Acoustic Panels for Walls (2023 easy guide)
Acoustic panels are sound absorption solutions that are often used to treat reverb (echo) in a space. You’ll see them in concert halls and office spaces but you might need them in your home, too. People often use them to soundproof a home studio, for example, or to cope with especially tall ceilings and stairwells.
Acoustic panels come in many different shapes, sizes, colours and finishes meaning you can choose something minimal and unobtrusive, or, make it a statement in your room. Whatever you choose, acoustic panels will make a difference to the attenuation of sound and create a space that is much more pleasant to be in!
Do acoustic panels work?
Yes! Acoustic panels work by absorbing sound waves and transforming them into heat energy. This is because sound vibrations are unable to make the absorption material vibrate and instead loose energy as it moves through the panel.
How do acoustic panels work?
Acoustic panels absorb sound and prevent it reflecting off and onto another surface. Reverb, or echo, is create when sound continually bounces from surface to surface but absorption panels regulate this.
How many acoustic panels do I need?
In general, you should aim to cover around 30% of the walls and ceiling space. However, this will depend upon your unique space and if you think 30% sounds too many, call us for free advice.
Where to place acoustic panels?
Depending on the sound you are controlling, acoustic panels can be strategically placed, i.e, above a drum kit. However, in most spaces acoustic panels should be spread out to help the attenuation of the whole room.
How to hang acoustic panels?
Our acoustic ceiling panels can be hung from the ceiling on fixings that come with the product. The wall panels can be fixed in a variety of ways to suit your space, including with slim brackets or adhesive spray.
What are acoustic panels made of?
Acoustic panels can be made of a variety of materials, commonly acoustic panels are made of melamine foam or recycled polyester fibers.
Acoustic panels for walls
When it comes to acoustic panels for your walls, you have a wide range of options! If you want the very best attenuation of sound, then you’ll need to ensure you have the right amount of hard surfaces covered. All of our absorption panels are Class A rated (the highest you can get) and are easy to install for fast effect.
Acoustic panels for walls are best used to attenuate the sound in a space and make conversations clearer and easier to be a part of. The acoustic panels for walls absorb sound and reduce the number of sound waves that are able to reflect off hard surfaces over and over again. This reverb leads to confusing and loud spaces which are hard to relax in or listen to a person speak.
Often, spaces with major reverberation issues are large builds such as churches, convert halls and sports halls, however, houses can also have these issues. People with beautifully tall Victorian ceilings may experience issues, especially if there are a lack of other soft furnishings such as carpets. This is where acoustic panels can be used to great effect and you can reclaim your home and enjoy using your spaces again.
Acoustic panels for homes come in many different forms to ensure they will compliment your interior design. Whether that be discreet and minimal, or, a statement piece that doubles as art, you’ll be able to install acoustic panels on walls and ceilings that fit your home.
What are the best acoustic panels?
If you’re looking for the best acoustic panels for walls, then you will want to ensure the acoustic panel is Class A rated. These are set by the ISO, (International Organisation for Standardisation), which means you can easily compare different products under the same rating system. All of our absorption products are Class A rated so you can only choose form the best of the best – just to make it easy for you!
After that, you’ll want to be thinking about what will look best in terms of shape, size, colour or final finishes. The panels are usually light weight which gives you a great amount of flexibility when it comes to installation and placement options. It is usually best to space out your absorption panels along your walls to avoid patches without absorption.
Are acoustic panels soundproof?
Absorption panels are used to help reduce reverb and attenuate sound within a space. These are not full soundproofing panels for walls though, as that would require additional materials with high mass properties. No single material will ever be able to fully soundproof a wall, which is why we build soundproofing wall systems that can be aligned to best tackle the specific issue.
Absorption panels deal with one part of soundproofing which is the attenuation of sound inside a space. If you need to deal with sound entering your room, then look at a soundproofing wall system instead and this will suit your needs much better.
Acoustic panels will reduce the volume of the noise inside your room and help to soundproofing the space by reducing reverb. When sound is continually reflected from surface to surface, the room ends up with far more soundwaves ‘bouncing’ around and the volume rises. By absorbing the sound energy, we are controlling the attenuation of sound and the volume levels.
Where to use acoustic panels?
Absorption panels can be used in most spaces, including homes, studios, halls and churches. We often have people installing absorption panels in home studios, such as here, and one of the first things they note is how light weight the panels are. It’s easy to install a panel by yourself, as they are easy to lift and hold in place, even though they look cumbersome.
