Sound-Rated Gypsum Board

Sound absorption vs. sound insulation

Sound-absorbing ceilings cut echo inside a room so speech is clearer; sound insulation stops noise passing through a wall or ceiling to the next room. The sound-rated gypsum boards here help with both, depending on the product and how it's installed.

Types and uses

• SCG EchoBloc 12 mm reduces echo in meeting rooms, classrooms and home theaters
• SCG SolidWall 22 mm for bedroom, condo and hotel partitions
• For absorbing T-bar tiles, see acoustic ceiling tiles

Getting good results

• Fill the wall cavity or ceiling void with glass or rock wool
• Seal joints and gaps around sockets; sound leaks through small openings
• Use thick or double-layer board with staggered joints for high sound ratings
• Run partitions up to the slab or roof, not just to the ceiling

Why buy sound-rated board at OneStockHome

We stock SCG sound-rated boards with framing, 12 mm board and drywall screws for partitions, with per-sheet prices and nationwide delivery.