4 heavy-duty, marine grade grommets, to ensure product longevity.

Easy to Install and Handle - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are light weight and can be hung with light-duty chain and s-hooks from trusses or other structural elements. These baffles contain no fiberglass and do not itch or cause skin irritation. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles can be hung consecutively to maximize limited space.

Excellent Flammability Rating- Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.

Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffle

Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffle is a high performance, sound absorbing foam baffle designed to reduce echo within an environment. Ceiling hung, it enhances sound quality and aesthetics of a variety of environments.

Features & Benefits:

Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.

Quality - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made with flexible, professional grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer than other lower quality foams.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are lightweight and can be hung with light duty chain and s-hooks. These baffles come with 4 grommeted straps, so baffles can be hung consecutively.

Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are available in a variety of colors. Choose a color that best matches your personal décor.

Architectural Interest - The 3D pattern of the Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles create a visually unique environment.

Soft Sound® Studio Foam

Soft Sound® Studio Foams are designed to improve sound quality within a studio or recording environment by reducing reverberation (echo). Our Soft Sound® Studio Foams are professional grade sound improvement products for use in commercial or home recording / listening settings. Excellent acoustic performance combined with a variety of architectural textures, sizes and colors offers endless design potential. Soft Sound® Studio Foams are designed to absorb sound from low to high frequencies and will improve the sound quality of any environment that suffers from poor acoustics. Soft Sound® Studio Foams are available with a Class A™ flammability rating that will pass most building code requirements for exposed materials. All of our Studio Foam products are made with the highest grades of acoustic foam.

Features & Benefits:

Engineered for performance - Soft Sound® Studio Foams are manufactured with a variety of textural patterns that increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Studio Foams absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.

Quality - Soft Sound® Studio Foams are made with flexible, professional grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer then other lower quality foams. Soft Sound™ Studio Foams are firmer then other studio foam products on the market which adds protection against rips or tears.

Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Studio Foams are light weight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed.

Personalization - Soft Sound® Studio Foams are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Choose the color that best matches your personal décor.

Hotel Soundproofing Products

Hotel soundproofing products trap sound. They keep sound in a desired location.

The result? Noise from the vending machine area doesn't bother guests in adjacent rooms. The sounds from one room don't leak into another room. Guests have a quiet and restful stay.

There are four common approaches used in hotel soundproofing. The four ways are: adding mass, increasing or adding air space, decoupling or creating a structural break within the wall assembly, and adding sound absorption material within the wall/ceiling cavities. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.

To be able to compare the performance of different hotel soundproofing products, we rate them by how much sound they can block. This rating is called STC, which stands for Sound Transmission Class. Click here to learn more about STC ratings.

Below is a list of our hotel soundproofing products. Hotel soundproofing products are typically applied behind drywall or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. There is a variety of hotel soundproofing products available.

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IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System

IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System is one of the most effective products to block sound. With its Complete Sound Isolation System, it creates a structural break within the wall/ceiling, isolating the sound. Also, IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System adds airspace, improving its overall soundproofing performance. This product requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques.

Features & Benefits:

Ease of Installation - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques. This product was engineered for the do-it-yourselfer and contractor alike.

Affordable - One package covers up to 64 SqFt. Total installed cost is lower than comparable soundproofing systems. Everything you need to soundproof your environment is included and delivered to your door.

Versatility - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System will reduce sound transfer on existing and newly constructed walls or ceilings. isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System can be installed on wood or steel studded walls.

Fast Shipping - Most orders placed before 3pm during weekday operation hours ship the same day and typically arrive at your door 1 to 3 days later.

 

Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material

The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible material dampens sound energy. It can be used behind drywall in wall and ceiling assemblies or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. It can also be used under flooring.

Features & Benefits:

Dual soundproofing function - The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy, giving improved acoustic performance over competitive rigid products.

Value - Pound for pound, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material products have better noise reduction characteristics than steel and other building materials.

Low Profile - Valuable square footage is maximized. Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is only 1/4 inch thick, saving space and money.

Variety - Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material l is available in a variety of lengths and widths. Also, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is available with a peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.

In-stock - We stock all advertised sizes and configurations of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material in large quantities. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in 3 business days. Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.

Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation

Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is a premium acoustical and thermal insulator. A tight friction fit between wood and metal studs minimize the movement of sound and heat from one space to another.

Features & Benefits :

Excellent Sound Absorption Performance - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation absorbs sound within wall and ceiling cavities, reducing the sound transfer from one space to the next. Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation has the highest NRC obtainable of 1.00.

Environmentally Friendly - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is manufactured with 80% recycled natural cotton fibers.

Easy to Install - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is friction-fit between 16 inch and 24 inch on center studs and does not require any special tools to install. Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation can be used between wood or steel studs.

Easy to Handle - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is itch-free and does not contain formaldehydes or other harmful chemicals.

