Hollow Core Door Vs. Solid Core Doors - The FACTS

When soundproofing a door, choosing between a hollow core door and a solid core door can be confusing. Remember, a solid core door is NOT the same as a solid wood door. There are major differences between what door will work best when soundproofing a room.

In this video ill show you all the intricate differences between these two types of doors and wether you're soundproofing a solid core door or a hollow core door, you'll know the difference and also if it's worth replacing an interior hollow door with a solid door.

Here are the soundproofing products I recommend and use. The links are from amazon and Home Depot to give you more buying options.

1. Rubber Industrial Door Sweep

2. Weather Strip

3. Acoustical Caulking

4. Soundproof Blanket

5. Solid Core Door

6. Industrial Velcro

7. Moving Blankets

Awesome Videos You Should Watch To Fully Soundproof a Room!

Articles to check out for any soundproofing projects! Especially the DIY!

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[kohtayasuda]

I bought a new solid door based on your video. Now I'm waiting for it to be installed. I hope the new door will protect us from the neighbors' noise. Thank you for your video.

[didgeproject]

Thanks for the tips. I was considering replacing my hollow core door for a solid core, but I will try the weatherstrip and sweep first and see how it goes.

[vuduvgn]

@soundproofguide the air gap under the door is to provide air pressure relief between rooms for homes with forced air systems. You'll notice they air moving under them at a decent clip when the HVAC fan is running and the door is closed. If a sweep is installed it can create uncomfortable temperature differences between rooms, and poor indoor air quality including elevated CO2 levels.

[ALPHAdog]

Thanks for the explanation and especially adding the graphics for the difference. Going to try and pick up a solid core door on craiglist (saw them going for around $60) and redo the weather stripping and get a sealer

[julesverneinoz]

The major con for me (which is why I looked this up) is not being able to screw things to the door without an anchoring screw. I recently put a stud finder to an interior door and could not find a single spot I can screw a coat hook on. Now I know why.

[ChristianityExplained]

I have been doing some research on how I can reduce the echo effect in my room. I'm talking about the reverbs that occurs when sound bounce off a wall and does a ricochet around the room. As a youtuber, I'm sure you know all about it.

Your channel keeps coming up and I can see that you have some great info on this matter. I've a suggestion for a video topic, for you. It will fit nicely with a problem that I have. I've a small 9'x11' room with original hardwood oak flooring. I own the place. I'm using the room as both an office to do podcasting/YouTube and writing on my PC. There is also a futon couch for a guest to sleep over.

I already got a soundproof curtain coming and it's from your favorite company. I've also purchased a tapestry for the one wall and a fleece throw blanket for the couch. The couch has a firm fabric. Hopefully, the blanket helps. The only issue is the rug.

I do not have the money for wall-to-wall carpet or a large area rug. For something that's supposed to be helpful, I'm surprised at the low amount of information on this. According to my own research, I needed to stay away from rugs that are weave style or low to flat surface. They apparently don't do a good job of absorbing sound. I did get a 45"x29" accent rugs that have cut pile or have a shaggy texture. Is one enough? I won't know for certain until the rest of the stuff comes in.

I would have loved a detailed videos on just rugs and nothing else.

[TechStudios]

I got my solid door core at a door store in a corridor in Ecuador on the 44th floor overlooking the Shore. 😂 great video my dude!

[mercy]

i weather proofed my doors with insulation and added door sweeps on both sides and it did very to soundproof tbh

[mryan]

Thanks for the vid, but what's your take on solid core v solid wood doors? And re solid wood, are hardwood any better than softwood?

[bigwillcast]

What is the best sound proof door - solid core or solid wood?

[dreddmann]

Hollow core doors defeat the whole purpose for having a door to begin with. What's the point of having a cheap hollow core door with a lock if you can just kick the door in with no problem. A door is not just for privacy but it's also for protection. Hollow core doors a joke even if you are broke.

[nakinnovations]

Can a pile of sand bags throughout the wall will helpful in sound proofing?

[jonathanmandell]

Is it equally easy to install a threshold with a solid core door?

[thepickyaudiophile]

Door sweeps are not commonly used in my country. Would a proper wooden “step” with weather sealing not be superior for isolation anyway?

[AceofDlamonds]

I've heard most commercial door sweeps are completely useless to actually stop noise from elsewhere in the house from coming in. Makes me nervous. Place I'm living was planned and built sloppily from the start unfortunately. Not my idea...

[AlastairGames]

Nice!
Will I suffocate without any gaps around door though?

[stephen]

I have a problem with humidity in my house. Will switching to solid core door help with that?

[eduardo_cruz]

My local supplier is giving me two options for the door leaf: either a solid-core door (more massive), or a hollow door (lighter) but filled with mineral wool (an acoustic insulation material) on the inside. Both doors have 4.2cm thickness. The seller claims the hollow door with mineral wool will soundproof better than the solid-core, but I dunno... Which should I choose?

[Paiste]

Where can one purchase a solid core door?

[altheanguyen]

Will solid core door sagged over time due to weight?