If you’re looking to get a better sound quality from your garage or just want to reduce noise from the outside, you must know the importance of soundproofing your garage. However, the process of soundproofing your garage is not entirely simple. If you miss even a single detail, the overall result soundproofing will be affected.
But, the good news is that it’s easy to do with a little bit of effort and some common items. So, if you are starting with soundproofing your garage, you can consider these tips. You’ll also be able to reduce noise, improve insulation and acoustics, and add a little aesthetics to the space.
Purchase the Right Material
When you’re in the market for materials for soundproofing your garage, make sure that you choose heavy and dense materials. The more weight, the more soundproofing power. At the same time, measuring the space of your garage, select items that are between 5 to 8 inches thick. For a five by 10 feet area, skip sheetrock which is not heavy enough, and go for heavy-duty soundproofing packs. It will be useful because it will make it easier to install spackling paste.
Protect The Walls and Ceiling
The process to soundproof a garage requires significant effort from you. Use a layer of thick plastic or acoustic paneling to keep the walls and ceiling from getting damaged during soundproofing. You can glue or nail the panels to the surface with spacing for air ventilation. It will also prevent noise caused by vibrations from reaching your ear.
Start With The Door of Your Garage
The first step in the process is finding the way your garage door opens and closes. Try closing the door, then opening it slowly, and listening to see if you can hear any noise. If you are at a loss, ask a friend or neighbor to help you with measuring. The new connection should be 2 inches thick and 2 1/2 inches wide. It should be placed on each side of your doorframe where you want it to seal off from outside noise.
Make Soundproofing Dividers
If you want to make soundproofing dividers, use a piece of 2 by 4 or 2 by 6, then paint the surface with texture paint or textured wall-paper. Before screwing them together, check if they have even gaps with the wall and ceiling. Next, you can add aesthetic appeal to the space and eliminate noise through some acoustic padding or fillers.
Use Commonly Used Items
While installing the material you purchased, think of using commonly used items such as cardboard boxes, paper bags; bubble wraps; plastic bags; egg crates; or any other convenient packaging that comes in handy when you’re moving your things. You can add some aesthetics, comfort, and style to the space while still protecting your ears from the noise.
If you tend to overuse your garage door, adding soundproofing material will help a lot. If you have any noisy surfaces in the joints of your garage doors, then you can use padding that prevents contact between parts of the door. You need to part of the door while doing this.