Home office sits next to a busy hallway and every conversation leaks through the current hollow-core door. Meetings suffer from echoes, and late calls wake someone up across the hall. Budget allows for an upgrade if the improvement is real. Not sure whether to aim for solid wood, solid-core MDF, or something specialty rated. Also wondering if seals or a drop threshold are worth the hassle. What gives the best noise reduction without turning the room into a studio build?
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Reading along because a basement rec room is getting too loud during movie nights, and bedrooms sit right above it. The idea that the bottom gap leaks so much sound was news, so a better sweep and maybe a drop seal just made the shortlist. Solid-core seems like a reasonable upgrade that won’t upend the trim or require drywall work. Prehung sounds smarter for a straight swap, especially if it keeps the latch tight. Going to measure carefully and try these steps before thinking about bigger construction.
Solid-core (MDF or wood composite) is the best value for noise control; it’s heavier and bumps the STC rating compared to hollow-core. Pair that weight with a tight frame, three good hinges, and compression weatherstripping around the jamb. A surface or mortised drop seal at the bottom closes the last gap, which is often half the problem. If you like glass, choose laminated lites rather than standard tempered. Prehung units simplify fit, and a square, plumb install keeps the latch side from leaking sound. For quick reference on slab types, frames, and seal kits, the product pages at buildmart windows and doors show practical combos without going full studio. Add a soft-close latch to prevent slamming, and if you need more, a simple acoustic sweep plus a rug outside the door can shave a couple extra decibels without tearing into walls.