SM20 Wall Solution
Key Points:
- A slim fitting wall soundproofing solution
- Fast clean sound proofing
- A very DIY-able stick on solution
- Rubber panels and plasterboard finish just 45mm thick
- Materials delivered to your door in as little as 24 hours
Our three solutions are:
- The standard solution which is our most popular. This includes all the materials you need to soundproof a wall.
- Some customers prefer to source their own plasterboards so we just offer the SM20 , Staput adhesive and acoustic mastic.
- The third solution offers the maximum upgrade that incorporates the SBX board. This extra will offer around 5dB of extra acoustic protection.
Please select which solution you would like, and we’ll calculate what materials you will need, and how much that will cost…
| Solution | Depth Gain | System Airborne Performance | Typical Airborne Improvement |
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Standard solution |
45mm | 56 dB | 16 db |
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With SBx upgrade |
43mm | 61 dB | 20 dB |
SM20 Soundproofing – How it Works
The SM20 panel system is a high performance wall soundproofing solution aimed at those who want good acoustic performance. Unlike other solutions this dense recycled rubber is easy to fit and will provide a reliable soundproofing barrier.
The system is straightforward to fit. The high density recycled acoustic rubber panels are simply cut to size and stuck to the party wall covering the whole offending surface. We provide the necessary proprietary adhesive. The wall is finished off by adding two layers of acoustic plasterboard.
If you wish to calculate or buy the materials just use the blue calculators to the right of this page. Our delivered solutions come with all the necessary parts to complete a DIY soundproofing job. For more detailed instructions simply click on the fitting instruction link.
The SM20 insulation is a highly effective solution. Where the system, as shown in the diagram above, is employed, the performance of the single skin brick wall is increased to in excess of 48dB Dnt, W +CTr which exceeds Part E for party wall sound proofing requirements. This can be improved upon using the alternative upgrades we offer.
Don’t forget to soundproof your plug sockets too. You can find out more in this article.
Can I upgrade this system further?
As with many solutions there is the possibility of an upgrade to this system for those who wish an even higher levels of soundproofing. By adding SBX boards to this system you will further improve the performance particularly from a low frequency perspective. The SBX board brings an almost unique property in an acoustic board in that it has virtually no resonant properties. Read more -Why the SBX upgrade?
Where space is at an absolute premium, a single layer of plasterboard can be applied, ideally upgrade to 15mm if using one layer. This will result in a small loss in overall performance over the basic system, but still a significant improvement over the original wall.
Dry lining SM20 Wall to a Smooth Decorateable Finish
We are often asked what is the final finish and do I need a plasterer? We provide all the materials necessary to achieve a smooth decorate-able finish. Please see video below on dry-lining. The wall you end with will be similar in appearance to the video. We supply the finishing compound that allows you to achieve a smooth wall without plastering. All items are automatically added when you press the blue calculator.
