From SoulCycle to Barre to Zumba, it seems like there’s a new workout craze every week these days, and with all these fitness classes come new gyms on every corner.
Blaring music, loud equipment and stamping feet may pump you up while you work out but for the daycare center and office building next door, the constant noise can be problematic to say the least.
So what can these gyms do to combat noise complaints and keep their neighbors happy? Soundproof, of course!
Soundproofing Floors
Gyms are typically built with hard flooring to fight against damage from heavy equipment. This type of flooring may be great for protecting against dropped weights, but sound easily echoes off of these hard surfaces, creating a lot of extra noise, especially for your downstairs neighbors.
To muffle sound without sacrificing tough flooring, install sound dampening composites directly onto bare floors for an overall quieter structure.
Soundproofing Walls
Many gyms are located in places with thin walls, like strip malls, which do nothing to stop noise from traveling between facilities.
To stop noise from seeping through the walls and into your neighbors’ space, consider hanging “acoustical wallpaper,” which will suppress sound from moving through even the thinnest of walls. This one is easy to install and can even be primed and painted over, so you don’t have to sacrifice style when soundproofing.
Treating Ceilings
If your gym is located in a multi-story facility, you’re likely irritating your upstairs neighbor with every class you offer.
By installing these noise-blocking panels to your ceiling, you will stop noise from escaping through to the floors above you.
If your gym is constantly fielding noise complaints from angry neighbors looking for some peace and quiet, it may be time to start soundproofing. By following these easy tips, you’ll be able to easily trap noise in and keep your bothered neighbors at bay.
