ONE BEST Way to Soundproof a Wall - Condo & Townhouse!

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Here is the ultimate best way to soundproof a wall once and for all! This wall soundproofing is best suited for people living beside a noisy neighbor in an adjoining townhouse or condo.
There are many ways to sound proof a wall but if you're fed up with the noise and ready to sell your condo or townhouse because of the racket, this DIY soundproofing video will be your saving grace!
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@stevewardlaw 3 года назад

For anyone who for whatever reason came here to find out the ONE BEST Way to Soundproof a Wall, video starts at 4:23

@AlexanderCheong 3 года назад

Thank you

@dreamingcode 2 года назад

Jesus, thank you!!

@husky7985 Год назад

Doing the lords work.

@cardiffwalker Год назад

God love you!!!

@toxotorana 2 года назад

How does a builder get away with building units with no sound insulation in dividing walls? How is it not illegal? They should be prosecuted. It is a health issue!

@ramochai Год назад

Profit maximisation. It’s only one of the many negative consequences of our economic system.

@ineedhelpsoundproofing Год назад

Omg thank you for this. My unit is literally right on the street I don't friggin know why they the developers had to build it so close to the street! They think by putting a patch of bushes and rocks would help -.-

@khandam7709 2 года назад

step #1 use putty pads Step #2 use rockwool insulation, #3 use soundproofing drywall. took him 10 fucking minutes to say what I wrote in one sentence.

@NativeAmericanSwag 2 года назад

This Man Gives Me Hope!🥺😭🙌🙏♥️💪 Thank you so very much for this!♥️ My mother and I brought a townhome in a suburb over a year ago, and have been going back and forth about selling it! The previous owner did slip up and say that the sale that fell through mentioned that the home was not insulated everywhere, and because of that the home is cold downstairs and hot upstairs.🤦‍♀️ Every time we have a conversation my mom tells me not to speak louder than a whisper because of the neighbors who rent next door! We live next to the corner but on one side the renters are extremely nosey, and it's to the point that they give themselves away whenever my mother says hi to them that they know even our phone conversations from their bathroom into my mothers master bath!😳🤦‍♀️ That's because the walls are so thin that you can hear anything from the master bath that is connected to the master bedroom and closet!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ And the home on the other side at the corner we can hear the kids running up and down the stairs for hours each day, toys being thrown across the room, them using the first floor half bath, and every episode of cocomelon known to mankind!!! 😳🤦‍♀️😳😳🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

@patchbunny 3 года назад

If you're tearing the wall apart, how about this? I read it in a Department of Defense manual years ago on soundproofing meeting rooms for classified information discussions. When you pull your side of the drywall off, make the wall 2 inches wider by installing a wider floor and ceiling piece, and add 2x4 studs that are midway between the other wall studs. Only, these don't attach to the opposite wall. Face then with your new wider floor and ceiling pieces and attach your drywall to them. Now there's no continual path of material between the two wall surfaces to transmit sound. Snake the soundproof insulation in-between, then add two layers of drywall.

@dreadpirates_ 4 года назад

Architect here. Also I’ve started by glueing Mass Loaded Vinyl to the original wall, then screw the resilient channel to the wall, then screw 1 layer of gyp bd with felt on the outside before screwing (screw carefully as to ONLY screw the floating end of the RC and NOT THRU The RC to THE WALL BEHIND). then glue the final layer of gyp bd. Glue is important cause the felt and acoustic glue will provide a cushion and fully separation on the wall. Ceiling just do the 2 layers of gyp screwed to the RC ... just carefully....again. LOL then finally at top and bottom of the walls use acoustic sealant at the gaps before any molding goes up. This seems like a lot BUT YOU WILL LOVE HOW QUIET IT IS !!!! The money and time spent IS WORTH IT.

@pooh-bunny9249 4 года назад

Paul thanks much for the feedback, "1 layer of gyp bd with felt" is this a special product or something I can get in Home Depot?

@dreadpirates_ 4 года назад

@@pooh-bunny9249 no sorry it is a little hard to interpret from how i worded it. No, its not a special product its just felt. The thicker the better. Sometimes its also called "acousti-mat" ... and is used on floors. But can be used on walls too ! Just put the felt on the gyp bd and screw both to the RC's floating leg. Use acoustic glue, it think its called "green glue" ... not positive... but the there is acoustic glue, and glue the final layer of gyp bd on top of that. Finish as usual. There is "acoustic paint" .... kinda helps but the jury is still out if its worth the $$$$ . Hope this helps and clarified things !!!! Good luck!!!

