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EnviroFlex™ Mass Loaded Vinyl

What is Mass Loaded Vinyl?

MLV is a dense, flexible barrier material used to block sound transmission through walls, floors, ceilings, pipes, and vehicles. It works on one principle: mass blocks vibration.

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What is Mass Loaded Vinyl?

Mass Loaded Vinyl is a dense, flexible sheet material that adds mass to walls, floors, ceilings, pipes, and vehicles to help block airborne sound transmission.

EnviroFlex™ MLV is made from recycled vinyl and shipped manufacturer direct.

How does MLV work?

Sound is vibration. Adding dense mass makes a wall harder to move, helping reduce sound transmission to the other side.

MLV vs acoustic foam — the critical difference

These products solve different problems—acoustic foam cannot block sound through a wall.

✓ MLV — Sound Blocking

Prevents sound from passing between rooms by adding mass.

× Acoustic Foam — Absorption

Reduces echo inside a room. It does not block sound from entering or leaving.

STC in a wall assembly — what you'll actually achieve

The standalone STC rating is the starting point. A complete wall assembly performs significantly better.

ⓘ Assembly STC figures are illustrative. Actual performance depends on full construction specification and installation quality.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I install MLV?

MLV can be installed inside wall, floor, ceiling, vehicle, and pipe assemblies.

EnviroFlex™

Commercial-grade protection, made to work.

Recycled rubber products for sound control, flooring, vehicles, and demanding spaces.
Sound Blocking Performance

How Does MLV Work?

Sound is vibration. A lightweight wall vibrates easily and transmits that vibration to the room on the other side. MLV adds dense mass that resists vibration — significantly more energy is required to move a wall with MLV than one without it.

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Mass Loaded Vinyl

Best balance for most customers

This is the option most customers should choose when they want a balance of performance, price, and coverage.

Best For Most projects where performance and value both matter.
Use Most projects
Value Best balance
Install Simple
Absorbs Sound
Best

Acoustic Foam

Best for demanding applications

Use this for customers who need maximum durability, heavier coverage, or more demanding jobsite performance.

Best For Commercial, fleet, heavy-duty, or high-performance projects.
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Value Premium
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Residential

Target: STC 41

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Studio

Target: STC 50+

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Commercial

Required: STC 50

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Mechanical

Target: STC 55+

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How do I know which product option to choose?

Choose based on the surface, fitment, size, pattern, thickness, and performance level needed for your project.

Can this product be cut to fit?

Most rubber sheet, roll, mat, and barrier products can be trimmed with a sharp utility knife and straight edge. Always measure before cutting.

What tools do I need for installation?

Common tools include a tape measure, straight edge, utility knife, marker, and product-specific fasteners, tape, adhesive, or mounting hardware where needed.

What should I check before ordering?

Confirm dimensions, coverage, fitment, pattern, thickness, and installation method. For vehicle products, verify make, model, year, and wheelbase where applicable.

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