How to Mount Acoustic Foam Without Damaging Your Walls

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Mojaxx explains how to mount acoustic foam on walls without damaging them or the foam itself.
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  • @Fisher492
    @Fisher492 5 лет назад +668

    when i googled “best way to put up acoustic foam” i didn’t expect my first grade Halloween costume to come up.

    • @emmanuel489
      @emmanuel489 4 года назад +2

      Lol

    • @bibazoid7416
      @bibazoid7416 4 года назад +6

      didn't get for the first 20 seconds lol

    • @laurabrown8917
      @laurabrown8917 3 года назад +1

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    • @marcuslong24
      @marcuslong24 3 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @DiveInbluebucket
      @DiveInbluebucket 2 года назад

      This is one of the funniest comments I have ever read on social media!! Hilarious! Thanks for the laughs!

  • @Bransfiiiield
    @Bransfiiiield 5 лет назад +198

    That feeling when you think 'I wonder if anyone has an answer to this question I have' and they do, and it's someone in literally the same situation as you, and you feel all warm inside. Thanks!

    • @jluuhalo1286
      @jluuhalo1286 4 года назад +4

      I know right!!

    • @laurabrown8917
      @laurabrown8917 3 года назад +2

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    • @Dylan-xx2tk
      @Dylan-xx2tk Год назад +1

      4 years later and this is still accurate

    • @Zero_Limit
      @Zero_Limit 5 месяцев назад

      5 years later, this is still aging well

  • @MikeOdyssey
    @MikeOdyssey 3 года назад +111

    Im watching this In October 2020, so when I saw you under that blanket, without you saying a word it made perfect sense lol

    • @vitalitytoe
      @vitalitytoe 3 года назад +1

      same lmao

    • @Sibs
      @Sibs 3 года назад +1

      **think happy thoughts**

    • @TanyaOwens
      @TanyaOwens 3 года назад +1

      I am belly laughing. Folks 10 years from now is gonna be like, huh? - maybe

  • @AccurateBeats
    @AccurateBeats 6 лет назад +14

    Thanks for a great tip on the webcam!

  • @gliscere408
    @gliscere408 4 года назад +22

    This setup has worked spectacular for me: (1) 24"x24" Corrugated Plastic Sheet + Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive + (4) 12"x12" Acoustic Foam Panels - Require 1 small nail for vertical walls, 3+ nails per panel for ceilings. I have found this is the best option for me, when utilizing nails and panels that can be reused with no damage.

  • @deathknellzero
    @deathknellzero 3 года назад +50

    I've found that the strips lose integrity after about 6 weeks when attached directly to the foam panels...the second option of attaching the foam to a backing panel would probably be best practice

  • @mrjerrypotter
    @mrjerrypotter 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thank you!

  • @audiolab303
    @audiolab303 4 года назад +22

    Best way I found to work with foam panels and no damage to walls is to
    use foam core with 3M spray adhesive on back of the foam panel and the
    front of foam core. Wait until both are tacky then apply pressure to get
    them to stick. When dry apply 4-8 3m command power strips to the back
    of the foam core , then apply to the walls. Mine have been hanging like
    this for over a year and no issue with them falling off.

  • @MissaJ0511
    @MissaJ0511 Год назад +4

    This is so helpful, I just ordered some foam panels to improve my recording setup and I live in a rental place, so I absolutely can't make any holes in the walls. Thank you!!

  • @bangojetty
    @bangojetty 10 месяцев назад +12

    the commands strips are a little difficult to stay put, mainly because they don't adhere to the foam very well(air pockets and whatnot). Perhaps if you glue a sheet of paper or something to the foam tile, you can then use the command strips more effectively.

