Pladur Mallorca — acoustic insulation across Mallorca since 2004. Rw 40–55 dB reduction in walls, ceilings and floors with Placo, Knauf, Isover and Rockwool systems. Over 1,200 soundproofing projects delivered. Prices from €6/m² (wall lining) to €52/m² (full acoustic partition). CTE-HR certified. Phone: 627 829 723.
Drywall acoustic insulation in Mallorca for hotels, homes, offices and bars: decoupled partitions (Rw 50–55 dB), anti-vibration false ceilings and floating floors with Rockwool and Isover. Full CTE-HR (DB-HR) compliance. Wall linings from €6/m², full partitions from €52/m².
Key concepts
These two terms are often used as synonyms but describe technically distinct concepts. Acoustic insulation measures how much airborne or impact sound a construction element (wall, ceiling, slab) blocks between two rooms, expressed in Rw or DnT,A decibels under UNE-EN ISO 717-1. It is what every drywall system we build targets: double-board partitions (Rw 50–55 dB), ceilings with anti-vibration suspension (+8–15 dB impact) and wall linings with 40–80 mm Isover or Rockwool mineral wool.
"Airborne sound insulation between protected rooms (homes) and any other room in the building shall not be less than 50 dBA"
— CTE-HR, Table 2.1, Airborne sound insulation values
By contrast, soundproofing, in the strict sense, means making a space effectively impermeable to outgoing sound — Rw above 60 dB. Typical of recording studios, engine test rigs or translation booths, it requires box-in-box systems with full-room flotation on Sylomer or Regupol mounts, and costs from €150 to €300/m² installed.
For 95% of projects in Mallorca — flats with noisy neighbours in Palma, hotels next to Magaluf or Punta Ballena, holiday apartments in El Arenal or Cala Millor, offices adjoining workshops in Son Castelló — drywall acoustic insulation hits Rw 40–55 dB, clears the CTE-HR DB-HR minimums (47 dB between dwellings, 50 dB between hotel rooms) and costs 5–10× less than a full box-in-box system.
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Problem analysis
Travels through air and excites walls, ceilings and floors into vibrating. Typical sources: voices (55–75 dB), TV and music systems (70–95 dB), live music from bars (90–105 dB) and nightlife traffic.
In Mallorca, airborne noise peaks in mass-tourism areas (El Arenal, Magaluf, Punta Ballena), Palma’s historic centre (bars, restaurants, live music around Plaça Mayor) and multi-family blocks with shift-working neighbours. A decoupled drywall partition with four BA13 boards, 60–80 mm Rockwool and a resilient perimeter band reaches Rw 50–55 dB — the most cost-efficient solution for airborne sources.
Solution: decoupled partitions + double board
Generated when an object hits or walks on the slab, transmitting vibration directly through the building structure. Typical sources: footsteps (up to L'nT,w 70 dB in old floors), falling objects, chairs dragged on tile floors, washing machines and heat pumps.
Impact noise is the hardest to fight because it runs through the concrete slab itself. The effective solutions are a floating floor in the source flat (−15 to −25 dB impact) or a false ceiling with anti-vibration hangers (Isomax, Vibrafix) in the receiving flat (+8–15 dB). In rented flats in Palma, Alcúdia or Manacor, only the receiving side is available, which makes the anti-vibration suspended ceiling the standard retrofit.
Solution: false ceiling with anti-vibration suspension
Common sources of noise in Mallorca
Mallorca has a noise profile driven by tourism. El Arenal, Magaluf, Puerto Alcúdia, Cala Millor and the Port of Pollença record night-time sound levels of 75–95 dBA during the May-to-October high season, well above the 45 dBA nighttime limit in the Balearic noise ordinance. Hotels and holiday apartments in these areas are our main acoustic clients, both to shield guests from outside noise (Rw ≥ 50 dB on facades) and to insulate adjoining rooms. Acoustic refurbishment works concentrate from October to March, outside the tourist season.
Three drywall systems covering the full noise spectrum: decoupled partitions (airborne), anti-vibration suspended ceilings (impact and airborne) and floating floors (impact). Prices from €6/m² to €52/m² installed.
3 specialised systems
Decoupled partitions
Anti-vibration ceilings
Floating floors
All systems comply with Spain’s CTE-HR regulations in force.
