Effective soundproofing of the ceiling. Soundproofing the ceiling in the apartment under the stretch ceiling. Installation under the frame system

Rare lucky people do not face the problem of noisy upstairs neighbors. They either live on the top floor, or have an apartment in a house with five-meter ceilings and thick walls, or they are just lucky and the neighbors live very quietly. The rest from time to time have to wonder what kind of furniture the neighbors are now moving, why they brought a horse in the apartment and why they need to play the violin on a weekend morning.

But the problem is solvable. Soundproofing the ceiling in the apartment will help create silence and comfort in the house.

Peculiarities

Before throwing away saving earplugs, it is worth studying the subtleties and features of the soundproofing process. Although its installation does not require enormous efforts, it should be carried out after preparation and taking into account all possible nuances of work.

The main advantage of soundproofing is that extraneous noise from the upper floor will no longer interfere with a quiet life. The second obvious plus is that the surface of the ceiling will turn out to be even and beautiful. At the same time, you can do the work yourself. This technology is simple enough that a person who has never done this before in his life could equip sound insulation. Also among the advantages it is worth noting that the work takes place almost without dust and dirt.

The main disadvantages of using soundproofing materials are the time and financial resources that must be spent on installation work. In addition to the insulating material itself, you will need to install the crate and stretch ceiling, and this is already a significant amount and the need to hire specialists to install the stretch ceiling. If the beauty of the crate and sound insulation is of no interest to anyone and you can do it yourself, since this is a draft layer, then the ceiling stretch fabric is a decorative element. It must be installed by professionals.

A serious minus of soundproofing is that it "hides" exclusively in the system of a stretch or false ceiling. If for apartments where its height is normal or average, this will go unnoticed, then in small apartments with a low ceiling, the extra 10 cm of height that the sound insulation will take away is an unaffordable luxury.

If water gets on the seal from the neighbors' apartment from above, the ceiling will be damaged. The material will swell and lose its properties, and the stretched fabric will sag. Repair will cost no less than installation.

You can use materials that do not absorb moisture. For example, extruded polyurethane foam. But with its large thickness, it is not one of the most effective in the fight against extraneous noise. On the contrary, with improper installation, it only exacerbates the situation.

Also, when deciding to install sound protection, you need to consider the types of noise that occur in the house. By themselves, extraneous sounds are equally disturbing and annoying. But knowing their predominant form is important, because to eliminate certain sounds, a material with different properties is needed. Some will reflect sounds, others will absorb.

Noises are:

• Acoustic. This is the echo or reflection of sound from the walls of the room. This problem is typical for spacious apartments, rooms with arched ceilings and high ceilings. This is a rarity in a modern panel house. But if a neighbor plays a musical instrument badly or listens to peculiar music, he will be heard even without an arched vault.
• Air. The quietest type of noise as it is caused by air vibrations. These are the sounds of opening and closing doors, voices, steps. Penetrate from a neighboring apartment in a complex way: through cracks in the floor and walls, sockets, ventilation shafts.
• Drums. Incessant repairs at the neighbors, the sound of a hammer, stomp - these are types of impact noise. Their source is the mechanical impact on the floor or walls in the apartment on the floor above.
• Structural. These are sounds that propagate through the structural parts of the building: ceilings, ceilings, walls, ventilation.

The material from which the high-rise building is built is also important. One can be denser and transmits less sound (this applies to a concrete structure with thick floors), the other is made of porous materials through which any noise (blocks) passes unhindered, and the third is something in between (bricks).

In a modern panel house, the quality of the material can be different. In one case, the noise is almost inaudible, in the other it may seem that the walls and ceiling are literally made of cardboard, the sound insulation is so low. A solid brick is distinguished by a good indicator of sound insulation. It does not need a complex structure and a thick layer of additional insulation.

The situation is more complicated with monolithic-frame houses, where hollow bricks and porous blocks are used for internal partitions. They miss a lot of sounds. Here you will have to try to soundproof the ceiling to give the desired effect.

Problematic case - new panel houses. They have a large number of slots through which all sounds leak from above and from neighbors on the side and below.

Soundproofing the ceiling in such a house is indispensable. It is recommended to take care of both the walls and the high-quality floor screed.

With wooden floors, contrary to the ideas of many, there are enough problems. First, wood is a good conductor of sound. Secondly, if the floor is poorly installed, the sound will seep through numerous cracks. Over time, wooden floors will begin to creak, and it’s hard to imagine a worse sound than this sound.

With a high ceiling height (4.5-5 meters), there are practically no problems with sound insulation. Such ceilings are usually found in houses of the old stock, and in them all the walls and ceilings are so thick that the sound on the other side is unable to overcome them.

Another thing is a modern imitation of such buildings. In them, the problem with noise is relevant, and one of the common situations is acoustic noise. This does not affect the choice of insulating material. With five-meter ceilings, you can afford to mount a layer of any thickness. Here, the features of installation work are more important. It is already dangerous to carry them out on your own, and in order to get to the very ceiling, you will need to build scaffolding.

Rooms with a height of about 3 meters are considered the best option. At such a height, you can carry out installation work yourself, and taken 10-20 cm from the height will not significantly affect the interior.

The most difficult case is "Khrushchev" and rooms with a ceiling height of no more than 2.2 m. Even without a stretch fabric, they look squat and limit design possibilities. When a few centimeters are taken away from such a height, the ceiling begins to visually “press” from above.

The most effective (but least likely) option is to enter into negotiations with your neighbors and, at your own expense, lay a thin layer of soundproofing material on their floor. This is much more reliable than protecting yourself from noise only from your side.

Types of materials and their characteristics

Modern soundproofing materials are virtually identical to insulation for walls and ceilings. All the same sheet, plate and sprayed materials are used as a means of protection against extraneous noise in the apartment. The use of foam rubber, cotton wool of various origins is widespread: rolled mineral wool, ecowool, basalt or stone wool, based on fiberglass.

Often materials are used according to the type of foam and its modifications in the form of foam and polyurethane foam (polyurethane foam). They are plates that are conveniently cut into fragments of the desired length and width. The thickness of such materials, as a rule, is greater than that of others, since they are coarse-grained and porous. The exception is sprayed polyurethane foam, but it is rarely used in the arrangement of ceiling soundproofing.

Glass is also foamed. It is produced in the form of sheet material and in cylinders for spraying.

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Soundproofing products based on vegetable and natural raw materials are gaining popularity: cellulose, cotton, bamboo and coconut fiber. If ecowool is still risky to use under a stretch ceiling, since there is a risk of dust, then bamboo and coconut fiber with their unique properties can compete with cotton wool and polystyrene. Literally healthy (antibacterial repel dirt, biostable), but expensive. Soundproofing is not the most effective.

Also not the most effective, but suitable for apartments in brick houses and private cottages, the material is cork sheets. The insulation is thin and saves in not the most deplorable cases.

The plasterboard layer improves the quality of the cork material, but in this case its dignity is lost - a small thickness.

As an alternative, manufacturers have begun to produce combined self-adhesive materials. This is the so-called membrane soundproofing. In fact, sheets of the membrane are glued to the ceiling like linoleum to the floor or wallpaper of very large thickness. The composition contains felt and materials that reflect sound.

Of the modern means, liquid insulation is noteworthy. It is applied to work surfaces with a special gun, but is not used by itself, but performs the function of a “filling” in the layer between sheets of drywall.

Foam rubber

Foam rubber insulation is practically the same as polyurethane foam insulation. This name has become a household name due to the fact that the main supplier of polyurethane foam back in the days of the Soviet Union was called "Porolon".

Of course, from that thick, loose yellowish dust collector, which many represent with the word "foam rubber", the material for insulation is fundamentally different. Even its name is appropriate - acoustic foam rubber.

It is actively used for noise isolation in recording studios, large offices, restaurants and other places where silence is necessary for high-quality and productive work. The material is produced in the form of plates of different sizes and shapes, its outer surface is embossed (wavy or “toothed”).

The advantages of foam rubber are that it is simply mounted (self-adhesive or glued), gives a good result, elastic and flexible, which allows it to be used on a ceiling with rounded corners. Easy to cut, does not collect dust.