  • @bradhouston4734
    @bradhouston4734 3 года назад +2

    Loved the doona intro!! Thanks for the tips.
    I’m super tight now so I have used a whole bunch of rubber camping floor panels that have holes spread across them, so fingers crossed they still help.
    They have a powdery underside so I’m not sure whether anything will stick to them. Will see

  • @markpx
    @markpx 3 года назад +4

    I'm curious how the sound absorbption would be affected if I attached the foam panels to the wall using thin foam weatherstripping used for doors along the edges instead of attaching the foam directly to the wall. Would that make it better, worse, or no difference?

  • @MegDoesStuff0
    @MegDoesStuff0 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this!! Tacky glue is my preferred type of glue for crafting and whatnot so I’m glad I have that and the foam.. now I just need some cardstock or foam core board to glue them to!

  • @philippyne
    @philippyne 5 лет назад +9

    I used "damage free" command strips to mount acoustic foam before and it definitely isn't damage free. I was moving and went to remove the foam after it had been mounted with the command strips for about a year and it took the paint and paper backing of the drywall off. Had to spackle, sand and repaint the whole room.

  • @BlueJayOnToast
    @BlueJayOnToast 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the video! going to pick up some strips when my foam comes in but you fixed my problem. Needed to get some voice recording out this weekend, did it in a sheet. haha thanks for all the help man!

  • @anthonymoy
    @anthonymoy 3 года назад +2

    This is the first thing that came up when I searched for mounting acoustic foam and it's made my day hahahhahah 👻

  • @brutusmuerto
    @brutusmuerto 3 года назад

    Thank you! Just what I was looking for! Groove on!

  • @MrJmhess77
    @MrJmhess77 2 года назад

    Solid video. Just how I like it, easy and simple. Cheers

  • @DeltiBecker
    @DeltiBecker 5 лет назад +2

    Whats a good site/seller on amazon or ebay to get sound proof foam like the ones in this video?

  • @Iam_rayhutch
    @Iam_rayhutch 3 года назад

    This is perfect I’ve been racking my brain with a better way to hang my acoustic foam! Thank you for sharing!

  • @stateofconsciousness9174
    @stateofconsciousness9174 4 года назад

    Great tut! Nice MAW T-shirt too👌🏽🙌🏽

  • @switchunboxing
    @switchunboxing 4 года назад

    omg same!! I use my bed covers but I'm looking to make a change! It's bad because the microphone is inconsistent since it is sitting on my bed. And the blanket

  • @Downsouthie
    @Downsouthie 4 года назад +2

    This works amazingly well. I cut my foam about 1-1/2 inches smaller (3.75 CM) and mount so that the boards and the command strips never show. With the command strips, the big Velcro ones aren’t necessary- just use the strips on the board and the wall. I’ve even put up corner block bass traps-use two small boards and one strip on each board. Windows are a PITA, so do some heavy blackout curtains (IKEA/ Amazon, etc). When using spray glue, get the 3m SUPER 90. The regular stuff doesn’t do quite as well in my experience.

    • @maulcs
      @maulcs 4 года назад +2

      Wait a month or two and they'll start falling off. Shit is annoying.

  • @BlackDragonNationalPresident
    @BlackDragonNationalPresident 5 лет назад +2

    Great video. Thanks for mentioning the cost because if you're doing an entire wall that can be a little pricey. I like the T pins idea. I tried it first with thumbtacks, and I can promise you that doesn't work. LOL.

    • @MoonlightSocial
      @MoonlightSocial 5 лет назад

      Thumbtacks work but it's annoying because you have to find the right spot and they're quite visible. Not to mention putting in 50+ thumb tacks starts to hurt your thumbs. Love the suggestion in this video though!

  • @djmollyparti
    @djmollyparti 10 месяцев назад

    This is great, exactly the solution I was looking for, thank you so much!!

  • @zorcoremusic7456
    @zorcoremusic7456 4 года назад

    Thanks for the help. I just ordered a pack so this will really help!!

  • @thecraiginator
    @thecraiginator 3 года назад

    Apologies if it's further down in the comments, I didn't see it. If you don't mind, how many of those hangers did you use on each panel after you applied the backing boards? I would think two on the middle sides would suffice.

