What are most people doing to maximize the STC of their door walls? I thought I had read once that two doors opening in opposite directions is the most ideal solution when a true soundproof door is not possible. My plan is a solid core door with gaskets and a floor seal. However I won't spent $1000 or more to do this for a real sound proof door, and so far, the solutions I'm finding are closer to $3000. I could have a totally custom made door for less than that, no? What about having a custom door made from two layers of MDF or Plywood and a viscoelastic compound (i.e. a CLD door). Maybe even a layer of mass loaded vinyl adhered to the two wood panels? Green glue won't stick well enough I suspect, but there are urethane polymers that could work I think.
I can get a solid core sound rated door that matches my other house doors for $125 prehung, so for $300 I can get two of them and the necessary materials to add gaskets and such. Is this not the cheapest and simplest solution?
I can get a solid core sound rated door that matches my other house doors for $125 prehung, so for $300 I can get two of them and the necessary materials to add gaskets and such. Is this not the cheapest and simplest solution?