Acoustic Ceiling Tiles ?

[DandyCobalt]

Can anyone point me in the right direction for easy-to-fit effective acoustic ceiling tiles?

I'm getting lots of bass upstairs in the bedroom from the speakers downstairs in the lounge, so would like try and see if I can fit an extra layer to the lounge ceiling (old 1930's style so the tiles will cover all the old cracks etc too) , without too much hassle.

 

[toyota man]

Can anyone point me in the right direction for easy-to-fit effective acoustic ceiling tiles?

I'm getting lots of bass upstairs in the bedroom from the speakers downstairs in the lounge, so would like try and see if I can fit an extra layer to the lounge ceiling (old 1930's style so the tiles will cover all the old cracks etc too) , without too much hassle.

If you are handy you could put 2x2 studs on your ceiling put a layer of rock wool in between and put a new 25mm plaster board up not realy sure if this will be cheaper or easyer than putting up a susspended ceiling or are you thinking sticking tyles directly onto your ceiling anyway good lucklet us know how you get on

 

[DandyCobalt]

Yes, I supose this is an option - wondered if there was an easier self-adhesive style solution before I start drilling holes

 

[GSB]

There is a thread on another av forum where a guy has acousticaly treated both ceilings and walls....not cheap

This seems interesting aswell......http://www.acoustic-supplies.com/ceiling-soundproofing?gclid=CMyjg5bljbQCFTMgtAod8EU

 

[duaplex]

As GSB mentioned, this is a costly affair, but if you are so inclined here is another option that may be of interest to you.

http://gikacoustics.com/product/gik-artpanel-acoustic-panels/

Certainly a more wife friendly solution.

 

[pioneer7]

Heres another option and this does work.. very well.... but depends on your floor upstairs, would still work out cheaper than rebourding then scimming the ceiling, AND hoping all the work done would reduce sound/bass coming through.

Or just turn the volume down... :roll:

 

[pioneer7]

sorry

http://www.wickes.co.uk/fibreboard-underlay-pk20/invt/215589/

 

[DandyCobalt]

I think I'm going to have to stick with headphones as a solution.

As my problem is bass, correct me if I'm wrong but I think I need to cover the whole ceiling, or lift all the floorbaords upstairs to treat between the beams.

Or move house

 

[GSB]

Affraid so mate...but for a cheap and easy fix(no idea if it would work to)get some nice thick ceiling tiles,no nails them up on the ceiling,when dry....do the same with another lot of tiles,but try to not put tile in same position,so as to overlay the joints.There may even be an acoustic paint

 

[DandyCobalt]

Might try that - thanks!

 

[MarkLB]

I came accross a very interesting website with more info on this product: http://www.archiexpo.com/architecture-design-manufacturer/acoustic-tile-1505.html

 

[chrisup]

Dandy

Why not buy some rugs for the bedroom it will help with sound absorbtion make sure they are dense (tufts per inch) and a thick pile. If your underlay in the bedroom is thin get a 40 oz hairfelt.

Hope this hepls.

Chris

 

[leboism]

Thanks !

 

[margaretasvensson]

I think you can choose from metal ceiling tiles,contoured ceiling tiles,drop ceilings.It gives you better solution.This ceilings tiles absorbe the sound and reduce the noise.

 

[ellisdj]

If you really want to stop sound transferring then you need to do things properly when it comes to ceilings.

I have put 4inchs sound insulation between the joists, then 2 layers of acoustic plasterboard with green glue in between and yes its helped but its not done as much as I would have liked.

This could be the ceiling or sound escaping from elsehere such as the door to the room.

So if you want to make sure then its best to suspend the ceiling using one of the several systems for doing this and treat it accordingly / as advised in those systems