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Barn door on laundry room? Bad idea?
Posted on 4/19/19 at 8:04 am
Posted on 4/19/19 at 8:04 am
How sound proof is a solid wood barn door type of door be on a laundry room? I’m skeptical? I’d like to add a pocket door but I’m pretty sure I can’t due to it most likely being load bearing wall and the lack of space to add the proper framing without a major remodel. Does anyone else have this? Our door currently opens across from the washer and an out-swing isn’t an option. So a sliding door would add 6 inches of space or more to load the washer.
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Posted on 4/19/19 at 9:20 am to baldona
My laundry room leads into my kitchen and I have relatively small house (1300 sqft). I have a sliding barn door on my laundry room doorway and I barely hear it running but I still do hear it.
That said, some of this is contingent upon your washer/dryer decibel rating. The newer ones are better. I have a little older LG stackable and at certain points in the wash cycle, it gets louder and I can hear it in the house.
That said, some of this is contingent upon your washer/dryer decibel rating. The newer ones are better. I have a little older LG stackable and at certain points in the wash cycle, it gets louder and I can hear it in the house.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 9:46 am to cberni1
I guess I’ll put up a piece of plywood this weekend to see how it works.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 9:48 am to baldona
Don't cover the doorway completely because the barn door won't either. Obviously, it will sit on a rail and be a few inches away from the doorway which the gap will let noise through. You may get a false sense of noise by covering it completely.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 10:24 am to cberni1
I did it 2 years ago...Love it..a little nosier, but worth the extra space...
Posted on 4/19/19 at 10:31 am to baldona
i have a pocket door to my laundry room but actually enjoy the sound of the washing machine going. i've been known to fall asleep in the living room in the evening when my wife has the washer going. 
Posted on 4/19/19 at 12:11 pm to cberni1
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Obviously, it will sit on a rail and be a few inches away from the doorway which the gap will let noise through. You may get a false sense of noise by covering it completely.
I'm thinking about putting some insulation of some sort on the back of it. Maybe set back an inch or two so its not really seen, but so that it somewhat seals up the sides and top. The door will likely be open 99% of the time, but it is next to the kitchen and close enough to the living room it would be nice to be able to close and seal off the noise as much as possible when rarely needed.
This post was edited on 4/19/19 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 4/19/19 at 12:51 pm to baldona
quote:as long as it doesn't intefere with the wall when opening and closing, i guess that could work. Then again, if you're married, i foresee this being easier said than done. Women want aesthetically pleasing. Men want form and function. This has yet to work in my favor.
I'm thinking about putting some insulation of some sort on the back of it. Maybe set back an inch or two so its not really seen, but so that it somewhat seals up the sides and top.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:26 pm to CAD703X
Thought I was the only one. Any rhythmic sound, as long as not too loud, make me want to sleep. Washing machine, ceiling fan hum, shutters bouncing a little in the wind. No clue what it is but it works
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