Acoustic foam rubber isolates not only sounds coming from outside, but also coming from the room. Neighbors will be grateful for such isolation. The disadvantages are that it requires careful handling and is prone to burning. In the process, it emits toxic smoke and loses its properties under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

Mineral wool

Often this material is chosen to make sound insulation and thermal insulation at the same time. But still, it is more intended for warming than for achieving the decibel standards recommended by SNiPs.

Cotton wool reduces noise due to its structure of fibers, between which there are air gaps, and the different thicknesses of the fibers themselves.

There are three types of wool: mineral, stone and glass wool. Each variety has its own characteristics, fiber size, technical characteristics.

All types can be used for sound insulation, but the density of the material must be taken into account. The higher it is, the more reliable the insulation will be. For example, cotton wool labeled P-75 will be of little use, and PZH-200 is able to solve sound insulation problems with different types of noise.

Stone wool has the highest density. With an increase in density, the price also increases, but sound insulation is not the case when it is worth agreeing to half measures for the sake of economy.

The advantages of the material are that it meets all building codes, serves for a long time, does not accumulate dust, does not emit toxins, and is resistant to deformation and shrinkage.

The disadvantages include a thick layer of the entire structure as a whole, the instability of wool to moisture, the need to use waterproofing. Without protection from water, which can get on the cotton wool when the neighboring apartment is flooded, the material will swell, become heavier, and lose up to 70% of its properties. Drying or replacing it will be a separate problem. Over time, mineral wool shrinks.

Styrofoam

The material is known as extruded (foamed) polystyrene. Its predecessor is foam, which everyone has seen at least once in their life.

Styrofoam can also be used as a soundproofing material, but the result from the use of polystyrene and its derivatives cannot be called impressive. With a plate thickness of 40-100 mm, it still needs auxiliary materials that absorb and reflect noise.

Expanded polystyrene has some advantages. For example, it is suitable for insulation in rooms where the problem of noise is not as acute as in thin-walled panel new buildings. It is light in weight and does not load the false ceiling.

You can do without mounting the frame in some cases. It also costs significantly less than mineral wool or acoustic foam and is hydrophobic. If water flows from the neighbors from above, the material will not suffer and will not lose its properties. For these reasons, the ceiling is insulated with foam.

Penofol is used as an auxiliary element. Penofol is a small-thick reflective material based on polyethylene foam.

Such layering practically does not give results in terms of sound insulation. All materials are more focused on keeping the heat in the room.

Cork

Many choose cork insulation because the manufacturer promises serious noise reduction rates (about 20 dB). But if you think about it, the numbers are deceiving. And the point is not that the cork is not able to reduce noise by such a number of dB, but that such a noise level does not exceed the sound of a human whisper or a ticking clock. This is nothing when it comes to regular stomping from above, continuous repairs and other unpleasant sounds.

But low efficiency is not so bad. The problem is that cork materials are able to isolate from impact noise. That is, they muffle the sound only when the insulation is arranged not under a stretch ceiling, but on the floor of noisy neighbors from above.

In other cases, the effect is achieved only through self-hypnosis and a small air gap between the stretch ceiling and cork sheets. If you have already opted for cork insulation, then it will be right to combine it with other materials. For example, sheathe drywall. This will increase the chance of finding the desired silence in the house.

The advantages of the material are reduced to the fact that it is convenient for installation work. The cork backing is lightweight, easy to cut, and simply attached. The disadvantages of the material, in addition to being almost useless on its own, include its fear of moisture and the need to use waterproofing.

Acoustic membranes

Latest generation materials available on the market in the form of thin sheets, plates and strips. Sheets can be record thin - only 3 mm. Maximum - 15. Sheets are laid on the surface of the ceiling (floor, walls) and between materials. They help protect against impact noise. Ideally, the material should also be laid on the floor in the apartment where the noise source is located.

Tapes isolate such ways of getting extraneous sounds into the apartment as ventilation pipes, drains, slots, risers. They are aimed at reducing acoustic and airborne noise. Membranes are produced by several companies in Europe and Russia. Tecsound, Topsilent, Green glue, Zvukoizol, Shumanet are considered popular.

Each manufacturer has its own secret. Most often, the material consists of several thin layers, has a large weight and high density. The acoustic "sandwich" is obtained by combining several layers of foam felt, polyurethane foam or polystyrene. It can also contain components of rubber, eco-fiber, foamed glass, stone wool, rubber, foam, plasticizers, mineral and vegetable components, reflective materials.

The advantage of the membrane is that it is a rolled material of small thickness, which is glued to the ceiling or stretched under it and does not take up much space. This makes it possible to solve the problem with extraneous sounds and not lose precious centimeters in a small room with low ceilings.

Easy and convenient installation of thin rolled material. A special glue is provided for it, which is bred like wallpaper. Some types have a self-adhesive backing. The disadvantages of the material are that with large differences in the height of the ceiling, it will first need to be leveled. If the rolls lie skewed, they will become less efficient due to gaps in the web.

In addition, the material has a lot of weight. Installation requires at least two pairs of hands. And this also means that the base of the ceiling must be well processed and primed in order to increase adhesion. The price per roll is not the best. European-made membranes cost about 8000-9000 rubles. Roll 3 meters.

Other options

There are a lot of alternative options for soundproofing the ceiling. In this case, both specialized and adapted materials are used. Since it is still closed from above with a decorative stretch ceiling, only the quality of the insulation is important, and not its appearance.

Materials used for arranging insulation:

• Granular elastic shumoplast. These are small balls of extruded polystyrene with added rubber and an acrylic base. Traditionally used as insulation for a "floating" floor screed, but in a compressed form it is convenient to use it as a material for a layer between the stretch ceiling and the ceiling of the upper floor.
• Acoustic sealant. This is a liquid substance that does not cover the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe problematic surface, but separate zones are treated. These are seams, joints of plates, cracks through which extraneous sounds and vibrations penetrate into the room. The product is based on silicone resins and mineral additives. Compatible with any materials.

• Panels and substrates designed for insulation under flooring. They give the maximum effect if they are laid in the neighbors' apartment from above, and then mounted under their ceiling. The silence will be almost like a library.
• damper tape. This is a budget alternative to acoustic tapes for processing ventilation shafts, joints and cracks. It costs many times less, and in terms of efficiency it is almost not inferior to them. In addition, the main purpose of the damper tape in repairs is to prevent cracking of the walls, as a rule, after pouring the cement screed. And this is a very large load, which indicates the high density and strength of the tape.

• Drywall. Not used by itself. Usually acts as an intermediate component or, on the contrary, closes other materials on both sides. It is combined, as a rule, with thin sheet materials or liquid insulation.
• Roll materials based on bitumen. They are petroleum bitumen, cellulose fiber or felt, modifiers. Used mainly for floor insulation, but also suitable for ceilings. Due to their small thickness, but good efficiency, it is advisable to use them in rooms where space saving is important. Can be combined with other materials.

• Mastic to absorb vibrations and sounds. It happens on the basis of silicones, resins, bitumen, acrylic. It is applied in liquid form in several layers.
• Sprayed cellulose insulation. Environmentally friendly and efficient insulation, but has several significant disadvantages. This is the high cost of the material and procedure, the need to use special equipment, complex dismantling.

• Spray foam. It has the same advantages and disadvantages as cellulose spraying. All materials applied in this way require pre-treatment of the ceiling surface, which will improve adhesion.
• Sprayed fiberglass. The most expensive, but also the most effective of the sprayed options. If the financial issue is not acute, it is worth giving preference to it.

• Wood fiber materials. There may be several types. Plywood is cheap and cheerful, but not very effective, unlike softwood eco-slabs. In difficult situations, when the noise level exceeds 25 dB, eco-plates will not be able to help. Also, they cannot be used in a room with a low ceiling - they will take 10-14 cm in height. But the plates have an important advantage: they already have a decorative surface on the front side. A false ceiling is not required.

Boards with different exterior design (imitation of wood texture of different colors) are snapped into place on the tenon-groove principle, like parquet boards. This reduces the financial cost of finishing the ceiling and saves time.

• The third variety is soft fiberboard. They are made from large wood fiber without any additives. The wood is split and then "dumped" like wool. It is used as a felt material, but has a large number of positive properties. Among them are antibacterial properties and the ability to disinfect indoor air. However, pine needles can cause allergies.

