How to Soundproof an Indoor Pool

Indoor pool rooms naturally create reverberation and echoes, especially with tall ceilings and reflective materials.

To reduce this, install moisture-resistant acoustic products in the BlocknZorbe line. These panels are designed for durability in humid environments and can be cleaned easily. Depending on your space, different installation styles can be used. If you want to attach to the walls, BlocknZorbe sound panels are great! For a hanging option, they come as water resistant acoustic baffles and waterproof acoustic clouds. If you have a ceiling tile grid, swap those out for BlocknZorbe waterproof ceiling tiles

If your pool area has significant height, review strategies for reducing echo in a room with tall ceilings.

Pool pumps are a major source of continuous noise. The goal here is to contain and reduce sound before it escapes the room. Start by sealing the door with our Door Seal Kit to prevent sound leaks around gaps. Proper door treatment is critical—learn how to soundproof a door properly.

Next, improve wall performance using strategies from more wall soundproofing tips and assemblies. Adding mass and sealing air gaps will significantly reduce transmitted noise.

Then, add CelluZorbe™ to the walls to get some budget-friendly absorption in there to reduce reflections.

If your pool pump is not housed in a dedicated room, building an enclosure can help contain noise at the source. A properly built enclosure adds both absorption and blocking layers to reduce mechanical sound. For a complete walkthrough, follow our guide for building a pool pump box. Inside the enclosure, BlocknZorbe works great again for absorption.