Energy Savings - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation helps keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Quiet Door™ Commercial Door Soundproofing Kit

The Quiet Door™ Commercial Door Soundproofing Kit is a good performing door soundproofing kit that was designed for locations that require moderate sound control. This four part kit offers good performance for doors in commercial and light industrial applications. Quiet Door™ Commercial Door Soundproofing Kits are best used in applications that require moderate soundproofing from moderate noise levels and where aesthetics are not of importance. The Quiet Door™ Commercial Door Soundproofing Kit will treat a standard 36 in. x 86 in. door and can be mounted to wood or steel doors. The components of this kit may need to be cut to ensure a proper fit.

Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments

Hand built from the best, most consistent materials available, Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments are ideal for use in the construction, automotive and marine industries to reduce noise from both impact and airborne transmission. Engineered from an extremely durable, yet soft, recycled cotton pad and a heavy barrier material, each sheet is individually hand inspected to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained. Even the adhesive used to bond these products has acoustic qualities due to its permanent elastic nature. This product outperfoms all other foam, fiber or fiber board products available on the market, and provides thermal insulation, to reduce cold floors and decrease energy loss. Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments are not for every application, only those that require the best possible product.

Features & Benefits:

Dual soundproofing function - Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments significantly reduce noise from impact, such as foot fall, and reduce airborne sound transmission, such as noise from voices, TV's and stereos. Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments have an Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating up to 78 and a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating up to 50.

Extends life of Flooring Material - Under normal conditions, Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments dramatically extend the life of the finished flooring material. The materials used to create this product are tough and long lasting.

Ease of Installation - Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments are available in a convenient 48 inch by 96 inch sheet (32 sq ft) and are placed in a "Running Bond" pattern on the sub-floor. A professional quality Duct Tape should be used over the seams where the sheets meet. Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments cut easily with a sharp utility knife.

Comfort Factor - Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments make any carpet "feel" plusher and luxurious. Foams and cheap fiber pads break down and lose the comfort factor within a few years after installation, depending on the amount of traffic. Impact Barrier® Flooring Underlayments will keep your carpeted floor plush and comfortable for many years.

Step Above® Flooring Underlayment

Step Above® Flooring Underlayment is the most technologically advanced sound blocker available for hardwood, laminate and engineered flooring systems. Step Above® Flooring Underlayment minimizes airborne and structural borne (footfall) noise and significantly improves in-room sound quality. Step Above® Flooring Underlayment is a composite of durable, dimensionally stable, cross-linked polyolefin resin and a 2-mil Polyethylene vapor barrier, which is easy to install. Step Above® Flooring Underlayment has a peel and place edge lip system to create a sound and moisture barrier. This product requires a limited amount of tools for proper installation. Step Above® Flooring Underlayment offers great protection against mold, mildew and vapor transmission as well as thermal insulation performance to reduce cold floors and decrease energy loss.

Features & Benefits:

Not Just for Laminates - Step Above® Flooring Underlayment is our best underlayment for nail-down wood floors, floating wood floors, engineered wood floors and laminate flooring installations.

Ease of Installation - Step Above® Flooring Underlayment is rolled into place for a quick application. Simply, roll out the product, measure, cut and place. Every roll of Step Above® has an overlapping, peel and place lip to ensure a proper sound and vapor seal. Once applied, there is no waiting time for the installation of floor covering materials.

Excellent Floor Protection - Flooring is an expensive investment. Step Above® Flooring Underlayment will help protect your floor from moisture damage. Due to the edge peel and place lip system, the flooring underlayment acts as one large seamless sheet, which will help protect laminate and hardwood floors from moisture vapor damage.

Excellent Performance for the Price - When compared to other flooring underlayments available on the market, Step Above® out performs the competition and beats the price. Step Above® out performs cork materials at a much lower price point.

PROFLEX 90 MSC Flooring Underlayment

PROFLEX™ 90 MSC is a specialized soundproofing product, intended for use under tile, stone and hardwood finished floors. Constructed of a rubberized membrane that is laminated to a high strength, reinforcing fabric on the face and a siliconized release sheet on the adhesive side, PROFLEX™ 90 MSC is a 90 mil composite that is specially designed to be used under approved thin-sets, mortars, and adhesives for interior and exterior applications of ceramic tile, stone, and brick, and for interior applications of wood flooring to help eliminate the occurrence of cracks and to reduce sound transmission. To eliminate cracks in finished floor work, the product should be applied to the entire substrate prior to the installation of the finished flooring. Other applications also may be suitable, please contact our Acoustic Consultants for further information.

Features & Benefits:

Dual soundproofing function - PROFLEX™ 90 MSC reduces noise from impact, such as foot fall, and reduces airborne sound transmission, such as noise from voices, TV's and stereos. PROFLEX™ 90 MSC has an Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating of 68 and a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 72. Please see the Technical Data sheet for more information.

Protects from Cracks - PROFLEX™ 90 MSC bridges cracks and controls joints up to 3/8" wide, eliminating the transfer of cracks to the finished flooring.

Not Condition Sensitive - PROFLEX™ 90 MSC may be installed in interior and exterior locations, as well as locations which are exposed to moisture.

In-stock - We stock all advertised sizes of PROFLEX™ 90 MSC. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in three business days, depending on location and size of order.