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BEST Existing Wall Soundproofing Assembly
This is the best assembly for improving the soundproofing performance of an existing wall. Use this assembly to reduce airborne and structural borne noise transfer between to rooms. This type of construction is perfect for retro fitting existing walls in home theaters, recording studios, walls adjacent to stairs/elevators and industrial machine rooms. This solution reduces low frequency noise from subwoofers and drums.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall. Mark the studs with a chalk line.
2. Install the Quiet Barrier™ HD onto the wall surface with 1 ¼ inch roofing nails. Butt the edges of the Quiet Barrier™ HD tightly together. Try to minimize the amount of seams.
3. Peal and place the Quiet Barrier™ Tape over all of the seams of the Quiet Barrier™.
4. Install the isoTRAX Soundproofing System over the barrier layer.
5. Install the Echo Absorber Acoustic Panels between the isoTRAX™ rails.
6. Install 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board on to the isoTRAX™ system with 1 ¼ inch fine thread drywall screws. Screws should be placed 12 inches apart. Leave a ¼ inch gap between the new layer of gypsum board and all adjoining wall, ceiling and floor surfaces.
7. Fill the ¼ inch gap with OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant. Finish the gypsum board using common industry standards.
Note: For increased performance add another layer of 5/8 inch Type X Gypsum board.
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isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System
The isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System works by combining several different soundproofing strategies into one easy to use package. Designed to be installed inside of a wall or
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OSI® Pro-Series SC-175 Acoustical Sound Sealant (Tube)
OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant is a water-based sealant designed to reduce sound transmission in both exposed and unexposed walls and partition systems. Its’ Primary
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Echo Absorber Acoustic Panel 2" (Case of 3)
Echo Absorber is a light weight, thermally bonded acoustical panel made from recycled cotton fibers, which offers excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high
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Echo Absorber Acoustic Panel 1" (Case of 6)
Echo Absorber is a light weight, thermally bonded acoustical panel made from recycled cotton fibers, which offers excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high
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Echo Absorber Acoustic Panel 1" (Case of 14)
Echo Absorber is a light weight, thermally bonded acoustical panel made from recycled cotton fibers, which offers excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high
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Echo Absorber Acoustic Panel 2" (Case of 8)
Echo Absorber is a light weight, thermally bonded acoustical panel made from recycled cotton fibers, which offers excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high
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Quiet Barrier™ HD Soundproofing Material (Roll)
Quiet Barrier™ HD soundproofing material (1/4 in. 2 lb./sqft.) 20ft. roll is a high density, non porous material that exhibits a non-resonant quality due to its
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Quiet Barrier™ Tape
Quiet Barrier™ Tape effectively seals the seams between sheets of Quiet Barrier™ or Quiet Barrier™ Foam Composites. Quiet Barrier™ Tape has the same noise blocking and
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BETTER Existing Wall Soundproofing Assembly
This assembly is perfect for shared walls in condominiums and apartments and a cost effective alternative to our best assembly. Use this assembly to reduce airborne and structural borne noise transfer between two rooms. This type of construction is a good retro fit solution for a variety of spaces from bedrooms to mechanical/machinery rooms.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall. Mark the studs with a chalk line.
2. Install the Quiet Barrier™ HD onto the wall surface with 1 ¼ inch roofing nails. Butt the edges of the Quiet Barrier™ HD tightly together. Try to minimize the amount of seams.
3. Peal and place the Quiet Barrier™ Tape over all of the seams of the Quiet Barrier™.
4. Install the isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System over the barrier layer.
5. Install 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board on to the isoTRAX™ system with 1 ¼ inch fine thread drywall screws. Screws should be placed 12 inches apart. Leave a ¼ inch gap between the new layer of gypsum board and all adjoining wall, ceiling and floor surfaces.
6. Fill the ¼ inch gap with OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant.
7. Finish the gypsum board using common industry standards.
Note: For increased performance add another layer of 5/8 inch Type X Gypsum board.