For allergy sufferers, birch fibers or board material based on coconut, flax and bamboo raw materials are more suitable. Such plates can be mounted both by themselves and under the plasterboard layer.

• Eco-slabs from volcanic raw materials and glue. Particles of volcanic origin that have undergone special processing (expanded clay, perlite fibers and others) are glued together using the safest glue - PVA. Such soundproofing is recommended for use in children's rooms.
• Polyester hypoallergenic fibers. Polyester is also used in children's rooms and rooms where people with allergies or asthma live (the material does not accumulate dust).
• Multilayer cardboard filled with quartz sand. One "block" of such cardboard weighs about 10-15 kg, which makes it dense, and the density of the material is the key to its effectiveness in combating noise.

Mounting technology

Do-it-yourself soundproofing the ceiling is a doable task. But this does not mean that you will not have to face some difficulties.

For example, the installation of light porous materials, which is carried out in one hand, requires a flat work surface and preparation. And the installation of heavy roll materials such as acoustic membranes cannot be done alone. Although they have a thickness of 3-15 mm, they weigh about 30 kg. Lifting such a weight on outstretched arms above you is not only difficult, but also traumatic.

Another important aspect is that only the ceiling with insulating material is considered partial. An effective system should cover all surfaces of the area of ​​the room.

Since sound tends to pass through cracks in walls, ventilation and ceilings, and noisy neighbors can live not only on the floor above, you need to isolate the entire room. This is many times more expensive, longer and more difficult than finishing the ceiling, and also affects the useful and visual volume of the room.

But effective soundproofing is often not the one that is performed in your own apartment, but the one that is located in the same room as the noise source. Only understanding neighbors will agree to lay insulating materials on the floor in their apartment. Even at someone else's expense. All this does not mean that attempts to rid yourself of extraneous noise by soundproofing the ceiling will not work. They are capable of attenuating noise of 30 dB on average.

To understand what result this will give - minus 30 dB of noise - you need to listen to the refrigerator working in the kitchen, and then turn it off for 5-10 minutes. The difference will be noticeable immediately.

The success of an event depends on two things: the right choice of insulating material and quality installation. The universal selection criterion is the type of house. In some cases, the height of the ceiling also plays a role, but here the decision must be made individually - is it worth sacrificing 10 cm of room height or is it better to put up with extraneous sounds.

In a brick house, materials are needed to isolate air (acoustic) noise. The construction of brick high-rise buildings is not solid, so the percussive sounds fade away as the apartment moves away from the noise source. By itself, the brick transmits sounds worse. But they have a more common problem with airborne noise. Therefore, it is important to use light in weight, but multilayer structures.

For example, soundproofing with drywall and cork materials, alternating drywall with polyester blocks or wood fiber boards, will be good protection. Drywall with polyurethane foam, mineral wool, liquid insulation is also suitable.

In a panel and monolithic house, the problem is the same - the spread of impact noise throughout almost the entire house. If the neighbors from above started a renovation, everyone will know about it. But the lower and upper floors - in the first place. This is due to the fact that a monolithic house (as the name implies) is a one-piece structure in which all partitions and walls are of the same thickness. And if the plates are also hollow inside, this is a double problem.

When choosing a material for soundproofing in a panel and monolithic house, it is important to consider the thickness of the floors. If it is less than 220 cm (and this is often a phenomenon, in the "Khrushchev" - about 120 cm), you first need to eliminate this drawback by "building up" the thickness. Here, light materials and the creation of “air” layers between the suspended ceiling and the ceiling finish are suitable. And after the elimination of problems with insufficient thickness of the floors, a thin, but very dense material should be mounted.

A feature of dense material is a lot of weight. Acoustic membranes, cardboard blocks filled with quartz sand, basalt wool, OSB boards are suitable.

It is important to bear in mind that soft materials predominantly absorb sound, while hard materials reflect. No material performs these functions at the same time, so it is recommended to use multiple layers. First, sheathe the ceiling with reflective materials, then mount absorbing materials and reinforce all this with an air cushion between the stretch ceiling and the insulation.

From the point of view of installation technology, sound insulation on any surface can be frame and frameless.

frame

It involves the construction of a frame made of steel (less often - wooden) profile, on which soundproofing materials are laid. This technology can afford the owners of apartments with a ceiling height of about 3 meters. Otherwise, the frame structure will "eat" a lot of usable area of ​​the room.

Installation is carried out in stages.

Material calculation

This is a complex and responsible stage, which includes several steps.

The first step is to calculate the sound insulation index. It can be determined by the thickness of the partitions and finishing materials. It is better to turn to specialists, because it is easy to make a mistake. For self-measurement, there are such guidelines: in the daytime, an acceptable (does not mean “not annoying”) noise level is up to 40 dB, at night - up to 35.

Overlappings between apartments of 200-220 cm plus floor screed from neighbors from above are able to isolate noise up to 54 dB, provided that they are made in good faith, in compliance with building codes and regulations.

For comparison, the screams of an adult and the cry of a child are 70-75 dB. No partitions according to SNiP will protect against them. It follows from this that for effective sound insulation it is necessary to “increase” the thickness of the ceiling to at least 60 dB resistance.

For a 220 cm thick overlap with a high-quality screed, the neighbors from above will need one layer of cork and drywall. In a thin-walled panel house, more effort will have to be made.

An easy way to calculate the right protection is to listen to the sounds from the neighboring apartment. The sound of steps is about 30 dB, talking - 45, screaming - 70.

The second step is the calculation of the absorption coefficient. This procedure is difficult for a non-specialist. It is recommended to choose materials with a noise absorption coefficient between 0 and 1.

Step three - calculating the amount of materials. Here we are no longer talking about thickness, but about the total amount of all materials. It is calculated quite simply. It is necessary to measure the width, length and height differences of the ceiling. Multiply the width by the length to get the total area. Then this figure must be divided by the footage per roll or the size of the slab of slab material in order to calculate how many sheets or how many slabs will be needed for the ceiling. The resulting number is rounded up, plus 10% of the stock material.

The length of the profile for mounting the frame must take into account the length of one bar and the width of the step. The width of the step through which the planks are mounted should be 30-40 cm plus rubber for gaskets at the points where the planks are attached to the ceiling. This is an important point, since metal is an excellent conductor of sound. Without rubber pads, the frame will only increase the problem of excess noise.

For hydrophobic materials, waterproofing must be provided. This material is also purchased according to the size of the area plus 25% for overlaps and wall allowances. To fix on the wall you need a damper tape.

Preparatory work

They include the choice of tools and materials, the processing of the work surface.

Required materials: steel profiles, puncher, fasteners, screwdriver, level, tape measure, putty, sealant, sound-absorbing fibrous materials (for cracks), elastic rubber gaskets, metal scissors, sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting material. Stepladders or stable tall structures will be needed.

Preparing the work surface involves cleaning the ceiling from old lime, paint, and decorative materials. It is also important to make its surface as even as possible in order to mount the frame without distortions.

For leveling, ready-made mixtures are used. It is important to consider that before leveling the ceiling must be primed in two layers for better adhesion to the substance, and then allow each layer to dry well. The leveling layer itself can dry from 1 to 3 weeks. It is impossible to mount the frame on a damp ceiling.

Treatment of slots, risers and joints at the ceiling-wall boundary

Processing of slots, risers and joints at the ceiling-wall boundary.

According to building codes, for high-quality sound insulation between floor slabs there should not be a gap of even a few millimeters. Otherwise, it creates an unobstructed path for sound to penetrate between rooms. In practice, this rule is often neglected.

You can correct the situation if you clean all the cracks from debris and dust and fill them with a non-hardening sealant. Acrylic will do. Large gaps can be pre-paved with felt or wood fiber materials, and then ensure their tightness.

With stands, the situation is reversed. When building a house, they are supposed to be isolated from the ceiling with a special nozzle, and the risers themselves from the nozzle - with a sealant. For the sake of saving time and budget, the stage with nozzles is skipped at almost any object. The pipes of the risers expand and narrow due to the temperature difference inside, gaps and cracks appear between the walls of the pipes and the masonry. It also reduces the effectiveness of soundproofing. Such areas require filling with a non-hardening sealant. From above, the areas treated with sealant must be puttied.

