How to Block Noise from the Apartment Above You

How to block out noise from apartment above you
One of the most common problems people face when moving into a new apartment is loud neighbours who are living above you whether you hear footsteps, music or even bass noise.

I trust me I have been in a similar situation when I moved to my own apartment after college. My upstairs neighbour was a drummer and would practice all the time, as a result, I couldn’t get the peace and quiet environment I often wanted.

In this article, I will show you things you can do today to significantly lower the unwanted sounds coming from the upstairs.

1. Use Sound Absorbing Acoustic Foam.
Now this may/may not get you into trouble with your landlord but what I like about these acoustic panels they are not a permanent solution and you can easily remove them when you want without any hassle( Given you installed them right)

Using Acoustic foam panels on your ceiling will dramatically reduce unwanted noise from upstairs however it is important to know that not all foams are as effective. The one I recommend is the Acoustic Foam Egg Crate Panel ( Click here to see current price on Amazon).

These are the same panels you often see in recording studios which are used for noise reduction and echoes. First, make sure you know where the noise is coming from so you can install these panels only in that area to reduce any unnecessary expenses and damage.
My landlord was kind to let me apply these( although I never told her, naughty me). I strongly you speak to the owner before using acoustic foams but They are easier to remove when you installed them right ( Check how to temporarily install acoustic foams) and are designed to absorb sounds.

It is important to know that although using the foams on your ceiling will significantly block out noise from upstairs, it is not as effective as green glue when soundproofing but green glue is for a permanent noise-proof solution.

2. Close of your door Gaps
You would be really surprised how sealing the apartment door gaps impacts the amount of noise and sounds you hear. although the noise might be coming from upstairs in most cases some sounds come through the door gaps.
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