Acoustic Wall Panel

Acoustic wall panels absorb problem frequencies, improving sound quality and controlling reverberation. They are often used in recording studios and theatres to help create a better listening environment.

Large open spaces can have sound issues such as reverberation and echo. These acoustic issues can impact your wellness and auditory comfort. Acoustic wall panel treatments are a cost-effective solution to these problems.

Material

The most important factor in acoustic wall panels is the material used to make them. A material that is soft, pliable, porous and lightweight will absorb sound well. The small spaces in porous materials create pathways for sound waves to travel through and get trapped, where they will dissipate into heat energy.

Conversely, materials that are hard, impenetrable and thick will reflect sound and bounce off of walls and surfaces, creating echoes and unwanted noise. Correcting the acoustics of a room makes it easier to hear people talking, enjoy music or record something.

Using acoustic wall panels made from a lightweight polyurethane foam (such as polyester or melamine) helps to reduce the amount of sound that is able to escape a space and cause annoying echoing and reverberation.

An acoustic panel’s ability to absorb sound is measured by its NRC rating. The NRC number tells you what percentage of the panel’s surface will be effective at absorbing sound waves.

For an even better acoustic performance, consider choosing a fabric with an open weave. This will help Acustic Wall Panel to further reduce the amount of sound that is able escape the panel. The fabric should also be breathable, to allow moisture to escape through the holes in the fabric. Otherwise, the moisture may build up inside the acoustic panel, causing it to not work as effectively.

Design

Sound-absorbing acoustic wall panels reduce noise and clarify speech in rooms by reducing reverberation and vibrations that cause sound to echo. They also work to increase the efficiency of air conditioning and other mechanical systems. These acoustic ceiling and wall panels can be installed in many different ways, such as a grid system or they can be hung like wallpaper. They are made of lightweight polyurethane foam, such as polyester or melamine foam. They can be covered with a variety of fabric types, but they should be acoustically transparent, meaning that the material allows air to pass through it easily but blocks sound.

Large rooms like auditoriums and concert halls often have problems with acoustics. The space can be too loud, with sound bouncing off the walls and other hard surfaces. This can make it difficult to communicate and creates an unpleasant experience for the people in the room.

This wall in a church uses decorative acoustic panels to create an artistic look that improves the acoustics of the Acustic Wall Panel space. The decorative mural wave tiles come in a number of colors and multiple size configurations, making them versatile for any design. The acoustic felt allows the panels to absorb sound and reduce the intensity of the reverberation in the space. It also makes the wall more visually appealing by adding texture to the space.

Installation

Wall-mounted acoustic panels are designed to reduce noise levels and eliminate echoes by absorbing sound waves. They are typically installed in areas where the primary concern is to contain low to midrange wavelengths.

The acoustic foam inside the panel absorbs the sound waves, which prevents them from reflecting off hard surfaces and bouncing around the room. This creates a much more pleasant, less noisy environment.

If the sound absorbing panels were not there, every single time someone spoke in the room, it would bounce off of all the walls and ceilings, and that could lead to an unpleasantly loud experience for everyone in the space. The foam in the acoustic panels is what actually stops this from happening, and the placement of the panels is very important.

In order to install the panels, they need to be mounted to the wall using the included mounting kit. This includes four impaling clips with screws that connect the metal plates on the back of the acoustic panels to the wall. First, mark the wall where the panel will be placed with a pencil or marker. Next, insert a blank Z-Clip into the top two clips on the wall and use a straightedge to mark the center line between them. You will need this information later for transferring the panel location marks to the wall.

Maintenance

As the spring cleaning season arrives many clients wonder if and how they can clean acoustic wall panels. Since these are fabric wrapped they can not be thrown in the washing machine, however the acoustical fabric used in the panel fabrication (guaranteed by Guilford of Maine) is colorfast to both water-based and solvent-based cleaning solutions. A simple vacuuming using a vacuum hose or shop vac with a furniture attachment will remove accumulated dust and dirt.

For more stubborn stains or marks a damp cloth with isopropyl alcohol can be applied to the surface and rubbed. Fabric selection may also influence the ease of maintenance by selecting colors that less easily show smudges or fingerprints. For example, white panels hung at eye height will show every speck of dust and dirt while dark colored panels are more easily obscured.