  • @lukesterification
    @lukesterification 4 года назад +1

    I bought some of the Command strips and attempted to hang some bass traps and none stuck. Used a handful of the 4 lb strips and while the stick great to velcro, they don’t stick to the walls. Any suggestions?

  • @AniketNBorhade
    @AniketNBorhade 4 года назад +1

    I love you. This is life-changing.

  • @goodsound4756
    @goodsound4756 2 года назад +1

    This works for acoustic foam, but what if you have panels from Vicoustics or GIK Acoustics that have wooden front covers etc. (and thus are heavier)?

  • @adamloepker8057
    @adamloepker8057 7 месяцев назад

    Good solutions, this is what I was looking for. Thanks!

  • @robert__
    @robert__ 3 года назад

    Thank you for the recommendation!

  • @GamesGainsandEnergyDrinks
    @GamesGainsandEnergyDrinks 4 года назад

    Definitely using these tricks when out foam comes in. Thank you!

  • @2ndMOUSEofficial
    @2ndMOUSEofficial 4 года назад

    Great Intro =) , and thanks for the tips on the strips. Need the tiles but dont wanna wreck the walls. Cheers !!

  • @djhh-hardcoreheaven
    @djhh-hardcoreheaven 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video. Really helpful. Thank you.

  • @kevinandjenwv
    @kevinandjenwv 5 лет назад

    Great idea! I'll give it a try, thank you

  • @callmetwisted5742
    @callmetwisted5742 4 года назад

    Thank you very much :3 also first video ive seen from you i Adore your back ground.

  • @EDChantry
    @EDChantry 3 года назад

    Great video man! thanks!

  • @JakeH
    @JakeH 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic, thank you!

  • @enigmazach
    @enigmazach 4 года назад +1

    I love that MAW t-shirt! Great producers.

  • @SoleChannelMusic
    @SoleChannelMusic 6 лет назад

    Love The Masters At Work Tee!. @dopewax :)

  • @commanderfoxtrot
    @commanderfoxtrot 2 года назад +1

    Pretty useful for any need for acoustic panels. I need them because I'm currently living in a freshly-made room in a basement, with my gran in a room over. I'll be moving out soon enough, but for now (and probably also when I move into the new place) I need some way to keep the noise down when I'm playing games or mixing tracks. Having them not damage the walls is also important, both so that I can bring them undamaged to the new place but also because the new place is just a rental.

  • @kharmixcutz
    @kharmixcutz 6 лет назад +1

    i used those velcro strips for my raiden fader on my portable, they work great.

  • @josephneely2359
    @josephneely2359 2 года назад

    Thanks this really gave me some insight!

  • @_sl3600
    @_sl3600 6 лет назад +1

    Nice with the webcam... will try the velcro. Hopefully it sticks better than the joby suction cup I'm using with my C922 - and some clear adhesive on the wall to make it more even...

  • @JohnMcCormack
    @JohnMcCormack 3 года назад

    Very helpful, thank you for that.

  • @opinionpeace
    @opinionpeace 4 года назад

    smashed it brother, thank you

  • @youwottube
    @youwottube 4 года назад

    Really useful ! Cheers 🍻

  • @Heffy_Boi
    @Heffy_Boi 3 года назад

    Hey man, thanks for the ideas! I'll be sure to give these solutions a shot! :D

  • @lavender-rosefox8817
    @lavender-rosefox8817 Год назад

    does acoustic foam atleast help reduce the noise for other people living in the same building i ask as i have quite a loud voice especially when gaming

  • @BulgBeats
    @BulgBeats 5 лет назад

    Thanks brother 🙏🏼

  • @brotendo
    @brotendo 3 года назад

    Any suggestions on how to acoustically treat a room to try and record singing and podcasts?

  • @nourishnutrition
    @nourishnutrition 2 года назад

    good tips! thanks!

  • @WN_Byers
    @WN_Byers 6 лет назад +2

    these videos are so dope. very insightful, thanks!

