HOW TO SOUNDPROOF A WASHING MACHINE
Q. Can I reduce the vibration caused by my washing machine?
A. Yes by using our Vibration Pad, this is black recycled resilient rubber panel designed to absorb and reduce point load vibration for use under washing machines and some gym equipment like treadmills.
It does not reduce the airborne noise that these items might create but helps to de – couple the vibration. The vibration is what will pass through the floor joists to the neighbours below.
The Vibration Pad panels are 1 metre square and 20mm thick and can be easily cut with a saw or jigsaw. If further reduction is needed we would advise doubling up the panels to create a 40 mm layer.
We advise you add a layer of hard board on top of the pad as the feet of the product sitting on it may dig into the rubber over time. This can be sourced from any DIY store that sell wood.
The Vibration Pad is also often used under:
Bass speakers
Tumble Dryers
Home cinema sub woofers
Treadmills
Rowing machines
Mini Trampolines
If the 20mm version is too thick we can supply a 10mm version but this will not be as effective. Please make our sales team aware if you require the 10mm version when ordering.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY PROVIDE THE BLACK RUBBER VIBRATION PAD AND NOT ANY WOOD BOARDING THAT WILL SIT ON TOP.
Q. Will this reduce the other sound it makes in the house?
A. The Vibration Pad will only reduce the vibrations which are being transmitted from the machine. If you also want to reduce the airborne noise that washing machine gives off then you will need to build a cupboard around the machine and line the walls with our Foam Laminate
This product will help absorb the airborne noise and make the machine sound quieter in the house. To see this product please click HERE