It is easy to soundproof drywall or other boards on your wall.
Drywall comes in various sizes and thicknesses ranging from 1/4-inch to 3/4-inch. The thicker the drywall, the better insulated and more soundproof it will be. Having walls that are soundproof can be very important for some home and business owners. While the thicker drywall will have better soundproofing ability than the thinner drywall, there is still another way to help soundproof your drywall. No matter what size drywall you have, a few tools is all you need to soundproof your drywall with more success than any other method.
Instructions
1. Remove all existing drywall from the room. Hammer into the drywall and cut it out around the studs with a utility knife. Remove all screws installed into the studs with a power drill. Clean up all remaining debris and other materials with a broom and dust pan.
2. Put a tube of silicone sealant into a caulk gun and cut off the tip of the sealant with a utility knife. Pull the trigger and squirt a thick bead up the first stud on the wall. Run the bead up one side of the stud and down the other. Repeat the process for all studs on the wall.
3. Hold the first sheet of drywall up vertically to the studs and press down firmly so it can adhere to the silicone sealant. Screw it into place with drywall screws just like you are installing a normal piece of drywall. Screw it into all of the studs and repeat the process all the way around the room until drywall is installed onto all of the studs.
4. Run another bead of silicone sealant along the front of the drywall at each stud location just like it was installed onto the studs. Install a second layer of drywall directly over top of the first. Screw them into place with drywall screws, being careful not to drill into the same spot as the first layer.
5. Apply joint compound and tape to the wall just like you would for a regular sheet of drywall to complete the installation.
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