Along with sealing cracks, it makes sense to process sockets with electrical panels. They are not directly related to the ceiling, but they are also sources of noise transmission. It is important to consider two points: gaps and gaps around sockets are processed only after a power outage, the materials must be non-combustible.

Installation of a frame from profiles

It is carried out step by step:

• Installation of soundproofing material. It has a small thickness and high density, and also levels the surface before installing the profile.
• Installation of vibration isolating suspensions. These are small parts on which the guide profile is attached. Either the suspension design must be provided with a vibration pad, or they must be mounted on an elastic rubber gasket. Step - from 50 to 90 cm.
• Installation of the guide profile. The profile closest to the wall is a maximum of 15 cm from the wall. The step is determined independently - from 50 to 60 cm. It is attached to the suspensions with screws, 4 pieces per 1 suspension. The guide profile can be increased in length.

• Installation of an auxiliary profile. It fits across the guides. Step - 40-50 cm. The exact distance is selected in accordance with the sheet material, for example, drywall.
• Filling the profile with noise-absorbing material: cotton wool, slabs, sheets.
• Frame installation. Basically, it is carried out from drywall in 1-2 layers. Sheet thickness - 10-12 mm. If two layers of drywall are mounted, then the joints should not match. In order to run the joints apart, the sheets of the top layer are laid in the other direction. Joints are treated with an acrylic-based sealant. They also close up the seam at the points of contact between drywall and walls.
• If the structure touches the risers, then the pipes must be pasted over with damper tape or similar self-adhesive material.

Installation of decorative coating on the ceiling

When soundproofing without mounting a frame made of steel or wooden profiles, the materials are attached directly to the ceiling surface. For fastening, dowels and screws, special fasteners with wide caps and elongated legs, glue are used.

Such sound insulation is used when the height of the ceiling does not allow taking a few tens of centimeters from the room, for example, in "Khrushchev". The second case is the operational state of the house, which does not allow mounting too heavy a structure on the ceiling. The third is when materials and technologies were used in the house during construction to protect against noise from a neighboring apartment, but these measures need to be strengthened with additional insulation.

Frameless

Frameless sound insulation is also mounted in stages:

• The choice and calculation of materials is similar to the calculation for a structure on a frame. If it is planned to apply sheets or slabs in two layers, then the amount of materials per ceiling area is doubled. Dowels for fastening panels are used only plastic, since steel will conduct sound and reduce the effectiveness of the structure.
• Surface preparation. Many materials are glued or have a self-adhesive backing, so for frameless soundproofing, it is especially important to treat the surface of the ceiling. But before that, all height differences and irregularities are eliminated. All preparation includes three important steps: cleaning the surface from paint, dust, decorative coating; expansion of cracks, blowing through and filling them with sealant, applying a leveling layer. After the leveling layer has dried, the surface must be primed in two layers.

• Material installation. Several options are possible here. Can be glued on a self-adhesive backing, glue or mounted on dowels with a hat in the form (fungus). It is wide, flat and perforated and holds board cellular or fibrous material well. The best option is to fasten products to glue, and for additional insurance, install dowels in increments of 90-100 cm.
• Joint processing. Plates and sheets do not adjoin each other tightly. It is recommended to seal the joints with damper tape or fill with sealant. You can layer materials in 2-3 layers.

• Thoroughly clean plaster, paint and whitewash from the ceiling surface. The better prepared the work surface, the stronger the frameless insulation will hold.
• If the height of the room allows, choose a suspended frame, rather than a frameless soundproofing.
• The best insulation, especially for the ground floor, is not partial (ceiling only), but complete (walls, windows, doors).
• Avoid cheap materials. Good soundproofing costs good money. Budget material does not give the maximum effect.

• When choosing ready-made acoustic membranes, pay attention to the reviews and reputation of the manufacturer.
• Prioritize weight and density over material thickness. 20 cm foam board is less efficient than 4 cm wood boards.
• Combine materials for sound absorption and sound reflection.
• To increase the efficiency of sound insulation by sealing cracks, joints, processing gaps around sockets, risers, electrical boxes.

Good sound insulation means peace and quiet in the apartment. To achieve such conditions helps various kinds of insulation, aimed at reducing the noise level in the room. To find out what materials for soundproofing the ceiling are used in modern construction, let's look at the most popular today.

When choosing materials for soundproofing, it is necessary to take into account their effectiveness. This is due to the types of noise that will have to be absorbed. All emerging noises are divided into two types:

• airborne noises are formed from air vibrations created by the mechanical action of some objects, for example, a closing door. They penetrate the room through cracks and even sockets;
• shock are formed from mechanical influences on the ceiling. Strong footsteps spread across the ceiling of the lower apartment. But with poor sound insulation, it can be heard in the apartment located on the floor above.

The maximum level of silence can be achieved by soundproofing not only the ceiling, but also the walls together with the floor.

Structures for ceiling soundproofing

To lay materials for soundproofing the ceiling, you can make additional designs:

• mount a suspended ceiling on a metal frame. It is attached to the floor slabs with suspensions;
• install a stretch ceiling, which is fixed with special brackets around the perimeter of the room. Modern manufacturers offer a huge selection of stretch fabrics based on fabric or PVC;
• you can make a hemmed structure from any sheet material attached to a metal frame on the ceiling.

When making any of the structures, it is necessary to leave a gap between it and the floor slabs for laying soundproofing material.

Arrangement of sound insulation without making a frame

Doing the soundproofing of the ceiling with your own hands in the apartment, you can avoid the laborious and costly process of manufacturing the frame. This method is suitable for laying sound insulation under a stretch ceiling. There are two ways to do this:

Separation of soundproofing material by type

The structure of each material has its own characteristics, on which the percentage of noise elimination in the apartment depends. Properly selected material can provide 99% silence protection. To understand the structure of the entire noise protection system, you need to know that, according to functionality, materials are divided into two types:

• the structure of the sound-absorbing material at the base has a soft, porous or fibrous filler. The sound wave passing through the material is first slowed down and then completely absorbed. Such materials include plates on a felt, basalt and synthetic winterizer basis, mineral wool;
• soundproof. Its functionality is directly opposite to the considered form. The dense and strong structure does not absorb sound, but reflects it away from itself. Such material is concrete, brick and other analogues.

The best soundproofing effect is achieved by combining both types of material. It is a kind of sandwich construction with two outer layers of sound insulation and one inner layer of sound absorption.

Varieties of materials

Good self-made sound insulation of an apartment depends on the thickness and quality of the material used. Today, the consumer is offered a huge selection of well-known products and new products, such as membranes, cork and others.

Basalt wool

Basalt wool has a high degree of sound absorption due to the fact that it has a special sound absorption structure that differs from basalt insulation panels. Materials with such a base include plates from different manufacturers, for example, Shumanet BM or Acoustic Butts. Plates are resistant to fire and decay. Their disadvantage is the release of small particles and an unpleasant odor of the chemical. But this problem is easily solved with the arrangement of additional sealing. The sound absorption efficiency of basalt wool is observed when using 50 mm thick slabs.

"Sounds Universal"

This type of insulation is made on the basis of fiberglass. The fourteen-millimeter filler is enclosed in a protective sheath - a polypropylene membrane. After installation, the insulation does not require sealing, which reduces the complexity of DIY work and is cost-effective.

mineral wool

Probably, the very first and most common material can be considered mineral wool. In addition to noise absorption, it reduces heat loss, is easy to install, and has a lower cost compared to other modern insulation. Mineral wool is available to the consumer in the form of a mat or a roll.

To install it, you will need to construct a wooden frame on the ceiling with your own hands. His slats should have a smaller spacing so that the cotton wool comes under them tightly. For reliability, mineral wool is nailed with nails or plastic dowels-umbrellas.

The disadvantage of mineral wool is its instability to dampness. So that it does not swell from moisture, waterproofing is laid under it, and covered with a vapor barrier film on top. This is especially important in such rooms of the apartment as the bathroom and kitchen.

Traditional Styrofoam

A slightly outdated, but not inferior in popularity material is polystyrene foam. It is also an excellent insulator. And although it cannot be attributed to environmentally friendly raw materials, besides, it is a fire hazard and releases toxic substances during combustion, expanded polystyrene is in demand. This is due to its low vapor permeability, ease of do-it-yourself styling without outside help.

