Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 17, 2011 8:30 am When i can get myself into a house and out of my unit i want to do something to soundproof the walls in a couple of rooms.. How hard is it to remove the gip rock and add some insulation and then maybe replace the older gip rock with newer thicker stuff over the insulation ? Would that be the best way to approach something like this ? Id like to deaden the sound quite dramatically so id probably do something in the roof also and maybe get the windows double glazed, or at least at some thick curtains... Id get a builder to do the walls as ive got no experience at all, but im just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to go about it and what i could roughly expect a builder to charge for that type of thing per room.. Re: Soundproofing walls 2Jan 17, 2011 1:08 pm Removing plaster board is easy enough, just need to be careful when cutting as you likely come across some electrical wiring. If DIYing then pay attention to cleaning up the studs as they glue used to hold the plaster up can be very hard to get off, but it needs to be flat to get a straight wall again. You could DIY if you were able to get the plaster off, install the sound deadening then put new plaster on. You would then get a plaster finisher in to fill the gaps in the sheets of plaster. After they're done you can re paint. A mate of mine set a circular saw to 10mm depth and run it up the lines of the studs after finding them with a locator. Put insulation in and added 10mm strip of ply to the studs to space them out then re plastered over the top. It made his rooms 20-30mm narrower but he didn't have to spend time cleaning up studs to make them flat. He did have to re trim up his skirting boards though. also put new style of cornice on as he didn't like the original Re: Soundproofing walls 4Jan 17, 2011 11:06 pm If you want to seriously make a "dramatic" difference you will not only need an absorber (a product like soundscreen batts which is 75mm thick from memory), but a deadening material like barium impregnated vinyl (4kg/sqm) and then you can use soundcheck or fyrchek board in place of standard gyprock due to its denser nature to minimise sound transmission. The insulation and denser plasterboard might be enough to not need the vinyl, but that will depend on your definition of dramatic sound deadening! And finally for the ultimate, you can use rubber grommets as decouplers between the gyprock and stud frame (ie stopping the outer gyprock sheet from transfering vibrations [sound] through to the framework and through the wall). What a builder will charge you - wouldn't have a clue? Get some quotes and make a call from there I guess? Re: Soundproofing walls 5Jan 18, 2011 8:18 pm Not sure how serious you want to do it.... but my husband made a studio complete with sound proofing etc etc... $40,000 + That was him helping out another builder. Call around and ask IMO. Nonna's Nest House set for completion November 2013 Re: Soundproofing walls 6Jan 18, 2011 9:46 pm Isn't better to look for another place? I wonder Soundproofing needs space between panels as that space works as dampened for walls and ceilings the soundproof boards are cheap enough the problem is to make false walls and ceilings and that costs $$$ Re: Soundproofing walls 7Jan 19, 2011 11:00 am There are many different ways to soundproof a room. The cost is usually going to be associated with the type and quality of soundproofing materials used. I would definitely call around to local businesses and get a price quote on different methods that you can possibly use. Re: Soundproofing walls 8Jan 19, 2011 10:22 pm Pearson There are many different ways to soundproof a room. The cost is usually going to be associated with the type and quality of soundproofing materials used. I would definitely call around to local businesses and get a price quote on different methods that you can possibly use. So what do you exactly have in mind Pearson? Re: Soundproofing walls 10Jan 22, 2011 8:31 am I have been looking into soundproofing as well. It is something that is very important to me. I have been driven out of my last place because of inconsiderate people and there barking dogs. Have a look at some sites I have come across. http://www.acoustica.com.au/walls.html And for a real easy solution that may or may not work that well. http://www.greengluecompany.com/ How much room do you have to play with? Could you possibly add a skin of hebal AAC panels and gyprock sound check over that? Re: Soundproofing walls 12Jan 24, 2011 9:17 am Nonna Not sure how serious you want to do it.... but my husband made a studio complete with sound proofing etc etc... $40,000 + That was him helping out another builder. Call around and ask IMO. that's is cool to make the studio sound proof but wow it cost a lot. lol but i know it's all worth it for your husband. Re: Soundproofing walls 13Jun 20, 2011 9:39 pm When you soundproof the room dont forget to use a solid core door and seals, otherwise the sound will still get in. If you don't want to annoy the neighbours then simply get yourself some good head phones. For me the sound is much better using headphones. The NCC (National Construction… 1 21135 Upgrading your windows to soundproof ones, like triple-glazed, can make a significant difference. 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