Why Your Room Still Sounds Noisy

Why Your Room Still Sounds Noisy

Most people install acoustic panels on walls and ceilings
but still hear noise coming in or out.

That’s because your door is one of the biggest sound leaks in any room.

Even a fully treated room won’t work properly if sound escapes through the door.

The Missing Piece: Door Soundproofing

Doors often have gaps that allow:

  • outside noise to enter
  • your sound to escape
  • echo to bounce unpredictably

That’s why treating your door is just as important as treating your walls.

The Easy Solution (No Renovation Needed)

Instead of replacing your door or doing expensive construction, you can use a complete door soundproofing kit.

This solution includes:

  • acoustic panels
  • sealing strips
  • full door coverage

It’s designed to reduce noise transmission and improve sound clarity inside your room.

What Makes It Effective

The kit works by combining absorption + sealing:

  • panels absorb sound reflections
  • seals block sound leakage

With a high NRC (~0.85), it effectively reduces echo and improves clarity.

It can also reduce outside noise like:

  • voices
  • music
  • general room noise

Where You Should Use It

This is perfect for:

  • 🎤 home studios
  • 🎮 gaming rooms
  • 🎙️ podcast setups
  • 🏠 apartments (noise control)
  • 🎬 home theaters

Basically — any space where you want better sound isolation + cleaner audio.

Final Tip: Don’t Ignore the Door

You can install panels on every wall…
but if your door is untreated, your setup will never sound fully professional.

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Soundproofing FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I soundproof my wall against noisy neighbours? 🤫

Soundproofing aims to prevent sound from entering or leaving a room, like blocking noise from those pesky neighbours. For more tips, check out our guide on soundproofing against noisy neighbours! 📖

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How many Acoustic Panels Do I Need?

The first step is going to be installing acoustic panels on your walls. These reduce the reverberations and echoes in the space.

Use our Free Tiles Calculator to find out

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How do you install soundproofing? 🔧

There are two main options for installing our DIY soundproofing solutions, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

DIY Installation:

All of our systems are DIY-friendly, saving you on installation costs.

80% of customers install the systems themselves because we’ve made it easy!

We provide simple, step-by-step installation guides and videos for a hassle-free experience.

Our technical team is ready to answer any questions and offer support. We're here for you! 🤗

Use a Local Contractor:

You're on your way to a noise-free home! If DIY isn’t an option, consider hiring a local tradesperson.

We simplify the process by communicating directly with your tradesperson throughout the installation.

Visit our installation page for more details! 📞

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What's the difference between impact and airborne noise? 🔊

1. Airborne Noise

  • This travels through the air, like conversations, TV sounds, or barking dogs. When sound waves hit a building, they cause it to vibrate, transmitting through the structure.

2. Impact Noise

  • This results from physical impacts on buildings, such as footsteps, slamming doors, or moving furniture. Impact noise can be harder to isolate, as these vibrations are stronger and travel further through dense materials.

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What are decibels? 📏

Decibels are measured logarithmically (not as a percentage) . This means that every increase of 10dB on the scale is a tenfold increase in sound pressure level (SPL) . Near silence is 0dB 🤫, while a sound at 10dB is ten times louder!

  • 30-40 dB = Soft music, whisper 🎶
  • 60-80 dB = Office noise, traffic 🚗
  • 85-100 dB (HARMFUL) = Subway, shouted convo, chainsaw ⚠️
  • 100-140 dB (DANGEROUS) = Chainsaw, loud concert, racing, shooting range 🚨
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