Some things are better left unheard

Overheard conversations.

Disrupted
sleep.

Disrupted sleep.

Broken concentration.

Reducing noise transmission from one room to another and from outside to inside is essential to occupant health and productivity.

According to the World Health Organization, noise pollution is the second-largest environmental contributor to health problems ranging from high blood pressure to sleep disruptions, increased stress and even depression.

Increased demand for sound control led Gold Bond Building Products, an affiliate of National Gypsum Company, to develop SoundBreak^® XP^® — the most well-rounded family of noise-reducing drywall products.

Soundbreak® XP® Family of Sound Solution Products

Soundbreak® XP® Wall Applications

Noise transmission will be dramatically reduced between rooms, corridors or dwelling units with this superior sound-damping gypsum board. SoundBreak XP features an acoustically enhanced, high-density gypsum core encased in 100% recycled heavy, abrasion, and mold-, mildew- and moisture-resistance PURPLE® paper on both sides.

Has a layer of viscoelastic damping polymer sandwiched between two pieces of high-density, mold-resistant gypsum board
Provides high-rated STC values using ASTM E90 test procedures
Available in 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" thicknesses

Soundbreak® XP® Ceiling Applications

Effectively reduce noise transference between floors, such as footsteps, chair scoots and dropped objects. SoundBreak XP consists of two pieces of high-density, mold-, mildew- and moisture-resistant gypsum board, with a specially designed PURPLE® paper laminated together with a sound-damping, viscoelastic polymer. This acoustically enhanced, fire-resistant gypsum core is encased in heavy paper that is 100% recycled and offers superior abrasion, mold, mildew and moisture resistance.

Provides both STC and IIC ratings above 60 in specific floor-ceiling assemblies
3/4" SoundBreak® XP® Fire-Shield C™ Gypsum Board provides high-rated IIC values per an independent third-party acoustical laboratory using ASTM E492 test procedures.
Available in 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" thicknesses

Soundbreak® XP® Retrofit Applications

SoundBreak XP Retrofit® improves the acoustic performance of an interior wall by installing easily over existing construction, eliminating the need for demolition. This acoustically enhanced, fire-resistant gypsum board is encased in heavy paper that is 100% recycled on both sides and offers superior abrasion, mold, mildew and moisture resistance.

Made of 5/16" high-density gypsum board with a sound-damping, viscoelastic polymer adhered to the back paper
Can be easily scored and snapped to the exact size without sawing
Achieves increased STC values in a thinner wall assembly, increasing usable floor space