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Acoustics by building type
Planning guides for homes, offices, schools, restaurants, healthcare and more: how many panels, where they go, what they cost and what the code says. 350 guides.
Home office
Acoustic panels for home offices: the complete guideWhat makes home offices noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a home office need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical home office, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a home officeWhere panels do the most good in home offices, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for home officesHow walls behave acoustically in home offices and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for home officesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for home offices, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a home office1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits home offices and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for home officesThe reverberation time to aim for in home offices, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a home officeBudget estimates for treating a typical home office, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for home officesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in home offices. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in home officesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in home offices. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a home officeTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in home offices. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in home officesThe errors we see most often in home offices, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for home officesWhen home offices need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHome office acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about home office acoustics. · 2 min
Living room
Acoustic panels for living rooms: the complete guideWhat makes living rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a living room need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical living room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a living roomWhere panels do the most good in living rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for living roomsHow walls behave acoustically in living rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for living roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for living rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a living room1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits living rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for living roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in living rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a living roomBudget estimates for treating a typical living room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for living roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in living rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in living roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in living rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a living roomTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in living rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in living roomsThe errors we see most often in living rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for living roomsWhen living rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minLiving room acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about living room acoustics. · 2 min
Home theater
Acoustic panels for home theaters: the complete guideWhat makes home theaters noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a home theater need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical home theater, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a home theaterWhere panels do the most good in home theaters, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for home theatersHow walls behave acoustically in home theaters and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for home theatersClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for home theaters, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a home theater1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits home theaters and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for home theatersThe reverberation time to aim for in home theaters, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a home theaterBudget estimates for treating a typical home theater, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for home theatersFabric types, colors and shapes that work in home theaters. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in home theatersFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in home theaters. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a home theaterTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in home theaters. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in home theatersThe errors we see most often in home theaters, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for home theatersWhen home theaters need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHome theater acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about home theater acoustics. · 2 min
Home recording studio
Acoustic panels for home studios: the complete guideWhat makes home studios noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a home recording studio need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical home studio, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a home recording studioWhere panels do the most good in home studios, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for home studiosHow walls behave acoustically in home studios and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for home studiosClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for home studios, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a home recording studio1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits home studios and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for home studiosThe reverberation time to aim for in home studios, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a home recording studioBudget estimates for treating a typical home studio, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for home studiosFabric types, colors and shapes that work in home studios. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in home studiosFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in home studios. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a home recording studioTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in home studios. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in home studiosThe errors we see most often in home studios, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for home studiosWhen home studios need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHome recording studio acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about home studio acoustics. · 2 min
Podcast studio
Acoustic panels for podcast rooms: the complete guideWhat makes podcast rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a podcast studio need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical podcast room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a podcast studioWhere panels do the most good in podcast rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for podcast roomsHow walls behave acoustically in podcast rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for podcast roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for podcast rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a podcast studio1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits podcast rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for podcast roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in podcast rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a podcast studioBudget estimates for treating a typical podcast room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for podcast roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in podcast rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in podcast roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in podcast rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a podcast studioTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in podcast rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in podcast roomsThe errors we see most often in podcast rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for podcast roomsWhen podcast rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minPodcast studio acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about podcast room acoustics. · 2 min
Bedroom and nursery
Acoustic panels for bedrooms: the complete guideWhat makes bedrooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a bedroom and nursery need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical bedroom, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a bedroom and nurseryWhere panels do the most good in bedrooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for bedroomsHow walls behave acoustically in bedrooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for bedroomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for bedrooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a bedroom and nursery1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits bedrooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for bedroomsThe reverberation time to aim for in bedrooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a bedroom and nurseryBudget estimates for treating a typical bedroom, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for bedroomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in bedrooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in bedroomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in bedrooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a bedroom and nurseryTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in bedrooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in bedroomsThe errors we see most often in bedrooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for bedroomsWhen bedrooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minBedroom and nursery acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about bedroom acoustics. · 2 min
Apartment and condo
