Between rooms
Give bedrooms and home offices more privacy from everyday activity next door. Silka 115NF offers a compact masonry option for internal partitions.
Talk through this solution ↗CHOOSE YOUR WALLS BEFORE THEY ARE BUILT
Soundproofing walls in Cyprus.
Plan for a quieter home.
Buying off-plan or building a home? Make acoustic privacy part of the specification before the walls go up. Silka calcium silicate blocks reduce sound transmission through masonry. Send us your wall plans for a material estimate you can discuss with your developer or contractor.
Silka is a brand of Germany-based Xella, part of the Swiss Holcim Group. Supplied in Cyprus by Arvit Services Ltd.
58 dBUp to Rw 58 dB in a tested, plastered wall. See the full build-up below.
115–200 mmBlock thicknesses
A1Non-combustible blocks
10–15 MPaDeclared compressive strength
CyprusLocal supply contact
01 / START WITH YOUR SPACE
Sound insulation for rooms,
apartments and hotels
From a bedroom to a whole apartment building, choose soundproofing walls in Cyprus around the spaces you want to make quieter. Silka brings sound-insulating mass into permanent masonry walls.
Between apartments & hotel rooms
Build acoustic privacy into neighbouring homes and guest rooms. Silka 175NF and 200NF provide greater masonry thickness for separating-wall designs.
Talk through this solution ↗Between indoors & the street
Combine acoustic and thermal comfort with Silka 200 Light and Multipor external mineral insulation — our recommended combination for external masonry walls.
Explore Silka Light + Multipor ↓Choosing soundproof masonry
partition walls
Mark the walls between bedrooms, living spaces and neighbouring apartments on your plan. Use these options to discuss Silka with your developer, architect or contractor before construction.
| Your space | Wall option | What it brings to your project |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms within one home | 115NF · 115 mm masonry for internal partitions. | A solid, compact wall to help separate rest, work and everyday living. |
| Between apartments | 175NF or 200NF · 175 or 200 mm masonry for separating-wall designs. | Greater wall mass for acoustic privacy between neighbouring homes. |
| Hotel rooms and corridors | 175NF or 200NF within a coordinated guest-room wall design. | Robust masonry for private, comfortable guest spaces. |
Compare acoustic ratings and finished wall thicknesses in the technical table below.
Building your own home?
Ask your architect to include acoustic privacy in the wall specification. Compare Silka options while room sizes, wall thicknesses and finishes are still being coordinated.
Buying an apartment off-plan?
Ask the developer which walls can be upgraded and when material choices must be finalised. Take a Silka material quote to that discussion and ask for the total change in construction cost.
Prepare my wall estimate ↗02 / UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE
How Silka walls reduce
airborne noise
Silka uses the natural mass of dense calcium silicate masonry to reduce sound passing through a wall. Made from sand, lime and water, it forms a solid barrier to airborne noise such as voices and television.
Compare the tested wall systems ↓Dense masonry. A smooth mineral finish.
Separate acoustic test specification: Silka 115NF
20 mmPlaster
115 mmSilka masonry
20 mmPlaster
Rw 53 dB · 155 mm total wall thickness in the separate test specification. Source: IMS LAV 6402/21. See acoustic test conditions ↓
SEE HOW IT IS BUILT
How to build internal
partition walls with Silka
Watch Silka internal-wall masonry in this practical demonstration from Xella Poland.
Xella Poland · Polish-language demonstration. Watch on YouTube ↗
03 / MORE THAN SOUND INSULATION
Why specify Silka
masonry blocks?
Non-combustible material
A1 reaction-to-fire classification: non-combustible mineral blocks for your walls.
Strength for demanding spaces
Compressive strengths of 10 or 15 MPa provide a robust masonry base for everyday use. Structural and seismic design remains with your project engineer.
Space-conscious partitions
With block thicknesses starting at 115 mm, Silka offers compact internal walls that help balance usable space and acoustic comfort.
Thermal mass
Dense masonry stores heat and helps moderate temperature changes. Pair external Silka walls with Multipor insulation for a combined acoustic and thermal solution.
