Does a textured ceiling really reduce noise?

[DogwoodTales]

In your experience does having textured ceiling, popcorn or patterned/troweled styles, do much to reduce noise in an open area with an 8' ceiling height?

[fredhargis]

Just my opinion, but I suspect it does...but at such a low level you would need instruments to measure the difference. So for all practical purposes....no.

[DogwoodTales]

Well I'm not expecting sound proofing. Just a noticeable elimination/reduction in echo.

[Cabinet Monkey]

Well I'm not expecting sound proofing. Just a noticeable elimination/reduction in echo.

You’re expecting too much.  Texture ceilings, those made from drywall compound at least, won’t eliminate echo.   

But the icky texture is something that has to be seen every time you look at it.  

You also forgot to me to mention where the noise you’re looking to attenuate is coming from. They room above?  The room you’re talking about ?  An adjacent room. ?   Sound control is fairly complex and not something a magic product or technique is going to give you a noticeable improvement.

[DogwoodTales]

Thanks for the input guys.

Just the noise in the same room. It’s an open area comprising the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
I had heard that a textured ceiling can help but was doubtful about it so I thought I’d ask here.
I wouldn’t want a popcorn style ceiling. If we were to do it I’d want a troweled, kinda sea shell pattern.

[Cabinet Monkey]

Thanks for the input guys.

Just the noise in the same room. It’s an open area comprising the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
I had heard that a textured ceiling can help but was doubtful about it so I thought I’d ask here.
I wouldn’t want a popcorn style ceiling. If we were to do it I’d want a troweled, kinda sea shell pattern.

if you like the look, go for it.  It's not going to help w/the noise though.

You need to add things with mass and absorption to help with that.   Thick rugs/carpet, heavy drapes, upholstered furniture.

[fredhargis]

If you want to go through the trouble and expense, acoustic ceiling tile will help as well.

[DogwoodTales]

If you want to go through the trouble and expense, acoustic ceiling tile will help as well.

not in a main living area. that's a yuck for me 

[joe1086]

Just my opinion but textured ceilings probably reduce the value of your home.

[fixtureman]

Just my opinion but textured ceilings probably reduce the value of your home.

It all depends on where you live.