@sitandchill2897 2 года назад

thanks mister, good tips! :) finding decent soundproofing information is hard to find. thank you for the links. subbed

@jfloyo11 3 года назад

I live in a townhouse and my new neighbors are driving me absolutely nuts...I literally am here to find ways to sound proof a wall.

@aniseesyl 3 года назад

Same hear.

@jfloyo11 3 года назад

@@aniseesyl I just bought 100 2 inch foam pads to put on the wall...thats step one...if that doesnt work Im going to start putting up drywall lolol

@beckyt2480 3 года назад

Why do we always have to soundproof noisy, rude people and spend our money??

@AlwaysLoveOthers 3 года назад

@@jfloyo11 Did the foam work?

@jfloyo11 3 года назад

@@AlwaysLoveOthers lololol nope didnt work

@naegleriafowleri2230 2 года назад

best option is to remove cheap drywall, then put insulation if there is none, then 5/8 drywall, then another layer of 5/8 drywall with green glue

@RayRv607 3 года назад

This will not stop the vibrations from the other house that comes from them going up and down the stairs/closing cabinets. You will need decoupling to stop that kind of noise in addition to everything he said!

@laogx4026 Год назад

THANK YOU!

@randomuser1549 3 года назад

What do you think about adding mass loaded vinyl to the studs after you insulate and before putting on the first layer of drywall?

@martam518 3 года назад

Do you know how?

@Indowwindows 4 года назад

Thanks for the informational video! At Indow windows, we value soundproofing as well. Can you make a video explaining your perspective on why soundproofing is beneficial?

@soundproofguide 4 года назад

I would certainly look into that! Thank You! I've heard many good things about your product!

@carolm3768 2 года назад

I actually have Indow windows...they are for sure, better than nothing !

@angel.heart007 3 года назад

What can I do if it’s an apartment made of concrete? It’s very modern and nice so I thought, I have no problem with sound outside as the doors are real thick. But my next door neighbor plays music and movies that go through the wall between us. And it’s concrete. What can I do?

@lanemoon5430 2 года назад

Hi, can you help me, I don't know much about this stuff, I just moved in a new condo, I can't hear what my neighbors do but I noticed whenever they shut their main door that my door moves and makes a sound a bit too. I'm wondering why 'cause the building is quite popular and more high-end compared to apartments. Thank you to anyone who answers me, take care

@jasonjaslow7231 3 года назад

What are your suggestions for reducing noise from a DOWNSTAIRS neighbor? At night, I can hear a buzzing sound inside an interior wall (with no insulation). If I put my ear up to the wall, the sound seems quite loud. I don't think the sound is coming from the floor, tho Im unable to really localize the noise as it seems to come from everywhere! Im thinking about removing the wall, adding insulation and putting up QuietRock.

@powerWithinUs4055 2 года назад

I had weirdness in a high rise apartment building. Neighbor from downstairs came to say the noise was constant. Both my husband and I worked nights, gone when she was explaining the noise, We we're just at the corner of the building, probably metal studs, probably referred sound the whole floor, referring to the area. The wood tiles would make noise, needed more glue, but the noisy ones weren't even in a walk path,. The front doors to the units were heavy metal, it might have been referred noise. Thick carpeted on one side, metal threshold, bang. Self-closing doors. Bang. She described a tapping sound. Couldn't be a loose tile....it was repeating, plus concrete floors wouldn't transfer that sound. We weren't even home, the noise was configuration of the design. Might be an easy fix with green felt to the bottom of the doors themselves. Problem is, management would never agree. Over three years, all new people, so it can never be resolved. Think of the baseboard trim, if removing that molding, there might be a huge gap. Never get it back on again, the wood would splinter. But if you know the landlord....buying new. trim would not cost much and it's once and for all.

@alexbonilla1143 3 года назад

Great info! But The condo I live in will definitely not allow me to tear down the existing wall. What alternatives are there? Pls advise

@kilhoffa 3 года назад

You can install cement board over the existing drywall but it's not a great way of doing it.

@eheheh3263 2 года назад

How much would this cost? Estimates?

