7 best materials for sound insulation

Construction or repair of real estate is not complete without soundproofing devices. Many residents of large cities dream of creating silence in their apartment or house. Today it can be done quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. The construction market has a lot of quality materials for sound insulation for walls. They differ not only in origin or price. The buyer is offered panels and plates, single-layer structures or triplexes, rigid and elastic materials. To select the most suitable sound absorber for walls, experts recommend to take into account a few points.

Criteria for the selection of materials for sound insulation for walls, floor and ceiling

1. Many Russians put safety of finishing materials for human health at the forefront. Some panels contain allergenic substances. The most environmentally friendly products are based on cork, basalt or quartz sand.

2. The desire to save can also play a cruel joke with the buyer. Cheap materials for sound insulation of walls can be very thick, which will negatively affect the living space of a cramped room. You should also calculate how much waste can be obtained after the isolation device.

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

4. The total estimate of repair consists not only of the cost of the material. The simpler the installation of noise insulation, the cheaper the work will cost finishers. It is worth paying attention to the presence of bundled hardware products. When it comes to large amounts of insulation, this little thing can negatively affect the budget.

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

1. innovation;

2. environmental friendliness;

3. price;

4. sound insulation degree;

5. expert opinion;

6. consumer reviews.

Rating of the best materials for sound insulation

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best materials for sound insulation of walls	1	ZIPPS-III-ULTRA	1 416 ₽
	2	Shumanet-BM	960 ₽
	3	SoundGuard EkoZvukoIzol	939 ₽
	4	Knauf Acousti Knauf Cooker	955 ₽
	5	SONOPLAT COMBI	1 020 ₽
	6	SAUNDLINE DB	1 188 ₽
	7	STOPZBUK BP	730 ₽

ZIPPS-III-ULTRA

Rating: 4.9

An excellent combination of small thickness and noise insulation abilities is observed in the ZIPS-III-ULTRA panels. Sheet thickness is only 42 mm with overall dimensions of 1200x600 mm. Experts gave the laurels of the winner rating this material for the accuracy of manufacturing and a full set of fasteners. Effectively delaying the sound of a thin-walled panel allows the symbiosis of gypsum and glass fiber. Vibration isolators (8 pcs.) Are used as the reference system. Professional finishers use sandwich panels with drywall.

Masters note the convenience of working with sound insulation ZiPS-III-ULTRA. For installation requires a familiar set of tools: perforator, handsaw, cordless screwdriver. It is easiest to find answers to emerging questions in the instructions for use.

Shumanet-BM

Rating: 4.8

At the most attractive price, Shumanet-BM insulation is sold in the domestic market. The material is a mineral plate, which are lightweight. As a result, the wall will be the minimum load. It is recommended that the material be placed between the lining layer and the base or laid in wall voids. Experts note the high quality of budget noise insulation, which allowed it to take the second line of our rating.

Installation is carried out according to the classic frame technology. It is best to fix mineral plates with plastic fungi. The material is hygroscopic, so when you install noise insulation in wet areas, you must pack the plates in the spanbond.

SoundGuard EkoZvukoIzol

Rating: 4.8

SoundGuard EkoZvukoIzol stands out with a minimum thickness of sound insulation. It expands the wall or ceiling by only 13 mm. The quartz filler became the chip of the domestic manufacturer. It not only delays sound waves of different frequencies, but is also not afraid of moisture. Therefore, it is possible to create noise insulation structures both inside the house and outside. The multi-layer construction includes, along with the filler, also vibration-damping interlayers. The combination of all these qualities allowed the panel to occupy the third line of the rating.

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

Knauf Acousti Knauf Cooker

Rating: 4.7

The title of the most environmentally sound insulation claims Knauf AkustiKnauf Stove. In the manufacture of the manufacturer did not use phenol-formaldehyde resins. Therefore, the Research Institute of Medical Sciences recommends material for use in children's educational institutions or in medical institutions. Plates will be the perfect solution for sound insulation of apartments and private houses. Scope of application is rather wide, since interroom partitions and finishing to the ceiling bases. Experts gave this material the fourth line of the rating.

Masters note the convenience of mounting plates, they are lightweight and do not slip down. But insulation works only in the room where it is attached. But in the neighboring rooms you can hear well what is happening in the room, despite the sound insulation of the walls.

SONOPLAT COMBI

Rating: 4.6

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

Mounted panels directly on a flat base. The insulation is equipped with a light substrate, and the ends are connected with the help of a folded edge. The manufacturer has thoroughly thought over the design so that it is possible to form a single surface.

SAUNDLINE DB

Rating: 4.6

The three-layer structure of the SAUNDLINE-DB panel distinguishes the material from its competitors. Especially liked the soundproofing music lovers. Acoustic triplex allows you to make the room impenetrable to sound. Innovative design is in the elastic layer, which is located between the sheets of drywall. Moreover, the external panels have a large weight with a thickness of 8 mm. Three layers are interconnected with a special sealant. Such an unusual approach did not go unnoticed by experts, the material deservedly fell into our rating.

When testing acoustic triplex, it withstood the test of fire quite well. Effective sound insulation is maintained for 25 years. Masters focus on the selection of hardware for a thickness of 17.5 mm, to work also have to attract assistants because of the large weight of the panel.

STOPZBUK BP

Rating: 4.5

Favorable combination of cost and quality becomes the main advantage of stoves STOPZBUK BP. The basis of the material for sound insulation of walls is basalt, which is environmentally friendly and has a high level of sound absorption (99%). During testing, the insulator passed the test of high temperature (1000 ° C). Experts drew attention to another feature. The basalt filler is not exposed to bio-damage, it is not tolerated by rodents. This fact is especially important for owners of private houses.

It was not possible to bypass its competitors by rating material because of the complexity of installation. As for other mineral plates, the master will have to create a special frame. And then in the formed niche to lay soundproofing material.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.