Open-plan areas and enclosed cabin offices are acoustically different problems. They sit on the same floor, often share a material palette, and both need acoustic treatment, but what works for one tends to underperform for the other. The post-handover feedback from these projects follows a consistent pattern: “the open area...
Why the Finish on Your Acoustic Board Matters as Much as the NRC Rating
The finish on an acoustic board matters as much as its NRC rating because a finish that blocks the board's surface also blocks the sound from reaching the absorptive material behind it. Painted, fabric-wrapped, and perforated finishes each affect performance differently. This is worth understanding at the specification stage, not...
Acoustic Boards vs Acoustic Panels: Which One Does Your Space Actually Need?
The terms "acoustic boards" and "acoustic panels" get used interchangeably in project specifications, vendor quotes, and technical discussions. But when you're specifying acoustic treatment for a commercial space, the distinction matters. Acoustic boards and acoustic panels serve the same fundamental purpose — controlling sound within a space — but they...