Mineral composition
Sand, lime and water form the basis of calcium silicate blocks. A straightforward mineral material for robust, long-term masonry.
Accurate masonry
Tongue-and-groove profiles and accurate dimensions help your contractor build even, well-aligned walls.
04 / THE BLOCK RANGE
Soundproof masonry blocks:
Silka 115, 175 and 200 mm
Compare three standard Silka NF thicknesses supplied from Serbia. Choose the format for your walls and send us your quantities for a supply quote.
Silka 115NF
115 mmLaboratory Rw, plastered wall*
Estimate quantities ↗Silka 175NF
175 mmLaboratory Rw, plastered wall*
Estimate quantities ↗Silka 200NF
200 mmLaboratory Rw, plastered wall*
Estimate quantities ↗| Property | Silka 115NF | Silka 175NF | Silka 200NF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block dimensions, L × W × H | 250 × 115 × 200 mm | 250 × 175 × 200 mm | 250 × 200 × 200 mm |
| Tested sound reduction index, Rw* | 53 dB | 56 dB | 58 dB |
| Tested finished wall thickness* | 155 mm | 215 mm | 240 mm |
| Compressive strength | ≥ 10 MPa | ≥ 15 MPa | ≥ 15 MPa |
| Dry gross density | 1610–1800 kg/m³ | 1610–1800 kg/m³ | 1610–1800 kg/m³ |
| Reaction to fire | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Nominal blocks per m² | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Blocks / area per pallet | 96 / 4.8 m² | 64 / 3.2 m² | 64 / 3.2 m² |
Silka 115NF — technical data
- Dimensions
- 250 × 115 × 200 mm
- Tested Rw
- 53 dB
- Tested finished thickness
- 155 mm
- Compressive strength
- ≥ 10 MPa
- Dry gross density
- 1610–1800 kg/m³
- Reaction to fire
- A1
- Nominal blocks per m²
- 20
- Blocks / area per pallet
- 96 / 4.8 m²
Silka 175NF — technical data
- Dimensions
- 250 × 175 × 200 mm
- Tested Rw
- 56 dB
- Tested finished thickness
- 215 mm
- Compressive strength
- ≥ 15 MPa
- Dry gross density
- 1610–1800 kg/m³
- Reaction to fire
- A1
- Nominal blocks per m²
- 20
- Blocks / area per pallet
- 64 / 3.2 m²
Silka 200NF — technical data
- Dimensions
- 250 × 200 × 200 mm
- Tested Rw
- 58 dB
- Tested finished thickness
- 240 mm
- Compressive strength
- ≥ 15 MPa
- Dry gross density
- 1610–1800 kg/m³
- Reaction to fire
- A1
- Nominal blocks per m²
- 20
- Blocks / area per pallet
- 64 / 3.2 m²
*Rw is the laboratory airborne sound insulation rating of the complete wall. These NF results and finished thicknesses include 20 mm lime-cement plaster on each face. On-site performance also depends on junctions, openings and workmanship. Sources: technical sheet, English brochure and IMS LAV 6402/21, LAV 6181/20 and LAV 6423/21. Pallet quantities are confirmed with your order.
Xella Serbia: NF technical data and tested finishes (PDF, Serbian, p. 5) ↗
RECOMMENDED FOR EXTERNAL WALLS
Silka 200 Light for external walls
with Multipor insulation
Our recommended block for external wall masonry: excellent sound insulation, with improved thermal performance when combined with Multipor external insulation.
The 200 mm Silka Light masonry forms the sound-insulating wall, while the external Multipor mineral insulation layer helps reduce heat transfer. Together, they create a mineral wall system designed for acoustic and thermal comfort.
