Pool Soundproofing

Why You Need Pool Soundproofing

By design, pools are full of hard, reflective surfaces; their empty walls, hard floors, and high ceilings cause echoing. Sound bounces off these reflective surfaces and back into the space. Sound quality is poor.

Because water safety is most important, improving sound quality is essential. When the pool fills with pool-goers, sound levels increase, resulting in poor communication. This lack of communication can lead to accidents.

When multiple swim classes are held, pool soundproofing enables students to hear instructors' voices. At swim meets, the shouting of fans can reach high decibel levels without pool soundproofing.

Hotels without proper pool soundproofing often receive complaints from guests about the noise. The sounds of the indoor pool can leak into other parts of the hotel, invading guestrooms. When a guest doesn't find rest, they won't return to your hotel. Your business suffers.

How can I soundproof my pool?

Sound absorption materials in a pool will significantly reduce echoing. They soak up the sound energy in the room and convert it to heat energy, resulting in less noise being bounced back to the room. Pool soundproofing requires special materials that only absorb noise, not the room's moisture.

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 pools because they are moisture-resistant. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and designs that can blend with or enhance the look of your pool.

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Acoustic Foam Panels

Our Acoustic Foam Panels share all the same great acoustical sound absorbing properties as most of our other foam products, but at a lower price. Acoustic Foam Panels are designed to provide good sound absorption in a minimum thickness. Made of flexible polyurethane foam, the acoustic foam is manufactured to optimal uniform cell structure, maximum airflow resistance, as well as good heat, humidity, flame, and chemical resistance. Acoustical Foam Panels are UL94HF1 fire-rated and flat on both sides. Acoustic Foam Panels are available in a variety of dimensions, with a variety of protective facings and with or with out Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) for an easy peel-and-place application.

Features & Benefits:

Engineered for performance - Acoustic Foam Panels are engineered to be an excellent sound absorption product at a low cost. Acoustic Foam Panels absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.

Quality - Acoustic Foam Panels are made with flexible, professional-grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer than other lower quality foams. Acoustic Foam Panels are firmer than other acoustic foam products on the market, which add protection against rips or tears. The foam is consistent in density and firmness so acoustic performance will also be consistent.

Ease of Installation - Acoustic Foam Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed. Acoustic Foam Panels are available with a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) backing for an easy peel-and-place application.

Fiber Free - Acoustic Foam Panels are safe to use in clean room, medical and computer equipment environments.

Flammability - Acoustic Foam Panels are manufactured from polyurethane foam that has a flammability rating of UL94 HF-1. Before choosing this product, be sure the flammability rating passes your local building code for exposed materials. For the best flammability rating, see our Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panel.

Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels

Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are the best solution for areas that are cleaned often, because it can be hosed down. This semi-rigid sound absorber is made of polypropylene beads. These nonporous beads trap sound in their hollow cores. Sound is also trapped in the spaces between beads. Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are durable, washable and impact resistant...perfect for heavy-use areas.

Features & Benefits:

Dual Purpose Acoustic Material - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are truly unique in that they absorb noise and deflect noise. The irregular surface texture absorbs 50% of airborne sound, and the smooth, dense polypropylene core material deflects 50% of the sound back toward the noise source. This product is perfect for areas that need both soundproofing and sound absorption.

Value - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are a perfect choice for tight budgets when acoustic improvement and soundproofing are needed. When compared to other one-dimensional products, it's a great dual functioning product for a great price.

Moisture Resistant - Unlike most sound absorption products, Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are moisture-resistant. It's also washable, so it can be applied to areas that may get dirty and require a hose down.

Durable - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are impact-resistant with good resistance to chemicals, bacteria and fungi.

Excellent Flammability Rating - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels havea Class A&trade 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.

Feature & 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.