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What is Mass loaded vinyl?

Mass loaded vinyl

“What is Mass Loaded Vinyl?” is a question we get asked a lot, when we mention this product to someone looking to soundproof something.  This is very surprising to us as Mass Loaded Vinyl or  MLV, as its known for short, has been around for decades & is widely used in any application where soundproofing is required.  So, in this article we are going to answer many of the questions people normally ask about MLV.

So, What is Mass Loaded Vinyl?  Put simply, Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is a versatile soundproofing material used to reduce noise from one space to another by blocking sound transmission through any structure it is attached to.  It’s appearance is a dense, flexible, and extremely thin sheet made from a combination of minerals mixed with vinyl or other polymers. MLV is most often black or dark grey in colour. Read More

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8 Tips for Soundproofing Your Shed

Sheds make the perfect place to house a new drum kit, guitar or massive sound system. If you fail in soundproofing your shed your neighbors may not be too excited about your new purchase.

Soundproofing your shed is necessary if you want to be able to use your drum kit in there without making enemies or if you simply want to use it as a place to reduce the sound of your generator. Read More

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Acoustic Underlay for Laminate Flooring – What is it?

At Soundproofing Products Australia, we sell acoustic flooring underlay, but the truth of the matter is you may not need acoustic flooring underlay for laminate flooring.

You might be living in a condo with no acoustic regulation or designing/constructing a building in a location where there is no building code legislation which stipulates you must use it.

But we can educate you on what it is, why it exists and where it is commonly used so you can make an educated decision on whether it is something you need to buy or specify to the benefit of your customers. Read More

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Acoustic Wall Panels – Achieve a quiet peaceful space

Acoustic wall panels, acoustic baffles, sound panels, and acoustic boards. The list of names continues. Call it whatever you prefer, just like many manufacturers do. For sake of clarity, we stick to acoustic panels in this post. Despite the descriptive name, you will find various interpretations, both wide and narrow along with different use cases.

Therefore, in this guide, we will dive into the basics of acoustic panels. More specifically, we will answer the following questions… Read More

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MSDS Nuwave (MLV) Mass Loaded Vinyl

Download MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET The PDF is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a loaded polymer acoustic material known as Nuwave Base, Flexible Barrier, FourZero, NuWrap.  Here’s a summary: 1. Product and Company Identification: The product is manufactured by Thermotec Australia Pty Ltd and is used as an acoustic noise reduction material. 2. Hazards Identification: The product is[…]