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Acoustic baffles for wood plank and slat ceilings

Spacing and layout of vertical baffles under wood plank and slat ceilings.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Baffles hang vertically, edge down, in rows. They suit wood plank and slat 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.