Its structure consists of balls enlarged in volume from saturation with gas, which gives them greater elasticity. Plates are produced with a thickness of 20 to 100 mm. Their noise reduction level is 23-25 ​​dB.

During installation, the plates are fixed to the ceiling with mounting foam or liquid nails. For reliability, plastic dowel-umbrellas are used.

wood based insulation

Environmentally friendly boards Izoplat and Isotex are made on the basis of wood fiber without the addition of bonding adhesives. In their production, coniferous wood is used. The board thickness of 125 mm reduces sound transmission by 23 dB, and the decorative surface is available in four colors. Its edges have a tongue-and-groove connection, which allows you to do a seamless installation with your own hands. The plates are fixed to the ceiling with glue or nailed with staples to a wooden frame.

What is the Isotex ceiling panel made of?

Natural cork, due to its porous structure, reduces the penetration of noise at a small thickness. The plates are environmentally friendly, have a small weight, but are distinguished by a high cost. To protect your apartment from the penetration of noise, cork boards are glued to a gypsum board, after which this sandwich is attached to the frame for a false ceiling with insulation inside. If the cork is simply glued to the ceiling slabs, then it will become the protection of the apartment located on the floor above. This is the peculiarity of the cork plate.

Soft fiberboards, for example, Softboard, are made from wood waste without synthetic additives. The wood is split into fibers and piled like wool. Finished plates with a thickness of 8‑20 mm are fixed to the ceiling with plastic dowels-umbrellas.

Ecowool is an affordable insulator. Although it is made from recycled paper, the material is resistant to rotting and rodent damage. Ecowool is used when installing a false ceiling, simply by pouring it on drywall up to 70 mm thick.

Natural fiber insulation

Natural and environmentally friendly materials include boards made from felt, coconut and linen fibers. Isolation is recommended for use in children's, medical and residential premises.

Eco-friendly insulation and insulator Coconut, fire safety class G3-G4

membranes

Recently, membranes have been gaining popularity. The small thickness of the PVC web of 3 mm can reduce the noise level by 26 dB. It can be used as the main insulator when installing a false ceiling or as a protective layer of a basalt insulator. Installation is easy to do by hand. The only negative is that it is heavy, so 2-3 people will be needed for work.

Membrane for ceiling soundproofing

Liquid insulation

Easy-to-use liquid insulation is packaged in special containers, from which it is fed to the ceiling with a mounting gun. A good soundproofing effect is obtained by arranging a two-layer false ceiling. Liquid insulation is applied between two sheets of drywall, screwing the resulting cake with self-tapping screws to the frame.

Modern environmentally friendly insulation

Finally, I would like to pay attention to two more environmentally friendly and modern materials:

Having considered many types of soundproofing materials, I would like to add that this list may be far from complete, since progress does not stand still, and new types of insulation will appear over time.

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From this article you will learn:

• What materials are used for frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment
• How to install frameless ceiling soundproofing in an apartment with your own hands

Living in an apartment building in Moscow, many are faced with the need to soundproof walls, floors and ceilings. When choosing an apartment, many factors can be foreseen, but no one is immune from noisy neighbors. And if there is a small child in the family living upstairs, the soundproofing of the ceiling is simply vital.

Properly performed soundproofing will help make your home quiet and comfortable, in addition, modern soundproofing of ceilings can not only fulfill its main purpose, but also decorate the interior of your apartment.

In this article, we will consider one of the options for dealing with noise - frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in an apartment.

What is the difference between frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment and sound absorption

Traditionally, people tend to confuse the concept of sound insulation and sound absorption. Meanwhile, these are completely different phenomena and processes, although they give a similar result.

The main difference between sound insulation is the absorption of external sounds, the source of which is outside the room. Sound absorption is designed to reduce the power of sound waves that occur in the internal volume of the room. Therefore, to achieve these, in principle, different goals, appropriate materials and technologies are used.

If the task is to reduce sound from neighbors or from the street, then high-quality sound insulation is necessary. If it is necessary to reduce the noise that occurs inside the room, sound-absorbing materials are installed.

What is frameless ceiling soundproofing in an apartment

Most often, frameless soundproofing is mounted in conjunction with stretch ceilings, sometimes widespread drywall acts as a finishing layer that closes soundproofing layers.

When using a stretch ceiling, the sound wave received from the outside passes the distance between the ceiling plate and the stretch ceiling, is reflected from the surface and returns to the surface of the plate again. This is repeated several times, a drum effect is created. Soundproofing in this case allows you to fill the space between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling. It absorbs incoming sound vibrations and prevents them from re-reflecting from surfaces. At the same time, it should be noted that this type of sound insulation is effective against airy, calm noise, but it will not help against sharp, shock sound.

A standard frameless soundproofing system in an apartment consists of the following elements:

1. soundproofing material, which can be of a membrane type, and also consist of special plates and panels;
2. adhesive material;
3. plate-type dowel-nails;
4. canvas, which is stretched between the floor slab and the decorative stretch ceiling.

The thickness of the soundproofing material in this case can vary from 1.4 to 4 cm. And the additional sound absorption index with this soundproofing design can reach a value of 7-9 dB.

According to professionals, the stretch ceiling itself dampens about 5 dB of sound. The technology, thanks to which stretch ceilings are attached not to the floor slab, but to the walls of the room, also contributes to sound insulation - noise is not transmitted directly from the slab to the stretched material. In addition, any stretch ceiling is mounted with an air gap, which also isolates the room from noise coming from outside.

When using a false ceiling, there is also an air space between the floor slab and the drywall, but the fastening system is such that the profile transmits sound from the floor slab to the drywall layer. Therefore, the soundproofing properties of a stretch ceiling are still significantly higher than those of a suspended ceiling.

For many people, the soundproofing properties of a standard stretch ceiling will still not be enough, and here it is important not to miscalculate and choose the most suitable material that will act as a soundproofing layer between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling.

The soundproofing characteristics of the ceiling will directly depend on the thickness of the selected material. Although modern materials with a relatively small thickness have excellent soundproofing characteristics, therefore, losses in the height of the rooms will be minimal.

The second version of the frameless soundproofing system for ceilings in the apartment is also used:

• special sandwich panels with special vibration-isolating attachment points of the ZIPS system;
• anti-vibration gasket;
• sealing element;
• special fasteners;
• a layer of drywall specially bonded to the soundproofing panels.

The use of a structure using ZIPS additionally soundproofs the room by 11-18 dB, while the insulation thickness varies between 5.5-13.3 cm.

We choose the level of frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment and understand the types of noise

Some factors that directly affect the effectiveness of the soundproofing system for ceilings in an apartment:

1. Type of soundproofing material. Each material has different soundproofing properties and characteristics.
2. The thickness of the layer of soundproofing material. For standard materials, the rule works - the thicker the layer, the higher the sound insulation. Although modern materials with a relatively small thickness have high soundproofing properties.
3. Number of layers and material of each layer. Practice shows that sound insulation, consisting of several layers of different materials, gives the best result.
4. Type of final coating.

If soundproofing is carried out in an apartment with high ceilings, then you can choose any modern soundproofing material, or better, a combination of materials. In such designs, a combination of rolled material with gypsum boards and gypsum boards is usually used. At the same time, the ceiling will lose 7.5-12 centimeters in height.

If the room has relatively low ceilings, then multilayer sound insulation made of modern materials under a stretch ceiling is suitable for it. In this case, the height loss will be an average of 3 centimeters, and a maximum of 6 centimeters.

Two types of noise can penetrate into the room from the outside: air and shock.

Airborne noise is created by the conversations of neighbors, the crying of a child, pets, the operation of a vacuum cleaner, etc. Impact noise is formed by mechanical action on the floor of the apartment above. It can be stomping, falling of an object on the floor, moving furniture.

A special conversation about panel houses. In them, sounds from neighbors are transmitted not only through ceilings, but also through wall panels and load-bearing structures of the house. Therefore, in a panel house, partitions separating the room from neighbors are also soundproofed.

In brick houses, the sound insulation of wall material is much higher, so if the house is brick, only the ceiling of the apartment will need to be soundproofed.