@jennifert3528 2 года назад

I have a cement firewall and still hear them. I am not redoing drywall after new carpet. Thank you for the suggestion, but this doesn't work for me.

@brentphillips2940 Год назад

Awesome video! this is hope for me to block out my noisy neighbours! I have one question. It seems that tearing off the existing drywall will be a major and messy job as well as getting rid of what could remain as an additional barrier. Could I not simply build another wall ONTO that wall? Please (anybody) let me know your thoughts about this.

@CriticalThinker02 Год назад

You could do that, but you’re going to lose space (5 inches or more?) in the rooms where you build that wall. It also sounds more expensive because you’d be framing out an entire wall versus using the existing. And it’s still going to be somewhat messy because of the cutting for the framing, the drywalling, and painting that will need to be done.

@ramochai Год назад

Downstairs neighbour's ceiling fan makes a loud drone sound that I find way too loud and it drives me insane. Is there a way to soundproof the floor too?

@ComedyGold-ml8wc Год назад

How would I do this with a brick wall?

@phitur 2 года назад

Hi, I want to soundproof a condo wall that is filled with some insulation wool material. Should I add a Sonoran 3/4 plus a 1/4 gyproc or just use instead a 5/8 inch gyprock to block most tv sound etc. Thanks

@phitur 2 года назад

also I don't seem to find any soundproof gypse in Montreal, Canada

@TheTCOLL 2 года назад

I'm having this issue and I believe there is only fiberglass insulation in the walls. Plans say 57 STC. Do you think its worth it to tear the wall out (Ill need strata approval) and change the fiberglass to safe and sound from roxwell, or leave the existing wall and put a layer of soundproof sonopan (I dont have soundproof drywall in my area) and another layer or drywall? Any idea how much of a difference this would make?

@bearclaw5115 Год назад

The sonopan website actually shows that it is generally not worth tearing apart your existing drywall just to add insulation. That's a ton of work of 2 stc I think. Technically yes, it would have the better end result but it is not easy or cost effective.

@MarkEdwards-fs5cm 3 месяца назад

Any suggestions for this? If I am in my basement (finished) I can hear my neighbors talking in their master bathroom on the first floor. and yes we have issues with noise through the walls too. There is no code for sound in Ohio. Thanks

@chrism2150 3 года назад

I have this issue I live in a 3 story town house, when I moved in next door was vacant. Other neighbours are fine can't hear them but new neighbours my god them just going up and down stairs it's like an elephant, you can hear everything from speech to tvs. Hope I can get it sound proofed when lockdown lifts.

@kiyotaka269 3 года назад

these people must be ill-mannered and obese🤣

@jenniferbayliss3411 2 года назад

What if you are renting 😝 low income housing. I have PTSD really bad and our neighbors are awful. Can’t afford to leave and don’t have much money any suggestions for us 🥺

@myway2653 3 года назад

How do you do it if you live on the first floor!

@carolynmerritt7100 3 года назад

That's the worst right!!!

@aniseesyl 3 года назад

I live in a Condo. Can i soundproof the ceiling? I am going nuts. I hear every sound from the apt above me.

@toxotorana 2 года назад

I have had this issue, It depends on the type of ceiling. Mine, I got blow in rock wool but I considered many others. The effects were considerable but still not perfect as its a renovated garage with old creaky wood floors above. You could also glue on cheap hard foam 2" panels with a good sound rating, I did this for one of my walls and it worked well. but it might not look as good as a smooth ceiling but it depends, i'm not fussy. If its a rental you'll be limited. Do some research, there's more products out their than can be counted almost.

@aniseesyl 2 года назад

Thanks. I sold the condo.

@vivalaleta 9 месяцев назад

We're retiring to a small townhouse. I stayed there for a few weeks last summer. Every angry word one side said to each other I heard and every step on the pine stairs on the other side of mine, creaked loudly. I'm going to take the side walls apart and soundproof them.

@fixrtrainereducatormanager2961 2 года назад

So when you say it’s cost effective. Approximately how much does it cost to do one wall if you are trying to hire someone in Southern California?

