Acoustic Panels for Commercial Interiors

Sound absorbing Acoustic Panels are commonly installed in ‘noisy’ commercial interior spaces to absorb reverberation, or unwanted sound. The main purpose these panels is to remove reflected sound waves that would otherwise cause communication and sound quality problems. The resulting benefit for room occupants is the provision of a more pleasant working or listening environment.

Acoustic Panels can be installed on available space on walls or on ceilings. If specified, manufactured and installed correctly, their effectiveness at absorbing sound is now well established. However, it is equally important to ensure that Acoustic Wall Panels or Acoustic Ceiling Panels “fit in” with existing interior colour schemes and decor.  This can be particularly important when panels are to be installed in an existing space. To be effective, it’s usual to cover 30 – 40% of an interior; either blank, reflective walls or ceiling surfaces. Therefore, the choice of surface colour or pattern on the panels can have a significant effect on the interior decor of a space. Commercial interior spaces such as open-plan offices or meeting rooms usually require a more “serious” approach to decor in comparison to, for example, public spaces like restaurants and entertainment facilities.

The images show that Acoustic Wall Panels and Acoustic Ceiling Panels can be used in an unobtrusive way in existing commercial interior spaces. In both instances shown, large areas of otherwise reflective surface have been covered with sound absorbing panels without interfering with services (such as lighting) and enabling the acoustic panels to blend in with the look and feel of these workspaces, without overwhelming them.

Australian acoustic panel manufacturer Sontext Pty Ltd supplied Serenity Fabric Acoustic Celling Panels for both projects. In both cases, Sontext was able to assist the clients with a choice of suitable acoustic facing fabrics from the huge range available on the market. Sontext also supplies ART Panels, through its ability to print commercial company logos onto the face of fabric faced panels. Please visit the Sontext website for further information., or to contact Sontext specialists.