Home recording studios often use soundproof walls to prevent disturbing the peace.
Soundproofing an existing partition in a house is a task that can be accomplished over the weekend with the help of a friend. It is done by adding an insulating layer that prevents air vibrations from exiting your house. Blanket soundproof insulation works best when it is between two rigid structures, such as studs and a new layer of drywall.
Instructions
1. Remove any trim and molding on the existing partition wall by prying them off carefully and then placing them in a safe area.
2. Slide a thin pry bar into a seam of the drywall and gently pull it towards you until the drywall lifts away. Pry it off in as large of a section as you can, and have your helper move the pieces to a safe location.
3. Remove all drywall screws from the wall studs.
4. Sweep or vacuum up the floor and work area.
5. Measure the height and length of the walls to figure out how much soundproof insulation you need. Unroll the soundproof insulation blanket, measuring out enough to match the dimensions of the wall.
6. Align the top of the soundproof insulation blanket with the top of the wall. Roll it out vertically over the studs, taking care to have the end of the blanket line up with the middle of a stud. While your helper is holding up the fabric, staple the soundproof insulation blanket to the studs, using five fasteners on the top and five on the bottom of the fabric.
7. Attach the soundproof insulating blanket every 2 feet along the wall to the studs. Have your helper stand and hold up the slack to ensure that the soundproof insulating blanket is flat and aligned properly on the wall when it is fastened to it.
8. Cut out spaces for electrical boxes and light switches when you come across them. Repeat this process until all of the partition walls are covered from floor to ceiling with the soundproof insulating blanket. Place all seams and cutouts as close together as possible for a tight fit.
9. Check all staples and either hammer them down or replace them when you come across ones that are not flush to the wall.
10. Tape over all seams with a double layer of the foil tape. Insert the acoustical caulk into the caulking gun and seal all the edges of the cutouts to their electrical boxes to make them airtight.
11. Reinstall drywall in the room, attaching them to studs with drywall screws. Replace any of the walls that were removed, if they appear damaged. Leave a 1/4-inch gap around the perimeter of the room between the soundproofing material and the drywall.
12. Apply acoustical caulk over any seams in the drywall and put back all molding and trim that was removed.
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