@Yookiid 2 года назад

I have a good team that does home construction in Southern California

@dogdog6630 3 года назад

Hi I have lived in my townhouse for almost 12 years with minimum noise complaint but that all changed when we got new neighbors on December 2, 2020. I remember this day clearly because this was the day mine and my family’s life was turned upside down. They are a family of five three kids and mom dad. My master bedroom is the shared wall so we can hear the chaos coming from there unit. Sometimes starting at 7 in morning. Not only do we hear the shouting crying but the problem we are having is the kids slamming doors, furniture moving around. Jumping slapping the walls, constantly with no parental intervention. My question is by following your steps to soundproofing will it actually help with the noise of slamming doors and thumping?

@aaronosborn7395 2 года назад

In my experience living in a condo and tring various types of soundproofing/de coupling. it is very hard to muffler out the vibrations from slamming doors might be better just to move

@TheTCOLL 2 года назад

Im no expert but in a scenario like that decoupling the wall with resilient channels may help a bit.

@gamegodtre141 4 года назад

Im in a condo and ive soundproofed my walls ceiling and floor with mlv and a wall of dvd shelving. But my door leading to the hallway is not soundproof how can i proof the door?

@gamegodtre141 3 года назад

@@anaesterhazy631 nah only 7 shelfs each cost 100 or so

@sandwich3290 3 года назад

@@gamegodtre141 I mean, you could always just stick on some acoustic wedge foams on em.

@aniseesyl 3 года назад

Gamegod did soundproofing your ceiling worked? Can you explain how you did it please. I am going nuts in my Condo. Thanks.

@pooh-bunny9249 4 года назад

Thank you so much. Mine is a new construction which we are building right now. I have 2 questions 1. would it be better to add resilient channel and soundproof drywall on top of that? If yes, 1 layer ot 2 layers? 2. Do the same on the ceiling?

@soundproofguide 4 года назад

Resilient channel would work wonderful if you have the space. If the wall is empty , meaning without any built in countertop stuck onto it then resilient channel would be a good idea. Now a lot of people would tell me that it’s overkill to add yet another layer of soundproofing BUT when someone is ready to spend thousands of dollars to move out, a few hundred dollars more isn’t bad idea. I would add 2 layers of 5/8 drywall if you’re able to. It’s an inexpensive way to soundproof. I would do the same on the ceiling. Resilient channel is more meant for ceilings typically because it does a great job in limiting impact noise (foot stomping on floor causing vibrational noise). Thanks for watching! Give us an update when you’re done!

@dreadpirates_ 4 года назад

@pooh-bunny9249 4 года назад

@@soundproofguide So Resilient Channel and 2 layers of regular 5/8 drywall or 2 layers of soundproof drywall? Do you recommend I put green glue between 2 layers of drywall? Also this is a 1 story house - Would I still need resilient channel on ceiling or can I get away with just 1 layer of 5/8 soundproof drywall? I will also be using Roxul. Thanks in advance!

@soundproofguide 4 года назад

@@pooh-bunny9249 I wouldn't bother with resilient channel on a one level ceiling. You can use either the 5/8" or the soundproofing drywall. The 5/8" is enough for over 90% of situations.

@pooh-bunny9249 4 года назад

@@soundproofguide Perfect, thank you so so much!

@rorschizo 2 года назад

starts at 4:47

@pieceofbud2545 2 года назад

I think it would be best to put a 2 inch thick iron plate on the wall 😁😁😁

@civilizedsatyr 3 года назад

I can't find a SINGLE contractor in the Philadelphia area who will do this!

@jennifert3528 2 года назад

I live near Philadelphia too and no one over here in Jersey either.

@Feedback4Utoday Год назад

do you feel the key to success is to stretch out the video to be as long as possible?

@DissonantSynth 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. What is your accent?

@soundproofguide 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! The accent is French Canadian

@DissonantSynth 4 года назад

@@soundproofguide I like your accent a lot, even though it is subtle. I also liked the video of course, haha. Gonna be moving in a few months so I'll definitely scour your channel for more tips to fix up the new place

@soundproofguide 4 года назад

@@DissonantSynth Thanks! I'm happy you like my videos! :)

@beckyt2480 3 года назад

@@soundproofguide I’m from Michigan, so I recognized the accent right away. I don’t sound French, but EVERYONE thinks I’m from Canada or Minnesota. 😂😂

@YasirHabib93 Год назад

Dude we have 9 inch walls bricks i still hear them mumbling

@ftr911drvr 3 года назад

I found this video because I moved from a Townhouse built in 1983 to one built in 2020 in moving to a newer nicer home I assumed it would also be at minimum as sound proof. My old townhouse honestly i never heard my neighbors unless they were partying on their patio. This new one I hear cabinets closing, talking, and it doesn't help my neighbor also blasts their music loudly and it sounds as if it's coming from a room in my home. It's so frustrating I've been planning on moving earlier than I originally planned. I know it's a mix of lack of insulation and rude neighbors going to try some of the ideas in the video.

