Mass Loaded Vinyl Hanging From Wall

Regular scissors won t be enough because of the thickness and density of mass loaded vinyl sheeting so you should use a utility knife or heavy duty scissors.

Mass loaded vinyl hanging from wall.

One pound per square foot mass loaded vinyl or wall blokker is 1 8 of an inch thick. Why is mass loaded vinyl mlv important. Now that you have the material you can start installing. Which is the best pure mass loaded vinyl product.

Mass loaded vinyl or mlv is a special soundproofing material that is designed with the primary purpose of serving as a sound barrier. Mass is a critical component in sound control and works by simply stopping sound from being able to vibrate the structure due to its heavy weight. This flexible material also referred to as a limp mass barrier is made up of two principal components a natural high mass element such as barium sulfate or calcium carbonate and vinyl. Mass loaded vinyl can be applied to walls ceilings floors and structures to create a sound barrier.

This allows the barrier to move in 3 dimensional space and bleed off the energy of the sound resulting in greater net losses of sound propagation through the wall. Measure the wall from ceiling to floor and cut out the mass loaded vinyl sheeting according to the required size. Vinyl is a synthetic plastic material that s very versatile. 4 5 x 30 roll with total coverage of 135 square feet.

I ve used mlv from two different companies so far tms and soundsulate. Start fastening the material at the top first horizontally and use your nail gun or staple gun to secure the membrane every 1 foot. Proper sealing is absolutely necessary to achieve significant gains. Once the entire surface is covered with totalmass mass loaded vinyl barrier caulk the perimeter with acoustical sealant.

It weighs more 1 lbs compared to 1 2 lbs and it s got a better stc rating 27 compared to 20. Please read through the installation guide before installing your mlv. The main properties of mlv are the thinness and flexibility. In my opinion tms is much better.

1 8 thickness weighing 1 lb. Reinforced mass loaded vinyl boosts soundproofing performance of ceilings walls and floors by adding mass and preventing structure from vibrating. Per square foot perfect for hanging applications. Hang and finish drywall your totalmass barrier mass loaded vinyl installation is now complete.

Hanging vinyl on wall. Mass loaded vinyl from tms. What gives this flexibility or better said limpness to the mass loaded vinyl is the main ingredient vinyl.