Do-it-yourself soundproofing bathtubs

The bathroom is an indispensable part of any home. In the modern world of civilization no one can imagine life without the presence of a comfortable room, which helps to soak, relax and rest. To restore vitality - taking a bath is the best relaxing way. Therefore, a very important point is the presence of soundproofing font. In this article we will consider how do you do the soundproofing of the bath with your own hands.

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Is a soundproofing bath really necessary?

If before the bathroom was a place for hygienic procedures, now this room serves for a comfortable pastime, while combining the useful with the pleasant. For many consumers, taking a bath is a mystery. Therefore, it is so important to choose the right capacity.

Soundproofing the bath helps to reduce the noise that is produced by the flow of water. The problem of quick cooling of the hot bath and the water that is being drawn into it is also additionally solved. The presence of high-quality soundproofing of the steel bath improves the comfort of its use. This method is used both for the product closed by the screen, and for a freestanding bathtub. In addition, this method is applicable for both old and new steel products, since it does not cause any harm to the metal and in no way affects the duration of its preservation.

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Advantages and disadvantages of steel tanks

In place of the cast-iron bathtubs, which are expensive and heavy, came acrylic and steel products. Plumbing equipment made of steel alloy is the best option when replacing an old bathtub. But many people are still wary of steel bathtubs and do not trust these products. This attitude has arisen as a result of the fact that the metal bath made of steel alloy has low noise insulation.

At the same time, a steel bath has a number of advantages, which testify to the choice of a steel structure. Consider the advantages of steel tanks:

• enameled surface has a stable coating;
• the presence of the possibility of various mounting;
• tank metal warms up quickly;
• the design has a stable position;
• pleasant design performance and the presence of various sizes;
• simple conditions for installation and dismantling;
• convenience of delivery and movement;
• against the background of cast-iron and acrylic bathtubs there is a low cost.

The disadvantages include the following:

• rapid heat loss;
• low noise isolation.

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Soundproofing and insulation of a steel bath

When installing a bath tank, you can quickly, easily and simply eliminate the deficiencies yourself. Before you install the font, you can preliminarily conduct some activities that eliminate echo and prevent heat loss. As a result, the steel bath becomes quite competitive and is not inferior in performance to other designs made of cast iron and acrylic.The soundproofing of the steel bath with your own hands is not a complicated procedure. When carrying out it does not require special skills.

Important! When purchasing imported equipment of this type, many consumers pay attention to rubber or rubber pieces made of special material that are glued to the bottom of the bathroom. It is thanks to this material that there is the possibility of retaining heat and absorbing noise and splashing water. This principle of noise absorption allows for the full insulation of a metal bath made of steel alloy.

In order to retain heat and eliminate the buoyancy of a steel bath, there are several simple methods:

• vibroizol;
• polyethylene based film;
  polyurethane foam;
• bung.

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Vibroizol

One way to eliminate the buzz in the bathroom is to use vibroizol. Such material can be purchased in supermarkets, shops and markets that specialize in the sale of auto parts.

Vibroisol is a specially developed material with unique properties and composition intended for use in the automotive industry. With the help of such material, many car lovers resort to restoring the noise insulation of their vehicles. Vibroizol consists of bitumen and a rubberized base, while one side of this material has a strong adhesive composition.

Important! Regardless of air temperature, the vibration isolator is able to fit snugly to any surface that has a smooth base.

If the vibration isolation perfectly copes with the elimination of noise in the car, then it is able to perfectly cope with the solution of this problem in the bathroom, it will help reduce the noise of the water jet. To do this, vibration isolation is necessary to glue the outer surface of the bath.

Important! Such a unique material can only be processed on those parts of the tank on which tap water falls. Also, the area of ​​contact of the human body with the bottom of the bath and some sections of the side surfaces of the tank are processed.

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Polyurethane foam

Many consumers are wondering how to thoroughly insulate a steel bath. To solve this problem, use foam, which is used in construction and repair work to seal doors and windows.

Consider how a soundproofing of a bathroom is done with the help of mounting foam with your own hands. For this:

1. Turn the bathroom container over and slowly apply a layer of foam, previously degreasing the surface. For this purpose, an alcohol-containing composition is used, which should be used to treat the outer surface of the bathroom.
2. For convenience, we turn the container over from the legs and install it on the side of the bathroom, applying some soft surface so that random scratches do not form and no damage occurs.
3. We apply the mounting foam evenly, in a continuous layer and carefully monitor that there are no gaps. Since polyurethane foam has the property of fluidity, the layer must be applied very slowly. After the coated foam has dried, the tub needs to be turned on its other side.

Important! To enhance the effect of sound absorption, you can additionally use a plastic film. It is best to use polyethylene designed to form greenhouses. Such a material is an inexpensive, dense and flexible film. A pre-prepared piece of film is applied to the surface on which the foam was applied. We press the polyethylene to the foam with our hands - in this way a “crust” is formed, which looks like a shell. As a result, additional insulation is obtained.

