Are you struggling with a noisy interior environment? Acoustic wall tiles can be an effective solution -
Acoustic tiles are gaining increasing popularity among business owners seeking solutions to minimise internal noise. The appeal is evident—acoustic panels offer a quick and straightforward means to dampen sound, requiring no major alterations or renovations to your home.
What are Acoustic Tiles and how do they work?
Acoustic tiles serve the purpose of minimising sound reverberations, commonly referred to as echoes, within indoor environments. Constructed from porous materials like fabric, felt, foam, or even wood and fiberglass, these tiles are specifically engineered to absorb sound waves rather than bounce them back, creating a more acoustically controlled space. The science behind acoustic tiles is fairly simple. When sound waves encounter a rigid surface, they rebound and reflect, leading to echoes and prolonged reverberation. Acoustic tiles operate on the premise of absorbing these sound waves rather than allowing them to bounce back, effectively mitigating echoes and reducing reverberation time.
While acoustic tiles cannot completely block out all sound, they may help reduce the amount of noise that travels between spaces. These tiles are great at absorbing internal sounds, such as loud conversations, keyboard clatter, or ringing phones within your space. Specifically crafted for this purpose, these tiles work effectively to dampen sound, minimising reverberation and echo while enhancing the room's overall acoustics. Their application proves particularly valuable in various settings, including businesses, restaurants, recording studios, and other environments where maintaining clear sound quality is essential.
How to Choose the Right Tile
When looking for an Acoustic Tile its important to consider the Noise Reduction Coefficient or NRC rating for short. NRC ratings are usually between 0.0 and 1.0, the higher the rating the more sound absorbed.
Typically, a solid concrete wall tends to have a low NRC rating of approximately 0.05, indicating that 95% of sound hitting the wall will reflect back into the space. On the other hand, an acoustic wall tile can showcase a significantly higher NRC rating of 0.85 or more, signifying that around 85% of sound waves impacting the tile will be absorbed rather than bounced back into the space.
At PMC we would highly recommend the 3D Acoustic Wall Tile from Autex. Autex Acoustics products have low moisture absorption and perform well in high humidity environments like Far North Queensland. This tile boasts a high NRC rating of 0.65 - 0.90 and is made from 100% Polyester Fibre.
3D Acoustic Wall Tile Features:
- Hollow design creates an air gap improving acoustic performance
- Lightweight
- Includes mounting clips for easy install
- Available in eight designs
- Easily customisable
- Carbon neutral
- 15 colours available
If you’re interested in ordering some acoustic tiles or panels for your project dont hesitate to get in contact with our office. We can supply and deliver a large range of acoustic products such as Autex 3D Wall Tiles, Quietspace Panels and Frontier Baffles. As well as products from other companies such as Armstrong, Austratus and Bradford.
Many of these products are both acoustically rated and decorative – so are available in a range of colours to suit your design. If you need to access to samples or brochures please call into one of our stores to discuss your requirements.
