7 best materials for noise insulation

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Construction or renovation of real estate is not complete without sound insulation. Many residents of large cities dream of creating silence in their apartment or house. Today this can be done quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. A lot of high-quality materials for sound insulation for walls have appeared on the construction market. They differ not only in origin or price. The buyer is offered panels and slabs, single-layer structures or triplexes, rigid and elastic materials. To choose the most suitable sound absorber for your walls, experts recommend taking into account a few points.

Criteria for selecting materials for sound insulation for walls, floors and ceilings

1. Many Russians prioritize the safety of finishing materials for human health. Some panels contain allergenic substances. Products based on cork, basalt or quartz sand are considered the most environmentally friendly.

2. The desire to save money can also play a cruel joke with the buyer. Cheap materials for soundproofing walls can be very thick, which will negatively affect the usable area of ​​a cramped room. You should also calculate how much waste can be generated after the isolation device.

3. There are many sound insulators made in Russia on the market. Many of them are released under the license of world famous brands. They are of good quality and reasonable price.

4. The total repair estimate does not only consist of the cost of the material. The easier it is to install noise insulation, the cheaper the work of the finishers will be. It is worth paying attention to the presence of hardware products in the kit. When it comes to large volumes of insulation, this little detail can negatively affect the budget.

Our review includes the best materials for soundproofing walls, ceilings and floors. When selecting applicants for the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. innovativeness;

2. environmental friendliness;

3. price;

4. the degree of sound insulation;

5. expert opinion;

6. consumer reviews.

Rating of the best materials for noise insulation

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best materials for soundproofing walls	1	ZIPS-III-ULTRA	RUB 1,416
	2	Shumanet-BM	RUB 960
	3	SoundGuard EcoSukoIsol	939 RUB
	4	Knauf AcousticKnauf Stove	955 RUB
	5	SONOPLAT COMBI	RUB 1,020
	6	SOUNDLINE-DB	RUB 1 188
	7	STOP SOUND PSU	730 RUB

ZIPS-III-ULTRA

Rating: 4.9

An excellent combination of small thickness and soundproofing capabilities is observed in ZIPS-III-ULTRA panels. The thickness of the sheet is only 42 mm with the overall dimensions of 1200×600 mm. Experts gave the laurels of the winner of the rating to this material for the precision of manufacturing and a complete set of fasteners. The symbiosis of gypsum and glass fibers allows to effectively block the sound of a thin-walled panel. Vibration isolators (8 pcs.) Are used as a support system. Professional finishers use sandwich panels together with drywall.

Masters note the convenience of working with sound insulation ZIPS-III-ULTRA. Installation requires a familiar set of tools: hammer drill, hacksaw, cordless screwdriver. The easiest way to find answers to emerging questions is in the instructions for use.

Advantages

• small thickness;

• effective noise absorption;

• affordable price;

• ease of installation.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Shumanet-BM

Rating: 4.8

Noise insulation Shumanet-BM is sold at the most attractive price on the domestic market. The material is mineral slabs, which are lightweight. As a result, minimal stress will be placed on the wall. It is recommended to place the material between the cladding layer and the base or lay it in the wall voids. Experts note the high quality of budget sound insulation, which allowed it to take the second line of our rating.

Installation is carried out using classical frame technology. It is best to fix mineral plates with plastic fungi. The material is hygroscopic, therefore, when installing noise insulation in wet rooms, it is necessary to pack the slabs in spunbond.

Advantages

• low price;

• light weight;

• good sound absorption.

disadvantages

• slabs are falling and splitting.

SoundGuard EcoSukoIsol

Rating: 4.8

The minimum thickness of sound insulation is the material for noise insulation of walls – SoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol. They extend the wall or ceiling by only 13 mm. The feature of the domestic manufacturer is quartz filler. It not only traps sound waves of different frequencies, but also is not afraid of moisture. Therefore, soundproofing structures can be created both inside the house and outside. The multi-layer construction also includes vibration damping layers along with the filler. The combination of all these qualities allowed the panel to take the third line of the rating.

Finishers in reviews write about a simple installation of sound insulation. The material is easily cut with various tools. And it is possible to fix the panels not only to an independent frame, but also directly to the base of the wall.

Advantages

• one-way noise delay.

• moisture resistance;

• ease of installation;

• minimum thickness.

disadvantages

• high price;

• great weight.

Knauf AcousticKnauf Stove

Rating: 4.7

Knauf AkustiKnauf Stove claims the title of the most environmentally friendly sound insulation. In the manufacture, the manufacturer did not use phenol-formaldehyde resins. Therefore, the Scientific Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences recommends the material for use in children's educational institutions or in medical institutions. Plates will be an excellent solution for soundproofing apartments and private houses. The scope of application is wide enough, starting with interior partitions and ending with ceiling bases. The experts gave this material the fourth line of the rating.

Craftsmen note the ease of installation of the plates, they are lightweight and do not slide down. But insulation works only in the room where it is attached. But in the neighboring rooms you can clearly hear what is happening in the room, despite the correct soundproofing of the walls.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;

• wide scope;

• ease of installation.

disadvantages

• one-way noise delay.

SONOPLAT COMBI

Rating: 4.6

The widest area of ​​application is the SONOPLAT COMBI insulation. Builders use the material in the construction of walls and screed. Finishers use panels when decorating interior partitions. Plumbers make special boxes and screens from the material. And music lovers create spectacular acoustic niches. If you add an affordable price to all this, then noise insulation could claim a higher place in the ranking. But users in the reviews point to insufficient noise retention.

Panels are mounted directly on a flat base. The insulation is equipped with a light backing and the ends are joined using a seam edge. The manufacturer has thoroughly thought out the design so that a single surface can be formed.

Advantages

• wide scope;

• affordable price;

• thoughtful design.

disadvantages

• low efficiency of noise retention.

SOUNDLINE-DB

Rating: 4.6

The three-layer structure of the SOUNDLINE-DB panel favorably distinguishes the material from competitors. Music lovers especially liked the soundproofing. Acoustic triplex allows you to make the room soundproof. The innovation of the design lies in the elastic layer, which is located between the sheets of drywall. Moreover, the external panels are distinguished by their high weight with a thickness of 8 mm. The three layers are interconnected with a special sealant. Such an unusual approach did not go unnoticed by experts, the material deservedly got into our rating.

When tested, the acoustic triplex withstood the fire test well. Effective sound insulation lasts for 25 years. The craftsmen focus on the selection of hardware for a thickness of 17.5 mm; assistants will also have to be involved in the work due to the large weight of the panel.

Advantages

• innovativeness;

• effective sound insulation of walls;

• fire safety.

disadvantages

• bulkiness;

• great weight.

STOP SOUND PSU

Rating: 4.5

A favorable combination of cost and quality becomes the main advantage of STOPZVUK BP boards. The basis of the material for soundproofing walls is basalt, which is environmentally friendly and has a high level of noise absorption (99%). During testing, the insulator passed the high temperature test (1000 ° C). The experts drew attention to one more feature. The basalt filler is not biodefeated, and rodents cannot tolerate it. This fact is especially important for owners of private houses.

The material did not manage to bypass its competitors in terms of rating due to the complexity of the installation. As with other mineral slabs, the craftsman will have to create a special frame. And then lay soundproofing material into the formed niche.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• high level of noise reduction;

• high temperature resistance.

disadvantages

• complex installation;

• insufficient vibration protection.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.