Note: Thicknesses are nominal - weight per square foot is more important. MLV adds great STC values to any wall or ceiling by adding heavy mass.
It is flexible and heavy which makes it work great for all soundproofing applications. Mass loaded vinyl is a thin but super dense rubber-like material. Note: Standard Mass Loaded Vinyl Barrier is not recommended as flooring underlayment. It is also a great choice for using as a carpet or wood floor underlay. MLV acoustic barrier is used to soundproof walls, soundproof ceilings, soundproof floors, and more. Stand alone Mass Loaded vinyl barrier has an STC rating of up to 32. Buy mass loaded vinyl MLV acoustic soundproof barrier direct from our site and save big over Amazon listings In stock and ready to ship same day or next day for quick delivery in 1 LB, 2 LB, or 1/2 LB mass loaded vinyl. Use of the material in proper applications and proper installation can greatly increase wall STC ratings.
Typical applications involve pre-construction walls and ceilings. Standard thickness varies between 1/16" to 1/4" ranging in density between 1/2lb and 2lb per square foot. The Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating increases as the weight of the material increases. The difference between the standard 1lb per square foot MLVB and the 2lb per square foot MLVB is simply the thickness and additional weight per square foot of the product.
All supplements are completely safe for human use in soundproofing applications. DESCRIPTION STOMP acoustical shielding is a limp, high density vinyl sheet material, formulated from environmentally friendly, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Mass Loaded Vinyl Barrier (MLVB) is a soundproofing material composed of mainly vinyl with a combination of Barium Calcium Carbonate and EPDM additives to bring up its density and weight per square foot.