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Acoustic baffles for flat drywall ceilings

Spacing and layout of vertical baffles under flat drywall ceilings.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Baffles hang vertically, edge down, in rows. They suit flat drywall ceilings when there is enough height; under low ceilings, clouds are usually better.

Baffle depthTypical row spacing
12 in24–36 in
18 in36–48 in
24 in48–60 in

Run rows perpendicular to the longest dimension to break up reflections along it. Wave-cut and grid baffles add visual interest. Browse baffles.