remove all the plaster gypsum boards and frames of ceiling
attach/stick firmly and cover all the ceiling with a layer of 2mm or 3mm MLV sheets directly to the ceiling
then build ceiling stud, fill the stud space with rockwool 50mm 60kg/m3 mineral wool at least
then use 9mm at least gypsum boards to cover ceiling stud
then a layer of MLV again attached to the gypsum board again (ensure it is firmly attached and wont drop)

then build ceiling stud again, but this layer leave it with a gap of 6 inches at least with above, fill the stud space with rockwool 50mm 60kg/m3 mineral wool at least again

then use gypsum board to seal the ceiling as per what you have of your ceiling now

How much ceiling height left for normal condo ? Fan installation ?

floor to plaster ceiling is 10ft. old school unit is 9ft.
floor to RC ceiling is 12ft. so you have about 2ft (30cm) room to play with.
by doing that, you can reduce about 20db-30db noise from above.

floor to plaster ceiling is 10ft. old school unit is 9ft.
floor to RC ceiling is 12ft. so you have about 2ft (30cm) room to play with.
by doing that, you can reduce about 20db-30db noise from above.

Thanks for the suggestion but it seems that the noise is also coming from the next door unit. Not sure if re-installing the plaster ceiling with added layers will fix this too. 😔

For now, am speaking with the management to help talk to the neighbors...hopefully that works.

so the same thing to the wall. a layer of MLV attached to the plaster cement brick wall, then build a wall stud, fill the stud with rockwool, seal the stud with a layer of gypsum board.
of course you will still hear noise if the kid purposely knock the wall but it will be compromised and feel the noise a bit more denser.

Ooh...okay. Would you happen to know how much in total I would have to spend to fix the ceiling and shared wall?  Hopefully it won’t cost a bomb.

Ooh...okay. Would you happen to know how much in total I would have to spend to fix the ceiling and shared wall?  Hopefully it won’t cost a bomb.

I found this guy on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Aestherior/

I think this would suit your case more...

Hi guys,

Anyone here has successfully installed acoustic foam or tiling to absorb some sounds coming from the upstairs unit?

Some background on why I need this installed:

Been living in a condo for a year and all was well until my next door neighbors and upstairs neighbor moved in with their kids. Previously, the unit was so peaceful and quiet until these neighbors moved in and made my life hell what with all the running and pounding sounds (kids must be jumping as well).

Can’t really fully place the blame on them since the developer cheaped out on the materials, but I have spoken to the neighbors regarding the noise and it has decreased after a certain time. However, when the kids are running, the pounding is still giving me a headache.

I’ve installed a plaster ceiling but am looking into redoing it and getting a professional well versed in soundproofing to lay some acoustic panelling or foam and install a new plaster ceiling (mainly for the living room).

For those who have done this, would like to know: has it worked? How much did you spend and can you recommend your contractor?

Thanks!

Ya. My cousin's apartment at Midfields 2 also has a kid running around like an elephant. Why can't neighbours be more noise consentious?

Padding your ceiling isn't going to do anything as noise will travel through the walls too. The noise will also transfer from living room through the other ceilings making it soundlike it's coming from there.

Your best bet is perhaps asking your neighbour down to you place and hear what their kids sound like as they run around..

Being a nice neighbour to your neighbour might do the trick.

Having said that, my problem in Penang is those pesky mat remits going through the road below me. Need to soundproof my walls and windows... Or else a cannonball as I will shoot them!

Some neighbours are just aholes no matter how nice you are to them. I guess the good thing is that they’ve stopped making noise close to midnight.

Urgh, I feel you about those damn mat rempits! You can try to invest in the double glazed windows...I live right next to a mosque and somewhat busy road and it has reduced the noise by 80%. Else, pray that the mat rempits all crash and die.

remove all the plaster gypsum boards and frames of ceiling
attach/stick firmly and cover all the ceiling with a layer of 2mm or 3mm MLV sheets directly to the ceiling
then build ceiling stud, fill the stud space with rockwool 50mm 60kg/m3 mineral wool at least
then use 9mm at least gypsum boards to cover ceiling stud
then a layer of MLV again attached to the gypsum board again (ensure it is firmly attached and wont drop)

then build ceiling stud again, but this layer leave it with a gap of 6 inches at least with above, fill the stud space with rockwool 50mm 60kg/m3 mineral wool at least again

then use gypsum board to seal the ceiling as per what you have of your ceiling now

I understand  it's a 2 years old post. Anyone  has luck in soundproofing ?

Any recommendation for the contractor  in Penang? Many thanks!

I’ve asked two contractors and they said it’s not worth the effort and money. On my end, I’ve just contacted my neighbors when it gets too noisy or bang on the ceiling/wall lol.   Not planning to stay here long term, so have to live with it for now.

Hope you manage to find someone who is knowledgeable in soundproofing. Feel free to share their contact in this thread. 

Hey, just wondering did the contractors share on the effort and fees needed to do the soundproofing? and did they share if the result will be significant even tho I understand it will not be 100%..

I understand  it's a 2 years old post. Anyone  has luck in soundproofing ?

Any recommendation for the contractor  in Penang? Many thanks!