The most effective system for reducing airborne noise between rooms, dwellings or adjoining premises on the horizontal. A drywall partition is built mechanically decoupled from the structure by resilient bands along floor, ceiling and side walls. The 70–100 mm air cavity is filled with high-density mineral wool (≥ 40 kg/m³, Isover Arena or Rockwool Confortpan), and two boards of different thickness (BA13 + BA15) are fitted on each face to break mass coincidence. Certified Rw 50–55 dB, 3–8 dB above the CTE-HR minimum (47 dB between dwellings, 50 dB between hotel rooms).
Reduction
50–55 dB
From
From €52/m²
Ideal for
Separation between dwellings, hotels, offices
For impact noise from the floor above (footsteps, drops, dragged furniture) and for airborne noise travelling through the slab. Uses anti-vibration hangers (Isomax, Vibrafix or Placo Stil F 530) that mechanically decouple the new ceiling from the original slab, blocking structure-borne transmission. With 60 mm Rockwool in the air cavity and a double BA15 board, the system cuts impact noise by 8–15 dB (L'nT,w) and airborne noise by 10–18 dB versus the bare slab. Standard spec in hotel and holiday-apartment refurbishments across Mallorca.
Reduction
+8–15 dB impact / +10–18 dB airborne
From
From €35/m²
Ideal for
Flats with noisy upstairs neighbours, hotels
The most effective solution for impact noise, at the cost of 4–8 cm of headroom. A 20–40 mm layer of damping material — compact Rockwool Floorrock, high-density expanded polyethylene or specialised Regupol or Sylomer sheet — is laid on top of the original slab, then a reinforced cement screed and the finished floor are built on top. Because the screed “floats” on the damping layer, impacts do not reach the slab: L'nT,w drops by 15–25 dB. Usually combined with an anti-vibration false ceiling in the flat below for the best results.
Reduction
15–25 dB impact
From
From €10/m²
Ideal for
When renewing the floor, new flat
Identify your noise issue and find the most appropriate technical solution for your case.
Neighbours’ voices through the wall
Solution
Decoupled double-board partition
Footstep noise from the flat above
Solution
Anti-vibration false ceiling
Music/party noise from above
Solution
Anti-vibration ceiling + mineral wool
Street noise in the bedroom
Solution
Facade wall lining + double board
Rehearsal room / studio
Solution
Full box-in-box system
Hotel next to a nightlife area
Solution
Combined partition + ceiling
Room-by-room budget
To truly insulate a bedroom you have to treat every path the noise takes: the wall shared with the source, the ceiling, the floor and the door. This is the indicative breakdown for a typical 12 m² bedroom (3 × 4 m, 2.5 m ceiling height), calculated from our published rates.
Calculated from the public rates on this website — not a closed quote
Party wall (10 m²)
Self-supporting decoupled wall lining with 60 mm mineral wool and acoustic board. €29-48/m² installed.
Ceiling (12 m²)
Full suspended acoustic ceiling: acoustic hangers, 50-70 mm wool and double BA15 or Placo Phonique board. €35-50/m².
Floating floor (12 m²)
Damping underlay and separator layer, €10-20/m². Screed and finished flooring quoted separately.
Door
Perimeter sealing and drop seal. The solid leaf itself comes from a joinery supplier and is quoted separately by model.
Total drywall systems
€830-1,320
Indicative range excluding VAT, calculated from the public rates on this page (wall lining €29-48/m², acoustic ceiling €35-50/m², floating floor €10-20/m²). The final price is fixed after the free site visit: it depends on the condition of the substrate, existing services and the measured noise level.
Order matters: a room’s insulation is set by its weakest point. A partition rated Rw 55 dB is useless if the door is hollow-core (Rw ≈ 15-20 dB) or the noise flanks through the slab. That is why we treat wall, ceiling and floor as one system: with all three executed, the usual combined improvement is 15-20 dB — the difference between following your neighbour’s conversation and hearing only a faint background murmur.
And one honest caveat before you spend anything on drywall: if the noise comes in through a single-glazed window, we will tell you so at the site visit — replace the window first, add the drywall after. In refurbishments, the target is to approach the values CTE DB-HR demands of new builds (47 dB DnT,A between dwellings), using Placo Phonique or Knauf Diamant boards on decoupled framing with resilient bands and 45-70 kg/m³ mineral wool.
