It is no secret that many people are simply annoyed by extraneous external noises, which are especially often pestering in multi -storey buildings. When the neighbors have a party above the apartment, at which definitely does not do without dancing, a constant rumble and the clatter does not allow to live calmly. Fortunately, there is a simple way to solve this problem. Millions of people install stretch ceilings with sound insulation and forget about extraneous noise. In addition, suspended ceilings are very beautiful and practical, so we are dealing with two positive moments at once. It cannot be said that the process of arranging a stretch ceiling and sound insulation is very simple, but some important tips will greatly simplify the matter and relieve the classic process errors.

Features of the process

The stretch ceiling is best suitable for creating sound insulation. This is due to the fact that the sound is worst through soft and loose surfaces. At the same time, the “bare walls” allow you to hear even the slightest rustle behind the wall.

The stretch ceiling is easily connected to the base ceiling, so there can be no safety problems. It is worth mentioning that classic ceiling fasteners have hard bridges that only increase the spread of noise. In addition, a small thickness of the structure of stretch material and sound insulation can significantly save space in small apartments.

The choice of noise -absorbing materials

The choice of high -quality material for soundproofing is a very serious question that needs to be seriously analyzed. The variety of sound insulation is impressive. Such materials have different thicknesses, weight, cost and quality.

Experts say that fibrous and porous materials are optimal in terms of sound insulation. However, the best choice will be composite material, which combines several layers of various types of insulation. Mineral wool is most often used. Often this material is used as a heater, however, it also copes with insulation no worse. The main thing is that mineral wool is quite cheap, and thus, you can save well.

There is also stone cotton wool. This material is fibrous slabs. The chaotic arrangement of fibers in the best way affects the removal of unnecessary noise in the dwelling. However, stone cotton wool costs somewhat more expensive than famous analogues.

In fact, there are a tremendous amount of materials of this type. It is most important to understand how seriously the problem is with isolation of sound. If the outer noise is small, you can limit yourself to cheap mineral wool.

Foam and similar materials are better not to use. As thermal insulation is an excellent option, but their sound absorption is at a low level.

The process of creating sound insulation of the ceiling

1. First of all, you will need to work on the sealing of cracks or joints between the floor slabs. If the cracks are large, it is best to close them with mounting foam. Small enough to do with putty. Without this step, the effectiveness of the insulating layer will be significantly lower.
2. Now it's time to work on the installation of sound insulation. It should be understood that the installation occurs in two ways. The first consists in fastening the soundproofing material directly to the basic ceiling. In the second case, you can create a special frame, however, this will significantly reduce the space if the repair work is in a small apartment. Installation of insulation to the basic ceiling is carried out by fastening anchors with a wide hat. This is a standard mounting element that can be found any construction store. It will be preliminarily required to drill shallow holes in the ceiling. The process is very simple, similar to the arrangement of insulation materials. It is most important to know that laying the material should be continuous. The presence of cracks between the insulation elements is unacceptable.
3. When the entire surface of the ceiling is covered with insulating material, it's time to think about the installation of electrical wiring. All wires and other communications should take place between insulation and stretch ceiling. It is advisable to make sure that the wiring does not perform much, otherwise it can ruin the appearance of the ceiling.
4. When all the necessary steps are taken, you should start the process of installing a stretch ceiling. The relevant experts are engaged in this, so there should be no problems with this process.

The choice of stretch material

As you know, stretch material also has properties that can slightly isolate the rooms from sound. Of course, you should not compare the capabilities of a stretch ceiling with soundproofing materials. However, additional sound insulation will not interfere.

First of all, the optimal options in terms of sound insulation should include acoustic stretch ceilings. Unlike classic options for these products, acoustic material has a perforated surface.

According to experts, such a combination of perforated tension material and a layer of mineral wool can remove about 90% of extraneous noise. This, of course, is a good result, however, many cannot afford to acquire acoustic stretch ceilings. The classic stretch ceiling and insulating material can be ensured by removal of more than 60% of extraneous noise. This is also a great result.

It should be noted that the use of a tandem in the form of a stretch ceiling and sound insulation is a good solution for those who appreciate the beautiful design of the home and the lack of extraneous noise. Obviously, there are many other methods of soundproofing the ceiling, however, in the case of stretch material, we completely hide the presence of insulating material. This method of sound insulation in houses where the ceilings are quite high is especially popular, and the rooms themselves have a large area. In tiny apartments, sound insulation is rarely used.