  • @rzero21
    @rzero21 3 года назад

    Nice intro. And it really works!

  • @Bassplyr11
    @Bassplyr11 3 года назад

    I knew they would work
    Thanks!

  • @jackholloway813
    @jackholloway813 2 года назад +2

    Did you try those non damaging strips for more than 5 minutes before making this video? I followed your recommendation and not a single square of foam stayed up longer than a day.

  • @cometothepartay
    @cometothepartay 3 года назад

    You, my good sir, are a life saver

  • @walkie1985
    @walkie1985 5 лет назад

    Good vid dude - nice comedy too 😂👍

  • @bobinusem
    @bobinusem 2 года назад +1

    I've had foam panels for a month now and I used the strips 4 on each (on the wall) and no matter how many I keep adding they dont stay up I think i have 4 in each corner now and they fall down after 1 minute

  • @camshand
    @camshand 5 лет назад +5

    WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Never thought of using the Adhesive to a board, and then securing that to the wall, I will keep this in mind when planning my panels.
    Also loved the intro, made me laugh :D

  • @zkrymedia
    @zkrymedia 6 лет назад

    hahahahahahaha i love the intro!!!! Big up Mojaxx, well done haha

  • @jesseturley7034
    @jesseturley7034 6 лет назад +14

    I used a tube of removable window sealer silicone and it worked great. It just peels right right off and no damage. I was able to do all 48 panels in my room with a $5 tube

    • @Mojaxx
      @Mojaxx 6 лет назад

      Jesse Turley Nice, that's a technique I haven't heard of before.

    • @OpletalRobin
      @OpletalRobin 6 лет назад

      Did you just put it straight on the foam and then a wall? Thanks!

    • @theralpha
      @theralpha 5 лет назад

      Jesse Turley Great recommendation man. Genius!

    • @lerxsty
      @lerxsty Год назад

      Do you remember what brand?

  • @dsv
    @dsv 3 года назад

    haha, that intro deserves upvote :)

  • @derekhip1393
    @derekhip1393 3 года назад

    actually quite a good video!

  • @SmartGadgetShow
    @SmartGadgetShow Год назад

    I used double sided strips but did not stay stuck to the foam. I then tried contact spray between foam and sticky, a month later some fell down but the sticky was still on the wall.
    If this was twitter or Facebook I'd be able to share a photo.

  • @SgtGoodGaming
    @SgtGoodGaming 4 года назад +1

    I do alot of Streaming. But most action is during the Night hours and looking to Prevent my Voice from Echoing through the Walls and throughout the Entire house.

  • @NICUofficial
    @NICUofficial 2 года назад

    Nice, helps me set up acoustic treatment for my new vocal closet

  • @megapet777
    @megapet777 3 года назад

    Where can I buy lot of these 3M command strips for cheap? Or something similar? Please help me out I need these foams up to walls asap :)

  • @challengerchris5204
    @challengerchris5204 3 года назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @FuzzyFace73
    @FuzzyFace73 3 года назад +1

    I used a compromise. I glued my panels to the foam core - and then used drywall screws to attach the boards to the walls. Yes, I have screw holes, but the foam stays up, and the screw holes will be easy to spackle when I take them down.
    And even better, by not having the glue on the foam reach the ends of the foam core, I was able to bend the foam up and put the screws behind the foam where they are hidden.

  • @suspicioustumbleweed9688
    @suspicioustumbleweed9688 4 года назад +4

    I use command strips for literally everything in my workshop. I glue vanity lights to a board and use the strips to put it on the wall.

  • @LameDuckStudios
    @LameDuckStudios 4 года назад +18

    My foam peals away from the command strips and falls :/ the glue just isn't sticky enough I guess.

    • @MysteryGang.
      @MysteryGang. 3 года назад +2

      I'm having this problem was hoping for another alternative :(

    • @LameDuckStudios
      @LameDuckStudios 3 года назад +1

      @@MysteryGang. I just hot-glued them in place.

