Live in a noisy apartment ? Need to get some much needed sleep from hearing the neighbor's late night tv ? Maybe you're the noisy one and you want to give due respect to a neighbor or provide more privacy in your home between rooms.
Soundproofing, or sound deadening material, may be the answer you need to provide a bit more peace and quiet.
For an interesting and uniquely soundproofed wall; consider trying this upholstered wall project.
Instructions
1. Take measurements of the wall area to be soundproofed for both fabric and sound deadening board; the latter of which can be found in most building supply companies starting at 15.00 and up depending on width.
As upholstery material can also be expensive, it's important to figure a budget and stick to it as best you can. Soundproofing is seldom a cheap project, but this upholstered look is one of the least costly; especially if you can find fabric on sale.
2. Cut sound deadening board to wall measurements with a sharp utility knife. Change the blade frequently as it dulls quickly.
Screw to wall with sheetrock screws. If there is existing floor or ceiling trim; this can be removed and reapplied over sound deadening materials, or sound board can be abutted to the trim work.
3. Apply measured and cut upholstery material in panels, one at a time, tucking the sides under and tacking with upholstery tacks to give it a finished look.
4. As an added, optional, noise reducing measure; extend upholstery fabric down over existing floor molding if there is any. This tactic can help considerably with noise that channels under and around trim.
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