Foam recommendations

Before proceeding with the processing of the external surface of the bath with foam, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with some recommendations:

• it is much more practical to use polyurethane foam for bath processing in the summer, as this product is resistant to high temperatures and at the same time swells better;
• mounting foam is only required for indoor use;
• to form a uniform layer without sharp gaps, bumps and sagging, it is preferable to use a special nozzle for applying foam, for this a construction gun is used;
• it is not necessary to handle the overflow site with mounting foam;
• Before proceeding with the foam treatment, it is recommended to heat the container under hot water and shake well - with this procedure, the largest foam yield will be observed, while being very economical;
• it is not recommended to cover the siphon installation area and the adjacent area with a layer of foam, because at any time, if necessary, this part should be available to replace the siphon;
• when processing with mounting foam, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date, at the end of which the used product disappears from its operational properties.

Foam Selection Rules

When purchasing cylinders with foam for noise insulation of the bath with your own hands, pay attention to its type. For the planned treatment, the ideal option is polyurethane mounting foam, it is also called polyurethane sealant. After hardening, such a foam expands in the range from 1.5 to 2 times. This is very convenient, since the created layer slightly increases the size of the bathtub and does not complicate subsequent installation.

With this application, a dense, uniform “casing” is ultimately formed. When processing with polyurethane sealant, reaching the place where the drainage system is fixed, you can leave this area free. At the same time, you not only save foam, but also in the future you do not have the problem of trimming it. These tips help to make noiseless insulation of the bath with your own hands without errors.

Advantage of soundproofing the bath with foam

Conducting high-quality sound insulation and warming of the tank with polyurethane sealant is an advantageous solution:

• The minimum spent money and time are characterized by such an option as a budget one, which everyone can apply.
• Unlike vibroplast, this product does not require any special effort to process the bathtub.
• If you strictly follow the above recommendations and preview the video for the master class, then each owner can easily use this technique. The only condition is the correct and careful selection of the foam necessary for the work.

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Foamed polyethylene

You can independently insulate the bathtub with foamed polyethylene or the so-called polyethylene foam, abbreviated as PES, which is an excellent sound, heat and waterproofing material. This material is a layer of bubbles that are filled with air.

A bit about suitable material

The process of noise insulation of a metal bath from a steel alloy with our own hands implies the use of modern modifications and developments of foamed polyethylene, which has an additional foil or metallized layer, such as isolon, peonozole, etc. Such materials have the property of additional heat retention of the filled bath.

Features of the work

The simplest method of noise insulation is the use of self-adhesive mats, but if there are no such elements, then you need to use a high-quality adhesive. At first glance, the gluing process itself does not present any difficulties and is extremely simple. To do this, the bath must be treated with glue, after which the prepared insulation is applied and pressed.In fact, in the practical use of this method, it is quite difficult and time-consuming to independently carry out soundproofing of the bath, since this process takes a lot of time.

Important! A distinctive feature of polyethylene foam is that this material does not emit toxic and harmful fumes, even at the moment when the bathtub is filled with boiling water. In addition, it is worth noting that high-quality insulation is very resistant to high humidity, which is important in the case of bathrooms.

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Technical traffic jam

Consider another way - this is a technical traffic jam, which is not the most convenient method, but at the same time has its own advantages. The advantage of noise insulation of a bathroom with your own hands with a technical plug is that after the end of work you have no doubt at all and you can be sure of the environmental friendliness of the “manufactured new product”. This material of natural origin, therefore, is not characterized by the emission of harmful fumes, even if there is very hot water in the bath. Such material as technical cork is very often used during repair and construction works, so almost every specialist is familiar with this method.

In addition to the inherent environmental friendliness, it can be noted that the soundproofing of the bathtub using a technical plug is characterized by ideal moisture resistance and complete fire safety. As a result of the acquired operational properties, the product will last a very long time.

Important! When applying the cork, you should strictly adhere to the instructions that are in each package of the material present.

The only negative is that the steel tank, which is treated with a technical cork, has a not quite presentable appearance, although the bathtub treated with polyurethane sealant also does not look very good. This aspect is not particularly important, because in order to make any bathroom tank look beautiful indoors, it is decorated with a special screen or put ceramic tiles.

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Other ways

In addition to all of the above methods, there are also other methods for warming a metal bath with a steel alloy:

• Very often, a steel tank is mounted on a previously prepared pedestal. After this, the product is lined with bricks or plates, on top of which tiles are laid. With this method of installing a bathtub, sound insulation is improved, but it is not possible to fully retain the heat in the font. But, if you apply a layer of polystyrene foam, which is additionally laid out from the inside of the wall of the tank, you can easily fix the situation
• If you need to seal and attach the product to the wall in the bathroom, you can use the material “liquid nails” or special silicone. In the case of processing with polyurethane sealant or other insulating materials, further decoration is required to cover the unaesthetic appearance of the product.

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Currently, the modern market presents a huge range of materials for interior decoration. The presence of fashion trends for interior decoration of bathrooms allows you to easily use any method of installation and soundproofing of the font, so take your financial and technical capabilities into account when choosing the appropriate method. Successfully complete the repair!