Heavy curtains, foam panels, cork or a bookcase full of books absorb part of the reflections inside your own room: they reduce echo and reverberation, and for recording podcasts or working from home the difference is real. What they do not do is stop the noise crossing the wall or the ceiling: insulation between rooms depends on mass and decoupling — a curtain weighs 2-3 kg/m², an acoustic wall lining 25-40 kg/m² — and no stick-on panel can substitute for that.
Our honest advice: if your problem is echo inside your own room, start with cheap absorption (curtains, a rug, panels) and don’t call us yet. If your problem is the neighbour, the bar downstairs or the street, money spent on foam is money lost: the only route with a measurable result is adding decoupled mass — wall lining, ceiling or floating floor — or fixing the window if that is where the noise gets in.
Guides and services
Each element has its own technique, price and pitfalls. These guides expand every case with systems, dB figures and indicative budgets.
Footsteps and voices from the flat above: suspended ceilings with acoustic hangers, dB improvements and prices per m².
Read moreGuideAcoustic drywall linings step by step: systems, thicknesses, what works without building work and what doesn’t.
Read moreGuideA phased strategy to insulate a flat in Mallorca: where to start depending on the type of noise and the budget.
Read moreGuideTimber slabs and marés stone walls: how an old building in central Palma is insulated without losing headroom.
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Legal framework
The Spanish Building Code, in its Basic Document on Noise Protection (CTE DB-HR, Royal Decree 1371/2007 and later amendments), fixes the minimum acoustic insulation that every new-build and major refurbishment in Spain must meet, including all of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.
The key CTE-HR values that most affect refurbishment projects in Mallorca are:
Our drywall systems with double BA13/BA15 board and 45–80 mm mineral wool are certified under UNE-EN ISO 10140 to meet or exceed these values in the common configurations. For projects where CTE-HR is mandatory (new-build, premises legalisation, change of use) we supply the technical documentation of the installed system — ficha técnica from Placo, Knauf or Isover plus installation records.
Materials
Reference material for acoustic insulation in drywall systems (Isover Arena, Ursa Terra). High sound absorption across 125–4000 Hz, density of 26–70 kg/m³ depending on the application. Also delivers a thermal lambda of 0.032–0.040 W/m·K, improving the U-value of the wall or ceiling at the same time.
Denser than glass wool (Rockwool Confortpan, Alpharock), which makes it more efficient at low frequencies (bass from music systems, machinery, heat pumps). Density of 45–100 kg/m³, melting point above 1,000 °C. Reaction-to-fire class A1 under EN 13501-1.
EPDM rubber or expanded polyethylene elements (Placo Placotherm, Knauf Acustik, Isolgomma Flex) that mechanically decouple the partition or ceiling frame from the slab. They are the critical piece that breaks the structural acoustic bridge between the drywall system and the existing building, adding 3–8 dB of effective Rw.
Specific boards
Not every plasterboard insulates the same. These are the two acoustic boards we work with daily, with the improvement each manufacturer declares in its technical datasheet.
| Board | What it is | Acoustic gain (datasheet) | Where we use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placo Phonique | 12.5 mm BA13 board with a high-density gypsum core and modified crystalline structure. Recognisable by its blue liner. | +3 dB versus a standard board in the same system, per the Placo Phonique technical datasheet | Acoustic wall linings and ceilings in bedrooms, hotels and holiday apartments. |
| Knauf Diamant | Hard board type DFH1IR (UNE-EN 520): high-density core with reinforced surface hardness plus fire and moisture resistance. | Up to +4 dB versus a standard type A board in the same partition, per the Knauf Diamant technical datasheet | Separating partitions with acoustic and mechanical demands: corridors, commercial premises, walls carrying hung loads. |
The real dB gain is set by the complete system (framing, mineral wool, number of boards and decoupling), not by the board alone: the figures above are the ones each manufacturer’s datasheet declares when comparing the same system with standard versus acoustic board. At the site visit we tell you which board pays off in your case — on an already decoupled double-board lining, upgrading from BA13 to Phonique costs little and adds up; on a partition without wool, the wool comes first.
