The best method of soundproofing a ceiling is to use a combination of products in a soundproof system.

Soundproof systems will add mass, increase sound absorption and decouple the existing structure from the new.

We recommend using the AcoustiClip system to soundproof your ceilings. The combination of materials supplied with the AcoustiClip Concrete Ceiling System comprises all the required products to sound insulate the ceiling against impact and airborne sounds effectively.

Unless you have very high ceilings, you will probably need to soundproof the existing concrete structure. Our recommended concrete ceiling solution is the AcoustiClip Concrete Ceiling System.

The AcoustiClip Ceiling System is fitted directly to the concrete ceiling. In certain situations, you might require timber battens to increase the ceiling depth to allow for utility services. If this is the case the AcosutClip ceiling system can be fitted to the timber battens.

If you are using downlighters in your ceiling, you should fit acoustic/fire hoods over the lights to ensure the acoustic integrity of the ceiling.

Stopping impact sound through the floor above is difficult to stop from below. In an ideal world, you would soundproof the floors to stop the impact sound. If you can’t access the floor, the best solution is to install a ceiling isolated from the existing.

If you have very high ceilings, you could install a completely new ceiling with joists without connection to the existing ceiling. If this option does not apply, you must use a system that isolates the new ceiling even if it is in contact with the joist.

The best solution for achieving isolation is to use the AcoustiClip Concrete Ceiling System.