Studios and gymnasiums are not the only places to play musical instruments, including the piano.
There are many people who are worried that they want to play an instrument at home, but the sound is too loud.
This time we will introduce how to soundproof your home.
We will also introduce soundproofing that can be done in rental apartments and condominiums.
In addition to musical instruments, it is also a must-see for those who want to make their rooms soundproof for privacy reasons.
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Cost of soundproofing
First, I will explain the cost of creating a soundproof room.
because proper soundproofing is never cheap .
Generally, if you ask a professional to renovate a room for a musical instrument to make it soundproof, it will cost around 2 million to 4 million yen for an 8 tatami room
Of course it depends on the degree.
For example, if you are renovating the soundproofing for the purpose of creating a theater room, it may cost about half that price.
By hiring a professional, they will have a thorough understanding of the space and will provide the appropriate soundproofing treatment to suit your room.
...However, it is very expensive.
Unless you have a lot of money, you probably won't be able to pay this much.
If you don't mind spending this amount please hire a professional remodeler .
if you think, ``I can't spend this much, but I can afford tens of thousands of yen to hundreds of thousands of yen please read the article ahead .
Finally, if you can't afford tens of thousands of yen please give up on soundproofing your room .
Unfortunately, even if you spend half-heartedly, you won't be able to create a satisfactory soundproof room.
If you still want to play an instrument, we recommend purchasing an electronic piano, keyboard, electric guitar, or electronic drums that you can play while listening to them through headphones.
4 places to press to make your room soundproof
There are four areas where you can perform treatments to make your room soundproof.
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Walls , ceilings , floors , doors (windows)
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A common mistake is to soundproof only the windows and doors and become satisfied.
It is true that home centers and music stores sell many heat-insulating and sound-proofing sheets that can be applied to gaps between windows and doors.
However, doing this alone is not enough.
Sound spreads in all directions, and its vibrations are transmitted to the floor and ceiling.
There is no point in half-heartedly applying soundproofing.
If you want to create a proper soundproof room, make sure to keep these four things in mind.
We will explain the four types of soundproofing in order.
wall
The easiest and most cost-effective way to add soundproofing to your walls to increase the amount of wall space you have.
If you have ever experienced this, you know that in cheap rental apartments and apartments, you can sometimes hear even the slightest noises from the next room.
For example, you can hear the TV, coughing, or footsteps from upstairs.
Much of this is simply due to thin walls.
, the idea is, `` If the walls are thin, you should make them thicker.
The best advantage of this method there is no need to consider sound spread or reflection .
Adding walls can reduce unwanted sound transmission at a low cost.
So, we will explain why you should make the walls thicker and introduce the advantages and disadvantages of each sound absorbing material.
Also, the materials introduced this time are used not only for walls but also for ceilings and floors, so please read carefully and use them as a reference.
Polyester-based
The most recommended material is this polyester sound absorbing material.
Polyester sound-absorbing panels have fine fibers that firmly absorb vibrations, making , from bass to treble, from , to leak out .
It also has a heat insulating effect, so you can kill two birds with one stone when it comes to the environment of your room.
Furthermore, if the polyester has a distinctive color and shape, it will look natural as wallpaper even if it is applied as is.
Best of all, this material is lightweight and easy to apply.
However, the more airtight the room is, with completely no gaps, the more the sound may reverberate, creating an echo-like effect.
rock wool
Rock wool is an artificial fiber made by melting minerals such as basalt at high temperatures and cooling them into thin fibers.
Like polyester, this material also prevents all kinds of sounds from leaking out, from bass to treble .
It is lightweight and easy to apply, but there is one drawback.
It stings and hurts when it comes into direct contact with the skin .
Therefore, after applying Rockwool to the wall, you must apply wallpaper over it.
Also, since the fibers are fine, there is a risk of them scattering
If the wallpaper you put on top of the rock wool breaks, the rock wool inside may scatter and cause itchy skin.
On the other hand, if you apply wallpaper properly and take care of it, it is relatively cheap and available in the market, so I think it is an option.
glass wool
The name of glass wool is glass = glass, wool = fiber.
As the name suggests, it is a collection of glass fibers.
Not only does it have soundproofing and heat-insulating effects, but it is also extremely resistant to heat, so it is used in ships, refrigerators, computers, etc.
When you hear glass, you get the impression that it is sharp and dangerous, but fibrous materials are not like that.
However, like rock wool, it will sting if you touch it directly.
One thing to keep in mind is that it can absorb moisture from the air, which can make it heavier and put you at risk of falling off.
The price is cheap, but I think it's best to use properly coated products or have a professional do it for you.
Urethane
Last but not least, urethane-based soundproofing materials are the most popular soundproofing materials in recent years.
It's a material that makes you wonder, "Oh, this is it!" when you see it in real life, and it's also used as a raw material for Styrofoam.
It is lightweight and can be easily cut with a cutter, so you can make it to any size you want, and it can be easily attached with double-sided tape.
One thing to keep in mind is that it is flammable. Please be careful as smoking and other open flames are strictly prohibited.
an excellent soundproofing material in terms of performance is that it is often more expensive than other materials
If you can afford the price, you should use this one.
There are many cheap ones on the market, but many of them are thin and cannot be expected to have very good soundproofing effects.
ceiling
The best way to soundproof your ceiling is to first apply a soundproofing sheet and secure it with screws.
After that, a "sound absorbing material" is pasted on top.
Applying soundproof sheets is not only hard work but also dangerous.
