If you’re looking for the best way to mount acoustic foam temporarily, without damaging your walls, you’ve come to the right place! Continue reading to find out exactly how to hang your acoustic foam without using any glue.
Hanging acoustic foam is one of the cheapest methods you can use to fight unwanted noise in your home. Acoustic foam is usually made from polyester, but some of it is also made from fiberglass, another great material for soundproofing. Plus, it comes in different colors. I bought mine in grey because I think it looks awesome, and regardless of the color, the foam will work the same way.
How to Mount Acoustic Foam Temporarily
If you want to mount your acoustic foam without using any glue or causing damage to the wall in question, then it’s best to stay away from using T-Pins to hang the foam. Most people seem to love T-Pins for this purpose, but even though they’re superb at doing the job well, they’ll leave tiny holes behind in the wall. This can be undesirable, especially if you’re living in a rented house.
Alternatively, I strongly recommend that you purchase some 3M hanging strips. Although these are made to hang pictures, they’re effective at securely holding acoustic foam against a wall, and they’re extremely affordable. These strips also are very easy to install, and you can easily remove them when you want to.
The Most Effective Way to Use Hanging Strips
Before purchasing 3M hanging strips, you should keep in mind that they come in different sizes. As a result, you’ll need to choose the size that will best suit the size of your acoustic foam panel.
You should follow these steps carefully to successfully mount acoustic foam without damaging your wall.
- Open the hanging strips and cut them to an appropriate size, based on the size of the acoustic foam.
- After you’re finished cutting the hanging strips, paste each strip to a separate corner on the back of the acoustic foam.
- Next, take the time to decide where you’d like to attach the foam to your wall.
- After you’ve made up your mind, mount the foam to the wall and press down on each strip firmly for 20 seconds.
- Finally, repeat the whole process until you’ve covered your target area entirely.
This is the same method I used to soundproof my home theatre. It’s been more than four months now, and the acoustic foam has remained securely sealed, without causing any damage to the walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does it take to mount acoustic foam?
A. It all depends on the size of the area you’re planning on using it in, but as a reference point, it took me about 90 minutes to complete my home theater. Typically, it’s pretty easy to install, and won’t take you very long. However, you can always hire a professional to install it if you don’t have the time.
Q. What’s the price?
A. That also depends on the size of the room in which you want to use the foam, as well as the type and size of the acoustic foam you’re planning on using. The hanging strips are very affordable and won’t cost you much. If you need a set of those, you can check the current price out online.
Conclusion
Many of my readers have been asking lots of questions about using acoustic foam. That’s why I took the time to explain everything I know about mounting acoustic foam without damaging the walls. I hope you’ve found this guide helpful, as everything I shared in this article is something that I’ve had success with in the past.
However, there are a few more things you should know about acoustic foam. For one thing, it’s a fire hazard, and if it catches on fire, it can cause a lot of smoke. Another thing is that if it’s not installed properly, it won’t absorb any sound, as the sound will just bounce back. This is the main reason why it’s so important to follow each step above carefully.
If you’re interested in learning more about soundproofing, you may want to check out my other articles, such as my guide to soundproofing a TV room. If you have any questions, please let us know by leaving a comment down below.
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We tried to do the sticky 3M command strips but the foam keeps falling off because the foam is porous. Any other ideas?
Did you use the medium-sized command strips or large ones? If the medium ones wouldn’t hold up your items, you may need some that are a bit larger.