Does soundproofing a solid wall work?

Our solid wall soundproofing systems will reduce noise and are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound. The highest performing soundproofing system for solid walls is the ReductoClip Independent Wall System. No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise through a solid wall. *dB results will vary depending on several factors. Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary

Do I need to soundproof the chimney breast of my solid wall?

No, you shouldn't need to add any soundproofing materials to the chimney breast. We normally only soundproof the alcoves of the dividing solid wall either side of your chimney breast. Chimney breasts are generally made from a double layer of very dense fire brick. This makes the chimney breast area very high in mass and therefore perform better for soundproofing than the single standard bricks in the alcoves. Please see our dedicated Chimney breast soundproofing blog

How do I bring electrics through the soundproofing on a solid wall?

To help eliminate weak spots where socket boxes are to be installed we recommend using our soundproof socket box inserts (acoustic socket putty pads). These are available for 35mm or 47mm depth boxes single and double. For cables and light switches no further soundproofing is necessary apart from sealing any small gaps with acoustic sealant.

Can I decorate directly onto the soundproofing of a solid wall?

All our solid wall soundproofing solutions have a 15mm acoustic grade plasterboard finish, so standard plasterboard decorating techniques apply. To decorate plasterboard, we normally recommend a skim plaster on top of the plasterboard to cover joins and screw holes, to provide a flat even surface finish that you can paint directly onto. If using wallpaper use a heavy-duty dry lining wallpaper first and then your final wallpaper finish.

Do you offer an installation service for solid walls?

There are two main options for installing our DIY soundproofing solutions: DIY Installation All of our systems have been designed to be DIYable - saving you any unnecessary installation expense 80% of customers install the systems themselves - we've made DIY installation an easy option We supply simple and comprehensive step-by-step installation guides and videos - for fuss free installation Our technical team are on hand to answer any questions and provide installation support - we're here every step of the way Useing a local tradesperson You're well on your way to noise free living. If installing the system yourself isn't an option, then simply use a local tradesperson We take away the stress of installation by speaking directly to your tradesperson throughout the process See our dedicated installation page for more information

Once installed on a solid wall, can I put pictures/decoration on the walls?

The final layer of the soundproofing is a 15mm acoustic grade plasterboard which is much stronger than standard plasterboard. So, the short answer is yes. However, if you are hanging very heavy items more secure fixing may be needed. How to install a TV or radiator onto a soundproofed wall

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High performing, DIY soundproofing solutions for solid brick walls. Soundproofing for noisy neighbours, music studios & Part E Building Regulations

How to soundproof a solid wall

To soundproof a wall, decoupling and enhancing its ability to absorb and dampen sound energy is crucial. Sound travels through solid materials via contact so decoupling can be achieved by building a new stud wall with a gap, making it harder for vibration to travel.

Adding resilience allows the wall to flex and dampen the vibration (similar to how the suspension springs in a car help to absorb bumps in the road) while adding extra layers of mass helps to block airborne noise (different types of mass block different frequencies of sound).

The ReductoClip Independent Wall System is the ultimate solution for blocking unwanted noise through a solid party wall, meeting all requirements.

The 3 main principles of soundproofing a brick wall:

1. Isolation

Isolate or 'decouple' soundproofing by leaving a physical gap between the structure and the soundproofing layers to create a sound breaker.

ReductoClips are extremely effective at isolating soundproofing layers from the offending walls

2. Damping

Use elastic or damping materials like FlexiSound and Closed Cell Foam.

ReductoClips also provide excellent damping as they help to absorb sound energy and vibrations

3. Mass

Increase the density of walls to help reduce unwanted airborne noise. Using materials like Mass Loaded Vinyl, FlexiSound and Acoustic Plasterboard.

Using a combination of different types of mass helps to block different frequencies of sound

Soundproof Solid Brick Wall Solutions

Solid Brick Wall Soundproofing Solutions

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ReductoClip Independent Wall Solution

Highest performing solution

120mm Loss of space

Performance for low bass frequency

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From £69.00 Per m2 Ex Vat

(Based on a wall size of 3.6m x 2.4m and core materials)

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ReductoClip Direct To Wall Solution

Good performance, slim profile

60mm Loss of space

Performance for low bass frequency

Performance for mid frequency

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From £63.00 Per m2 Ex Vat

(Based on a wall size of 3.6m x 2.4m and core materials)

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SoundBoard 4 Direct to Wall Solution

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30mm Loss of space

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From £46.49 Per m2 Ex Vat

(Board price only)

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We don’t expect you to become an overnight soundproofing expert, that’s what we’re here for.

Solid Wall FAQs

Does soundproofing a solid wall work?

Our solid wall soundproofing systems will reduce noise and are designed to exceed the UK Part E Building Regulations for the passage of sound.
The highest performing soundproofing system for solid walls is the ReductoClip Independent Wall System.

No soundproofing will offer 100% reduction, however installing soundproofing will dramatically reduce noisy neighbour noise through a solid wall.
*dB results will vary depending on several factors.
Please see our dB blog on why dB results may vary
Do I need to soundproof the chimney breast of my solid wall?

No, you shouldn't need to add any soundproofing materials to the chimney breast. We normally only soundproof the alcoves of the dividing solid wall either side of your chimney breast.
Chimney breasts are generally made from a double layer of very dense fire brick. This makes the chimney breast area very high in mass and therefore perform better for soundproofing than the single standard bricks in the alcoves. Please see our dedicated Chimney breast soundproofing blog
Does soundproofing foam work to block noise?

A regular question we are asked is 'can you use soundproofing foam (thin egg box foam panels) for soundproofing against noisy neighbours, or when building your own home studio?' Unfortunately, the short answer is no. Please see our foam soundproofing blog for more information
How do I bring electrics through the soundproofing on a solid wall?

To help eliminate weak spots where socket boxes are to be installed we recommend using our soundproof socket box inserts (acoustic socket putty pads). These are available for 35mm or 47mm depth boxes single and double. For cables and light switches no further soundproofing is necessary apart from sealing any small gaps with acoustic sealant.
Can I decorate directly onto the soundproofing of a solid wall?

All our solid wall soundproofing solutions have a 15mm acoustic grade plasterboard finish, so standard plasterboard decorating techniques apply. To decorate plasterboard, we normally recommend a skim plaster on top of the plasterboard to cover joins and screw holes, to provide a flat even surface finish that you can paint directly onto.
If using wallpaper use a heavy-duty dry lining wallpaper first and then your final wallpaper finish.
Do you offer an installation service for solid walls?
There are two main options for installing our DIY soundproofing solutions:

DIY Installation
- All of our systems have been designed to be DIYable - saving you any unnecessary installation expense
- 80% of customers install the systems themselves - we've made DIY installation an easy option
- We supply simple and comprehensive step-by-step installation guides and videos - for fuss free installation
- Our technical team are on hand to answer any questions and provide installation support - we're here every step of the way
Useing a local tradesperson
- You're well on your way to noise free living. If installing the system yourself isn't an option, then simply use a local tradesperson
- We take away the stress of installation by speaking directly to your tradesperson throughout the process
- See our dedicated installation page for more information
Once installed on a solid wall, can I put pictures/decoration on the walls?

The final layer of the soundproofing is a 15mm acoustic grade plasterboard which is much stronger than standard plasterboard. So, the short answer is yes. However, if you are hanging very heavy items more secure fixing may be needed.
How to install a TV or radiator onto a soundproofed wall