What Is an Acoustical Sealant For?

Are you concerned about the level of sound that seeps into your home? Or is an unwanted sound entering your doors and walls and keeps distracting you from watching your favorite TV show?

If your answer is yes, then you need acoustical sealant for soundproofing.

Soundproofing is needed in your home and office to enable you to work effectively without noise pollution.

Without the right application of acoustical sealant, all your attempts to make your home or office soundproof will be futile.

Acoustical sealants are an easy and inexpensive way to improve the acoustical qualities of your home or office.

They're also a great way to reduce noise in a room without having to replace the entire surface of a wall, window, or door. Read on to know more about acoustical sealants.

About Acoustical Sealant 

Acoustical sealant is a non-hardening product that has been designed to provide an effective barrier against sound transmission.

These acoustical sealants help reduce vibrations that could cause structural damage to your building.

They also act as sound deadeners that help reduce noise levels in different parts of your home or office space.

Acoustical sealants do not shrink, dry, or crack when applied to holes, gaps, or structural cracks.

Features of Acoustical Sealants

Acoustical sealants possess the following qualities;

• It has low odor properties.
• It takes the form of a latex adhesive.
• When applied, it goes on with a semi-liquid state and hardens to a stronger, elastic feel once completely dried.
• It is non-flammable.
• It is non-toxic.
• It is easy to install. No messy glue or messy compound is required for sealing purposes. Two coats of acoustical sealant are all that is needed for good results.
• And most importantly, It offers excellent sound absorption and noise control characteristics.

The most important question is; When is the right time to apply an acoustical sealant, and where is the right place to use this sealant in your home, offices, dance halls, classrooms, and conference rooms?

If you want answers to these questions, check out the subsequent sections.

When to Use An Acoustical Sealant

When installing a new floor, ceiling, windows, or electrical outlet, it’s important to consider how sound travels through the space and the best time to seal it off.

You might be wondering, When should I use an acoustical sealant? The right time is when you want to improve the sound quality in your living space, also when there is an increase in noise levels entering or leaving your home. This includes:

• Air leaks around doors and windows.
• Vibration from heating and cooling systems or appliances, such as dishwashers, dryers, and refrigerators.
• Homes on busy street corners.

Where to Use an Acoustical Sealant

Since the overall goal is to soundproof anywhere that noise enters or escapes from, the application of acoustical sealants varies.

Having that in mind, there are quite a few places it can be applied for you to get better soundproof results:

●     Doors

The acoustical sealant acts as a protective shield when applied to doors. If you take a good look at the edge of your doors, you will see the possibilities of sound waves seeping out.

All you have to do is to use your acoustical sealant to apply around the edges of your doors. Once you seal up any cracks or holes there, it creates a soundproof barrier for that room.

●     Dry Wall

If you are installing new drywall, apply the acoustical sealant between the seams of each sheet. This prevents sound waves from travelling through the interiors of the wall.

●     Windows

Since most sound escapes or enters majorly through the windows, what you need to do is to remove any molding around your window, to enable you to discover the hidden gaps where sound escapes from.

Once the gaps are discovered, apply a layer of the acoustical sealant and wait for it to dry before raising the molds back. Once it gets dried, you can add more curtains over your windows.

●     Floors

Although our floors help to maintain temperature, it is also a potential leak for sound waves. Apply a layer of acoustical sealant around the perimeters of your house, especially where the floor meets the wall.

●     Wiring

Anywhere wiring or electrical outlets are in your home or office, there are chances of holes and gaps. Carefully apply a coat of acoustical sealant to the electrical outlets and wirings to seal the cracks.

Advantages of Using Acoustical Sealant

1. Acoustical sealant is an extremely versatile product that can be used on almost any surface in your home.

You can use it on dry walls, ceilings, doors, and hardwood floors by applying it over the area you want to protect from noise entrance.

2. Acoustical sealant helps reduce excess vibration within your home by creating a barrier that prevents sound from transmitting through walls, ceilings, or floors.
3. It also helps reduce excessive noise from outside your home by providing an effective barrier against airborne vibrations caused by wind or air currents entering through windows and doors into your home.
4. Acoustical Sealant does not require special tools or equipment for application and removal, making it easy to use on most surfaces, including walls, ceilings and floors.
5. It reduces echo in your home or business and gives you peace of mind knowing there won't be any more disruptive noises in your environment.

Safety Tips To Adhere To When Applying Acoustical Sealant

1. If you are applying acoustical sealant in an area with a small amount of moisture, such as a bathroom or utility room, be sure to ventilate the area well.

You can position a large fan around the area or open more windows and doors to allow air circulation around the area.

2. Ensure you wear gloves and goggles when applying acoustical sealant. This will help prevent you from getting any of the product in your eyes and mouth if you spill some on yourself during application.
3. Make sure to be aware of flammable materials. Do not apply near an open flame. As a rule of thumb, avoid using acoustical sealants in areas with high temperatures.
4. Do well to keep a fire extinguisher close by in case of any emergency.

On A Final Note;

Acoustical sealants are a line of defence against noise leaks and sounds seeping out in and out of your house. It might seem small, but it has a lot of impacts when put to use.

If you want to replace it, you can use xylene or a mineral spirit to wipe it off, leaving no trace of a stain.

Before applying any acoustic sealants, ensure that all the surfaces are cleaned, dried, and debris-free.

At USG ME, Flexible Acoustical Sealant-  is a good choice of acoustic sealant. Try your hands on this product to enjoy maximum benefit.