ᐅ Which Ikea Pax doors provide the best sound insulation?

Additional information:

The "Pax Komplement" hinged doors consist of a frame with wood veneer, and the sealing elements on the edges are crucial for sound insulation. If there are not enough rubber or foam seals integrated by Ikea, external sealing strips can be added to noticeably improve noise reduction.

The "Pax Berså" sliding doors are painted and have glass panels, which is always a challenge acoustically since glass barely dampens sound. Additionally, the gap around sliding doors is not always perfectly sealed depending on installation quality. The sliding tracks themselves can transmit vibrations, which causes further disturbance.

If soundproofing is a priority, more solid doors with good seals and as little glass surface as possible are recommended.

For practical implementation, the following points should be considered:
- Check sealing profiles and add them if necessary
- Regularly maintain rollers and tracks to minimize noise
- Inspect door stops and closing mechanisms for optimal function

For your situation, I would primarily recommend the "Pax Komplement" hinged doors, as they are more flexible for improvements and better suited for soundproofing.

Do you possibly already have measurements of the room or noise sources? That could help provide more targeted advice.

pikin schrieb:
If soundproofing is a priority, more solid doors with good seals and as little glass as possible are recommended.

100% agree! I double-checked my "Komplement" doors – compared to the glass sliding doors, you really notice the difference, especially when closing them. The "Komplement" doors close softly and with a seal, which is priceless. 🙂

I can fully understand how important soundproofing is to you, as I personally struggled for a long time with the creaking and squeaking of my sliding doors. On one hand, it’s annoying in everyday life, but on the other hand, it’s often hard to understand if you haven’t experienced it yourself.

In my case, the gently closing hinged doors proved to be much more pleasant. The sounds when opening and closing were almost unnoticeable, especially when seals were added.

What helped me back then was checking and lightly lubricating the closing mechanism, and installing soft seals that are not standard on the regular Pax sliding doors.

If you still have the option to choose, I would also recommend the "Komplement" line. This can better reduce hallway noise, especially when the doors close well and are properly sealed.

How about the look in your case? Does it have to be glass, or could you also go with solid wood?

Overview:

1. "Pax Komplement" hinged doors:
- Frame made of wood veneer
- Good material thickness for sound insulation
- Usually equipped with a door seal, often retrofittable
- Softer closing possible (dampers can be added)

2. "Pax Berså" sliding doors:
- Larger glass area, resulting in poorer insulation
- Rollers running on tracks can cause noise
- Little sealing around the edges

Tips for improvement:
- Additional self-adhesive sealing strips on the inside of the door frames
- Regularly oil and check the rollers
- Add soft closers or door closers

For use in bedrooms, especially when next to a hallway, I consider hinged doors the better choice in terms of soundproofing and reduced operational noise. Glass offers visual advantages but is acoustically less effective.

For optimal insulation, you might also consider sound-absorbing inserts or special door seals that Ikea does not offer as standard.

Brief summary: Pivot doors "Komplement" offer better sound insulation. Glass sliding doors provide more sound gain than loss.