Sound Proofing & Insulation

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A quiet, warm van or camper, built in layers

Everything you need for a quiet, warm vehicle, stocked in Kilkenny. For the best result, combine two or three layers. Each one deals with a different kind of noise.

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Layer 1Sound deadening matsStraight onto bare metal. Stops vibration and road noise.
Layer 2Sound & thermal insulationST-Mat and PPE ECO closed-cell foam. Heat, cold and noise.
Layer 3Acoustic felt / foamAbsorbs the remaining noise. Dry areas only.
ExtrasAnti-squeak tapes & toolsStop rattles in trim, and roll mats on properly.

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Which product do I need?

Most builds use 2 or 3 layers: damp the metal, insulate, then absorb what’s left. Pick one product from each layer for the area you’re working on.

Product	What it does	Thickness	Sheet / roll size	Coverage	Wet areas?	Best for
Layer 1 · Sound deadening mats (straight onto bare metal)
VibroFiltr 1.5mm mats	Damps panel vibration. Lightest mat in the range	1.5 mm	0.50 × 0.35 m or 0.50 × 0.70 m	~5.7 small / 2.9 big per m²	Water-resistant	Doors, roof, bonnet
VibroFiltr 2mm mats	All-round damping, good weight/performance balance	2 mm	0.50 × 0.35 m or 0.50 × 0.70 m	~5.7 small / 2.9 big per m²	Water-resistant	Doors, roof, bonnet, boot lid, van side panels
VibroFiltr 2mm roll	Same 2mm mat in one long length, fewer joins	2 mm	0.5 × 4 m roll	2 m² per roll	Water-resistant	Large flat areas: van side panels, roofs
VibroFiltr 3mm mats	Heavy-duty damping for the noisiest areas	3 mm	0.50 × 0.35 m or 0.50 × 0.70 m	~5.7 small / 2.9 big per m²	Water-resistant	Floor, wheel arches, bulkhead
VibroFiltr 4mm mats	Maximum damping in the range	4 mm	0.50 × 0.35 m or 0.50 × 0.70 m	~5.7 small / 2.9 big per m²	Water-resistant	Floor, transmission tunnel, wheel arches
Layer 2 · Sound & thermal insulation (over the mats)
ST-Mat	Closed-cell rubber foam for sound and heat. Fire-retardant	3 / 6 / 10 / 19 / 25 mm	1 m wide, per linear metre	1 m² per unit	Moisture-proof	Walls, roof, floor, door frames, wheel arches
VibroFiltr PPE ECO 4mm	Very light closed-cell PE foam, heat and sound	4 mm	750 × 500 mm	~2.7 per m²	Water & oil-resistant	Doors, boot, floor (flat surfaces)
VibroFiltr PPE ECO 8mm	Thicker PE foam, more thermal insulation than 4mm	8 mm	750 × 500 mm	~2.7 per m²	Water & oil-resistant	Floors, doors, boot (flat surfaces)
VibroFiltr PPE ECO 8mm + foil	8mm PE foam with metal-foil face for extra heat protection	8 mm	750 × 500 mm	~2.7 per m²	Water & oil-resistant	Campervan walls, floors, roof
Layer 3 · Sound absorption (final layer, behind trim)
VibroFiltr 8mm felt	Absorbs airborne noise, adds thermal insulation	8 mm	800 × 500 mm	2.5 per m²	Dry areas only	Roof, door cards, floor, dashboard, boot
VibroFiltr 12mm felt	Maximum absorption. Stack layers for deep cavities	12 mm	800 × 500 mm	2.5 per m²	Dry areas only	Door cards, wheel arches, tunnel, back-seat area
VibroFiltr Autoshim foam	Cuts echo and high-frequency road noise	—	500 × 500 mm	4 per m²	Dry areas only	Door cards, roof, side panels, boot lid