Acoustic Products
Acoustic products are essential materials for controlling sound within any architectural space. From reducing disruptive noise in open-plan offices to ensuring confidential privacy in boardrooms and enhancing the audio experience in theaters, our range of solutions is engineered to solve the most demanding acoustic challenges. This guide will help you find the right product for your project.
ACOUSTIC PANELS
Acoustic panels are specialized wall or ceiling treatments designed to improve the sound quality within a room. They manage sound by controlling echoes, reverberation, and unwanted noise. Acoustic panels operate primarily through three main principles: absorption, diffusion, and reflection.
Soundproofing & Isolation Solutions
High-mass products and systems designed to block sound from transferring between spaces.
Structural & Vibration Control
Solutions designed to isolate structures and equipment, preventing the transfer of vibration and impact noise.
Acoustic Ceiling Solutions
Acoustic ceiling solutions are used primarily to control sound within a space, making them essential in a wide range of environments. Modern architecture often features hard surfaces like glass, concrete, and wood, which reflect sound and create noise problems. Since the ceiling is typically the largest uninterrupted surface in a room, treating it is one of the most effective ways to improve acoustics.
Other Acoustic Solutions
Sound & Vibration Identification Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption?
Soundproofing (or noise blocking) aims to stop sound from entering or leaving a room. It requires heavy, dense materials like Acoustic Lagging or MLV Barriers. Sound absorption aims to reduce echo (reverberation) within a room. It uses porous materials like Fabric Panels and Ceiling Baffles to trap sound waves.
Which product is best for my open-plan office?
For an open-plan office, the main challenges are echo and speech distraction. You need sound absorption. A combination of wall-mounted Acoustic Fabric Panels and suspended Acoustic Ceiling Baffles is usually the most effective solution.
How do I stop noise from my upstairs neighbor's footsteps?
This is impact noise, which requires structural isolation. The best solution is for the neighbor to install a Floating Floor system. From your side, you can add mass and resilience to your ceiling by installing an isolated ceiling with MLV barriers, but treating the source is always more effective.
What does NRC mean?
NRC stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient. It's a rating from 0 to 1 that indicates how much sound an acoustic product can absorb. An NRC of 0 means no sound is absorbed (like concrete), while an NRC of 1 means 100% of the sound is absorbed. Products like our Fabric Panels have high NRC ratings.
What does STC mean?
STC stands for Sound Transmission Class. It's a rating that measures how well a barrier (like a wall, door, or window) blocks airborne sound. A higher STC rating means better soundproofing. Our Acoustic Partitions and Doors are designed to achieve high STC ratings.
Can I paint acoustic panels?
Generally, no. Painting over absorptive panels like fabric or foam panels clogs the pores that trap sound, significantly reducing their acoustic performance. Wood Wool panels are an exception and can often be painted without affecting performance.
How do I clean acoustic fabric panels?
Light dusting or gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment is the recommended method for cleaning fabric panels. For stains, consult the manufacturer's guidelines, but typically a mild fabric cleaner can be used sparingly.
What is the most important part of an acoustic door?
While the dense core of the door is crucial, the seals around the perimeter are equally important. Sound will leak through any gap. A true acoustic door system includes a heavy door leaf, a robust frame, and a complete set of perimeter and threshold seals.
Are acoustic products fire-rated?
Many of our products have high fire ratings. For example, Polyester Panels and Wood Wool Panels typically have excellent fire performance. Always check the specific product's data sheet for its fire rating to ensure it meets your project's building code requirements.
How much area do I need to cover with acoustic panels?
The required coverage depends on the room's size, shape, and existing materials. A general rule of thumb for a standard office is to cover 15-25% of the wall surface area, spread across at least two adjacent walls. For critical listening spaces, more coverage is needed. We recommend an acoustic consultation for precise calculations.
Do thicker panels absorb more sound?
Yes, generally thicker absorptive panels are more effective at absorbing lower frequency sounds. A 50mm thick panel will perform better for bass and deep tones than a 25mm thick panel.
What is a "room-within-a-room"?
This refers to a "Box in Box" construction method. It's the highest level of soundproofing, where an entire inner room (floor, walls, ceiling) is built inside an outer room, completely decoupled with vibration isolators. This prevents any structural vibration from passing in or out.
Why are my pipes so noisy?
Pipe noise comes from water turbulence inside the pipe and the vibrations this creates. This is especially common in PVC or thin-walled pipes. The solution is to wrap the pipes with Acoustic Lagging, which adds mass to block the airborne noise and a foam layer to damp the vibrations.
Can acoustic solutions be eco-friendly?
Absolutely. Many modern acoustic products are designed with sustainability in mind. Our Polyester Acoustic Panels are made from recycled plastic bottles, and our Wood Wool Panels are made from natural, renewable resources.
Will adding carpet help with noise?
Carpet is a good sound absorber and will help reduce echo and reverberation within a room. However, it does very little to block sound from travelling to the room below. For that, you need a soundproofing solution like a Floating Floor or MLV underlayment.
What is the best solution for a home theater?
A home theater requires both soundproofing (to keep the loud movie sounds in) and sound absorption (for clear audio quality). This involves using MLV in the walls, an Acoustic Door, and placing Acoustic Fabric Panels or Foam Panels at key reflection points inside the room.
Do I need an acoustic consultant?
For simple applications, our guides can help you choose the right product. For complex projects, critical listening environments (like studios), or projects that must meet specific acoustic standards (like building codes), hiring an acoustic consultant is highly recommended to ensure success.
Why use ceiling baffles instead of wall panels?
Ceiling baffles are ideal when wall space is limited (e.g., due to windows or furniture) or in rooms with very high ceilings. Because they are exposed on all sides, they offer a very large absorptive surface area for their size, making them highly efficient.
What are acoustic sealants used for?
Acoustic sealant is a specialized, non-hardening caulk used to seal gaps and joints in soundproof constructions. It's used around the perimeter of drywall, around electrical boxes, and at wall/floor junctions to block potential sound leaks. It remains flexible to prevent cracks from forming due to vibration.
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