small apartment

jcool · 17th January 2008, 06:45 AM

i've got a small apartment that i've been working in for about three months. I've got 12 bass traps (broadband really)---a combination of realtraps, GIK's, and some home-made uglies.
ive taken care of pretty much everything besides the ceiling.
Now, I don't own the place . . .
I'd like to put a trap of some sort up there, but I just don't know how to mount it. the ceiling has got that acoustic crap on it (popcorn whatever) so i don't know what my options are.
if anyone's got some helpful hints, i'd be greatful.
thanks guys.

jcool · 17th January 2008, 10:14 AM

everybody sleeping?

Glenn Kuras · 17th January 2008, 01:44 PM

When you say "acoustic crap" popcorn, you are just talking about dry wall with the popcorn ceiling, right? As far as mounting I would just suspend it down from the ceiling 2". Depending on size of the mix area, 2 to 5 2'x4' panels (2” thick) should do the trick. For hooks in the ceiling look at home depot or lowes for a hook called "Versa Hooks" make from OOKS. They should be a OOKs display there will all kinds of different things.

Glenn

Ethan Winer · 17th January 2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

I'd like to put a trap of some sort up there, but I just don't know how to mount it.

Is their by chance wood crown molding at the top of the walls? If so you could use tiny nails and stretch two pieces of fishing wire across the room, and rest a panel on the wires.

--Ethan

Glenn Kuras · 17th January 2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethan Winer

Is their by chance wood crown molding at the top of the walls? If so you could use tiny nails and stretch two pieces of fishing wire across the room, and rest a panel on the wires.

--Ethan

I had a customer do that not so long ago. Cool idea, but I would think the wire would have to be pretty darn tight.

Glenn

jcool · 18th January 2008, 02:03 AM

yeah, it's the drywall with popcorn. I just wasn't too sure if screwing hooks into it would make a huge mess or create a funny situation once I move out of here.
thanks for the help guys. I'll probably hang some 2" panels of rockwool within the next few days.

james

Glenn Kuras · 18th January 2008, 01:10 PM

Well keep us posted and if you have any questions please ask. Since you bought our product you are more then happy to email or call with any questions you might have.

Glenn

jcool · 18th January 2008, 01:35 PM

hey thanks glenn. the traps are working great, by the way. everyone who sees my room says, "What the hell are those?".
they usually think it's some sort of art . . .

james

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17th January 2008, 06:45 AM	#1
jcool Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 171	small apartment i've got a small apartment that i've been working in for about three months. I've got 12 bass traps (broadband really)---a combination of realtraps, GIK's, and some home-made uglies. ive taken care of pretty much everything besides the ceiling. Now, I don't own the place . . . I'd like to put a trap of some sort up there, but I just don't know how to mount it. the ceiling has got that acoustic crap on it (popcorn whatever) so i don't know what my options are. if anyone's got some helpful hints, i'd be greatful. thanks guys.

17th January 2008, 01:44 PM	#3
Glenn Kuras Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,796	When you say "acoustic crap" popcorn, you are just talking about dry wall with the popcorn ceiling, right? As far as mounting I would just suspend it down from the ceiling 2". Depending on size of the mix area, 2 to 5 2'x4' panels (2” thick) should do the trick. For hooks in the ceiling look at home depot or lowes for a hook called "Versa Hooks" make from OOKS. They should be a OOKs display there will all kinds of different things. Glenn __________________ Glenn Kuras - GIK Acoustics www.GIKAcoustics.com Need help with your room? click here

18th January 2008, 01:10 PM	#7
Glenn Kuras Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,796	Well keep us posted and if you have any questions please ask. Since you bought our product you are more then happy to email or call with any questions you might have. Glenn __________________ Glenn Kuras - GIK Acoustics www.GIKAcoustics.com Need help with your room? click here

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17th January 2008, 10:14 AM	#2
jcool Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 171	everybody sleeping?

18th January 2008, 02:03 AM	#6
jcool Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 171	yeah, it's the drywall with popcorn. I just wasn't too sure if screwing hooks into it would make a huge mess or create a funny situation once I move out of here. thanks for the help guys. I'll probably hang some 2" panels of rockwool within the next few days. james

18th January 2008, 01:35 PM	#8
jcool Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 171	hey thanks glenn. the traps are working great, by the way. everyone who sees my room says, "What the hell are those?". they usually think it's some sort of art . . . james