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If you have not hung drywall, now's the time to begin installing drywall on top of the MLV. THIS IS A KEY STEP TO ENSURE YOUR BARRIER IS AIRTIGHT.

After you've finished getting the MLV up on the wall, use your acoustic sealant caulk to seal ALL of the edges, both between the sheets of MLV and between the MLV and the wood studs.

If the MLV edges connect over an air gap, use foil tape to seal the edges. (AIRTIGHT!) If the MLV edges connect on a stud, use acoustic caulk to seal the gap.

As you work your way across the wall, keep the ends of the MLV directly next to each other.

Do not cover any wall outlets or light switches.

After you've finished attaching the MLV to the studs and the bottom of the wall, repeat the steps you just did for your second cut off the MLV roll.

Drywall will not support the weight of MLV.

#Diy mass loaded vinyl install#

If you choose to install MLV on top of drywall, it must be attached to the studs or joists.

If the wall already has drywall, we recommend removing the existing drywall.

There are a variety of installation methods that will improve performance, such as sound isolation clips or a double wall, but if you are not an experienced installer, we recommend to just focus on the basics, and ensure you have a sturdy install that is airtight and gapless.

The preferred installation method is to install MLV to a wall that has insulation and framing, but no drywall yet.

Start attaching the MLV at the top of the wall, and work your way across ensuring the MLV stays straight.

Fasten the MLV to the wall using staples, screws or nails.

Just be careful you don't make crooked cuts! You can also cut the MLV with a good pair of upholstery scissors. Cut the mass loaded vinyl using a sharp utility knife and a T-square to ensure you make a straight cut. Roll out the MLV so the length of the material matches the wall's height.

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Install Locations: soundproofing a room, walls, soundproof boxes, generator boxes, generator enclosure, soundproof fence, wrap noisy pipes (PVC), HVAC ducts, door soundproofing, mechanical rooms, machinery enclosures, bathroom wall treatments, office partition walls, cost-effective method for soundproofing windows, Recommended Install Method: staples, screws, nails, or hung with reinforced grommets

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#Diy mass loaded vinyl how to#

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The 1 lb mass loaded vinyl density is used in most projects, and is very common for for automotive, rooms, walls, ceilings, PVC pipes, fences, and more. How does 1 lb MLV compare to the 2 lb MLV? 1 lb MLV weighs half as much per square foot and is more flexible.Each roll is 48" or 54" wide and comes in customizable lengths (up to 200 feet).Nominal 1/8” thick premium mass loaded vinyl.Keep the sounds you want IN and the sounds you don't OUT!

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Second Skin Luxury Liner is a building grade sound blocking material for any size soundproofing project, whether it’s the floor of a bus or a wall in a in your home theater. All Second Skin MLV rolls are flexible, tear resistant (600 psi), odorless, fire resistant, and safe for automotive use (FMVSS 302 tested).

The Luxury Liner limp mass barrier roll comes in two standard thicknesses (1 lb / sqft or 2 lb MLV rolls) with the option to purchase a variety of lengths. Whether you have a big project or you just want to cut up your own mass loaded vinyl, Second Skin has the MLV soundproofing for the job.