Using acoustic panels in studios has an immediate impact on the quality of your recording and can save extra time in post production, too. Good placement of the panels around the recording zone gives you maximum results by reducing reverb and allowing your recording equipment to work in optimum conditions.
Absorption panels in village halls
You can also use absorption panels in spaces such as village halls and sports halls. These places tend to have many hard surfaces and this results in noisy environments that can make holding events difficult. Who has been in a village hall, only to find yourself working doubly hard to understand the speaker and pay attention to their words?
The Still Note is a highly cost effective solution for village halls as it’s a fuss free economy option, whilst still being a Class A rated product! These acoustic panels for walls come without a fabric wrap, which saves on your budget and gives your a minimalistic finish, too. They are easy to install, and again, upon lifting one of these panels you’ll find it incredibly light weight and easy to maneuver.
It is best to spread the acoustic panels around the walls so that your space is evenly treated. If this isn’t possible, then be sure to take advantage of our technical advisors here at iKoustic. We can advise you on how many absorption panels are needed for the best results in your space. Find out how many acoustic panels you’ll need by calling us.
Acoustic wall panels for sports halls
It’s safe to say that my memory of sports halls are they they’re noisy and I couldn’t ever hear what my team mates we shouting! The cacophony of sound can add to an atmosphere…but it can just be a headache. I wish my old sports hall had known about acoustic panels and helped to reduce the head-buzzing reverb that left my ears ringing.
For sports halls who need to retain some energy, personality and fun, you should look at the fabric wrapped options. These come in a variety of colours to give you a fun and exciting space. The SoftNote range are, once again, Class A rated and will give you the best attenuation results. These can be easily fitted to the walls with simple L brackets, a range of adhesives or specialist hooked wall plaques.
Installing acoustic panels into your sports hall will give your space better functionality and make it a much more enjoyable space for spectators too. There are a whole range of colours to choose from with the SoftNote, and we have had clients create some really bright arrangements that works brilliantly for kids sports halls.
How to install acoustic panels?
With this question, the caveat of ‘it depends’ comes in. Some of our acoustic panel solutions can be fixed with adhesives, or even double sided tape. However, others are best installed using an L bracket which is still unobtrusive, easy to fit and freely available in DIY shops.
If you are installing acoustic panels to your ceiling, then you’ll need the right fixings for these. Many of our ceiling rafts come with the fixings in the box, so there is nothing else for you do source! If you need help with installation, then we have a network of soundproofing installers up and down the UK who are on hand and ready to help!
Fill in the short form below, tell us what you’d like doing and we can get either more information, a quote or an installer to you!
Quick round up – key points
The key takeaways for acoustic wall panels are:
- Use an ISO Class A rated panel for the best results
- Aim to cover around 30% of your wall pace with panels
- Acoustic panels can be installed in a variety of ways including adhesives and brackets (panel dependent)
- Acoustic panels attenuate sound inside a space
- Available in a range of sizes, colours and finishes
- Work in homes, halls and vast spaces
Acoustic panels for walls
When it comes to acoustic panels for your walls, you have a wide range of options! If you want the very best attenuation of sound, then you’ll need to ensure you have the right amount of hard surfaces covered. All of our absorption panels are Class A rated (the highest you can get) and are easy to install for fast effect.
Acoustic panels for walls are best used to attenuate the sound in a space and make conversations clearer and easier to be a part of. The acoustic panels for walls absorb sound and reduce the number of sound waves that are able to reflect off hard surfaces over and over again. This reverb leads to confusing and loud spaces which are hard to relax in or listen to a person speak.
Often, spaces with major reverberation issues are large builds such as churches, convert halls and sports halls, however, houses can also have these issues. People with beautifully tall Victorian ceilings may experience issues, especially if there are a lack of other soft furnishings such as carpets. This is where acoustic panels can be used to great effect and you can reclaim your home and enjoy using your spaces again.
Acoustic panels for homes come in many different forms to ensure they will compliment your interior design. Whether that be discreet and minimal, or, a statement piece that doubles as art, you’ll be able to install acoustic panels on walls and ceilings that fit your home.
What are the best acoustic panels?
If you’re looking for the best acoustic panels for walls, then you will want to ensure the acoustic panel is Class A rated. These are set by the ISO, (International Organisation for Standardisation), which means you can easily compare different products under the same rating system. All of our absorption products are Class A rated so you can only choose form the best of the best – just to make it easy for you!