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isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System
The isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System works by combining several different soundproofing strategies into one easy to use package. Designed to be installed inside of a wall or
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OSI® Pro-Series SC-175 Acoustical Sound Sealant (Tube)
OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant is a water-based sealant designed to reduce sound transmission in both exposed and unexposed walls and partition systems. Its’ Primary
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Quiet Barrier™ HD Soundproofing Material (Roll)
Quiet Barrier™ HD soundproofing material (1/4 in. 2 lb./sqft.) 20ft. roll is a high density, non porous material that exhibits a non-resonant quality due to its
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Quiet Barrier™ Tape
Quiet Barrier™ Tape effectively seals the seams between sheets of Quiet Barrier™ or Quiet Barrier™ Foam Composites. Quiet Barrier™ Tape has the same noise blocking and
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GOOD Existing Wall Soundproofing Assembly
This assembly will improve the noise blocking performance of a wall that already exists. Use this assembly to reduce minimal amounts of noise transfer between two rooms. This type of construction will reduce sounds like people talking and TV/Stereo at low volumes.
Method A: attaching the Quiet Barrier™ HD directly to the wall surface.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall. Mark the studs with a chalk line.
2. Install the Quiet Barrier™ HD onto the wall surface with 1 ¼ inch roofing nails. Butt the edges of the Quiet Barrier™ HD tightly together. Try to minimize the amount of seams.
3. Peal and place the Quiet Barrier™ Tape over all of the seams of the Quiet Barrier™.
4. Install 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board with 2 inch coarse thread drywall screws. Screws should be placed 8 to 12 inches apart. Make sure the screws penetrate the studs within the wall. Leave a ¼ inch gap between the new layer of gypsum board and all adjoining wall, ceiling and floor surfaces.
5. Fill the ¼ inch gap with OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant. Finish the gypsum board using common industry standards.
Note: For increased performance add another layer of 5/8 inch Type X Gypsum board.
Method B: Attaching the Quiet Barrier™ HD to the Back of the Gypsum Board.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall. Mark the studs with a chalk line.
2. Lay the drywall face down on to a clean dry surface. Apply a ¼ inch bead PL Construction adhesive around the perimeter of the backside of the drywall. Apply the adhesive approximately 2 inches from the edge of the drywall. Create an X pattern corner to corner and place a few 1 inch “globs” of glue with the field.
3. Place the Quiet Barrier™ material onto the back side of the drywall. To ensure good contact with the adhesive, use a hand roller to apply pressure. Let the adhesive cure for 24 hours before installation.
4. Place the first sheet of drywall / Quiet Barrier™ composite vertically on the wall. Leave a ¼ inch gap between the new layer of gypsum board and all adjoining wall, ceiling and floor surfaces.
5. Attach the drywall with 2 inch coarse thread drywall screws. Be sure the screws penetrate the studs within the wall assembly. Screws should be placed 8 to 12 inches apart.
6. Fill the ¼ inch gap with OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant. Finish the gypsum board using common industry standards.
Note: For increased performance add another layer of 5/8 inch Type X Gypsum board.
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OSI® Pro-Series SC-175 Acoustical Sound Sealant (Tube)
OSI® Pro-Series® SC-175™ Acoustical Sound Sealant is a water-based sealant designed to reduce sound transmission in both exposed and unexposed walls and partition systems. Its’ Primary
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Quiet Barrier™ HD Soundproofing Material (Roll)
Quiet Barrier™ HD soundproofing material (1/4 in. 2 lb./sqft.) 20ft. roll is a high density, non porous material that exhibits a non-resonant quality due to its
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Quiet Barrier™ Tape
Quiet Barrier™ Tape effectively seals the seams between sheets of Quiet Barrier™ or Quiet Barrier™ Foam Composites. Quiet Barrier™ Tape has the same noise blocking and
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