Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Sound insulation between levels in older home

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julesagogo
12-04-08, 10:16 AM
Hi,

I would like to insulate between the lower and upper levels in a home that has been turned into apartments. Recently, the upstairs received a second layer of hardwood as an "upgrade" from carpet, so it's louder downstairs. The house was remodeled in the 80s and I believe it's just drywall on the ceiling (no plaster and lath).

I can most easily get to the ceiling of the downstairs apartment. Are there any suggestions for noise insulation - blown in cellulose, foam in a can, etc.? I do not want to replace the ceiling - luckily it has a swirl texture to easily hide small blemishes. The apartment downstairs is 775 square feet.

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

VoltageHz
12-31-08, 05:51 PM
Bump. I'm interested in this topic as well.