After that, you’ll want to be thinking about what will look best in terms of shape, size, colour or final finishes. The panels are usually light weight which gives you a great amount of flexibility when it comes to installation and placement options. It is usually best to space out your absorption panels along your walls to avoid patches without absorption.
Are acoustic panels soundproof?
Absorption panels are used to help reduce reverb and attenuate sound within a space. These are not full soundproofing panels for walls though, as that would require additional materials with high mass properties. No single material will ever be able to fully soundproof a wall, which is why we build soundproofing wall systems that can be aligned to best tackle the specific issue.
Absorption panels deal with one part of soundproofing which is the attenuation of sound inside a space. If you need to deal with sound entering your room, then look at a soundproofing wall system instead and this will suit your needs much better.
Acoustic panels will reduce the volume of the noise inside your room and help to soundproofing the space by reducing reverb. When sound is continually reflected from surface to surface, the room ends up with far more soundwaves ‘bouncing’ around and the volume rises. By absorbing the sound energy, we are controlling the attenuation of sound and the volume levels.
Where to use acoustic panels?
Absorption panels can be used in most spaces, including homes, studios, cafes, halls and churches. We often have people installing absorption panels in home studios, such as here, and one of the first things they note is how light weight the panels are. It’s easy to install a panel by yourself, as they are easy to lift and hold in place, even though they look cumbersome.
Using acoustic panels in studios has an immediate impact on the quality of your recording and can save extra time in post production, too. Good placement of the panels around the recording zone gives you maximum results by reducing reverb and allowing your recording equipment to work in optimum conditions.
Absorption panels in village halls
You can also use absorption panels in spaces such as village halls and sports halls. These places tend to have many hard surfaces and this results in noisy environments that can make holding events difficult. Who has been in a village hall, only to find yourself working doubly hard to understand the speaker and pay attention to their words?
The NudeNote is a highly cost effective solution for village halls as it’s a fuss free economy option, whilst still being a Class A rated product! These acoustic panels for walls come without a fabric wrap, which save son your budget and gives your a minimalistic finish, too. They are easy to install, and again, upon lifting one of these panels you’ll find it incredibly light weight and easy to maneuver.
It is best to spread the acoustic panels around the walls so that your space is evenly treated. If this isn’t possible, then be sure to take advantage of our technical advisors here at iKoustic. We can advise you on how many absorption panels are needed for the best results in your space. Find out how many acoustic panels you’ll need by calling us.
Acoustic wall panels for sports halls
It’s safe to say that my memory of sports halls are they they’re noisy and I couldn’t ever hear what my team mates we shouting! The cacophony of sound can add to an atmosphere…but it can just be a headache. I wish my old sports hall had known about acoustic panels and helped to reduce the head-buzzing reverb that left my ears ringing.
For sports halls who need to retain some energy, personality and fun, you should look at the fabric wrapped options. These come in a variety of colours to give you a fun and exciting space. The SoftNote range are, once again, Class A rated and will give you the best attenuation results. These can be easily fitted to the walls with simple L brackets, a range of adhesives or specialist hooked wall plaques.
Installing acoustic panels into your sports hall will give your space better functionality and make it a much more enjoyable space for spectators too. There are a whole range of colours to choose from with the SoftNote, and we have had clients create some really bright arrangements that works brilliantly for kids sports halls.
How to install acoustic panels?
With this question, the caveat of ‘it depends’ comes in. Some of our acoustic panel solutions can be fixed with adhesives, such as the Still Note, or even double sided tape. However, others are best installed using an L bracket which is still unobtrusive, easy to fit and freely available in DIY shops.
If you are installing acoustic panels to your ceiling, then you’ll need the right fixings for these. Many of our ceiling rafts come with the fixings in the box, so there is nothing else for you do source! If you need help with installation, then we have a network of soundproofing installers up and down the UK who are on hand and ready to help!
Fill in the short form below, tell us what you’d like doing and we can get either more information, a quote or an installer to you!
Quick round up – key points
The key takeaways for acoustic wall panels are:
- Use an ISO Class A rated panel for the best results
- Aim to cover around 30% of your wall pace with panels
- Acoustic panels can be installed in a variety of ways including adhesives and brackets (panel dependent)
- Acoustic panels attenuate sound inside a space
- Available in a range of sizes, colours and finishes
- Work in homes, halls and vast spaces