Also, since it requires drilling a hole in the ceiling, the soundproofing effect will be reduced, but I personally don't mind using only sound absorbing material.
soundproof sheet
Soundproofing sheets are resin sheets that work by reflecting sound.
Therefore, using soundproofing sheets alone has little effect as a soundproofing measure.
As the name suggests, this soundproofing sheet is very thin, but it is quite heavy considering its thinness.
If you use double-sided tape to fix this to the ceiling, there is a risk of it falling off.
it is necessary to drive in long screws to secure the soundproof sheet .
Check the base to see if you can drive the screws into it.
some materials may crack if you drive in screws .
Please type it in lightly to make sure there is no problem before doing so.
sound absorbing material
Regarding sound-absorbing materials, please refer to the "Walls" section.
Be sure to choose the material that suits your situation.
However, unlike walls, it is more likely to fall due to gravity, so be sure to use strong adhesive tape or adhesive to attach it.
floor
Unless you have a room in the basement, floor protection is essential if you want to play a musical instrument.
There are two main types of sound transmitted through the floor.
The first sound is called impact noise
This is the sound that resonates directly with the floor, similar to what you hear when walking on the floor.
This creates vibrations throughout the floor, which pass through the floor into the beams and into the ceiling of the room below.
Since the piano is an instrument that is in contact with the floor, it is natural that vibrations are transmitted directly from the piano legs to the floor.
The second type of sound the sound in the air .
For example, this includes the sounds of talking, laughing, the TV, and music.
The sound of a piano is exactly like this: the sound emitted from the strings is dispersed into the air.
In other words, in the case of the piano, you have to take both measures .
What we do for the floor is to layer sound-absorbing materials in the same way as for the walls and ceiling.
sound insulation sheet
First of all, like the ceiling, there is a soundproof sheet.
This makes it difficult for ``sound in the air'' to be transmitted to the floor beneath the floor.
Unlike the ceiling, there is no need to worry about it falling due to gravity, so there is no need to drive screws.
Use thin double-sided tape to prevent the floor from becoming uneven.
Depending on the item, double-sided tape may not be necessary.
Make sure to keep it flat and attach the sheet so that it does not affect the piano.
The most important thing to watch out for floors made of stone or ceramic tiles .
If these sheets are not placed evenly on the floor, they may resonate and cause strange sounds.
If your room has stone or ceramic tile floors, focus on evenly applying the soundproofing sheet.
, if raw wood rather than a sheet with wood
If there is a gap where a small amount of moisture enters from under the floor, mold may grow between the floor and the sound insulation sheet.
To prevent this, we recommend that you lay down an insect-proof and mold-proof sheet before laying the sound insulation sheet.
soundproof carpet
The next step is to use sound-absorbing materials, but unlike walls and ceilings, fluffy materials make it difficult for people to walk around, and they also make it difficult to stabilize musical instruments such as pianos.
That's why we recommend soundproof carpet.
Soundproof carpet is made by attaching carpet fabric to a thin layer of soundproofing material.
Since the purpose is a "carpet", it is perfectly level from the beginning.
it reduces the ``impact noise'' caused by direct vibration , and the sound-absorbing material makes it difficult for ``sound in the air'' to be transmitted
One thing to keep in mind when purchasing is that many of the cheap "soundproof carpets" that are advertised are just regular carpets made thicker.
Many of them are explained using difficult terms, but the important thing is to check carefully to see if they have sound-absorbing material.
Of course, various types of sound absorbing materials are used.
Please refer to the types of sound absorbing materials mentioned above when choosing one.
Additionally, if your room already has carpet, you can simply place a soundproofing sheet underneath it.
In the first place, carpet also has the effect of preventing sound from dispersing.
There is no need to force yourself to change the carpet that suits your room.
Try using it as is, and then use soundproof carpet only if you feel that the soundproofing is not sufficient.
door (window)
Doors are an important element to consider when soundproofing a room.
Doors and windows are one of the most common causes of noise problems, such as pianos.
There are usually gaps below, above, and to the sides of doors and windows that allow sound from the room to escape.
Completely soundproofing doors and windows requires a huge amount of time and effort, and is the most difficult task .
However, you cannot spend all your time and money on this.
This time, I will introduce some methods that I think are efficient.
Soundproof doors/windows
All of a sudden, it's a bit difficult, or rather, it's a hassle, including post-processing.
What this means is, ``Change the doors and windows themselves to ones that are soundproofed.''
There are some products that apply sheets to the doors and windows to provide some soundproofing, but to be honest, they don't seem to be very effective.
Above all, there are many things to consider such as the material and thickness of the doors and windows, which is difficult for amateurs to do.
Although it will cost a little more money, I think it will be more cost effective to change to soundproof doors and windows
If money is tight, try pasting the aforementioned sound-absorbing material on your door.
There is something called a "soundproof board" attached to the window.
Although the room will be dark, you can use regular windows without any problems if you open and close them as necessary, such as when playing the piano.
fill the gap
Finally, fill in any gaps around doors and windows.
If you have already purchased the "soundproof doors" and "soundproof windows" mentioned earlier, this is often unnecessary.
You can often see this at home improvement stores, and it has even been featured on TV as a measure to insulate your room.
Simply put, it is a cushion sticker that is pasted on the gap.
The price is also quite low compared to other soundproofing measures costs.
By pasting this, you can suppress the sound leaking from the gap.
When purchasing, please carefully look at the type of door or window and understand the size of the gap before purchasing.
Also, when filling gaps between windows, we recommend using one that is ``waterproof'' in case of condensation.
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