Partitions in monolithic-frame houses are thinner than ceilings, therefore, in such houses, sound insulation is required, first of all, for the walls, and only then for the ceiling.

From what materials is the frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment made?

Today, various sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting materials are on the market, let's take a closer look at the main ones:

Plates "Stop sound"

Membrane-type soundproofing material. This material has a small thickness, only 2.5-14 mm. Due to its structure, this material does not absorb, but reflects sound. But this material has one significant drawback - the high cost.

Tecsound roll material

It is a soundproof panel consisting of several layers of different materials. Due to the massiveness and layering, they perfectly reduce both ordinary noise and shock waves. In its structure, this material contains various particles, for example, EcoZvukoIzol from SoundGuard is made of seven-layer cardboard filled with quartz sand particles. The use of free particles makes it possible to increase the sound absorption of the material.

Panels

One of the varieties of ZIPS panels. Such sound insulation consists of gypsum fiber and mineral wool. SoundGuard panels are mounted using special fasteners and are equipped with vibration nodes. After installation, the panels are sheathed with drywall.

Sandwich panel ZIPS

The so-called "Penoplex". Initially, the material was developed as a heat-insulating material, but during testing it showed excellent sound-proofing qualities. The material is relatively inexpensive, easy to install. However, when choosing, one of its properties should be taken into account - it perfectly dampens impact noise, but it copes worse with ordinary sound noise.

Styrofoam

The material familiar to everyone and everyone is cheap, but ineffective as a soundproofing material. In addition, the foam during combustion emits harmful substances, including very toxic styrene. Is the financial savings worth the risk?

cork material

Environmentally friendly, natural material. It has good soundproofing characteristics, but it is worth remembering that for effective soundproofing one layer of cork material in 1 cm will not be enough.

Today, a great variety of soundproofing materials are presented on the market; it is impossible to list all their types within the framework of the article. It is worth saying that in addition to the above, coconut fibers, liquid glass, polyurethane foam and other modern materials are used as soundproofing material.

Do-it-yourself frameless soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment

When installing frameless ceiling soundproofing in an apartment, you must have a certain set of tools and consumables:

• fastening "fungi-plugs";
• roulette;
• adhesive material;
• building level;
• soundproof material.

The installation algorithm for frameless ceiling soundproofing in an apartment is as follows:

1. Cleaning the surface of the ceiling, applying a primer to it and waiting for it to dry.
2. Glue is applied along the edges and center of the panel, there is no need to smear the entire area, the work begins with gluing the panel in the corner of the room. The following panels are glued as tightly as possible to each other.
3. After fixing all the panels, we begin the installation of fungi, placing them in the center and in the corners - from 2 to 5 fungi for each individual panel.
4. We mount a classic stretch ceiling - fabric or more common film.
5. If it is impossible to use materials with a large thickness, in order not to lose the height of the ceiling, modern composite materials can be used as sound insulation. They are very expensive, but they give up to 24 dB of sound absorption, while they have a small thickness, which will allow you not to lose vital space in rooms with low ceilings. Such material will take only 1.2-2.4 cm in height.

Installation of stretch ceilings

After fixing the soundproofing material on the ceiling surface, we proceed to the installation of the stretch ceiling.

Stage 1. Marking the walls.

To begin with, we measure the height of the walls in all corners of the room, make marks. Often the difference in heights in different corners of the room can reach significant values. The markup is done taking into account the possible placement of chandeliers and decorative ceiling lighting. Next, the walls are marked, for this a laser level is used, an ideally horizontal line is applied to the wall around the entire perimeter of the room, along which the baguette will be attached.

Stage 2. Installation of the profile.

The second stage is the installation of the profile to the walls, focusing on the horizontal marking line made earlier. We fasten the profile using self-tapping screws or dowels with a step of no more than 8 cm. In order to prevent the profile from moving during the fastening process, it can be pre-glued. The quality of the stretch ceiling depends on the accuracy and correct installation of the profile.

Stage 3. Installation of the canvas.

After installing the profile, we proceed to the installation of PVC film. In order for the film to take on a complete look, the room is heated with a heat gun before installation. The gun can be taken from friends or those who use it to heat the garage in winter.

When the room temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius, you can begin to stretch the film.

Film mounting sequence:

1. With clean hands, the film is taken out of the package, laid out on a clean floor.
2. According to the installation instructions that accompanies each package with a film, we begin installation. To do this, we fix the film in the corners, preheating them, and stretch them diagonally.
3. In the corners, the film is attached to the so-called "crocodiles". These are special devices that allow you to securely fix the film. "Crocodiles" have special clips to prevent damage to the PVC film.
4. We gradually warm up the film, remove one corner clamp, after which we carefully and slowly begin to fill the heated canvas into a baguette with a special corner spatula. We hold the already filled part and begin to fill further until two locks are fixed from different sides.
5. The rest of the corners are attached in the same way.
6. After fixing the corners, we begin mounting the film in straight lines. A straight blade for stretch ceilings, like the angled one at the previous stage, will greatly facilitate the work. There is a seam on the canvas, this section is attached to 2-3 locks. After that, the distance between the corners is divided into 2 parts, the locks are fastened, the resulting distance is again divided into 2 parts, and so on, until the stretch ceiling canvas is securely fixed.

Step-by-step mounting instructions are shown in this figure:

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If you live in a multi-apartment and high-rise building, then the noise from the neighbors cannot be avoided. For a comfortable stay in an apartment, you need to solve the main task - to get rid of the neighbor's noise from above, because any movement or noise creates the biggest problem, what kind of sound insulation to choose for the ceiling in the apartment and what kind of sound insulation is better.

For a comfortable stay in an apartment, you need to solve the main task - to get rid of the neighbor's noise from above, because any movement or noise creates the greatest problem

The quality of sound insulation leaves much to be desired in any type of house: brick, block, panel and even monolithic. All houses united by one problem- poor interfloor soundproofing of floors. There is a separate one about soundproofing walls.

Noise from any source hits the ceiling, causing it, in turn, to oscillate and re-emit the noise into the apartment below. There is no escape from the mechanical impact on the interfloor partition.

What is the difference between materials for soundproofing the ceiling?

For arranging the ceiling for sound insulation, materials with sound absorption efficiency are suitable. The arrangement of the ceiling is carried out by various methods, for each method, manufacturers of soundproof materials have come up with their own version.

But no matter how good the noise-reducing material is, it must have the following properties:

• Soundproof The sound wave is not absorbed, but reflected. The sound wave does not rock the floor because the material has a decent amount of mass and internal loss.
• sound-absorbing– the sound wave is absorbed with the help of special channels-pores. The material has a fibrous composition, friction is present in the pores, which has the function of slowing down the sound wave.

For arranging the ceiling for sound insulation, materials with sound absorption efficiency are suitable.

The sound wave may not penetrate the material, but it will swing and generate secondary noise, so it is better to use a structure with sound-absorbing material inside and massive sound-proofing material outside.

When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to indicators:

• Material thickness.
• sound insulation factor.
• Flammability.
• Certificate for the absence of substances harmful to the body.

How to choose the right material?

The following materials are considered the most popular today:

• mineral wool. Material from raw materials with non-combustible properties. Does not shrink, it can be purchased in sheets with a thickness of 5 cm.
• mineral plates- a convenient material to use, and the soundproofing method with cotton wool is considered the most effective. But only the ceiling in this case will become 15-20 cm lower. So the increased thickness of the ceiling structure is not always a good option, especially if the ceiling height is not pleasing.

Another disadvantage of cotton wool is a danger to human health. You will need high-quality insulation so that the material does not have a negative impact on humans.

• polyurethane foam. The sound-absorbing material has a tight grip, so it can protect against impact and airborne noise. The material absorbs not only noise from neighbors, but also sounds from your apartment. The disadvantage of polyurethane foam is its toxicity in case of fire. Therefore, such an arrangement of sound insulation is considered dangerous.
• sealing self-adhesive tape. This material is made from environmentally friendly raw materials and perfectly retains even heat in the house.

You will need high-quality insulation so that the material does not have a negative impact on humans.

A good option is the use of heat and sound insulating panels made from ecological fibers of coniferous wood.

