Different Types of Acoustic Walls for Offices

Understanding the Different Types of Wall Acoustic Panels

Acoustic panels are designed to control sound within a space by absorbing, diffusing, or blocking sound waves to reduce echo, improve speech clarity, and enhance overall acoustics. Various types of wall acoustic panels exist, each serving different functions depending on the acoustic needs of a room. Below is a breakdown of the key types:

VIEW ALL ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS

1. Absorptive Acoustic Panels

🔹 Purpose: Reduce echo and background noise
🔹 Best for: Offices, conference rooms, home theaters, and open-plan workspaces

Absorptive panels are the most common type of acoustic panels used in office spaces. Made from porous materials like PET felt, fabric-wrapped foam, or mineral wool, these panels trap sound waves and prevent them from bouncing off hard surfaces, reducing reverberation and improving speech intelligibility.

👉 Common materials:

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
• Fabric-wrapped foam
• Fiberglass core panels
• Wood wool panels

🛠 Installation options:

• Directly mounted on walls
• Suspended as decorative panels
• Used as partitions

2. Diffusive Acoustic Panels

🔹 Purpose: Evenly distribute sound across a room
🔹 Best for: Music studios, performance halls, and boardrooms

Unlike absorptive panels, diffusers do not eliminate sound but rather scatter and break up sound waves to create a more balanced listening environment. They are often used in recording studios, home theaters, and large office spaces to prevent sound from becoming too "dead" or flat.

👉 Common materials:

• Wooden slats with geometric patterns
• Plastic or foam structured designs

🛠 Installation options:

• Wall-mounted behind speakers
• Used alongside absorptive panels for balanced sound

3. PET Acoustic Panels (Eco-Friendly Panels)

🔹 Purpose: Absorb sound while offering an environmentally friendly solution
🔹 Best for: Sustainable office spaces, open-plan offices, schools, and coworking spaces

PET acoustic panels are made from recycled plastic bottles, making them a sustainable and lightweight sound-absorbing solution. They come in various colors and shapes, providing both aesthetic appeal and functionality for modern office designs.

👉 Common materials:

• Compressed PET felt

🛠 Installation options:

• Wall-mounted decorative panels
• Free-standing acoustic partitions

4. Fabric-Wrapped Acoustic Panels

🔹 Purpose: Absorb sound with a decorative touch
🔹 Best for: Office spaces, auditoriums, and home theaters

These panels feature an acoustic foam or fiberglass core wrapped in fabric, offering both high sound absorption and design flexibility. The fabric can be customized to match office decor while improving acoustics.

👉 Common materials:

• Fiberglass core with fabric covering
• Foam-based fabric panels

🛠 Installation options:

• Wall-mounted panels
• Hanging panels for added design flexibility

Choosing the Right Wall Acoustic Panel for Your Space

• Need to reduce echo and background noise? → Use absorptive PET or fabric-wrapped panels
• Want to improve sound clarity without "deadening" a room? → Use diffusive panels
• Need to completely block sound from entering/leaving? → Use soundproofing barrier panels
• Looking for an eco-friendly, stylish solution? → Choose PET acoustic panels

At That’s My Office, we provide a range of wall acoustic panels to suit different office environments. Whether you need improved speech clarity, better sound control, or a decorative noise reduction solution, we have the perfect acoustic panel for your needs.

📞 Contact us today for expert advice on selecting the best acoustic panels for your office!