Acoustic panels for apartments: the complete guideWhat makes apartments noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a apartment and condo need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical apartment living area, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a apartment and condoWhere panels do the most good in apartments, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for apartmentsHow walls behave acoustically in apartments and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for apartmentsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for apartments, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a apartment and condo1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits apartments and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for apartmentsThe reverberation time to aim for in apartments, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a apartment and condoBudget estimates for treating a typical apartment living area, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for apartmentsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in apartments. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in apartmentsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in apartments. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a apartment and condoTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in apartments. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in apartmentsThe errors we see most often in apartments, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for apartmentsWhen apartments need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minApartment and condo acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about apartment living area acoustics. · 2 min
Open-plan office
Acoustic panels for open offices: the complete guideWhat makes open offices noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a open-plan office need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical open office, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a open-plan officeWhere panels do the most good in open offices, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for open officesHow walls behave acoustically in open offices and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for open officesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for open offices, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a open-plan office1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits open offices and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for open officesThe reverberation time to aim for in open offices, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a open-plan officeBudget estimates for treating a typical open office, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for open officesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in open offices. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in open officesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in open offices. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a open-plan officeTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in open offices. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in open officesThe errors we see most often in open offices, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for open officesWhen open offices need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minOpen-plan office acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about open office acoustics. · 2 min
Conference room
Acoustic panels for conference rooms: the complete guideWhat makes conference rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a conference room need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical conference room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a conference roomWhere panels do the most good in conference rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for conference roomsHow walls behave acoustically in conference rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for conference roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for conference rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a conference room1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits conference rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for conference roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in conference rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a conference roomBudget estimates for treating a typical conference room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for conference roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in conference rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in conference roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in conference rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a conference roomTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in conference rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in conference roomsThe errors we see most often in conference rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for conference roomsWhen conference rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minConference room acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about conference room acoustics. · 2 min
Call center
Acoustic panels for call centers: the complete guideWhat makes call centers noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a call center need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical call center, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a call centerWhere panels do the most good in call centers, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for call centersHow walls behave acoustically in call centers and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for call centersClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for call centers, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a call center1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits call centers and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for call centersThe reverberation time to aim for in call centers, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a call centerBudget estimates for treating a typical call center, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for call centersFabric types, colors and shapes that work in call centers. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in call centersFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in call centers. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a call centerTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in call centers. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in call centersThe errors we see most often in call centers, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for call centersWhen call centers need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minCall center acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about call center acoustics. · 2 min
Classroom
Acoustic panels for classrooms: the complete guideWhat makes classrooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a classroom need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical classroom, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a classroomWhere panels do the most good in classrooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for classroomsHow walls behave acoustically in classrooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for classroomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for classrooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a classroom1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits classrooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for classroomsThe reverberation time to aim for in classrooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a classroomBudget estimates for treating a typical classroom, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for classroomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in classrooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in classroomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in classrooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a classroomTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in classrooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in classroomsThe errors we see most often in classrooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for classroomsWhen classrooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minClassroom acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about classroom acoustics. · 2 min
Lecture hall and auditorium
Acoustic panels for lecture halls: the complete guideWhat makes lecture halls noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a lecture hall and auditorium need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical lecture hall, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a lecture hall and auditoriumWhere panels do the most good in lecture halls, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for lecture hallsHow walls behave acoustically in lecture halls and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for lecture hallsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for lecture halls, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a lecture hall and auditorium1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits lecture halls and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for lecture hallsThe reverberation time to aim for in lecture halls, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a lecture hall and auditoriumBudget estimates for treating a typical lecture hall, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for lecture hallsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in lecture halls. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in lecture hallsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in lecture halls. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a lecture hall and auditoriumTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in lecture halls. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in lecture hallsThe errors we see most often in lecture halls, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for lecture hallsWhen lecture halls need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minLecture hall and auditorium acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about lecture hall acoustics. · 2 min
Gymnasium
