How to Soundproof a Room with Blankets? [Tested & Working]

Noise is a common problem for many people. Whether it’s the sound of your neighbors, or the sound of an airplane taking off outside your window-it can be difficult to escape. There are many different ways you can take action to reduce noise in your home and stop being a victim of noise pollution. This blog post will go over some tips on how to soundproof a room with blankets!

Why Blankets?

Blankets are a convenient way to soundproof your room. They can be hung over the windows, doors and from the ceiling to cover up any noise that may enter your space. Blankets also provide great insulation for cold weather and help reduce noise pollution in general.

Are All Blankets Perfect for Soundproofing?

Not all blankets are the same when it comes to soundproofing. The type of blanket you choose will depend on what kind of noise pollution you’re experiencing and how much money you want to spend. For instance, a thick woolen blanket is great for blocking out drone or low frequency noises that come from below (such as someone running an appliance in another room) but not so good at stopping higher-frequency sounds like passing traffic. If your sound problem has more high-pitched tones, then a fuzzy fleece may be better because it’s better at trapping those types of vibrations than heavier fabrics such as cotton or denim which tend to bounce them back into the room rather than absorbing them.

Steps to soundproof a room with blankets

• Soundproof Your Floors
• Pin the Blankets to Your Ceiling.
• Cover Loud Appliances.
• Cover Your Furniture.
• Attach the Blankets to Your Walls.
• Hang the Blankets Over the Doors.
• Cover Your Windows.
• Sound Proof the Source of Noise in Room with Thicker Material

How to do it by soundproofing the floors?

Cover the floor with a sound-absorbing material such as carpet, cork or foam rubber tiles (similar to those for play rooms). You can hear your footsteps and other noises reflected back up from these materials when you walk on them. This will help cut down on how much noise is bouncing into the room. However, this may make it difficult to get around in the room if there are not any clear paths through the furniture which would be used as obstacles while trying to move about. Closeted areas that have very little traffic noise should use tile floors so they’re easier to keep clean without damaging their clothes or shoes by walking over carpeting or rugs all day long.

How to decide which blanket is best for your soundproofing?

Blankets are a great soundproofing material because they can be cut to size and easily attached with tape or staples. They’re also very inexpensive, so if you need something that’s not too delicate but still has the ability for sound absorption, you may want to consider blankets as your go-to sound proofing solution.

Each type of blanket will have its own benefits when it comes to absorbing noise:

Plush Blanket – The plushness of this blanket creates an extra layer between the floor below and any surface above it which is what makes these types difficult to clean; however, since they create such a soft surface over hardwood floors, they’ll make walking around on them less noisy than other materials like tile.

Some more types of such blankets could be:

– Fuzzy Blankets

– Cotton Flannel Sheets

– Wool Blanket (the sound will be more muffled)

TIP: It’s important to remember that the heavier and thicker the blanket, the better it is at absorbing noise. The most effective blankets are those which have a thickness of about three or four inches; any less than this won’t do much in terms of soundproofing your room. If you don’t want to spend money on heavy materials like wool for your walls but still need some sound absorption, then consider using lighter materials such as cotton instead!

Difference Between Sound-Absorbing and Soundproofing Blankets

Sound-absorbing blankets are what most people use for soundproofing because they can trap the noise in so it doesn’t escape. The problem with this type of blanket is that if you place them on your walls, then the sound will still get out through any holes or cracks.

Now, soundproofing blankets on the other hand, are designed to seal out sound completely. This is why they’re more expensive than sound-absorbing blankets and you can’t really use them as decorative items.

Talking about the major difference between a sound absorbing and a soundproofing blanket, sound-absorbing blankets are made of a thicker material such as wool, polyester or cotton. They’re usually used to prevent the noise from escaping through your flooring because they can absorb more sound and also block it out!

Soundproofing blankets on the other hand use no fabric at all and they don’t have any cushiony effect which leads to the sound absorbtion part .

With soundproofing blankets, you can attach them to the ceiling in order to prevent noise from traveling through your floor. For instance, if there’s a loud appliance like an air conditioner or a dishwasher that causes disturbing noises when it starts up–you’ll cover these appliances and then use sound-absorbing material.

When to Use Sound-Absorbing Blankets?

Sound-absorbing blankets are great for soundproofing the areas where you have a lot of furniture because it’ll absorb some noise from those pieces. This is perfect if your home theater or living room has a lot of hardwood flooring and glass windows which can amplify sounds like footsteps, dishes clanging together in the sink, etc.

When to Use Soundproofing Blankets?

You should soundproof your floors, ceilings, windows and walls with blankets.

Street-facing windows are the first place to start because they’re usually faced towards traffic noise. If you have a wall that’s perpendicular to the street or road where there is constant commotion like a dog barking, car engines starting up next door or cars going by then you should definitely put it to use there.

Sidenote: to soundproof a room with blankets, you need at least three pairs of high-quality noise cancelling earmuffs (or two sets). You also need a few pieces of cloth for covering surfaces that make sounds like TVs or computer monitors.

Is soundproofing a room with blankets a good idea though?

Soundproofing a room with blankets is an excellent idea if you live in a noisy neighborhood. The sound will be muffled, and the noise levels are reduced from outside influences.

However, it’s not a good idea to put up sound-blocking walls without consulting your neighbors first. It can be a mess sometimes.

Conclusion:

Soundproofing a room with blankets is an excellent way to sound-block noise from outside sources. Although it may not be the best option for those who want more privacy, or are trying to avoid interruptions while working on their projects.