Dimensions 4.5′ x 25′
Weight 1lb/SF
Thickness 1/8″
STC Rating 27
Dimensions 4.5′ x 25′
Weight 2 LB/SF
Thickness 1/4″
STC Rating 32
Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is one of the most effective soundproofing materials available for reducing airborne noise transmission in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Manufactured from high-density, flexible materials, MLV adds significant mass to walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and mechanical enclosures without taking up valuable living or working space. Unlike bulky soundproofing methods, Mass Loaded Vinyl delivers excellent acoustic performance while maintaining a slim profile, making it an ideal solution for both new construction and retrofit projects.
Whether you’re trying to block noisy neighbors, reduce traffic noise, improve speech privacy in an office, or create a quieter home theater, REVRB® Mass Loaded Vinyl provides a durable, fire-rated, and long-lasting barrier against unwanted airborne sound.
Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) works by adding dense, flexible mass to a building assembly, making it much more difficult for airborne sound waves to pass through walls, ceilings, floors, and other structural surfaces. Unlike acoustic foam, which primarily absorbs echo within a room, MLV acts as a sound barrier that blocks noise transmission between spaces. Its high density helps reduce the amount of sound energy that can penetrate a surface while its flexible composition minimizes vibration that contributes to sound transfer.
MLV is particularly effective against airborne noise such as conversations, television sound, music, barking dogs, traffic, and office activity. When professionally installed behind drywall, beneath flooring, above ceilings, or around mechanical equipment, it significantly improves the overall sound isolation of the building. For maximum performance, Florida Soundproofing integrates REVRB® Mass Loaded Vinyl with other soundproofing components such as acoustic insulation, resilient channels, isolation clips, acoustic sealants, and specialized underlayments. This layered approach addresses multiple sound transmission paths and delivers a more comprehensive noise control solution than using a single product alone.
Understanding the difference between airborne and impact noise is essential when selecting the right soundproofing solution. Airborne noise is created when sound travels through the air before passing into walls, ceilings, or floors. Common examples include voices, televisions, music systems, barking dogs, traffic, and office conversations. Mass Loaded Vinyl is specifically designed to reduce this type of sound transmission by adding dense mass that blocks airborne sound waves.
Impact noise, on the other hand, is generated by direct physical contact with a building structure, such as footsteps, dropped objects, moving furniture, or exercise equipment. While Mass Loaded Vinyl can contribute to an overall soundproofing system, impact noise is often best controlled by combining MLV with resilient underlayments, isolation clips, floating floor systems, and other REVRB® soundproofing products. During every project, Florida Soundproofing evaluates the specific sources of noise and recommends a customized combination of materials to achieve the highest level of acoustic performance.
Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) offers an effective and space-saving solution for reducing airborne noise in both residential and commercial environments. Its high-density yet flexible construction helps block sound transmission through walls, ceilings, floors, and doors without requiring major structural changes. MLV is durable, fire-rated, moisture-resistant, and compatible with a wide range of building assemblies, making it ideal for new construction and retrofit projects. When professionally installed as part of a complete REVRB® soundproofing system, it enhances acoustic performance, improves speech privacy, increases occupant comfort, and provides long-lasting noise control for homes, offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and industrial spaces throughout Florida.
Whether you’re building a new space or upgrading an existing property, Florida Soundproofing provides professional REVRB® Mass Loaded Vinyl installation tailored to your noise control goals. Our team will assess your space, recommend the most effective soundproofing system, and deliver a customized solution designed for lasting acoustic performance. To learn more about how sound transmission is measured in buildings, visit the Sound Transmission Class (STC) overview by the National Research Council Canada.
Contact Florida Soundproofing today to schedule your free consultation and discover how our Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) Florida solutions can create a quieter, more comfortable environment.