Explore Multipor insulation
| Wall construction | Sound insulation, Rw | Thermal transmittance, U |
|---|---|---|
| 200 mm Silka Light, without plaster | 53 dB | Not stated in this brochure |
| 200 mm Silka Light + 20 mm plaster on each side | 56 dB | Not stated in this brochure |
| 200 mm Silka Light + 100 mm Multipor, rendered facade system | 55 dB | 0.315 W/(m²·K) |
| 200 mm Silka Light + 100 mm Multipor, ventilated facade system | 60 dB | 0.315 W/(m²·K) |
Values apply to the wall constructions listed in the Silka Light brochure. Rw measures airborne sound insulation; a lower U-value means less heat transfer through the wall.
Source: Silka Light — Facade acoustic and thermal system, April 2024, pp. 3–4.
Wall soundproofing costs in Cyprus:
Silka material prices
Planning the cost of soundproofing a wall? Start with the material supply: Silka blocks and adhesive delivered to your site, priced per m² of wall.
- Silka 115NF 115 mm
- €75 / m²
- Silka 175NF 175 mm
- €115 / m²
- Silka 200NF 200 mm
- €125 / m²
- Silka 200 Light 200 mm · Light range
- €100 / m²
Indicative supply prices · confirmed in your project quotation.
Your material package includes blocks, adhesive and delivery to your site. Arvit Services supplies materials; your contractor quotes separately for blocklaying, finishes and other construction work.
Confirm the supply price for your project.
Send the block type, wall area, project location and required delivery date. We will confirm the quantities, availability, delivery arrangements and final quotation before you order.
EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE
Silka construction projects
across Europe
Private homes, hotels and apartment buildings: Silka is part of an established European construction practice. Explore European projects documented by Xella.
PRIVATE HOME
Northern Germany
A family home with Silka + Multipor
This detached home combines Silka masonry with Multipor external mineral insulation. The wall system brings together structural strength, sound insulation and thermal protection.
Xella Germany project reference ↗
HOTEL
Poprad, Slovakia
Hotel Mamut
At Hotel Mamut, Silka was used for internal partitions to support acoustic privacy between neighbouring guest rooms. Xella’s technical team worked with the designers during project planning.
Read the Xella hotel case study ↗
APARTMENT BUILDING
Brno, Czech Republic
Diorit Residence
Designed by DRNH in a former quarry, Diorit uses Silka for external masonry and walls between apartments. The project demonstrates its role in a large residential building with a distinctive curved form.
Read the Xella residential case study ↗KNOKKE-HEIST, BELGIUM
Hoost. A different expression of European building.
Behind this colourful coastal architecture, Silka and Ytong form part of the external and internal wall systems, as documented by Xella.
Silka application: Xella project reference ↗ · Photographs: published by Electrolux Group ↗
Explore how architects across Europe use Silka in homes, hotels and apartment buildings.
05 / SILKA ON SITE
Silka wall projects
in Cyprus
Silka in Souni and Platres, Cyprus. Original 2024 photographs show delivery and internal walls under construction.
View project ↗
View project ↗
Souni: from delivery to internal walls
The spring 2024 archive follows Silka blocks from pallets inside the concrete frame to partitions and openings. See the sequence in the original project photographs.
Explore the Souni project ↗See Silka taking shape
- Silka supplied and installed as internal masonry.
- Progress from setting out to formed partitions.
- Masonry formed around doorways and the concrete frame.
Show us the walls you want to upgrade
Send your apartment or house plan, wall dimensions and project location. Mark the bedrooms, adjoining apartments and other spaces where privacy matters.
Get a Silka material estimate
We will help estimate block quantities from the dimensions provided and prepare a material supply quote, with product data for your designer.
Take the quote to your developer
Ask your developer or contractor to compare the proposed wall with Silka, confirm the complete installed cost and agree the specification before ordering.
06 / PLAN YOUR QUANTITIES
Silka NF block
quantity calculator
Plan your material quantities in a few steps. Enter wall area after deducting doors and windows, choose a block and add a waste allowance. The estimate uses 20 blocks per m² and rounds up to full pallets.
1,050estimated blocks, including allowance
11full pallets, rounded up
Opens your email app with the estimate. Nothing is sent until you send the email. You can add plans as attachments there. Or call +357 99 776 670.
