Soundproofing a kitchen may make your family’s life a lot more pleasant, especially if you live in small apartment where everyone around can hear what’s going on inside the kitchen.
Some noises like the ones coming from the sink, or even the range hoods can be quite frustrating, but luckily, they can be reduced!
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Insonorización versus absorción acústica
Insonorización es el proceso de aislar o bloquear el sonido, no permitiéndole entrar o salir de una habitación.
Para hacer esto, necesitarás usar materiales que estén diseñados para no dejar pasar el sonido, como vinilo cargado en masa, paneles de yeso, etc.
Absorción de sonido Se basa en materiales que absorben bien el sonido, como paneles acústicos, mantas acústicas, etc. para reducir el eco en el interior de una habitación.
La absorción del sonido, aunque no es excelente a la hora de insonorizar, seguirá siendo útil, por lo que es posible que desees utilizarla junto con materiales que bloqueen el sonido para lograr los mejores resultados.
Ahora, entremos en la guía.
How to Soundproof a Kitchen
The most important steps to soundproofing a kitchen is to insulate the doors and the windows using a weatherstrip and installing a door sweep.
In 99% of cases, this should solve the problem, but if more soundproofing needs to be done, consider installing acoustic curtains on the windows and doors.
While starting with the doors and windows might be the best way to go about it since it’s where most of the unwanted sounds are allowed to get out of the kitchen, there are many other alternatives to insulate it even further, like installing drywall, using sound deadening mats to soundproof the sink, and more.
1. Start by Soundproofing the Kitchen Door
La insonorización consiste en sellar cada hueco o grieta por donde se pueda permitir la entrada o salida del sonido, ya que no importa cuán pequeño sea el hueco, aún podrá pasar. Insonorizar una puerta se puede hacer en unos 15 minutos y por muy poco dinero, y los resultados se notarán mucho.
Un consejo para comprobar si la puerta está correctamente sellada es hacer que alguien se pare al otro lado de la puerta (con la puerta cerrada) usando una linterna para iluminar todo el marco. Tú, desde el otro lado de la puerta, no deberías ver pasar ninguna luz si está sellada correctamente.
Si puedes ver ciertos puntos por donde entra la luz, trabaja en ellos hasta que estén sellados.
Steps to soundproofing a kitchen door;
- Burlete de la puerta: La cinta burlete es, con diferencia, la mejor herramienta para crear un sello hermético entre la puerta y el marco.
- Utilice masilla acústica: Si bien no es tan importante, el sellador acústico puede ayudarlo a sellar cualquier espacio que se haya formado a lo largo de los años entre el marco y la pared.
- Instalar un barrido de puerta: A door sweep will cover up the gap left open between the floor and the door.
Si bien hacer estas cosas ya debería proporcionar una mejora drástica, si desea insonorizar la puerta aún más, entonces lee mi publicación sobre cómo insonorizar adecuadamente una puerta.
Nota IMPORTANTE: Some kitchens might have Puertas corredizas, y la forma de insonorizarlos es bastante diferente, así que aquí hay una guía sobre cómo insonorizarlos.
2. Soundproof the Kitchen Windows
Glass isn’t particularly known for its insulation capabilities, which means that windows are definitely a place that you will need to work on to soundproof the kitchen, especially if they are somehow connected to the rest of the house, which isn’t that normal but I’ve seen it happen.
El proceso de insonorizar las ventanas es casi idéntico al de las puertas, pero si quieres una guía completa de cómo hacerlo, aquí tienes mi guía sobre cómo insonorizar ventanas.
Pasos para insonorizar una ventana
- Utilice un burlete: The same concept applies here; attach the weatherstrip to the frame and this should create an air-tight seal when closing the window.
- Utilice masilla acústica: Si hay un pequeño espacio entre el marco y la pared, lo que suele ocurrir en ventanas más antiguas, use masilla para sellarlos.
- Instalar cortinas acústicas: Colgante cortinas acústicas de buena calidad absorberá parte del sonido.
- Utilice mantas móviles: Las mantas para mudanzas son excelentes absorbentes de sonido y son fáciles de instalar.
There is a lot more to it and if you really want to soundproof your windows properly, check out the post I linked earlier, but as long as you weatherstrip the windows and cover them up with a really thick material, you should be set.
In my window soundproofing guide you’ll see that I recommend using window plugs or window inserts, but I wouldn’t recommend them in this case since kitchens need to be ventilated and these plugs would need to be removed and re-installed every time.
Curtains are just easier.
3. Soundproof the Kitchen Walls
Si las paredes están mal aisladas, tal vez porque cuando se construyó la casa no le prestaron demasiada atención, entonces es posible que tengas que hacer algo al respecto tú mismo.
This step I would only recommend you do if you know what you’re doing, or if you hire a professional. But just know that it could end up costing a fortune.
Agregue una capa adicional de paneles de yeso
While it may be quite expensive and time-consuming to add some drywall to your existing walls in order to add another barrier that sound would need to go through, it might be the best way to really deal with the sound issues in some cases.