    • @MysteryGang.
      @MysteryGang. 3 года назад

      @@LameDuckStudios when i move will this rip the foam? and/or damage the walls? I can always buy new foam but it'd be costly, I can't afford to damage the walls though. (House is rented and my walls are blue)

    • @LameDuckStudios
      @LameDuckStudios 3 года назад +2

      @@MysteryGang. It may. You can always test it on a hidden spot to see how your walls hold up. I doubt it will damage the sheetrock but paint or wall paper mighty peel.

    • @SophiaKalo
      @SophiaKalo 3 года назад

      @@MysteryGang. I'd say just permanently glue the foam to the board backing and stick command strips to that instead. That way if you're moving the foam stays put and it's just the board that you're removing (which shouldn't get damaged if you remove the strips correctly)

  • @extropy1
    @extropy1 4 года назад +3

    I used these command strips to hang a thin wood plaque on a matt finish wall. came to take it down and the strips took the paint off the wall.

  • @Max-jq6qq
    @Max-jq6qq 2 года назад

    Damn good video, thanks!

  • @AdventuresWithAlex
    @AdventuresWithAlex 3 года назад +6

    UPDATE to this below: These command strips have always ripped up the wall's paint that I'm trying to hang something on for me
    UPDATE: I learned that I was actually using command strips wrong the whole time. I was just pulling the tab straight out towards me (perpendicular to the wall). You’re actually supposed to just pull the tab straight down parallel to the wall lmao

  • @LexGear
    @LexGear 4 года назад +9

    I've tried this method. I had the exact same sticky tabs and a few of them still peeled off paint/foam. They were also quite expensive.

    • @rightwhereyouwannab3
      @rightwhereyouwannab3 3 года назад +1

      Where are you getting your command strips??? I always find them at most 5-8 bucks for a pretty decent sized pack

  • @raylyons
    @raylyons 2 года назад

    Great Idea with the cardboard backing. Using black cardboard is an even better idea again! Drives me crazy seeing little gaps in the panels.

  • @aniutrahim1742
    @aniutrahim1742 7 месяцев назад

    Can you drop the link for the foam panels?

  • @TheJaywalk3r
    @TheJaywalk3r 6 лет назад +146

    Laughing way too hard at the intro. 10/10

    • @laurabrown8917
      @laurabrown8917 3 года назад +2

      One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

  • @etiennededurocher
    @etiennededurocher 3 года назад

    you just gave me a freaking good idea thannnksssss

  • @NyteMyre
    @NyteMyre 5 лет назад +1

    I used the 3m Command strips, but after a few weeks, the panels come loose from the strips. Some of my tiles are currently only staying on the wall because they are wedged between panels that DO stick :P

  • @yungxwavy8654
    @yungxwavy8654 4 года назад

    Dope video

  • @GarrettMusic1
    @GarrettMusic1 4 года назад

    very helpful

  • @shanebaileycreates
    @shanebaileycreates 3 года назад

    Cool thanks

  • @XoraMusic
    @XoraMusic 4 года назад +1

    where did you buy these acoustic foam panels?

  • @yungxwavy8654
    @yungxwavy8654 4 года назад

    Thanks man

  • @megyalilaballad
    @megyalilaballad 4 года назад +1

    Mate, thank you.

  • @relaxton
    @relaxton 2 года назад

    Some good advice but how on earth do you have that clock in there?! It has got to be the loudest model in mass production.

  • @LuckyLukeTF2
    @LuckyLukeTF2 Год назад

    You forgot the part where you pull them off again to see if it actually is damage free.. I've had acoustic foam glued with this kind of velcro tape directly on the walls, but when I had to take them off it took the paint right off. Still looking for a better solution since with these things taking up so much space you might want to move them at some point..

  • @dylanreo8519
    @dylanreo8519 3 года назад +34

    I have had absolutely no luck sticking getting the command strips to stick to the foam.

    • @allswaggedout007
      @allswaggedout007 3 года назад +4

      Same wtf...