There are alternative materials for soundproofing the ceiling. For ceiling sheathing, for example, cork, foam sheets are used. Even with the advent of more modern materials, love for cork does not change.

But cork soundproofing is only suitable if your neighbors have a concrete screed or laminate on top, and cork saves only from impact noise. The screams of children, loud music, barking dogs - will be available to your hearing with cork soundproofing.

As a soundproofing material, you can use reed tiles, foamed glass. Natural material is sometimes used for soundproofing: coconut fiber, peat, linen tow.

3 most successful ways to soundproof ceilings in an apartment

Even with good quality and efficiency of the sound-absorbing material, the technological process of installation of the structure is of paramount importance in understanding the physical processes of acoustics. There are no soundproofing materials for acoustics - there are soundproof structures.

With the wrong design and material, there will be no sense, so you need to choose an effective method of soundproofing ceilings and competently approach the technology of installing a noise-reducing frame.

Today, soundproofing ceilings can be done in many ways: using soundproofing boards, using a heat-insulating composition or suspended structures. Each method has its pros and cons, and is applicable in a particular case. To achieve a noise reduction effect, the following conditions must be met:

The most popular method of soundproofing a ceiling is using a soundproofing material. Under drywall, basalt wool, cork, polyurethane foam block or coconut fibers are used. The ceiling structure can be made in three versions:

• Plasterboard false ceiling with metal frame.
• with a film or fabric coating, which is stretched on special brackets.

Any of these options is installed according to the scheme: installation of a vibration-isolated structure or an independent frame, then any sound-absorbing material that is sheathed with plasterboard or hidden under an acoustic stretch ceiling.

NEW! An example of soundproofing a stretch ceiling with your own hands

When soundproofing a stretch ceiling, the main task is to fill the empty space between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling canvas with a special sound-absorbing material, which:

1. Provides maximum absorption of noise penetrating into the room from neighbors
2. Will dampen the stretch ceiling so that it does not resonate
3. Creates a favorable acoustic environment in the room, muffles the noise that has entered the room

Noise insulation of a stretch ceiling implies high requirements for the environmental safety of the material, since during the installation of the canvas there are holes through which harmful substances can enter the living room.

The best sound absorbing material is MaxForte EcoAcoustic– white hypoallergenic polyester fiber boards or Sound PRO(thin 12mm new generation material). Both materials are environmentally friendly and do not contain harmful phenol-formaldehyde resins.

MaxForte EcoAcoustic

MaxForte SoundPRO

EcoAcoustic and SoundPRO differ in thickness, 50 mm and 12 mm, therefore, if there is no restriction on the thickness of sound insulation, EcoAcoustic is used, if you need to make it “thinner”, then SoundPRO is used.

Both materials are mounted in the same way:

1. A stretch ceiling baguette is installed (what the canvas will be attached to next)
2. Either MaxForte EcoAcoustic slabs or MaxForte SoundPRO rolls are fixed to the prepared ceiling surface (floor slabs). Fastening is carried out using conventional dowel-mushrooms.
3. After the ceiling surface is completely covered with sound-absorbing material, the installation of the stretch ceiling itself is carried out.

The advantage of this method is to save height, since EcoAcoustic or SoundPRO fills the empty space between the floor slab and the stretch ceiling, thereby not taking away the height of the room.

The cost of soundproofing material for a room with an area of ​​18-19 m 2:

Option 1

Option 2

Walkthrough: Soundproofing Plasterboard Ceilings

This method is popular among people who plan to arrange soundproofing with their own hands. Plasterboard slabs are easy to install, while construction skills may not be possessed. This method does not require the use of a specific material, various soundproofing materials are suitable: mineral wool, polyurethane foam blocks, cork, coconut fiber, etc.

Do-it-yourself frame soundproofing of the ceiling performed according to the following scheme:

Ceiling soundproofing is a whole system - a “layer cake”, in which each “layer” performs its task.

1. A frame is assembled from a conventional ceiling metal profile (for example, KNAUF 60x27),
   this is the future "skeleton" of sound insulation: what all other layers will be attached to.
2. The frame is attached to the ceiling using VibroStop PRO vibration hangers. Their task is to break the rigid connection between the floor slab and the metal frame, and along the perimeter the profile guides are attached to the wall through 2 layers of damper tape (through which the drywall will later come into contact with the wall). As a result, vibrations (and sound is, first of all, vibration) will not transfer to the new plasterboard ceiling. In simpler terms, the task of VibroStop PRO is to remove shock noises that arise from the stomping, falling objects, and the rattle of furniture on the floor of neighbors from above.
3. Special acoustic plates are installed inside the mounted frame MaxForte ECOplate-60 they have the maximum class "A" in terms of noise absorption, they remove airborne noise: these are screams, crying, loud TV or music.
4. Further, sheets of GVL (gypsum fiber sheet) are attached to the metal profile. All sheet joints must be coated with vibroacoustic silicone non-hardening sealant.
5. The last finishing layer is GKL sheets (gypsum plasterboard). They are attached to the GVL, while the joints of the GVL and GKL are made apart.

The cost of soundproofing and auxiliary materials for a room with an area of ​​18-19 m 2

Name	units rev.	quantity	price per piece, rub	total, rub
MaxForte-EkoPlita 60 kg/m3	pack.	8	720	5 760
VibroStop PRO soundproofing mounts	PCS	48	350	16 800
Sealing tape MaxForte 100 (2 layers)	PCS	2	850	1 700
Sealant VibroAcoustic	PCS	7	300	2 100
Profile guide Knauf PN 27x28	PCS	3	129	387
Ceiling profile Knauf PP 60x27	PCS	21	187	3 927
Single-level connector type Crab	PCS	50	19	950
Profile extension	PCS	8	19	152
Self-tapping screw metal-metal 4.2x13	kg	1	330	330
Self-tapping screw 3.5x25 (gwl)	kg	2	300	600
Self-tapping screw 3.5x35 (for metal)	kg	2	250	500
Anchor wedge 6/40 pack (100 pcs)	pack.	1	700	700
Dowel-nail 6/40 pack (200 pcs)	pack.	1	250	250
KNAUF sheet (GKL) (2.5m.x1.2m. 12.5mm.)	sheet	7	290	2 030
KNAUF-sheet (GVL) (2.5m.x1.2m. 10mm.)	sheet	7	522	3 654
Outcome				39 840

Plasterboard slabs are easy to install, while construction skills may not be possessed.

Tricks and secrets of soundproofing for stretch ceilings

Stretch ceiling give a lot of benefits for the use of any soundproof materials.

According to experts, a stretch ceiling is more effective in soundproofing a suspended structure. The acoustics are evened out in this case due to the main feature of the stretch ceiling - sound dampening in a soft texture. The suspended ceiling serves as a resonator.

If you decide to mount the stretch ceiling yourself, then the sound insulation will be the same as for a suspended structure or a plasterboard ceiling. The frame is made of rails or a metal profile, a special material is glued into the resulting cells, and in the final, a canvas is stretched onto special brackets.

A stretch ceiling is effective in homes where builders have used a floor screed.

Manufacturers are trying to simplify the process of installing a stretch ceiling and now you can buy acoustic material with a perforated surface. The new canvas has special micro-holes through which noise is neutralized more effectively.

An affordable and popular method is considered to be sheathing the ceiling with mineral wool slabs. It has been proven that such material can absorb up to 90% of noise, and the installation of the structure is simple.

Installation of a ceiling with mineral wool boards consists of installations of a special design, in the cells of which soundproofing material is placed. After the frame is clogged with cotton wool, the structure is sheathed with plasterboard. A smooth coating can be painted, plastered, finished with wallpaper.

Installation of a false ceiling can be done on your own, how to do it? Installation instructions are the same as for soundproofing plasterboard ceilings:

• The place under the frame is marked.
• With the help of rails or hangers, a suspended structure is assembled.
• Soundproof boards are installed in the resulting cells: mineral wool or fiberglass.
• The soundproofing material is hemmed with a decorative coating.

Installation of a false ceiling with mineral wool boards can be done in another way:

If you settled on a suspension system, then it is most logical to use cotton wool; foam plastic is also allowed. Only styrofoam cannot be glued, over time, it will move away from the ceiling, forming an empty space.

