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My master bedroom is above the family room and the soundproofing is so bad that one can hear a can being opened in the kitchen when in the bedroom. We plan to replace the carpet in the bedroom soon, is there anything that can be done at this time.
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I've had a lot of success with the following: Sound proofing a wall or ceiling, I've found, is best done by creating a sandwich with lots of bulk. I apply 5/8" gypsum board (roughly taped, jointed and sanded) to the studs or joists and then 7/8" sound absorbing fibrous panel manufactured for the purpose. On top of that, I apply resilient channel 16" O.C. and then another layer of 5/8" gypsum board. This time the gypsum board is properly taped jointed and sanded.
Answered By: Ren Molnar
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