Frequently asked questions

Acoustic panels are special wall or ceiling coverings that absorb sound to reduce reverberation and background noise in a room. They improve room acoustics by minimising distracting reflections and creating a clearer and more pleasant sound environment.

There are different types of acoustic panels, including absorptive, diffusive and reflective panels. Absorptive panels are the most effective for reducing reverberation and noise levels, while diffusive panels evenly distribute sound throughout the room, and reflective panels can enhance specific acoustic characteristics.

The selection of the right acoustic panels depends on the specific use of the room, the existing room acoustics, and the desired acoustic characteristics. Factors such as material, thickness, size and placement of the panels should be taken into account to achieve optimal results.

Yes, acoustic panels can be used in nearly any type of room, from living spaces and offices to recording studios and conference rooms. They are especially useful in environments where good speech intelligibility and a pleasant acoustic atmosphere are important.

Acoustic panels work best where they intercept the strongest reflections, which in practice means walls and ceilings. Placement matters as much as area: panels on two facing surfaces do more than the same area bunched on one wall, and a panel with an air gap behind it absorbs lower frequencies than one fixed flat. Send us drawings and we will advise on both the area and the mounting system.

akustikplus panels are timber: an MDF or HDF board, perforated or slotted, bonded to a wood fibre absorber and finished in real wood veneer or CPL. Sound passes through the perforation into the absorber behind, where it loses energy instead of reflecting back into the room. The gap behind the panel matters as much as the board itself: the deeper it is, the lower the frequencies the panel will absorb.

Acoustic panels are available in various designs, colours and textures, making them both functional and aesthetically pleasing. They can contribute to room design by adding visual accents while simultaneously improving the acoustic environment.

While some acoustic panels can be easily installed by yourself, the help of a professional can ensure that the panels are optimally placed and installed to achieve the best possible room acoustics. Professionals can also perform specific acoustic measurements and provide customised solutions.

Maintenance of acoustic panels is generally simple. They should be regularly dusted or wiped with a damp cloth. For heavier dirt, specific cleaning instructions from the manufacturer can be followed. Proper care ensures that the acoustic panels retain their sound-absorbing properties over the long term.

LEED certifies buildings, not individual products, so no acoustic panel carries a LEED certificate of its own. Our panels can still contribute to the credits a project is assessed on, particularly indoor environmental quality, material selection and resource efficiency. If your project is targeting LEED, tell us which credits you are chasing and we will send the documentation you need.

It depends on the range. Our standard ranges include B-s2, d0 and C-s2, d0 to DIN EN 13501-1 when tested as a composite. This varies by finish and product however, so please check with us. For projects that require non-combustible construction there is an A2-s1, d0 range built on a gypsum fibre substrate which is a special production for which MOQs apply. Other classifications are available on request, and the data sheet for each product states the tested figure.

Yes. Declarations of Performance CE 704 (B-s2, d0) and CE 705 (C-s2, d0) for MDF wall cladding are in the downloads area, alongside the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSC and PEFC certificates and the REACH statement. If your specification calls for a document you cannot find there, ask us.

Both. Standard sizes and the most-specified finishes are held in stock, while bespoke perforations, special veneers and non-standard sizes are made to order at the factory in Bavaria. Lead times depend on the finish and the quantity, so tell us the area and the specification and we will confirm the current position before you commit to a programme.

proline boards are fixed to a substructure, with concealed panel and wall rails available. slimline mounts on wooden battens using proprietary clips. smartline goes up quickly on a rail and clip system, or with adhesive. designline is screw-fixed. Printed installation guides for each system are in the resources area, along with step-by-step videos.

proline boards are 2,800 x 1,310 mm raw, with a usable face of 2,768 x 1,280 mm. slimline planks are 2,784 x 192 mm and smartline 2,770 x 184 mm, both tongue and groove on the long edges. designline panels are 2,400 x 572.5 mm. Longer or wider elements are a question for the factory rather than a catalogue answer, so ask if your setting-out needs them.

Yes. CAD .dwg files and technical drawings are available on request for every mounting system. Ask us for the detail you need and we will send it directly.

It depends on the size of the room, what it is built from and how it is used, so there is no single figure per square metre. The quickest way to get a number is our acoustic calculator: enter the dimensions, the main floor, wall and ceiling surfaces and the intended use, and it estimates the reverberation time and how much absorber it would take to bring the room into the recommended range.

Treat the result as an indicative starting point rather than a specification. It assumes an empty room and a simple model, so a space full of people and soft furnishings will perform better than the figure suggests. For a design you can build to, send us the drawings and we will model it properly or work with your acoustician.