I am looking for special type of 'soundproof' curtains which can more effectively block sound, as there is lot of traffic noise coming to my condo.

The adage I read is that the thicker and heavier and more pleated the curtain, the better sound absorption = which means more material and $$

I have checked with one curtain company which has a type of soundproof curtain used for AV rooms. I notice the material is 75% polyester and 25% rayon. Most other velvet curtains i notice are full polyester, so i wonder is it the rayon that make a bit of difference there. It is not really a blackout curtain but i suppose it will cover most light as well.. I think it is quite pricey at RM120 per meter (currently offering discount of 30%), and was also saying something that the fabric roll is smaller and potentially more expensive to cover a large area.

Has anyone got experience buying these type of curtains before and have recommendations?

This post has been edited by andrewlimkn: Oct 29 2015, 04:41 PM

Interesting !

Curtain wont be able to completely block the noise. Considered changing your window for a better solution... try visit events for more understanding...

yeah i know..just looking to at least reduce sound not completely block. Changing window is a bit impractical and may be too costly..as my unit has full glass from floor to ceiling

I used transparent acrylic sheets to double glazed my normal aluminium casement Windows.
Can reduce noise but not totally sound proof because ceilings not treated.

Combine thick curtains preferably double track with sound attenuation tint. Also if there are gaps where the sliding or swing doors supposing there's a balcony, get those weather strips meant for windows/door frames to baffle the intruding road noise.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Oct 30 2015, 10:59 AM

how about searching for window film? hope it helps.

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2009/09/12/...your-apartment/

I think the 'sound proof ' curtain u refer to is more for reducing the echo sound in the av room rather than blocking the noise from outside.
I believe the root cause is from the gap of the window. So, better solution is to change the window. e.g. double glaze casement window.

Is it possible for you to share the Company that is selling soundproof curtains? I am interested too.

Can share your contractor? How much does it cost?

OI2-29976I6 Mr Lee.
Less than 1.5k.

What is the material used?

I got the curtain which can reduce soundproof, but back to back order.
If you intrested PM me, The phone number which recorded on my Post are not available right now .

http://www.frcertified.com/en/Products/

This post has been edited by jk67: Nov 17 2015, 05:30 PM

interesting thread.
am seeking for such a solution too as room are with glasses.

Transparent acrylic sheet aka plastic glass.

Plastic as curtain or window?

As described in post #5 above.

Is an add on?
How they secure the plastic sheet to the original window?

3 options, screw, double sided tape and magnetic strip.
I opted for screw on.

Double side tape?

so can you still open the window with this plastic glass there? mind to show picture?

Still can open as usual. Because the double glazed is on each individual window.

This post has been edited by aeiou228: Nov 19 2015, 07:19 PM

can u share the company contact who did this for your windows last time?