Drywall will act as an additional barrier, and this reduces the amount of noise that is allowed to leave or enter the kitchen drastically, and as far as soundproofing goes, installing materials that block sound instead of absorbing it, like acoustic panels would, is the best way to do it.
Una cosa adicional que podrías considerar hacer es agregar esto compuesto de insonorización a la parte posterior del panel de yeso para bloquear aún más el sonido.
Nota: Utilice masilla acústica para sellar los espacios que quedan entre las láminas de paneles de yeso.
4. Soundproof the Electrical Outlets
You might be wondering why I’m even mentioning this, since one wouldn’t immediately think of outlets being the culprit of poor sound insulation, but they definitely can let noises in- or out of the kitchen, and without much difficulty either.
The good news is that they are very easy to insulate, and affordable also!
Pasos para insonorizar una toma de corriente
- Utilice un sello de salida: Estos sellos de goma van entre la placa y el cuadro eléctrico y evitarán tanto ruidos como corrientes de aire.
- Masilla Acústica: Masilla Acústica can be used to soundproof odd shapes, such as electrical boxes.
- Utilice masilla acústica: También puede utilizar masilla acústica entre la placa y la caja/pared eléctrica para crear un sello más adecuado.
Another alternative would be to get a weatherproof electrical outlet cover, but this could interfere with the aesthetics of the kitchen.
5. Soundproof the Exhaust- or Hood Fan
Kitchen exhaust- or hood fans can be loud, and since you typically keep them running for a while after being done cooking, it can be frustrating having to listen to it while you’re having lunch/dinner.
Los ventiladores suelen ser ruidosos, pero la razón por la que puedes escucharlos en otros lugares de tu hogar es principalmente porque la vibración que generan se permite propagarse a través de las estructuras de tu hogar con facilidad.
The way to address this issue is by installing rubber-like materials that come in contact with the fan’s motor in order to absorb those vibrations and stop them from spreading.
Sorbotano es el antivibraciones. Material que recomendaría para esta tarea.
Nota: Pay special attention not to cover any holes on the fan’s motor since it could overheat and break.
Steps to soundproofing the Kitchen fan;
Nota: Podría ser una idea segura cortar la energía para hacer esto.
- Paso 1: Retire el ventilador de la pared.
- Paso 2: Cubra la carcasa con Sorbothane sin tapar ningún orificio de ventilación.
- Paso 3: Vuelva a instalar el ventilador.
As far as Hood fans go, the best way to deal with this issue would be to replace the motor with one that’s naturally quieter or to get a less powerful one.
But I wouldn’t recommend taking it apart and installing anti-vibration materials here.
6. Consider installing Acoustic Curtains
While not as versatile as acoustic blankets, acoustic curtains have the advantage of dressing the room and letting you close them when you need to, and then open them back up again once you open the window for ventilation.
Here’s an post completo donde hablo de cortinas insonorizadas, si funcionan, cuáles conseguir, etc.
7. Soundproof a Kitchen Sink
Soundproofing the kitchen sink might seem pointless to some of you, but this is only if you ever had to deal with good quality sinks.
The more affordable stainless-steel sinks can be noisy.
Here’s how to solve the issue;
You can use a regular sound deadening mat that comes with an adhesive backing, and it’s what I’d recommend using the most since you don’t need to use any extra glue, or you could get any other sound absorbing- or vibration absorbing material, such as mass loaded vinyl, and using spray glue to adhere it to the bottom of the sink.
Pasos para insonorizar un lavabo de baño;
- Corte la alfombra insonorizante en pedazos que quepan en la parte inferior del fregadero.
- Cubrir la mayor superficie posible.
- Hecho.
Here’s a video where you can hear the difference of one with insulation, and one without;
If you’re looking for a quick way to reduce some of the kitchen sink’s noise, then you should consider investing in some rubberized undercoating spray.
If sprayed on the underside of the sink it will help reduce unwanted noise by absorbing them.
Sure, this method might not be as effective as the other two, but it’s certainly easier and more affordable.
8. Consider investing in a new Range Hood
Range hoods are essential to any kitchen, especially if the windows aren’t set up in such a way that you can get a good air-draft going.
I’ve been looking for ways to reduce the noise my range hood makes but had little to no success with it.
If the noise from your range hood itself is too annoying, then I’d recommend that you purchase a new one that’s designed to work as quietly as possible.
The Broan 424204 ADA Capable Under-Cabinet Range Hood is one of the quietest range hoods on the market and it’s designed for small to medium sized kitchens.
Conclusión
Soundproofing a kitchen requires a couple materials and some handiwork, but you should be able to completely soundproof it in a matter of hours.
Start with the door and see if it’s enough, if it isn’t then just continue with the other steps as described.
I hope this information was useful
If you know of other ways to soundproof a kitchen that I didn’t mention, please let me know in the comments below!
Última actualización el 3 de marzo de 2021 por facundo
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