07 / TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Silka technical data
and acoustic test reports
Give your architect or contractor the information they need: product data, declarations of performance and acoustic test reports.
Wall details that protect
sound insulation
For architects and contractors: coordinate the wall, its connections and the surrounding building elements to deliver the project’s acoustic design.
Explore sound paths and wall design ↗Connections to the structure
Detail base, head and side connections, movement allowance and acoustic sealing as part of the structural and acoustic design.
Services and openings
Coordinate sockets, pipe routes, ducts, doors and glazing. Review recesses and penetrations before building the wall, with suitable acoustic and fire details.
The specified finish
Specify mortar, joints and finishes to match the selected wall construction and its supporting test report.
Evidence for the finished building
Include the required on-site acoustic performance and any verification measurements in the project brief.
08 / YOUR QUESTIONS
Silka sound insulation:
frequently asked questions
Can Silka help reduce noise between apartments?
Yes. Dense Silka masonry reduces the transmission of airborne sound such as voices and television through the wall. For apartment boundaries, compare the 175NF and 200NF options with your designer. See the wall ratings and test conditions.
What do the standard NF ratings of 53, 56 and 58 dB mean?
Rw is a weighted measure of airborne sound insulation: a higher value indicates better performance in the laboratory test. The technical table gives the wall build-ups and test conditions behind the three NF ratings.
How does Silka improve sound insulation?
Its dense mineral structure adds mass to the wall, helping reduce the transmission of airborne sound between spaces. This makes sound insulation an integral part of the masonry.
Can I use it to soundproof an existing bedroom?
Silka can be considered for a new or additional bedroom wall. Before adding masonry, have a designer check the source and route of the noise, the available room space and the floor’s capacity for the extra weight. This helps establish whether a wall upgrade is the right solution for your home.
Which Silka block do you recommend for external walls?
We recommend Silka 200 Light combined with Multipor external mineral insulation for excellent sound insulation and improved thermal performance. The brochure lists Rw 55 dB for the rendered facade system and Rw 60 dB for the ventilated facade system, both with 100 mm Multipor and U = 0.315 W/(m²·K). These figures describe the respective complete wall constructions. Compare Silka Light wall constructions.
Is 70 dB possible?
Xella describes enhanced Silka wall systems with additional linings reaching up to 70 dB. For that target, your designer needs to specify the complete tested system using its supporting report. The standard NF options on this page are rated at 53–58 dB with the stated plaster finish.
How much do Silka blocks cost in Cyprus?
Indicative prices for blocks with adhesive delivered to your site are €75/m² for 115NF, €115/m² for 175NF, €125/m² for 200NF and €100/m² for 200 Light. Prices require confirmation before ordering. Arvit Services supplies materials only; blocklaying, finishing and other construction work are excluded. View prices and supply details.
Will a thicker wall stop noise through the floor or ceiling?
Footsteps and vibration often travel through floors and structural connections. These need a solution designed for the transmission path, which may include floor or ceiling treatment. A designer can identify the route before you invest in changing the wall.
What should I send for a useful quotation?
Send the project town, construction stage, wall plans or dimensions, wall heights and openings, and the developer’s current wall specification if available. Mark the walls you want to upgrade. We can prepare a material supply quote for discussion with your developer or contractor.
Where can I buy Silka in Cyprus?
Contact Arvit Services Ltd in Larnaca on +357 99 776 670 or info@multipor-cyprus.com. Ask about supply for Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos or the Famagusta district; availability and delivery arrangements are confirmed for each order.
BEFORE THE WALLS GO UP
Bring a Silka estimate
to your next project meeting.
Send us your wall plans and available dimensions. Our team in Larnaca will help you estimate Silka quantities and prepare a material supply quote to discuss with your developer, architect or contractor.
- Project town, construction stage and planned start of wall construction.
- Apartment or house plan, wall lengths and heights, and door/window openings.
- Walls you want to upgrade and the developer’s current specification, if available.
Start with the enquiry form below. Send your plans by email to info@multipor-cyprus.com, using the same name so we can match them to your enquiry.
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