What are acoustic wood panels?

Acoustic wood panels are designed to absorb or soak up the sound in a room or space. Acoustic wood panels can come in a variety of forms, such as finishes. A room or office with many hard surfaces may reflect sound and cause excessive noise. Acoustic panels can be fixed to walls or ceilings to absorb this reflected sound, also known as reverberation or "echo".

In indoor spaces such as recording studios or concert halls, acoustic panels are essential for improving the quality of sound.

How do acoustic panels work?

Acoustic panels are designed to absorb unwanted sound or reduce reverberation in a room. Acoustic panels are placed on walls or ceilings to absorb the sound that hits their surface. The performance of acoustic panels varies depending on the construction of the product. For example, panels can be made of open-surface fabrics, or perforated gypsum, wood, metal and PET.

Each of these panels will absorb sound in a different way across a range of frequencies which is why it is always recommended that you speak with an acoustical specialist to help you select the right acoustical panel for your application.

Is it better to place acoustical panels on the walls or ceiling?

In many cases, the décor of the room will determine where you can place acoustic panels. In many commercial properties, there are many glass walls or partitions. In this case, the only available surface will be the ceiling, or a temporary removable acoustic panel is recommended.

It is important to identify the surface that produces the most reverberation or reflection, and this will be the first surface to be treated. Talking to an acoustician will help choose the correct location, but the choice may depend on the décor or design of the space.

How do I choose an acoustic panel?

The choice of acoustic panels depends largely on the nature of the sound or noise to be treated. For example, a fabric-covered 25 mm fiberglass acoustic wall panel will be better at handling mid to high frequencies, while a perforated wood wall panel will be better at low frequencies.

The large number of available finish colors, patterns and finishes will allow you to determine the decorative "look" you want, while allowing you to identify the acoustic panels that will provide you with the desired sound absorption properties.

How do I install acoustic panels?

Acoustic panels can be installed in a variety of ways so that they can be removed or permanently fixed to the substrate. Some panels can be secured with adhesives or removable brackets. For walls, this can be as simple as hooks and rails, or permanent construction adhesives can be used. Most manufacturers have their own unique fixing systems. sontext recommends using a split slat system or a direct fixing method for wall panels.

Deco Sound offers a range of acoustic panels to reduce noise and improve sound quality. These include acoustic slat wood wall panels, acoustic wall panels for home theaters, offices, restaurants, homes, meeting rooms etc. Deco Sound supplies acoustic panels to all regions of Australia, the Middle East, Asia and the UK. Contact us!