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In this guide, you’re going to learn how to soundproof a door with household items.
Our previous article highlighted some of cheap soundproofing materials you can use to reduce unwanted noises from your home.
For anyone who wants to spend 0$ in soundproofing projects, using available household items can help reduce unwanted noise to manageable levels.
Below are some of the techniques to help you soundproof the door using home items
Soundproofing A Door with Household Items
Rearrange the Furniture
This method only requires physical strength to arrange the furniture in your house.
You can arrange the furniture to not only soundproof your door but also improve the visual impression of your house. This method is used on a spare door that is rarely used.
You can place your closet or chairs on it to block the noise coming from outside.
You can also use a bookshelf by filling it with books and placing it in front of the door.
You can also add other big furniture by treating the door as a part of the wall.
How to Soundproof a Door with Household Items
Use Carpet, Rug, and mats under the door
This method is more straightforward compared to rearranging the furniture. Carpets and mats are good options when it comes to soundproofing.
They have a high acoustic absorbency and works by absorbing sounds that penetrate through the door.
They reflect sound waves and let them bounce back.
The process is easy since what you have to do is lay down fluffy carpets and welcome rags on your door, and you will be done.
The carpets and rugs will absorb and reduce the noise that reaches your door.
You can also use a mat by placing it under your door.
You can also use it under your carpet to increase its effectiveness.
The rugs and carpets do not only absorb the sounds, but they also improve visual impression in your house.
Use spare or old blankets in your house
The use of blankets is one of the easiest solutions to the noise problem
There are soundproofing blankets that are designed for block noise;
The soundproofing blankets are made with thick materials that absorb noise.
however, you can improvise the blankets lying idle in your house.
Since you don’t have such a blanket in your house, you can use a regular blanket to block sound.
What you need is a blanket and some nails to use when hanging.
Even though they do not absorb all the noise they reduce to some extent.
Consider using a thicker blanket for better results. You can also use more than one layer of blankets.
Use soundproofing paint
Painting the door can be a good choice when it comes to soundproofing.
If you do not have the soundproofing paints, you can use the regular paint, but make sure that you apply many layers.
Since Soundproofing paints require a couple of layers, it means that the regular paint will need more.
The paint does not only block noise but also improves the visual impression of your door and protects it from environmental conditions.
How to Soundproof a Door with Household Items
Use Leftover Green Glue
If you have some green glue lying somewhere in your home, you can make use of it to soundproof your door.
You can use the green glue sealant to seal the cracks and gaps on your door after looking at it carefully to identify them.
It’s easy to identify them at night by turning the lights off then ask someone to direct light using a torch on the other side of the door.
This way, you will see the light penetrating through the cracks and gaps on your door.
Apply the glue on the cracks then wait for it to dry for results to start showing.
If you don’t have any leftover green glue, you can opt for a bathroom sealant for the same purpose.
Hang Curtains or Drapes over the Door
Many people think that windows are not the only place to use drapes and curtains;
you can also use them on your door.
What you have to do is install the rods above the door frame then attach the curtains on them.
The curtains should be long enough to touch the floor to ensure that they have blocked the noise from the gap between the door and floor.
Soundproof curtains will be the best option, but if you are not able to get one, and then you can use regular curtains.
The thicker the curtain, the better, so consider going for the thickest one.
Replace the old Door Sweeps and Weathering Strips
Weathering strips and door sweeps do not last forever since they become worn out after being used for long.
You don’t have to buy new ones since you can improvise them on your own.
You can use wood for this purpose.
First, remove the old stripes and make sure you clean the spot to ensure there are no residues left.
Attach the wood on to your door using nails or glue.
Stick some tape
Even though taps are not the best when it comes to soundproofing your door, but it can be used if you need to fix the noise problem quickly.
First, identify the holes and gaps on the door then cover them using the tape.
Ensure that you use a thick tape or use several layers for better results.
Consider using duct tape instead of the packaging tape.
Even though the door may look funny, it helps to reduce noise to some extent.
Apply DIY Insulation
If you have got enough time, you can come up with your insulation.
If you have Styrofoam from your newly bought appliances, you can make good use of it.
Styrofoam has properties that can absorb sound.
What you need to cut it to the size of your door then use glue to stick it on the door.
Since it can look ugly at times, you can cover it with wallpaper or paint.
Egg cartons can also be an option, but they are visually unappealing.
Use pillow case, spare mattress
You can use these household items mostly at night to block the noise coming from your neighbor.
If you already have carpets and Rugs under the door, you can add up pillows, mattresses, and towels to block maximum noise.
Just place them behind the door after closing it at night, and they reduce the noise significantly.
How to Soundproof a Door with Household Items
Soundproofing a door doesn’t have to be an expensive venture.
While it’s possible to use cheap soundproofing materials, the best part is that you can use readily available household items.
For best results, you can combine different methods highlighted above.
Mike O’Connor
Meet Mike O’Connor, (a DIY enthusiast), living in Cincinnati, a city ranked as the noisiest in the USA.
As a work from home dad, I have a first hand experience of how noise can truly affect your well being.
Soundproofing isn’t something that should be taken as a hobby, it should be a skill that every homeowner should be equipped with.
Most of the work documented on this blog comes from purely first hand experience, and the products recommended work as indicated.
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