Hayden Saunders
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DIY Soundproofing with Rubber Flooring: A Homeowner’s Guide
If you’re looking for a simple, DIY-friendly way to reduce noise in your home, rubber flooring is a practical and effective solution. Setting up a home gym, playroom, or multi-level space requires a durable and easy-to-install solution, making it a great choice for managing unwanted noise. While rubber flooring is excellent at absorbing impact noise—such […] Read More »
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The 7 Best Sound Absorbing Materials
Sound absorption is a powerful solution to the often unrecognized issue of sound murkiness. Every room we are in – whether the living room at home, the office, sanctuary, or movie theater – has certain acoustics that determine how we perceive sound. From ceiling height, to the types of materials chosen for walls, ceilings, and […] Read More »
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Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Soundproofing Products and Material Options
Non-toxic soundproofing solutions is a request I’ve received for many years. Customers call and while they want the best acoustical solutions possible, they want to make sure that the products are safe for their families or customers. Nowadays, there’s another request: eco-friendly products. While they may seem different, it’s essentially the same request: customers want […] Read More »
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The Best Acoustic Carpet Underlay Options
I’ve always been fascinated by the way sounds travel. Whether it’s the soft patter of rain on a rooftop, a big band playing their favorite songs, or the distant rumble of traffic, it’s amazing how sound can shape our experiences. This is especially true in our homes and workplaces, where unwanted noise can be more […] Read More »
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How to Hang Acoustic Panels on Walls and Ceilings
Before I started selling acoustic products, I was installing them with the team here. We’ve hung a lot of acoustic panels in almost every situation you can think of. We’ve hung them in schools, churches, concert venues, gun ranges, and homes. We traveled down south for a job at a car production facility where they […] Read More »
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Conquer Acoustic Ceiling Design with These Creative Installations
Acoustic ceiling design aims to improve a room’s acoustics by reducing noise and reverberation while also providing a aesthetic value. Acoustic ceiling design materials, like acoustic panels and baffles, will soften and diffuse sounds, to create a pleasant environment free of echoes and unwanted noise. Additionally, ceiling tile backing can also provide sound proofing for […] Read More »
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An Architects Guide to Designing Private, Soundproof Office Spaces
Introduction In most business settings, it’s critical to have office spaces and conference rooms with sufficient speech privacy to protect confidential information. This is especially true in healthcare, education, government, and for executive leadership and HR professionals in corporate settings. Architects and acousticians have traditionally had few to design these spaces to achieve privacy. The purpose […] Read More »
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What are Soundproof Doors?
Introduction Noise transference between spaces can be a tough issue to solve. Even with a beefed-up wall assembly, sound will always take the path of least resistance. Typically, that path is through small openings around doors which can cause up to 50% of the sound to escape. This can be frustrating for anyone seeking privacy […] Read More »