Acoustic panels for gyms: the complete guideWhat makes gyms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a gymnasium need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical gym, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a gymnasiumWhere panels do the most good in gyms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for gymsHow walls behave acoustically in gyms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for gymsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for gyms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a gymnasium1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits gyms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for gymsThe reverberation time to aim for in gyms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a gymnasiumBudget estimates for treating a typical gym, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for gymsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in gyms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in gymsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in gyms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a gymnasiumTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in gyms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in gymsThe errors we see most often in gyms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for gymsWhen gyms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minGymnasium acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about gym acoustics. · 2 min
Library
Acoustic panels for libraries: the complete guideWhat makes libraries noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a library need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical library, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a libraryWhere panels do the most good in libraries, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for librariesHow walls behave acoustically in libraries and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for librariesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for libraries, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a library1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits libraries and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for librariesThe reverberation time to aim for in libraries, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a libraryBudget estimates for treating a typical library, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for librariesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in libraries. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in librariesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in libraries. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a libraryTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in libraries. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in librariesThe errors we see most often in libraries, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for librariesWhen libraries need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minLibrary acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about library acoustics. · 2 min
Daycare and early learning
Acoustic panels for daycare rooms: the complete guideWhat makes daycare rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a daycare and early learning need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical daycare room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a daycare and early learningWhere panels do the most good in daycare rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for daycare roomsHow walls behave acoustically in daycare rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for daycare roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for daycare rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a daycare and early learning1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits daycare rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for daycare roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in daycare rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a daycare and early learningBudget estimates for treating a typical daycare room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for daycare roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in daycare rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in daycare roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in daycare rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a daycare and early learningTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in daycare rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in daycare roomsThe errors we see most often in daycare rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for daycare roomsWhen daycare rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minDaycare and early learning acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about daycare room acoustics. · 2 min
Restaurant
Acoustic panels for dining rooms: the complete guideWhat makes dining rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a restaurant need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical dining room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a restaurantWhere panels do the most good in dining rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for dining roomsHow walls behave acoustically in dining rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for dining roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for dining rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a restaurant1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits dining rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for dining roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in dining rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a restaurantBudget estimates for treating a typical dining room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for dining roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in dining rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in dining roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in dining rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a restaurantTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in dining rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in dining roomsThe errors we see most often in dining rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for dining roomsWhen dining rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minRestaurant acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about dining room acoustics. · 2 min
Café and coffee shop
Acoustic panels for cafés: the complete guideWhat makes cafés noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a café and coffee shop need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical café, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a café and coffee shopWhere panels do the most good in cafés, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for cafésHow walls behave acoustically in cafés and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for cafésClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for cafés, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a café and coffee shop1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits cafés and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for cafésThe reverberation time to aim for in cafés, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a café and coffee shopBudget estimates for treating a typical café, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for cafésFabric types, colors and shapes that work in cafés. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in cafésFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in cafés. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a café and coffee shopTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in cafés. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in cafésThe errors we see most often in cafés, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for cafésWhen cafés need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minCafé and coffee shop acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about café acoustics. · 2 min
Bar and brewpub
Acoustic panels for bars: the complete guideWhat makes bars noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a bar and brewpub need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical bar, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a bar and brewpubWhere panels do the most good in bars, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for barsHow walls behave acoustically in bars and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for barsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for bars, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a bar and brewpub1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits bars and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for barsThe reverberation time to aim for in bars, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a bar and brewpubBudget estimates for treating a typical bar, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for barsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in bars. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in barsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in bars. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a bar and brewpubTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in bars. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in barsThe errors we see most often in bars, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for barsWhen bars need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minBar and brewpub acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about bar acoustics. · 2 min
Hotel lobby and ballroom
Acoustic panels for hotel lobbies: the complete guideWhat makes hotel lobbies noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a hotel lobby and ballroom need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical hotel lobby, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a hotel lobby and ballroomWhere panels do the most good in hotel lobbies, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for hotel lobbiesHow walls behave acoustically in hotel lobbies and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for hotel lobbiesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for hotel lobbies, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a hotel lobby and ballroom1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits hotel lobbies and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for hotel lobbiesThe reverberation time to aim for in hotel lobbies, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a hotel lobby and ballroomBudget estimates for treating a typical hotel lobby, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for hotel lobbiesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in hotel lobbies. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in hotel lobbiesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in hotel lobbies. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a hotel lobby and ballroomTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in hotel lobbies. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in hotel lobbiesThe errors we see most often in hotel lobbies, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for hotel lobbiesWhen hotel lobbies need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHotel lobby and ballroom acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about hotel lobby acoustics. · 2 min
