When evaluating acoustical ceiling tiles or panels you ll want to look at two general ratings.
Sound dampening drop ceiling tiles.
Noise blocking ceiling pads can be paired with existing polystyrene tiles to block sound.
Offered in a wide variety of materials sizes and designs acoustic ceiling tiles are an easy solution for improving the acoustical qualities of any space.
Some drop ceilings have both capabilities while some have one or the other.
Nrc tells you how much sound a ceiling panel will absorb to lessen noise within a room.
The principle of soundproofing is simple.
If textured tiles have your heart try one of several 24 x 24 or 24 x 48 panels with non directional visuals.
If you are tired of noise coming down through your ceiling or up through the floor from the basement below and you ve already got a suspended ceiling or can install one soniguard.
They are crafted from soft high quality fiberglass.
Acoustic tiles are typically quite a bit heavier than polystyrene tiles 2kg per square meter is typical most drop ceiling should be able to accommodate this weight but if in doubt consult.
Certainteed makes finding the right acoustic solution for your project easy.
You can also buy acoustic ceiling tiles to replace existing tiles.
You can even choose a black colored tile to complete your home theater.
For soundproofing a ceiling soundproofing experts recommend this insulation see it on home depot and this damping compound see it on amazon.
Noise reduction coefficient nrc and ceiling attenuation class cac.
Soundsulate sound absorbing acoustical drop ceiling tiles.
When attached directly to a ceiling or when used as a drop ceiling acoustic ceiling panels and sound absorbing drop ceiling tiles provide effective noise control.
Whatever you choose you will receive more peace and quiet from any of these stunning sound absorbing ceiling tiles by armstrong ceilings.
Even if there is no direct connection between the drop ceiling and the floor above it sound that manages to pass through the ceiling tile will still make the air in the space.
Built specifically for drop ceilings the soundsulate sound absorbing acoustical ceiling tilessoundsulate sound absorbing acoustical ceiling tiles are an effective solution for rooms with too many undesirable echoes and reverberations.