Soundproofing Materials for Ceilings
Best Soundproofing Materials for Ceilings
Soundproof your ceiling to create a quieter and more peaceful environment. Whether soundproofing your home against noisy neighbours or improving privacy, choosing the best soundproofing materials for ceilings will make a significant difference in ensuring the highest noise reduction levels. This guide explores the best materials to soundproof a ceiling and how to use them effectively to restore quiet.
Understanding ceiling soundproofing
Understanding the type of noise transmitted through a ceiling is important for successfully soundproofing it.
- Airborne Noise: Sounds like voices, music, and TV noise travelling through the air and penetrating the ceiling.
- Impact Noise: Sounds caused by footsteps, furniture movement, or objects dropping on the floor above.
The best sound insulation solutions for ceilings will combine materials that block and absorb impact and airborne noises.
What are the best materials to soundproof a ceiling?
Ceiling soundproofing materials vary depending on the type of noise and the ceiling. Materials used to sound insulate ceilings include soundproof panels, acoustic insulation, sound isolation clips, and complete acoustic ceiling kits.
Our range of ceiling soundproofing kits comprises the necessary materials to soundproof timber joists and concrete ceilings.
How to soundproof a ceiling
- Acoustic insulation adds mass to ceilings, absorbing and blocking the transmission of airborne sounds. Insulating the cavity between joists is one way of reducing airborne noise transfer.
- Isolating the ceiling reduces vibrations, which is essential for lowering sounds that transfer through solid structures via vibration. Decoupling the ceiling reduces points of contact for the sounds to pass through.
- Increasing sound absorption improves the ceiling’s ability to lower airborne, and vibration sounds that transfer through untreated ceilings. The right combination of materials will increase the sound absorption of concrete and timber joist ceilings.
Combining materials provides the best ceiling sound insulation
Our ceiling soundproofing kits offer the best noise reduction levels as they will stop a broader range of sounds from transferring through the ceiling.
Best soundproofing materials for ceilings
Best individual ceiling soundproofing materials that will minimise noise transfer through your ceilings. Use these sound insulation materials to soundproof timber joist and concrete ceilings.
Acoustic Insulation 100mm DFM Per Pack
£43 exc VAT.
AcoustiClip - Sound Isolation Clip
£4.95 exc VAT.
AcoustiChannel 1800mm Metal Furring Channel
£4.45 exc VAT.
Noisestop 1 Plus Panel 18mm - Soundproofing Board
£29.95 exc VAT.
Acoustic Plasterboard 15mm Full & Half Size
£11.95 exc VAT.
Acoustic Sealant 310ml & 900ml
£3.95 exc VAT.
Soundbreaker Bar Resilient Channel 3m
£4.95 exc VAT.
Soundproof timber joist ceilings
Our best solution for sound insulating timber joist ceilings is the AcoustiClip Timber Joist Ceiling System. Build an acoustic ceiling with this kit to reduce airborne and vibrations transmitting through wooden ceilings.
Soundproofing acoustic ceiling kit for timber joist ceilings
- Acoustic insulation to add mass and sound absorption
- Sound isolation clips to decouple the ceiling
- Metal furring channels to isolate the plasterboard
- 15mm Acoustic plasterboard higher density than standard boards
- 18mm Noisestop 1 Plus Panel incorporating acoustic plasterboard and mass-loaded vinyl
- Acoustic sealants to seal any gaps between the boards and around the ceiling perimeter
Soundproof concrete ceilings
Our best solution for sound insulating concrete ceilings is the AcoustiClip Concrete Ceiling System. This kit allows you to build an acoustic ceiling and reduces airborne and vibrations transmitted through concrete ceilings.
Soundproofing acoustic ceiling kit for concrete ceilings
- Acoustic insulation to add mass and sound absorption
- Sound isolation clips to decouple the ceiling
- Metal furring channels to isolate the plasterboard
- 15mm Acoustic plasterboard higher density than standard boards
- 18mm Noisestop 1 Plus Panel incorporating acoustic plasterboard and mass-loaded vinyl
- Acoustic sealants to seal any gaps between the boards and around the ceiling perimeter
Using the best soundproofing materials for ceilings can significantly reduce unwanted noise, whether you’re soundproofing against noisy neighbours or for privacy. Combining materials like sound isolation clips, acoustic insulation, and soundproof panels ensures maximum effectiveness. Our ceiling soundproofing kits already combine all the best soundproofing materials. If you need help selecting the best solution, please contact us and ask one of our soundproofing experts.