Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: How to soundproof ... floors/ceilings

[James Kacki (jimkacki]

Acoustical sealant doesn't dry out and become hard.  That's the  
'pro'.  The 'con' is that its very sticky and black and will get over  
everything, hands, clothes walls etc.  if you're not very careful.   
So be very very careful if you're thinking of using it to help  
soundproof a finished home.  I've only seen it used on new  
construction, where it's soon covered up and I'm not sure if the pros  
would outweigh the cons in an existing home situation.  As you say  
you'd have to remove the mouldings, apply the sealant and replace the  
moulding.  I'm not sure if the benefit would outweigh the risk of non- 
drying black smears showing up.
James


On 29-Jan-08, at 8:19 AM, Sharon Villines wrote:

> On Jan 28, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>
> > A bead of acoustical sealant should be placed between the drywall
> > and the
> > floor and at the corner of the walls and ceilings.
>
> How does this differ from other sealants? After construction, I assume
> you have to remove the molding to install it?
>
> Sharon
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