Comments on: How to Soundproof a Basement Ceiling

By: Green Glue

Green Glue — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:18:11 +0000

I would like to chime in with a recommendation of Green Glue as well. The similar performing QuietRock 525 is difficult to install because of the weight of each panel and also the difficulty of cutting through each panel vs. cutting standard drywall.

QuietRock 525 will perform as advertised, but the extra work and extra cost required typically aren’t worth it to the end user.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:28:51 +0000

DIY yourself damping compound like Green Glue will give you better results than the Quiet Rock and will be a nice amount cheaper. If you want to really beef up on your ceiling use whisper clips and hat channel on your joists, than hang the drywall with green glue on the channel.

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:12:15 +0000

There are many ways to isolate vents. Generally the Vents are shielded in some fashion. The vents are also wrapped in insulation, all behind the shielding. This allows the vent to absorb the sound as it travels through the vent.

By: Glenda

Glenda — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:08:36 +0000

How can we soundproof our vents? we can hear everything from the basement as if we were in the same room.

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:33:44 +0000

If the ceiling is already drywalled, consider the addition of another sheet of standard 5/8″ drywall and Green Glue.

If you have open joists the fiberglass Danny mentioned is great. Consider installing wood furring strips 24″ on center, perpendicular to the floor joists. Attach two sheets of standard drywall to the furring strips (not the joists). Damp the drywall with a product like Green Glue.