As sound waves enter into the face of a sound panel, the micro fibers of the panel core begin to vibrate.  In turn, the vibrations convert the sound wave into a low grade form of heat called kinetic energy.   As the transformation occurs, there is less sound wave energy available to reflect back out of the sound panel.   As a result, echoes in the room are lowered.

While there are a variety of core raw materials that can produce the conversion from sound wave energy to kinetic energy, most sound panels are made of compressed fiberglass boards or acoustic foam.

Yes.   So long as proper care is given when calculating coverage amounts and panel thickness, the echoes in a room can be captured and converted from your space.   In turn, a dramatic difference in clarity to sound and lower overall levels of noise will result.   Be sure to confer with a sound consultant to help determine the right panel coverage for your space.

Coverage amounts for sound panel treatments will vary depending on the size, shape and surface textures of your room.   The key to the success of your soundproofing treatment is to ensure that you are not under-treating the room.   Work with a trained sound consultant to help determine the coverage amount that is right for your application.

As long as your soundproofing panels are exposed to the room, they will generate the sound values you are seeking.   The key the success of the treatment lies in making sure you are not under-treating the space, and not in where you are placing them.   So long as you have good coverage amounts, the panels can evenly disperse around the room as you wish and generate your values back.   Remember, sound waves will expand in your room like a balloon blowing up.   Traveling nearly 800 miles per hour.  The waves will find their way into your sound panels so long as you have good coverage amounts introduced into the room.

Compressed fiberglass panels wrapped in cloth are typically 1″ or 2″ thick.   Thicker panels will absorb more low bass frequency and impact sounds that stem from musical instruments.   If your room hosts music, go with 2″.  If your room hosts primarily human voice, go with 1″.

Sound panels will lower the overall decibel level exposure in your room by capturing and converting up to 80% of your unwanted echo.   What remains will be the original sound in the room and a lighter level of background noise.   As a result, you generate premium sound quality.

There are 3 mounting options to install NetWell acoustic panels on your walls or ceiling – 1) Rotofast snap-on anchors  2) Z Clips/EC Clips  3)  Impaling Clips

The Rotofast snap on anchor system tends to be the most popular as they do not require adhesives and can be used on virtually any surface. Z Clips, also known as EC Clips, are popular when installing panels on brick & CMU walls, or on ceilings. Impaling clips are probably the easiest method, however, it is a permanent installation since this method requires construction adhesive applied directly to the panel. Impaling clips should only be used on walls.

You can view the detailed mounting instructions on our Installations Page.

Yes.  Depending on the room the panels will be placed into, there are upgrades available to make the edges of the panels crush proof for greater durability, such as for use in a gymnasium.   There are also membranes that can be adhered to the face of the panels prior to wrapping in cloth to boost its durability when needed.

Yes.   Sound panels can receive a tack-able membrane adhered to the face of the panel prior to wrapping it in cloth.   This will allow the sound panel to double as a bulletin board.

Yes.   Sound panels can be wrapped in a special textile that can accept color paint matching.   The painting can be performed by the supplier prior to shipping the panels, or onsite as a field application to paint after the panels are installed.   But no, standard cloth wrapped panels cannot be painted by the client.   There is a custom white textile that needs to be used in order to accept the paint.

Yes.  Custom imaged sound panels can receive dye sublimation printing.   From logos and branding in a conference room, to beautiful tapestries and murals of wall or ceiling mounted artwork in a loud restaurant, sound panels today can be designed to capture the eye as well as soothe the ear.   Where art controls sound.