    • @Fitscaper
      @Fitscaper 3 года назад +4

      I put some hot glue on the command strip and the foam, it stuck rly well

    • @Fitscaper
      @Fitscaper 3 года назад

      Its a bit tedious, but definitely will stick good

    • @jcoxdj
      @jcoxdj 3 года назад +1

      Yeah i tried this method ages ago and never had any luck.

    • @zachadams6897
      @zachadams6897 3 года назад +4

      Me either. You have to glue cardboard to the foam or thick paper. THEN use the command strips

  • @crackedbrainOG
    @crackedbrainOG Год назад

    The cardboard backing board is the idea I had also. I wonder if having a full band playing would vibrate anything loose, maybe over time.

  • @B.Saiju207
    @B.Saiju207 6 лет назад +6

    Tried the command strips quite some time ago, worked great for some time but after a while they came off 1 by one. thing i noticed is based on the fabric you use of soundproofing it often doesn't stay on the panels. I tried super gluing the strips to the panels and used the normal strip adhesive on the wall (obviously) and its stayed up for almost a year! only negatives to this are how time consuming it is and how easy it is to misplace the panels to prevent sloping or gaps (also recommend using gloves when using glue on the strips)

    • @antfactor
      @antfactor 6 лет назад

      I had similar issues - they all came down. So now I'm going to use tacks or VERY small nails.

  • @bamboocha8642
    @bamboocha8642 4 года назад

    Mega ! THX ;)

  • @peterookotai6965
    @peterookotai6965 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @colin8696908
    @colin8696908 5 лет назад +40

    This is literally what I was looking for.

    • @tracygoddingofficial
      @tracygoddingofficial 4 года назад

      This works for about a week or 2

    • @pedecia
      @pedecia 4 года назад +1

      @@tracygoddingofficial What do you mean? Will not hold up? Do you have a better way to install them?

    • @SophiaKalo
      @SophiaKalo 3 года назад +2

      @@pedecia so my issue was the strips didn't adhere to the actual foam very well; the strips stayed put on the wall but the foam eventually fell off after about a month or two. I then thought of the foam board option and this video confirmed that it's an affordable easy option - would 100% recommend not bothering trying to stick each square up with poster strips and just skipping straight to using a foam board.

  • @jimgrill
    @jimgrill 6 лет назад

    thanks, man!

  • @jessechuff
    @jessechuff 3 года назад +1

    Now I’m not sure if it’s the foam I ordered or not, but I used just this method and it only sometimes decides to hold the panels. A lot of the time the command strips stick to the wall great but not to the foam. I did everything according to the directions and they just refuse to all stay put. The first 3 I put up worked great, but the rest have varying degrees of success and I basically wasted like 40 command strips.
    I’m glad it works for some people, but I have decided to go back to pins in the wall because adhesive just isn’t reliable enough for me

    • @sammieshads
      @sammieshads 2 года назад

      Glad it's not just me. I tried the command strips and the command double side squares and had the same thing happen. So I think I will try the pins now.

    • @thehitmaster102
      @thehitmaster102 Год назад

      I bought Velcro strips and applied them to the foam itself and the wall with no cardboard attached to the back of the foam honestly if you have the money buying acoustic panels is far better but you will have a whole in the wall but it's worth it gives better soundproofing but I bought foam for my other room and I am having trouble finding something to get them to stay on the wall

  • @VisoBoard
    @VisoBoard 5 лет назад +5

    Where did you find that adhesive back cardboard? None of the hobby shops I have been to so far had anything like it

  • @ryancollings
    @ryancollings 3 года назад

    Thanks for the vid. For me the 3M strips didn’t stick to my foam. I had the exact same poster strips, but maybe my foam is less drippy. Appreciate the video all the same :)

    • @gemstudiosaustralia887
      @gemstudiosaustralia887 2 года назад

      I have tried several times over the years to stick things using various spray adhesives and velcro's etc to sound foam. nothing lasted - the foam is too porous