Just added a large bedroom and loft to the home since we had a lot of wide open space above the living room and we needed more space for the kids. Sound has always been an issue and I’m looking to soundproof the bedrooms above the living spaces.
Since we are already replacing the flooring I think Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) will be the most effective and cheapest route. I would just lay some down before the carpet padding. Seems like the standard is 1/8th - 1lb, but I think I want to do 2lb if it's going to help twice as much. Would it be beneficial to go bigger to say 2lb. Since the kids bedroom (2 young boys) will be directly over the living room I’m really looking get the most sound proofing possible. Maybe I go 2lb over the bedrooms and 1lb over the hallways and other common areas?
Another question is if I do add 2lb MLV would that limit me on the thickness of carpet padding and or carpet I can use??
Any and all help regarding the use of MLV under carpet is greatly appreciated.
Since we are already replacing the flooring I think Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) will be the most effective and cheapest route. I would just lay some down before the carpet padding. Seems like the standard is 1/8th - 1lb, but I think I want to do 2lb if it's going to help twice as much. Would it be beneficial to go bigger to say 2lb. Since the kids bedroom (2 young boys) will be directly over the living room I’m really looking get the most sound proofing possible. Maybe I go 2lb over the bedrooms and 1lb over the hallways and other common areas?
Another question is if I do add 2lb MLV would that limit me on the thickness of carpet padding and or carpet I can use??
Any and all help regarding the use of MLV under carpet is greatly appreciated.