House of worship
Acoustic panels for sanctuaries: the complete guideWhat makes sanctuaries noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a house of worship need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical sanctuary, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a house of worshipWhere panels do the most good in sanctuaries, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for sanctuariesHow walls behave acoustically in sanctuaries and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for sanctuariesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for sanctuaries, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a house of worship1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits sanctuaries and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for sanctuariesThe reverberation time to aim for in sanctuaries, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a house of worshipBudget estimates for treating a typical sanctuary, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for sanctuariesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in sanctuaries. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in sanctuariesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in sanctuaries. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a house of worshipTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in sanctuaries. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in sanctuariesThe errors we see most often in sanctuaries, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for sanctuariesWhen sanctuaries need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHouse of worship acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about sanctuary acoustics. · 2 min
Hospital and patient rooms
Acoustic panels for patient rooms: the complete guideWhat makes patient rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a hospital and patient rooms need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical patient room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a hospital and patient roomsWhere panels do the most good in patient rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for patient roomsHow walls behave acoustically in patient rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for patient roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for patient rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a hospital and patient rooms1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits patient rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for patient roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in patient rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a hospital and patient roomsBudget estimates for treating a typical patient room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for patient roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in patient rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in patient roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in patient rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a hospital and patient roomsTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in patient rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in patient roomsThe errors we see most often in patient rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for patient roomsWhen patient rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minHospital and patient rooms acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about patient room acoustics. · 2 min
Medical and dental clinic
Acoustic panels for exam rooms: the complete guideWhat makes exam rooms noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a medical and dental clinic need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical exam room, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a medical and dental clinicWhere panels do the most good in exam rooms, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for exam roomsHow walls behave acoustically in exam rooms and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for exam roomsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for exam rooms, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a medical and dental clinic1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits exam rooms and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for exam roomsThe reverberation time to aim for in exam rooms, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a medical and dental clinicBudget estimates for treating a typical exam room, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for exam roomsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in exam rooms. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in exam roomsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in exam rooms. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a medical and dental clinicTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in exam rooms. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in exam roomsThe errors we see most often in exam rooms, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for exam roomsWhen exam rooms need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minMedical and dental clinic acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about exam room acoustics. · 2 min
Fitness studio
Acoustic panels for fitness studios: the complete guideWhat makes fitness studios noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a fitness studio need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical fitness studio, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a fitness studioWhere panels do the most good in fitness studios, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for fitness studiosHow walls behave acoustically in fitness studios and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for fitness studiosClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for fitness studios, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a fitness studio1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits fitness studios and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for fitness studiosThe reverberation time to aim for in fitness studios, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a fitness studioBudget estimates for treating a typical fitness studio, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for fitness studiosFabric types, colors and shapes that work in fitness studios. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in fitness studiosFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in fitness studios. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a fitness studioTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in fitness studios. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in fitness studiosThe errors we see most often in fitness studios, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for fitness studiosWhen fitness studios need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minFitness studio acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about fitness studio acoustics. · 2 min
Retail store and showroom
Acoustic panels for stores: the complete guideWhat makes stores noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a retail store and showroom need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical store, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a retail store and showroomWhere panels do the most good in stores, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for storesHow walls behave acoustically in stores and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for storesClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for stores, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a retail store and showroom1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits stores and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for storesThe reverberation time to aim for in stores, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a retail store and showroomBudget estimates for treating a typical store, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for storesFabric types, colors and shapes that work in stores. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in storesFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in stores. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a retail store and showroomTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in stores. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in storesThe errors we see most often in stores, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for storesWhen stores need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minRetail store and showroom acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about store acoustics. · 2 min
Warehouse and workshop
Acoustic panels for workshops: the complete guideWhat makes workshops noisy, which panels fix it, and how to plan treatment from start to finish. · 2 minHow many acoustic panels does a warehouse and workshop need?A worked Sabine calculation for a typical workshop, with panel counts for small, typical and large rooms. · 2 minWhere to put acoustic panels in a warehouse and workshopWhere panels do the most good in workshops, in priority order. · 2 minWall acoustics for workshopsHow walls behave acoustically in workshops and how to treat them with panels. · 2 minCeiling acoustics for workshopsClouds, baffles and ceiling tiles for workshops, and how much of the ceiling to cover. · 2 minChoosing panel thickness for a warehouse and workshop1, 2 or 4 inches: which thickness suits workshops and why. · 2 minReverberation time targets for workshopsThe reverberation time to aim for in workshops, and why it matters. · 2 minWhat acoustic treatment costs for a warehouse and workshopBudget estimates for treating a typical workshop, and where the money goes. · 2 minFabrics, colors and shapes for workshopsFabric types, colors and shapes that work in workshops. · 2 minFire ratings and code requirements for panels in workshopsFire ratings, occupancy rules and mounting requirements for panels in workshops. · 2 minInstalling acoustic panels in a warehouse and workshopTools, hardware and step-by-step installation for panels in workshops. · 2 minCommon acoustic mistakes in workshopsThe errors we see most often in workshops, and how to avoid them. · 2 minSoundproofing and STC ratings for workshopsWhen workshops need soundproofing, which STC rating to aim for, and how to get there. · 2 minWarehouse and workshop acoustics checklist and FAQA one-page checklist and answers to common questions about workshop acoustics. · 2 min