Acoustic insulation with drywall from €6/m² (insulation material cost) in Mallorca. CTE DB-HR certified systems to meet the 50 dB DnT,A between dwellings. Final acoustic measurement included.
Materials + labour included. VAT not included (21%). Indicative 2026 pricing; the final figure depends on surface area, access and complexity.
| Service | From | Up to | Unit | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Party-wall soundproofing From €6/m² (insulation). Decoupled system with 80 mm mineral wool and double BA15 board to cut airborne noise between dwellings. Exceeds the 50 dB DnT,A required by CTE-HR. | 6€ | 20€ | m² | Decoupled frame80mm mineral woolDouble boardPerimeter sealing |
Between-floors ceiling insulation From €10/m² (insulation). Suspended false ceiling with anti-vibration hangers, mineral wool and double BA15 board. Cuts footsteps, chair scraping and voices from the upstairs neighbour. | 10€ | 20€ | m² | Anti-vibration suspensionMineral woolDouble BA15 boardResilient band |
Suspended acoustic ceiling (full system) €35 to €50/m² installed. Full system against upstairs-neighbour noise: acoustic hangers, 50-70 mm mineral wool and double BA15 or Placo Phonique board. Typical 15-20 dB improvement; loses just 12-15 cm of height. | 35€ | 50€ | m² | Acoustic hangers50-70mm mineral woolDouble acoustic boardPerimeter sealing |
Full soundproof booth From €150/m². Box-in-box system for recording studios, rehearsal rooms and home cinemas. Achieves over 65 dB acoustic reduction with certified final measurement. | 150€ | 300€ | m² | Box-in-boxPremium materialsFull sealingFinal measurement |
From €6/m² (insulation). Decoupled system with 80 mm mineral wool and double BA15 board to cut airborne noise between dwellings. Exceeds the 50 dB DnT,A required by CTE-HR.
From €10/m² (insulation). Suspended false ceiling with anti-vibration hangers, mineral wool and double BA15 board. Cuts footsteps, chair scraping and voices from the upstairs neighbour.
€35 to €50/m² installed. Full system against upstairs-neighbour noise: acoustic hangers, 50-70 mm mineral wool and double BA15 or Placo Phonique board. Typical 15-20 dB improvement; loses just 12-15 cm of height.
From €150/m². Box-in-box system for recording studios, rehearsal rooms and home cinemas. Achieves over 65 dB acoustic reduction with certified final measurement.
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Read articleA drywall partition with acoustic insulation reduces 45-67 dB (Rw) depending on the system. Simple 48 mm stud + 40 mm mineral wool: Rw 42-47 dB. 70 mm stud with double Placo Phonique board + Isover Arena 70 kg/m³: Rw 55-58 dB. Box-in-box double-frame system with Knauf Silentboard: Rw 63-67 dB. Spain's CTE-DB-HR requires DnT,A greater than or equal to 50 dBA between dwellings and greater than or equal to 45 dBA between protected rooms. Our systems meet and exceed the code.
Yes, a decoupled acoustic false ceiling cuts 15-25 dB of impact noise (L'nT,w) and 20-30 dB of airborne noise. The solution uses framing with Sylomer or Regupol anti-vibration hangers, a 10-15 cm cavity filled with Rockwool 70 kg/m³, and double Placo Silence board (13+13 mm). Maximum effectiveness comes from combining an acoustic false ceiling (from below) with a floating floor in the flat above (from above). Price: €55-95/m² depending on system.
Soundproofing a 15 m² room in Mallorca costs €1,800-11,000. Basic voice-reduction solution (lining on the party wall + mineral wool): €1,800-3,200. Full bedroom soundproofing (4 walls + acoustic ceiling + floating floor): €4,500-7,500. Recording studio or music room with a box-in-box system (€150/m²) and RF30 doors: €9,000-14,000. Base acoustic material costs €6/m². Technical visit and quote are free.
Rock wool is better for insulating noise between rooms; foam only works for interior conditioning. Rockwool or Isover at 40-80 kg/m³ density absorb low frequencies (63-250 Hz) responsible for traffic and voice noise, with an absorption coefficient greater than 0.90 between 500 and 4,000 Hz. Melamine or polyurethane foam (Class A/B) cuts reverberation but adds less than 3 dB of insulation. Our standard: 60 mm mineral wool, 70 kg/m³, certified to UNE-EN 13162.
