What does mass loaded vinyl do?

Mass loaded vinyl, or MLV, is a heavy, limp vinyl sheeting material that usually has been impregnated with metal particles to increase its mass. Mass loaded vinyl is used for adding mass to walls and ceilings as part of a soundproofing or sound control scheme.Click to see full answer. Just so, what is mass loaded vinyl used for?Mass Loaded Vinyl. Mass Loaded Vinyl called Noise Blok is used for soundproofing walls, ceilings, ducts and pipes. It is a very easy to use acoustic sound barrier that provides effective sound proofing for a wide variety of sound control applications. This highly effective noise barrier is strong and easy to install.One may also ask, how do you apply mass loaded vinyl? insTALLing: MAss LOAdEd VinYL Hang your drywall over the MLV, vertically or horizontally. Caulk the perimeter seams with Acoustical Sealant. Proper sealing is necessary to achieve quality sound isolation results. Mud your drywall seams and finish you wall or ceiling to your desired results. Keeping this in view, is mass loaded vinyl safe? Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is a safe, non-toxic vinyl acoustic noise barrier designed to hang as a limp mass in a variety of soundproofing applications. MLV soundproofing offers an alternative to Lead at a lower price point.How much does mass loaded vinyl cost? Compare with similar items This item TMS Mass Loaded Vinyl, 4′ x 25′ (100 sf) 1 Lb MLV Soundproofing Barrier. Highest Quality! Made in the USA Customer Rating 4 out of 5 stars (123) Price $20900 Shipping FREE Shipping on orders over $25 Sold By TrademarkSound