Sound Absorption
Spaces that create an echo, or are noisy even when very little sound is being made, need sound absorptive materials. These spaces are probably large, open, or have many hard surfaces. Absorptive treatments will help contain sound energy rather than reflect it, lowering reverberation.
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Transform Your Space with Glue-On Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
When customers call to inquire about sound absorption options for ceilings, I love to hear their reaction when I say that ceiling tiles are making a big comeback. It’s fair that we tend to have a negative opinion about ceiling tiles; everyone remembers the shoddy, often stained and/or cracked ceiling tiles found covering drop ceilings […] Read More »
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9 Soundproofing Ideas to Significantly Improve Acoustics in the Commercial Space and at Home
It’s funny, we live out our lives surrounded by noises and just have to get used to them. Cars, lawnmowers, a/c units, well pumps, toilets… These are the types of things that are typically all around us all of the time yet we think that’s just how it is. But what if we could get […] Read More »
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5 Strategies to Achieve STC 50 and Above
I thoroughly enjoy taking calls from customers seeking to soundproof their home theaters, music rooms, and offices. It’s such a treat when we can assist in providing the perfect acoustic setting for such individual projects; Although these projects are typically “fun” in the sense that they’re hobbyist endeavors, soundproofing is serious business, as my commercial […] Read More »
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The 11 Best Commercial Acoustic Ceiling Tile Options for 2024
Customers are always calling me asking for “the best” commercial acoustic ceiling tile for their needs. The truth is… it depends! In my last three customer calls asking for acoustic ceiling tiles, one was designing for an office space, one for a restaurant, and one for a gaming lounge. While all three are looking for […] Read More »
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The Most Important Understanding of Acoustical Treatment: Soundproofing vs. Sound Absorption
You’d think I’d get tired of explaining the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption, but I never do. It’s the most important thing to understand when it comes to acoustics and properly treating your space. It is the beating heart of acoustical solutions and absolutely critical to understand so I can help you find the […] Read More »
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Gaming Room Acoustic Treatment: Ultimate Guide
I’ll admit it, gamine is huge and getting bigger everyday. The world of video games is incredible, especially when compared to where it started not that long ago. Everyone may remember the simple games like Pong and Ms. Pac-Man and how fun they were, and then how the first super popular side-scroller games, like Super […] Read More »
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How To Soundproof Stairs Treads in 3 Easy Steps
Stairs are an underrated invention, aren’t they? A quick way to get up and down, they’ve been employed since at least people started making pyramids, and probably longer. But despite the fact that humans have been building stairs for literally thousands of years, they are still pretty noisy. I remember living in an apartment once […] Read More »
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Replace Old Padded Soundproof Walls with Modern Materials and Soundproofing Techniques
I have more and more customers reaching out to me to soundproof their office spaces and restaurants, in addition to the classic customers looking to soundproof their music rooms and professional studios. While the latter have always understood the importance of soundproofing, more and more customers from non-traditional businesses have begun to understand how beneficial […] Read More »
