How to Soundproof a Door

Beginner 5 min 14 steps 44696 views Rating: 3.8/5 Published: 2026-01-03

Place acoustic drapes over the door.. Coat it with sound-absorbing paint.. Install foam tiles.

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1

Place acoustic drapes over the door.

Step 1

Place acoustic drapes over the door.

2

Coat it with sound-absorbing paint.

Step 2

Coat it with sound-absorbing paint.

3

Install foam tiles.

Step 3

Install foam tiles.

4

Hang a mass loaded vinyl (MLV) barrier.

Step 4

Hang a mass loaded vinyl (MLV) barrier.

5

Check for gaps with a flashlight.

Step 5

Check for gaps with a flashlight.

6

Caulk up any gaps.

Step 6

Caulk up any gaps.

7

Install a door sweep.

Step 7

Install a door sweep.

8

Place a rug in the entryway.

Step 8

Place a rug in the entryway.

9

Replace glass with triple-panes.

Step 9

Replace glass with triple-panes.

10

Hang only solid-core doors.

Step 10

Hang only solid-core doors.

11

Remove any old stripping.

Step 11

Remove any old stripping.

12

Choose new metal or vinyl stripping.

Step 12

Choose new metal or vinyl stripping.

13

Install the new stripping.

Step 13

Install the new stripping.

14

Test the stripping for fit.

Step 14

Test the stripping for fit.

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