The suspended ceiling structure not only protects against noise, but also hides any irregularities, giving the ceiling a very beautiful appearance.

How else can you get results?

One way to solve the problem of soundproofing the ceiling is to install a “floating” floor in the apartment from above. If you have a good relationship with your neighbors, then the simple technology has an excellent noise-absorbing effect.

The floor is covered with polyethylene foam in the form of granules, then covered with technical cork. The resulting structure is poured with a concrete solution, after drying, the installation of the floor covering is carried out.

It is possible to use a rolled substrate with a polyethylene foam base as floor sound insulation or use compositions based on polymer fibers.

ceiling soundproofing cost

The construction services market offers more and more new products. Many companies can install not just a specific ceiling, but a whole complex soundproofing system, where different types of material will be used.

Costs for soundproofing work depend on the type of surface, installation option and the level of noise reduction. For example, if you are planning to install an acoustic false ceiling, you will have to pay 240-600 rubles per square meter.

The cheapest option for soundproofing- installation of a two-level plasterboard ceiling structure. The cost of work will depend on the method of soundproofing, the choice of material.

The price for soundproofing a turnkey ceiling will cost on average from 1,500 rubles per square meter. If soundproofing is needed to create a special room, for example, to build a recording studio, then the cost of soundproofing work will increase.

The ceiling is the main area in the apartment through which noise penetrates. The problem of "noise from a neighbor from above" can be solved by the method of partial sound insulation: installation of a sound-proof false ceiling structure.

But soundproofing the ceiling will not always help to get rid of the problem; most likely, it will be necessary to protect the walls and floor from noise and sounds penetrating the room from all sides.

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The increased level of noise in the premises has a bad effect on a person: it distracts from business, does not allow concentration, and often leads to nervous breakdowns. Its influence is especially strong during a stay at home, where everyone wants to relax after hard work, relieve stress, enjoy coziness and comfort.

Soundproofing for the ceiling, walls and floor can help deal with the problem. Consider what coatings are used to protect ceilings - thin materials are of particular interest.

Types of noise, standard requirements

Noises in residential premises can penetrate from the outside, or arise directly in buildings.

Here's what might be causing the noise:

• operation of household electrical appliances;
• transport;
• music;
• sounds reproduced by a person (from a whisper to a scream);
• natural phenomena (rain, thunder);
• repair work;
• even the rustle of leaves outside the window, etc.

There are four types of noise:

• Air e. Their transmission occurs through the air. Such noises include conversations, music, the rumble of passing vehicles.
• Drums. Noise is transmitted from the walls and floors of the building. For example, sounds from falling objects, moving furniture, construction tools, footsteps, knocking on a radiator.
• Acoustic. They arise and propagate as a result of reflection from the surfaces of the room. An example is the echo created by footsteps in an empty room.
• Structural. They are formed as a result of vibration from elevators, pumps, power tools, transmitted throughout the building.

Attention should be paid to the propagation of airborne and impact types of noise.

Basically, the problem of poor sound insulation is faced by residents of multi-storey buildings, of which panel buildings with good sound transmission are the least protected. Currently, when designing soundproofing of buildings, SP 23-103-2003 is used.

The norms of permissible noise in the premises in accordance with SP 51.13330.2011 are shown in the photo:

To understand the levels of noise from various sources, take a look at the figure:

You can reduce the noise level by taking some actions:

1. lowering the level directly at its source;
2. barrier device

In order to effectively reduce the noise in the room, it is necessary to perform a complete soundproofing of the room. We will pay attention to one of the stages of this work - the protection of the ceiling.

The rooms in many residential buildings do not differ, so the thickness of the installed protective coatings is of great importance. Consider what types of thin materials are on the market.

To protect against airborne noise in the house, materials with an insulation index Rw are used. From impact noise, sound insulation with the Lnw index will help.

Important! A higher index Rw means the degree of sound insulation of the material, but, on the contrary, coatings with a lower impact sound insulation index Lnw show better characteristics.

Types of thin coatings, installation technology

Requirements for soundproofing and sound-absorbing materials are established by GOST 23499-2009. Two types of coatings are produced: absorbing, scattering sound waves and reflecting them.

Important! Despite the assurances of manufacturers, the use of one type of insulation gives little effect. Those who did the soundproofing of the ceiling know that the best effect is given by a combination of different types of materials - absorbing and reflecting waves.

If you wish, you can study this issue in more detail by watching the video in this article.

The following subtle types are used to protect human health.

Green Glue Liquid Compound

This material is an elastic composition based on a latex polymer.

The composition can be sprayed between two sheets of any building materials, or from the wrong side of the finish. When frozen, it reflects sound waves.

The tests carried out showed that when using the compound in the following construction: gypsum board 80 mm + GVL sheet 12.5 mm + GKL sheet with Green Glue material, sound insulation increased by 15 dB.

The use of a liquid composition when installing a suspended structure helps to increase the sound insulation efficiency by 90%. The compound is applied with a layer of 0.5 - 1 mm.

The material is applied with a gun. When the sheets are compressed, it is distributed over the entire surface.

The cost of the compound is 34 thousand for a bucket of 18.9 liters (this amount is enough to process 34 sq.m).

Soundproof membrane Tecsound

Tecsound is a fireproof and environmentally friendly material, resistant to moisture and temperatures, its service life is not limited. The membrane is made from aragonite, polyolefins and plasticizers.

For fastening to surfaces (any) special glue is used. Also in the line are self-adhesive models. The sheets are fastened together with glue or by heating.

For soundproofing ceilings, 7 types of membranes are used. Their thickness: from 1.7 mm to 14 mm. They provide an isolation factor Rw equal to 25 - 28 dB.

Membrane price: 8.5 ... 12.5 thousand rubles. per roll 5.5 m long.

Cork

The bark of the cork tree is often used for soundproofing. The material is elastic, environmentally friendly, low thermal conductivity, resistant to moisture, it does not attract dust. In addition, the appearance of the coating allows you to leave it unfinished in some interiors.

Cork has good sound absorption (especially impact noise). The material is produced in the form of rolls or plates. The thickness of the coating can reach up to 3 cm.

More often, cork agglomerate is used to improve sound insulation. It is produced by sintering granules of cork tree bark at a temperature of 360 degrees. The mass pressed into blocks is cut into plates of the required sizes.

The material can be covered with natural cork veneer, and also have a lock connection. The greatest effect is the use of agglomerate in suspension systems.

The price of one soundproofing panel measuring 1 x 0.5 x 0.01 m is 280 rubles.

Rockwool Acoustic

• This material has found application in soundproofing as an additional protection against airborne noise. The sound-absorbing effect (especially of medium and high frequencies) is provided by randomly located basalt fibers.
• Stone wool panels are characterized by incombustibility and environmental safety, good thermal insulation ability, moisture resistance, vapor permeability and excellent durability. They are only 27 mm thick. Installation of panels can be done by hand.
• The most popular use of plates in the installation of suspended ceiling structures as a middle layer. They are installed between floor slabs and directly suspended ceilings. It is possible to use such sound insulation with.

Mounting methods for Rockwool Acoustic boards:

• on adhesive compositions (the instructions on its packaging will help you choose the right glue);
• fastening with dowels to floor slabs;
• laying for the design of the suspension system.

The cost of a package containing 12 panels measuring 1x0.6x0.027 m is in the range of 800 - 850 rubles.

Styrofoam

• Many people use styrofoam for noise protection. But the sound insulation of the ceiling with foam plastic does not make much sense (sometimes it leads to the exact opposite result).
• Impact noise decreases with increasing density of the materials through which it passes, which is not the case with such an insulator. Therefore, the most effective will be the use of foam when creating a floor screed.
• True, in this way you will protect the neighbors below from the noise produced in your apartment. Airborne noise is also not reduced with foam, as it has poor sound absorption.

Noise isolation on the ceiling in some cases is simply necessary. After all, the psychological and physical health of a person largely depends on the comfort of staying indoors. When choosing a method for protecting a room from noise, it should be taken into account that only combinations of sound-absorbing and reflective materials will bring the desired effect.

As well as complex finishing of the premises, including the device for insulating walls, ceilings, floors and high-quality processing of joints. With well-made calculations, the choice of materials and their installation, you are provided with comfort and peace in the house.