ᐅ Sound Insulation – Staircase from Kitchen/Dining Area to Upper Floor
Created on: 10 Nov 2024 11:50
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We are planning a staircase from the kitchen/dining area to the upper floor. The living room will be separated by a sliding door to avoid disturbing the children when they are sleeping, for example, in the evenings when guests are visiting. (Image attached)
We are considering installing soundproof doors in the children's rooms due to the open-plan design. Which sound insulation rating would you recommend?
Are there any people here who regret having such an open layout? Or would you choose the same design again? With a gallery, it is probably similar in terms of sound transmission to the upper floor, right?
Thank you!
We are considering installing soundproof doors in the children's rooms due to the open-plan design. Which sound insulation rating would you recommend?
Are there any people here who regret having such an open layout? Or would you choose the same design again? With a gallery, it is probably similar in terms of sound transmission to the upper floor, right?
Thank you!
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elminster10 Nov 2024 20:48In our home, the staircase leads directly down into the living/dining area. Upstairs, the hallway is quite small, so the doors are located close to the staircase.
It doesn’t bother us or the children, even though we often leave the bedroom doors open when they’re sleeping.
Of course, every family is different, but I think we would do something similar again. There are certainly some disadvantages, but I definitely prefer this over a layout where the staircase near the front door goes up, and you have to step outside into the hallway to go from the ground floor to the upper floor.
It doesn’t bother us or the children, even though we often leave the bedroom doors open when they’re sleeping.
Of course, every family is different, but I think we would do something similar again. There are certainly some disadvantages, but I definitely prefer this over a layout where the staircase near the front door goes up, and you have to step outside into the hallway to go from the ground floor to the upper floor.
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BungaSeppel11 Nov 2024 23:42We live in a single-story bungalow; what you call the stairwell is simply a hallway for us. We have a soundproof door connecting this hallway, separating the living area from the sleeping area. The children's rooms also each have a similar door. Currently, we use baby monitors to hear the children through closed doors, while they can't hear us. During adolescence, they will probably appreciate that no sound travels in or out.
For the time in between, of course, the soundproof doors prevent calls for help. However, the acoustic seals can always be adjusted so the doors don’t fully close. This way, you basically have the option anytime. Since it only cost about 200€ (approximately $220) extra per door, it was a no-brainer for us. By the way, we also have such a door in the guest bathroom, which helps with minor flatulence.
I have no knowledge of door classes, but we definitely have these seals, though no airtight locks. The doors themselves are just as solid as the non-soundproof doors.
For the time in between, of course, the soundproof doors prevent calls for help. However, the acoustic seals can always be adjusted so the doors don’t fully close. This way, you basically have the option anytime. Since it only cost about 200€ (approximately $220) extra per door, it was a no-brainer for us. By the way, we also have such a door in the guest bathroom, which helps with minor flatulence.
I have no knowledge of door classes, but we definitely have these seals, though no airtight locks. The doors themselves are just as solid as the non-soundproof doors.
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hanghaus202314 Nov 2024 12:08I should add something. My open-plan layout belongs to the past. Since it bothered me, I changed it. I separated the living, dining, and kitchen areas with doors and closed off the gallery with a living room. I used to think that completely open spaces were cool. Today, I would also separate the kitchen somehow, but unfortunately, in my case, that only works with too many compromises.
Without soundproof doors, my kids don’t hear me calling from downstairs, even when I’m in the stairwell. Somehow, I’m currently missing the ROFL.
Without soundproof doors, my kids don’t hear me calling from downstairs, even when I’m in the stairwell. Somehow, I’m currently missing the ROFL.
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