How Do You Soundproof A Room So No One Can Hear You? 

There are many ways you can soundproof your room and keep your private life beyond the reach of anyone eavesdropping through your wall or windows, with some of them being;

• Use door strips on your doors.
• Hang objects behind your doors.
• Seal possible cracks in the windows 
• Make use of soundproof curtains.
• Build a bookshelf.
• And so on… 

Before I further elaborate on some of the points above, you have to know where the sound is coming from (the point of entry), and when you identify this, soundproofing your room becomes an easy task. 

How does sound enter or leave a room? 

The sound you hear from your room enters from either your door, window, or walls. Sometimes, it could also come from underneath the ground depending on the location of your room. 

The moment you identify where the bulk of sound is coming from, then it’s most likely how sound leaves your room.

Follow the necessary steps below to keep your sound contained in your room and out of the public domain. 

How Do You Soundproof A Room So No One Can Hear You? (A step-by-step guide) 

Step 1- Use door strips

One easy way sound can leave your room is through the door, and if you use a panel door, chances are that cracks have developed over time especially if it isn’t brand new.

In this case, you should use good weather strip tape to block out the cracks that allow air to leave your room.

It would be best if you also considered installing a door sweep to further prevent sound from leaving your room. 

Step 2 – Hang objects on your door

After taking care of the cracks on your door, you may want to consider hanging a piece of art on your door. 

The piece of art helps to increase the thickness of your door, thereby making it more difficult for sound to enter or leave your room in the process. 

Hanging posters or stickers of your favorite athlete or celebrity is also a plus if you don’t want to unnecessarily burden your door which can affect the hinges in the long run. 

Another option you can try aside from posters or hanging art is simply increasing the body mass of your door by attaching an MDF board to it. They have no negative effect on the hinges of your door and will block out sound from going or coming in. 

Step 3 – Seal your windows

Look for the cracks on your windows and use the remaining sealant to block them out. I’ll also suggest you keep your windows closed if you are having any intimate sessions with your spouse. 

If air can come in through any crack, then a sound can. Of course, you’ll have to open them up from time to time for fresh air which is usually the best, but just remember to lock it if you don’t want your business out there. 

Step 4 – Use soundproof curtains

The beauty of soundproof curtains like this one is they not only keep your sound locked in, but also keep wandering eyes out as well. 

Using soundproof curtains come highly recommended over using a normal curtain, especially if the goal is soundproofing. 

I’m not saying regular curtains won’t work for soundproofing, instead, I feel getting a curtain specifically designed for soundproofing will accomplish more. They also come in different designs that will suit your decor as well. 

If for any reason this doesn’t interest you, then go for thick curtains. They’ll do a very good job as well, whilst beautifying your room in the process. 

Step 5 – Get a bookshelf

If you are certain the noise disturbance is coming from a wall you share with your neighbor, a bookshelf will be a great place to invest in. 

Simply position the bookshelf on the wall where the noise is coming from and notice how quiet and serene your room becomes. 

The books they house are also good absorbers of sound, not to talk of the many benefits it brings to your home, especially if you are like me who’s into books. 

I’ll never forget the look my father inlaw gave me when he saw how stacked my Bookshelves had become, it’s easily one way to gain the respect of your pairs–get one today! 

Step 6 – The use of acoustic foam

My sister-in-law – Sarah is someone who derives joy from getting all the sound possible from her surround system, especially when she’s watching a movie. 

However, I was surprised when I saw her walls padded with acoustic foam, and when I asked why, she told me her neighbor recently gave birth and the crying was ruining her movie time. She did some research online and decided to settle for acoustic foams to keep the sound out, and I can tell you firsthand that it worked a great deal. 

Being the creative that she is, she also made it look so cool to fit with her decor. If you are like Sarah, the acoustic foam will help you greatly keep the sound out and vice-versa. 

Step 7 – Pad your floor

If your apartment is in-between two apartments, then you might have a noise problem from above and below. 

To address the noise below, consider investing in good center rugs, or better still, rug the entire apartment. 

You can go one better by asking the installer to pad the rug with foam before installation as this will help block out the noise coming from below a great deal, whilst providing your feet with maximum comfort. 

It’s also worth trying out if you have kids or pets around that move all the time. You wouldn’t want to be a source of disturbance to your neighbor below, would you? 

For the noise coming from above, a good place to start would be to hang foam panels in the areas where the noise emanates from. However, if you can afford to cover the whole ceiling, go for it. 

Step 8 – Invest in more pillows

Having at least six good pillows in your room will do a very good job of minimizing the sound that leaves your room. 

Pillows are good sound absorbers which is a bonus to the comfort they offer. You should even consider placing some on your sofa as well, that’s if you have any. The more pillows you have, the less the sound that travels out of your room. 

Below are other questions you might have regarding this subject:

FAQs

How do I stop people hearing me in my room? 

For starters, try bringing down your voice anytime you want to say something really important, especially if you’re on the phone. At times, it’s not always about soundproofing, rather, it’s about having the ethics of ensuring your business stays within your area. 

You can’t continue to raise your voice when talking and expect people not to hear what you have to say. It’s almost as if you want them to. 

If you can keep your business in moderation, then soundproofing will do the rest. 

Does soundproofing a room keep sound in? 

Yes, it does. When you succeed in soundproofing your room, not only are you keeping the sound out, but you are also keeping your sound in as well. It’s a two-way street.

If you can’t hear your neighbors, then they most likely can’t hear you, especially if you could hear them before. This is a good way to test if you have really done a good job of soundproofing your room. 

What is the cheapest way to soundproof a room? 

The cheapest way to soundproof a room is to simply use what you have in your room to maximum effect. 

If you have lots of blankets, you could hang them on the wall to reduce the sound coming in or out of your room. You can also place your furniture in strategic positions to prevent sound from reflecting off hard surfaces in your apartment. 

Conclusion- How Do You Soundproof A Room So No One Can Hear You? 

With a tight budget, you can get the privacy you need from your neighbors or anyone else. The steps explained in this article will go a great length in ensuring your apartment is yours alone, without you having your business out there. 

If you have more suggestions you would like to share, kindly let me know in the comments section. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers.