Soundproofing General Info

Mass loaded vinyl is the default choice as a soundproof material

It is mainly offered in 1 pound per square foot density (1/8" thickness) Without peel/stick adhesive (PSA)

http://shop.soundabsorbingmaterial.net/TUFF-MASS-SOUNDPROOF-4-x-25-ROLL-1-SQ-FT-NOISE7.htm

With peel/stick adhesive (PSA)

http://shop.soundabsorbingmaterial.net/TUFF-MASS-4-x-25-ROLL-1-SQ-FT-WITH-PSA-NOISE8.htm


And 2 pound per square foot density

(1/4" thickness)

Without peel/stick adhesive (PSA)

http://shop.soundabsorbingmaterial.net/TUFF-MASS-SOUNDPROOFING-45x15-ROLL-2-SQ-FT-NOISE9.htm

With peel/stick adhesive (PSA)

http://shop.soundabsorbingmaterial.net/TUFF-MASS-SOUNDPROOFING-45-x-15-ROLL-w-PSA-NOISE6.htm


.5 pound per square foot (1/16" thickness) is also available. Call (716) 228 - 6558 or email soundproof@soundabsorbingmaterial.net

1/8” MLV has an STC (Sound Transmission Coefficient) of 27; 1/4" MLV has an STC of 32. In real world terms, the difference is obvious to the human ear but smaller than the difference between a food blender (louder) and a garbage disposal.

Using either 1/8” or 1/4" MLV would give about the same sound reduction (Approximately 30db) as the difference between a chain saw and a garbage disposal, or between a garbage disposal and a normal conversation.