Remodel With a Quiet Suspended Ceiling

Acoustical tiles will greatly reduce the noise inside that room and can help block sound transmission to your other rooms.
Remodel With a Quiet Suspended Ceiling
The tiles come in different edge designs. The main designs available include simple square edge, notched edge, and beveled edge tiles. jantsarik/Shutterstock
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Dear James: I want to reduce the noise from my children’s playroom. I’m thinking of installing acoustical tiles. Are there attractive ones and can I install them myself?—Lance A.

Dear Lance: Most people are familiar with acoustical tiles from school classrooms and commercial applications. There are some attractive ones available for homes. Acoustical tiles will greatly reduce the noise inside that room and can help block sound transmission to your other rooms.

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