Acoustic Panels and Foams

Whether it is to preserve the indoor temperature or block out external noise, foam panels have become a popular choice for home construction and renovation projects. But with the high concentration of chemicals, polyurethane foam panels have always been controversial when it comes to safety.  As someone who’s renovating their home for soundproofing and thermal …

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Can you paint acoustic panels or foam? Can you do it yourself? Is it OK to paint acoustic panels?  We’ll get to the cans and the cannots a little later. What you need to know before painting them is how to preserve the quality of their intended purpose!  But technically, YES! You can paint acoustic …

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You’ve probably made up your mind about acoustically treating your room. Let’s saddle you up before you confuse two completely different subjects and go on with queries like “do acoustic panels soundproof or block sound out from a room?” or “do acoustic panels block noise?”  Simply put, No! Acoustic panels do not soundproof or block …

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There is no easy way to settle the bass trap vs acoustic panel comparison! It is best to understand what each of these acoustic treatments regales to and how they enhance the sound in a room.  The difference between bass traps and acoustic panels is in the sound frequency ranges that they treat. Acoustic panels …

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Home theatres are all about those surround-sound Atmos speakers, prime seating, amazing visuals, and most importantly, balanced acoustics!  All you need to know when deciding where and how to place acoustic panels in home theatre are some elementary acoustic principles. Acoustic panels need to be placed at certain specific positions/angles in a room to absorb …

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Acoustic panels sure are the go-to weapons to impede sound issues, but once in a while, you’ll still hear things like “are acoustic panels worth it?” or “do acoustic panels really work?”  Acoustic panels are worth your investment. They remarkably absorb all unwanted sound waves that otherwise would just bounce off and mess with the …

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What’s the one thing that’s absolutely necessary for a home studio? Acoustic wall treatment! And to get the most out of your acoustic panels, you need to know where to place them.  Confused about where to place acoustic panels in the home studio? The answer is simple. The key is to control as many variables …

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Whether you’re getting acoustic treatment for your residence, office, studio, theatre, or anywhere else, you’ll find yourself asking the same question: “Do acoustic panels keep sound out or in?” or “Do acoustic panels block sound?” Acoustic panels do not block any sound and are not designed to keep sound in or out of a space. …

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There are multiple ways of optimizing the acoustic properties of your room and turning the bare walls into sonically pleasant surroundings. Once you’ve decided on acoustically treating your space, next comes the challenge of choice! It often boils down to acoustic panels vs. acoustic foam, and we tend to go at it hammer and tongs, …

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“Does soundproof foam work both ways?” The not so uncommon question is naturally a part of every discussion around soundproofing. The answer is a lot more intricate than a simple yes or a no. Soundproof foam can work both ways if you take care of two things: the material and the geometry. Material has to …

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