Soundproof ceiling?

Is it possible to just soundproof your ceiling?

Yup.. Why not?

It actually depend on your environment. If you do have inconsiderate neighbour living above you who always stamping on the floor... than its advisable that you soundproof your ceiling. =)

Yes it is possible to spray a layer of sound proving materials on your ceiling and then a coat of paint over the layer.

If this is a home and there is not an upstairs room - you are in luck. You probably do not need to do much more. A double layer of sheetrock is still best. Perhaps, instead of a double layer, you can just floor the attic space above the room and achieve good sound proofing. Noise reduction should be sufficient, since you have an air space and then a roof which provides additional sound proofing.

If you have an upstairs room that you need to isolate from the lower floor, there are additional concerns. This is a case of probably using resilient channels, Green Glue, or other assorted sound proofing materials. This is especially true if you do not want to hear the upstairs footsteps, etc.

Sound proof the ceiling ? Most people sound proof the walls or just a single room to get acoustic effect for their sound system, but just the ceiling will not be of much use. :confused:

Why would you want to sound proof your ceiling ? HDB ceiling are made out of pure concrete and that can last really a life time. :eek:

You can add a second ceiling in your apartment, with a space between the existing and the new ceiling. This will trap the noise. There are two ways to do this, the first involves hanging a second sheetrock ceiling (5/8”) using a product called RSIC Clips. The second solution is a bit easier. Spread a dampening product called Green Glue to sheetrock and screw this into your existing ceiling.

Measure your ceiling and work out how many sheets of drywall are required. A double layer of drywall will reduce noise levels.

Cut the drywall to fit the ceiling. Uncut sheets of drywall will cover the majority of the ceiling but some may need to be cut to size. Measure the area of drywall that must be cut and draw a pencil line across the sheet. Run the craft knife along the pencil line and bend the sheet of drywall outwards away from you. The drywall sheet will snap along the line. Insert the noise-proofing compound in the caulking gun and spread a thin layer on the side of the drywall that will face the ceiling. Climb the step ladder with a sheet of drywall and attach it to the ceiling. Use screws and a cordless drill to attach the drywall to the existing ceiling. Attach the four corners first, then screw in the edges.

Repeat the process until the ceiling is covered. The upstairs noise levels will be reduced.