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SOUNDPROOFING

It’s a term used everywhere, but in the acoustical world, it’s technically inaccurate.

In reality, there’s no such thing as 100% soundproofing in the literal sense. What we actually achieve is sound attenuation: the reduction of sound transmission through walls, ceilings, and floors.

Why does this matter? Because not all noise is created equal. Some sounds are low-frequency rumbles (like traffic), others are high-pitched voices, and some are structure-borne vibrations (like footsteps). Each type of noise behaves differently — and no single product or quick-fix “soundproofing panel” handles them all.

Bold truth: Real acoustical treatment is precise, layered, and customized. Anything else is just marketing.

Every Noise Needs a Different Approach

Echoey living room? Footsteps above? Music through the walls? Each of these noises moves differently — and each requires its own solution. Professionals don’t guess. We target.

Sound Blocking (Mass + Barrier Layers)

Dense barriers block airborne sounds like voices or TV.

Vibration Decoupling (Isolation Systems)

Isolation systems stop structure-borne noise (like footsteps).

Sound Absorption (Soft, Porous Materials)

Reduces echo and ambient room noise — often misunderstood as soundproofing.

What Do the Ratings Really Mean?

Acoustical ratings give us data — but they aren’t interchangeable.

Understanding the meaning of each rating helps you grasp how the acoustic product “Soundproofs” (blocks, isolates, or absorbs sound energy).

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Sound Transmission Class (STC)

A numerical rating of how well a building assembly attenuates airborne sound (e.g., speech, music). Higher STC means better sound blocking resistance.

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Impact Insulation Class (IIC)

Measures how well a floor-ceiling assembly’s ability to reduce impact noise (e.g., footsteps, dropped items). Higher values indicate better impact isolation.

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Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)

Rates how much sound a material absorbs, reducing echo and reverberation within a room. Values range from 0.0 (0% absorption) to 1.0 (100% absorption).

Pro tip: A high NRC panel won’t stop your neighbor’s noise — but it will make your home office less echoey.

Misinformation is Loud.

But science is louder.

We get it — most homeowners don’t come to us knowing about STC ratings or flanking paths. But after working with thousands of families, studios, and luxury homeowners, we know how to cut through the noise.

Forget “soundproof panels” and silver-bullet solutions.
We’re here to educate, assess, and build smart, layered sound control — the kind that actually works.

Materials that deliver real results

Here’s a visual grid to help you understand the top 9 acoustical products on the market — what they do, and what they don’t.

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Micro-Perforated Panels (MPP)

Decorative panels with tiny holes that absorb mid to high-frequency echoes — ideal for enhancing room acoustics in home studios and theaters.

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Cellulose Fiber Insulation (CFI)

Dense-packed cellulose creates an airtight barrier inside walls and ceilings, reducing airborne sound transmission and adding thermal performance.

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Sound-Deadening Vinyl Pipe Wrap

A flexible vinyl + foam decoupler composite wrap used on plumbing and mechanical pipes to control noise from water, HVAC, and vibration.

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Isolation Clips & Furring Channels

These decoupling components break the vibration path, preventing impact and structure-borne noise from traveling through shared walls or ceilings.

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Isolation Hanger

Ceiling-mounted rubber hangers absorb vibrations and prevent sound transfer from overhead spaces like foot traffic or mechanical noise.

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Acoustic Putty Pad

Sound & Fire-rated, these flexible pads wrap behind electrical boxes to stop sound leaks and restore continuity in soundproof wall systems.

Soundproof Caulking

Acoustical Viscose Compound

Applied as a damping layer between drywall sheets, this viscoelastic compound absorbs vibrations and reduces resonance in wall and ceiling structures.

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Acoustical Gypsum Board

A high-density acoustic drywall is designed to reduce noise transmission by boosting STC ratings when used in wall and ceiling assemblies. 

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Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV)

A dense, flexible sound barrier installed inside walls, ceilings, or floors to block airborne noise from room to room or outside.