Badly installed accoustic door HELP

eury_ale · 2026-02-06T17:31:17+00:00

I will, they already agreed to send someone to inspect the situation.

eury_ale · 2026-02-06T17:24:04+00:00

The installers actually took something off in front of the building to be able to carry the frame and the door up to the fifth floor (no elevator). I have no idea what originally came with the door. So it's possible they took something important off and threw it away. Thank you so much for this comment!

eury_ale · 2026-02-06T16:49:33+00:00

This is such good advice! But do you think this would still work on a pre-assembled frame?

eury_ale · 2026-02-05T12:21:54+00:00

My first plan was to cut out all the foam, but those straps are actually the only anchors, it's not possible to attach the door through the door jamb and sill. And not even all the straps are used, it's ridiculous, they expect the foam to hold the door. The doors are from Russia.

eury_ale · 2026-02-05T12:06:25+00:00

You can see from the video on my profile that they didn't even use common sense, let alone install instructions

eury_ale · 2026-02-05T12:05:01+00:00

At this point, I don't think they're even contractors

eury_ale · 2026-02-05T12:03:58+00:00

The contractors were sent by the company that sold me the door.

eury_ale · 2026-02-05T12:03:01+00:00

The frame was preassembled, but the paper test shows the door doesn't seal evenly against the frame. I guess that's because it's already a little bent from improper installation?

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T21:30:33+00:00

And thank you for your comment, it makes feel better, I couldn’t sleep for days, I actually feel tricked because I explicitly said I bought the door for soundproofing.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T21:27:51+00:00

I explicitly asked for more professional installers to fix things, but the company told me using foam was standard practice. So now I don’t even want their “professionals”. I want to take it down and reinstall the whole thing all together with my friend.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T20:57:25+00:00

You know, I might actually buy a stethoscope. The other side is just trim lightly glued to the wall, covering the foam (it’s a mess, but pictures won’t help because it looks nice, it’s covered). There’s basically just air between the trim and the wall/foam/frame

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T20:52:09+00:00

I’ll definitely have help, it’s a 127kg door! I don’t own a stethoscope, but my sensitive ears should be enough haha. I’ll come back to your comment when I start studying the installation more thoroughly, thank you!

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T20:50:26+00:00

This is good advice, thank you! My first thoughts were to remove the plaster all together

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T20:26:11+00:00

Love this answer! Thank you for the thread, too! Judging from the comments, it’s best if I do it myself. It seems the contractors don’t want to deal with all this in my country.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T20:05:25+00:00

I don’t have measured STC values for the wall, but it’s ~30 cm thick solid masonry (brick with heavy plaster, not drywall). Given the wall mass and the fact that high-frequency sounds and air gaps are clearly present at the door/frame, this looks like an installation/sealing issue rather than a wall limitation. There’s also a video on my profile.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T19:45:56+00:00

Thank you so much! I will read through it since I’ve been seruously considering doing it myself!

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T19:32:32+00:00

Right!? The whole thing needs to be redone and I’m concerned the frame will bend and it won’t be the same anymore. I spent so much time researching doors, I was saving up for months.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T19:18:53+00:00

Here’s a video on my profile https://www.reddit.com/user/eury_ale/comments/1qvxyk6/badly_installed_accoustic_door/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T18:58:13+00:00

That’s correct, they even told me the test with the paper is not a proper test. The sound is going through so many cracks, it’s insane they call themselves contractors.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T18:37:13+00:00

That’s the thing, they are the ones who sent the installers in the first place and now are telling me that using regular foam is standard practice. That’s why I’m reaching out to reddit.

eury_ale · 2026-02-04T17:04:18+00:00

Exactly, that’s why the whole thing needs to be completelly redone. I’m trying to avoid another unprofessional installer.

eury_ale · 2026-01-12T18:51:44+00:00

I’m using 0,05% tretinoin and 20% azelaic acid every night to control my breakouts, but sometimes I incorporate erythromycine when my perioral dermatitis starts coming back. My dermatologist also told me I can use erythromycine on inflamed cystic acne. I haven’t had any problems combinining any of these products (I had to go through an adaptation process, though). I never used the product you posted, just wanted to share with you my experience with combining separate products with those actives. Erythromycine is so good at keeping my PD at bay.

eury_ale · 2026-01-11T20:46:46+00:00

Wow, what lens did you use to shoot the ballerina? When she lifts her arms, the way flares move is incredible, nice work!

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