Soundproofing a 15-20 m² room takes 4-7 working days for a complete job (4 walls + ceiling + floating floor) and 3-4 days for walls and ceiling only. Breakdown: day 1 stripping out and set-out, days 2-3 framing (48/70/98 mm studs) and mineral wool, days 4-5 Placo Silence board installation and 3-coat joint treatment, days 6-7 floating floor with Sylomer perimeter band. Output: 18-22 m² per day with a two-installer team.
Yes, an acoustic wall lining cuts 40-52 dB of traffic noise, effective in homes near Ma-1, Ma-13, Ma-19 or Vía Cintura. The solution: 48 mm frame decoupled with Tramichape perimeter band, 70 mm Isover Arena wool, double Placo Phonique 13+13 mm board. Typical urban traffic noise: 70-78 dB; after lining: 26-38 dB indoors. It is essential to pair this with PVC double-glazed windows (Rw greater than or equal to 37 dB). Full acoustic lining: €55-75/m².
An acoustic wall lining is a drywall partition built 2-5 cm from an existing wall, with a cavity filled with mineral wool and a decoupling system that avoids acoustic bridges. Components: 48/70 mm stud, 6 mm neoprene or Sylomer perimeter band, 40 mm Rockwool/Isover wool, 13 mm Placo Silence or Knauf Silentboard. It adds 15-22 dB Rw to the base wall with no masonry work. Total thickness 6-10 cm, €45-70/m² installed.
CTE-DB-HR (Spanish Building Code, Noise Protection Basic Document) has governed acoustic insulation in Spain since 2009. Requirements: DnT,A greater than or equal to 50 dBA between dwellings, greater than or equal to 45 dBA between classrooms, greater than or equal to 33 dBA for facades in noisy zones (Ld greater than or equal to 65 dB), L'nT,w less than or equal to 65 dB for impact noise. Solutions are backed by UNE-EN ISO 140 testing. The Balearics apply the national CTE directly plus Noise Act 1/2007. We provide post-installation acoustic certification.
Yes, and it is required by Palma's Noise Pollution Bylaw (maximum 30 dBA at night in neighbouring homes). We install a box-in-box system with double 2x98 mm stud, Rockwool 100 kg/m³, four layers of Silentboard/Phonique, suspended ceiling with Sylomer, 30 mm floating floor and Rw 42 dB acoustic doors. Insulation: Rw 65-75 dB, meets decibel-limiter requirements. We handle on-site measurements before and after under UNE-EN ISO 16283. €150-220/m² for nightlife venues.
Acoustic insulation blocks noise passing between rooms (measured in dB Rw); acoustic conditioning improves sound quality inside a room (measured by T20 reverberation time). Insulation: linings, partitions, false ceilings with mineral wool, values of 45-65 dB Rw. Conditioning: absorbent panels, microperforated ceilings, baffles, absorption coefficient greater than 0.80. They complement each other: first insulate (€20-60/m²), then condition (€35-120/m²). In music rooms or offices, both are applied.
Wall soundproofing with drywall uses a decoupled lining: a perimeter elastomeric band, a metal frame separated from the original wall, 48-70 mm rock wool in the cavity and one or two 13 mm acoustic boards. The assembly adds 12-20 dB of improvement over the existing wall while taking up only 6-9 cm. It is the system we install in Palma flats with neighbour or traffic noise, and on party walls across Mallorca, from €6/m² for the insulation plus frame and board.
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See drywall for hotelsThese are the real figures we work with at Plaquistas y Acabados SL since 2004 — drywall across Mallorca with our in-house team, no subcontracting.
acoustic jobs in 2025
~254
50% of the 508 projects delivered
DnT,A minimum per CTE-HR
50 dB
Section §2.1 for dwellings
typical mineral wool
Rockwool 40–60 mm
Paired with Placo BA13 double-board
fire-rated systems
EI-30 → EI-120
CTE DB-SI §3.2 — certified
Source: internal figures of Plaquistas y Acabados SL (2004-2026).
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