Soundproof ANY Door for $20!

In this video, I will show you how to effectively soundproof a door for $20 or less. Sealing the gaps and cracks around a door is the first thing you should consider when soundproofing. These two methods can be used whether you're a homeowner or renting.

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[veryboringname.]

4:36 The adhesive will actually stick very well to dust. The problem is the dust isn't stuck to the door frame! :)

[kpsuper]

Absolutely DO NOT do this if you have central air. The gaps in doors, especially the undercut at the bottom of the door is necessary for proper ventilation and room pressure balance. In many cases it is required by code. If you have central air, you probably have a return grille to your HVAC system in 1, maybe 2, centralized locations. Yet you’ll see supply diffusers spread out in multiple rooms. If you supply air to sealed rooms with no airflow path to your return you’ll not only kill the efficiency of your HVAC system, but have poor ventilation, temperature control and air quality issues in your house.

[MoonbeameSmith]

Do Not place weather stripping on the jam on the hinge side, as the door will just sweep it off. Place the foam strip on the frame so that the closed door will compress it and thus forms the seal.

[daveblakney]

Without trying to discount the value of what is being offered in this video, please anyone doing this keep in mind that your home HVAC system may use that airspace around your door to balance the home

[SirGambs]

Just to add to the easy sound reduction tips.

Sound is reduced alot when it isnt bouncing off of flat surfaces or when it is being absorbed by thick fabrics or insulation.(thick/sound blankets, matress, pillows)
Empty rooms reflect more sound than furnashed ones..

Carpeting or rugs is number 1 for easy sound insulation. The thicker the better.
Curtains over windows preventing another flat surface
Hanging a sound blanket or just a thick blanket hanging from the door (or walls/ceiling)
Having alot of pillows on top of beds or couches reduces sound reflections.
Having no closet door in your room or opening closet doors prevents flat surface reflections with the clothing

[juhs]

I filled the hollow core doors in my house with spray insulating foam. I do have the benefit of having things like a thermal camera and an endoscope. If the door has a honeycomb structure this won't be ideal but not all do, many have long card board channels which can be drilled thru with a long drill bit. If you're going to attempt this I would suggest removing the door and setting up some metal bracing with clamps on the door to avoid bulging, in my fist attempt I did actually have a door blow up like a balloon and split open, need to make sure excess foam has places to escape

[Vannaski]

Another inexpensive way to cut down on sound is, carpeting in the hallway or a runner. It helps cut the noise bouncing off the walls. 👍

[rocket]

pro tip: use white weather strip to match/blend into door jamb..

[philipreed]

I also recommend using a thick area rug, it absorbs some noise, and an upholstered chair or chairs do also help, great demonstration on door sweep, had no idea it was so easy to install, thanks !

[robertfraser]

The trouble is that on most bedroom doors, that gap between the bottom of the door and the floor is there for a reason. It's the only space the HVAC system can use to force air back to the air . Remember, most bedrooms do not have an independent air return in them. What will happen is positive air pressure will build up inside the room and not be able to escape. Then when you try to gently push the door open from the outside, there will be considerable resistance and the higher pressure inside the room will tend to want to push the door closed.

If you have to eliminate that Gap by putting a sweep under the door, you would almost have to put a jumper duct in the bedroom ceiling in the attic to the ceiling on the other side of the door.

[brickahedron]

In a well-sealed room without central air, make sure you periodically ventilate if you're going to do this, and leave a window cracked if you're going to sleep there. The undercut under the door normally functions to provide enough air change to keep it from getting really stale. For interior doors, I tend to just put a rolled up towel at the bottom of the door temporarily to block noise. The weather stripping is a great idea regardless.

[darebear]

I would think that the bottom door sweep would end up scratching the finish on the hardwood floor. That would be problematic. Someone else mentioned a solid core door that would be a good choice but more than $20. In cold climates you might find a "door snake" (much like a towel that someone else mentioned) which is filled with heavy beads to keep out cold drafts. You might find one at a dollar store or online.

[redman]

I’m doing this in my new home, I’m also doing a solid door, I am also putting mini splits in the house so it’ll have individual units throughout the that house. We are also doing double layer 3/4” plywood on my master bedroom, and insulation in the walls around the master bedroom. We are also et windows so that I can put in blackout blinds to block out 100% of light. This way you can sleep in in darkness and no sound.

[joecliffordson]

Can’t even believe you did this demonstration without safety boots. Appreciate the vid bud. We have a bathroom close to the living room and it is getting this 20$ fix.

[SaltMinerOU]

My hollow core bedroom door, I drilled a hole on the top and bottom rails, then filled the cavities with spray foam. To keep from any bulging happening I just clamped two pieces of 2x for on each side of the door before I sprayed in the foam and then what a difference.

[stevem]

I have a TV and stereo in a basement rec-room and this absolutely reduced sound leakage into the first floor of our home. A very easy, quick and inexpensive fix.

[JunkAccount-igst]

This cut the sound way down, quickly, cheaply, and easily. Thank you!!!

[PaulinaCzekaj-lr]

It is so eye opening to listen to smart solution rather than fancy products

[thg]

Better install an HVAC return in that room or a balance duct.