Drape the section of MLV to be installed from the top of the wall and staple or hammer the MLV from the ceiling down to the floor making sure the soundproof vinyl is straight.(MetroFlex MLV Nails are recommended for the top of the wall and ceilings to hold the weight of the product)Ĥ. The width of the material is 48" which will cover 2 sections of 24" on center framing or 3 sections of 16" on center framing.ģ. Try to use as big a piece as possible to limit the number of joints.Ģ. Measure the height of the wall or length of ceiling and cut the soundproof vinyl into sections with a razor knife. Roll Size: 4 ft wide x 12.5 ft long (50 sf)ġ. Mass Loaded Vinyl Sound Barrier Insulation 1/8" Thick (1 lb/sf) has an STC rating of 27 which almost performs better than a 2" x 4" wall with 5/8" drywall on each side of the wall. In walls, ceilings, floors, on machinery, household appliances, around pipes, exterior fences, doors, as curtains to divide a room or over a window, and so on. Soundproof vinyl can provide instant mass with sound barrier insulation to any location. Mass Loaded Vinyl is used as a barrier to block sound transmission in soundproofing applications such as soundproof walls, ceilings, and is very commonly used in sound studios, night clubs, and noisy apartments/condos. XPS Extruded Polystyrene Board Sealing Joint Tape.
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