American Bulk Charge Vinyl (MLV) consists of a high quality vinyl mat with barium salts and silica (sand) added to give it the same effectiveness as lead sheets but without the associated health hazards. with raw lead.

Many suppliers of soundproofing materials now offer bulk load vinyl to their customers. Some of those providers are Acoustical Surfaces, Inc., Sound Proofing America, Sound Isolation Company, Super Soundproofing Company, and Green Glue Company.

MLV is used as a soundproofing material in homes, businesses, hospitals, theaters, music studios, and many other places. Due to its versatile features, it can be used almost anywhere. It meets building code requirements for flammability ratings and is non-toxic to the occupants of the building where it is used.

Ideally, attaching the mass-loaded vinyl directly to the wall studs provides the best noise barrier. However, if it is not possible to add this during the installation of the main walls, the alternative is to attach it to the drywall and paint over it or to attach it to the back of the panel and use finishing nails to attach the panel to the drywall. cast.

This soundproofing material can also be applied to the floor to isolate from noise below and to isolate floors below from impact noises, such as children running or falling objects. In today’s construction, many family homes are being built with multimedia rooms in the basement and on the upper floors. To isolate the upper floors from the noise of the media room, MLV is used in the basement floor or ceiling.

The acoustic quality of a theater is essential. Adding soundproofing material to the walls, floors and ceiling of a multimedia space has become a very common practice. Before the introduction of MLV, raw lead sheets were used to provide a sound barrier to incoming external noises. With the introduction of mass-charged vinyl sheets, lead is no longer used. This material’s ease of installation, cost, and non-toxic formula are all benefits that come with using mass-charged vinyl sheets instead of raw lead.