@soundproofguide 3 года назад

Best of luck! Let us know how it all worked out!

@vietnguyen4733 2 года назад

What did you do? And did it work? I'm in the same situation

@dabnisbrickey6527 2 года назад

I use to live in a townhouse built In 1997 and I never heard any noise from the neighbors either unless they played music really loud.

@Wendywonder123 3 года назад

It’s not very realistic to tear down the wall just for the noise

@TheTCOLL 2 года назад

No insulation between units. WhhaaaA?

@soundproofguide 2 года назад

I know right!?!?!

@bearclaw5115 Год назад

Tearing down existing drywall just to add insultation is not a good idea generally. Your adding tremendously to the cost and effort of the job for a gain of only 2 STC. If you are going to tear the wall apart you should definitely add staggered studs to the wall which will make a much larger difference. But I think most people could just add a layer of 5/8 drywall to the wall. If that doesn't do enough add another layer. For only $15 a sheet, it's a cheap solution. Bear in mind none of these solutions will help with impact noise (foot steps, slamming doors). That kind of noise spreads through the structure and is known as flanking noise. That needs to be controlled by carpet, carpet pads, underlayment and newer building techniques. I wish you all the best in your quest for peace and quiet.

@carolynmerritt7100 3 года назад

Took about 5 minutes to get to the point!!

@AlejoSunShine1111 3 года назад

Carolyn Merritt lmaoooooo you read my mind

@carolynmerritt7100 3 года назад

@@AlejoSunShine1111 😂😂😂

@mimi-422 2 года назад

Good load get on with it already!!!!

@ciaranjameslawlor3582 2 года назад

Please man, get straight to the point!

@zurgboy07 3 года назад

will this make me able to grind use hammer drills to my hearts content with no one knocking on my door every 5 minutes complaining about sounds.

@Name-io6dk Год назад

Next video could you refer a time stamp that brings us straight to the informational part

@user-ir2jo7bl6k 3 года назад

I am from Bangladesh Everything we say at home is what people do when they hear it

@carolm3768 2 года назад

Hysterical reply, as it's true! Traveled a good deal...love your Country and people ! Cheers!

@Oneness100 2 года назад

There is no BEST way unless you have done a suitable noise study and then you have to calculate what materials to use that will be effective for your specific situation. What works for one room may not work for another and it's all due to what frequencies and amplitude your dealing with when it comes to blocking outside noise coming in, or inside noise going out.

@MostHighDwelling 2 года назад

get to the point oh my gosh

@Tubbknuckles 2 года назад

Seriously dude, people come here to get tips. You talk too much. You just need to get right to the showing of how to soundproof the wall. I keep watching your other videos it’s all Yakety yak yak yak. Just cut to the chase and show what to do not talk about it.

@MeezyPeezy 3 года назад

Your push for the 10 min mark was laughable What a waste the forts 4 minutes was

@frederickwalzer5555 3 года назад

I thought English was a pragmatic and direct language. Lol

@cleverhype 2 года назад

I asked my realtor if soundproofing your wall increases value. The answer is pure and simple - NO! If you do this, you'd be doing it for yourself only. There's only a small margin of shoppers that are even aware of this issue and most are simply not looking for this feature. Nobody knows how bad it is until they feel like they are robbed of their privacy.

@LBCTITAN 2 года назад

Is your realtor saying that a piece of mind is not valuable to someone, if so I'm looking for a new realtor? When you have to deal with somebody else's noise it can become intolerable to say the least. I totally agree with sound proofing my walls and when I do sell I will let the new owners know about this feature and even show pictures and receipts. My mark up will be included in the sell of the home.

@CriticalThinker02 Год назад

That’s very interesting… I was one of those buyers who had no idea until it was too late.

@gleem1751 3 года назад

This guy is adding unnecessary "S" on the end of word

@nkliu9302 Год назад

I love your content but you should be more focus abour your topic. The topic is the BEST WAY, but until 4:00 you are still talking about the value about the house......