Everything you need to know about acoustic panels for your office

Do you work in an area where noise is becoming a bit of an issue? Noisy workspaces not only cause distractions, they can also reduce overall productivity and affect the conduciveness of your workplace.

If you’re looking for a fuss-free solution to help improve the ambience of your office, this article is just for you. We’ll be discussing all the tips you’ll need to know about acoustic panels, what to expect, and how the installation process is like.

Read on to find out more.

Do acoustic panels really work?

If you haven’t installed acoustic panels before, you might be skeptical about how effective they are.

When installed correctly, acoustic panels are highly effective at sound treatment and reducing reverberation. Whether it’s an office, restaurant, or bar, acoustic panels help to create a more conducive environment.

Since we’re on the topic of reducing sound reverberations in your office, you’ll need to install acoustic panels that are meant for an office space.

That’s right, different environments require different acoustic solutions. And that’s where our experienced acousticians come in to access your office area. That’ll help us to provide the best acoustic solutions for you and meet your needs.

“When installed correctly, acoustic panels are highly effective at sound treatment and reducing reverberation. Whether it’s an office, restaurant, or bar, acoustic panels help to create a more conducive environment.”

What is the best sound treatment for an office?

Commercial office spaces are often shared and having sound treatment solutions can help to create more privacy and a more conducive working environment.

Acoustic panels effectively absorb noise and are great for open office plans where sound can bounce around. The great thing about acoustic panels is that they can easily be mounted on walls or even suspended from the ceiling.

As mentioned, sound treatment solutions for your office depend on your office space, how large it is, and how high the ceilings are, how much hard surfaces there are around the room.

In general, simply installing acoustic panels on your wall or ceiling would help to dampen noise and create better acoustics for your workplace.

To ensure that noise is effectively absorbed and to make the most of your acoustic panels, we recommend you speak to experienced professionals to give you the best solutions.

Where do you put acoustic panels in an office?

Acoustic panels are usually mounted on walls and hung from high ceilings, depending on the size of your office and the current finishes in the room.

As acoustic panels come in all shapes and sizes, they can also serve as a form of functional art — kind of an added bonus if you’re looking to give your office a new look.

In some cases, acoustic panels are also used as room dividers. That could be really useful if your office has lots of shared spaces, but you still want to maintain some level of privacy for discussions or meetings.

Wall partitions are free-standing, acoustically absorbing panels. They can add an interesting look to your office space as well if you choose a patterned print for these acoustic panels.

“As acoustic panels come in all shapes and sizes, they can also serve as a form of functional art — kind of an added bonus if you’re looking to give your office a new look.”

How many acoustic panels do I need in an office?

This depends on the size of your office space as too many acoustic panels will make the room feel “dead” and too few acoustic panels will make it feel too “echoey”. Our acousticians do a simulation to identify how much treat is required to achieve the best results.

How should you maintain acoustic panels installed in an office?

Our acoustic panels are made with materials that are able to withstand harsh conditions and are anti-fungi, making them relatively low maintenance. They also comply with fire regulations and are perfectly safe in an enclosed office environment.

At Enocoustic, we believe in using only the best materials for our products. We are also environmentally conscious and use only materials that comply with harvest sustainability programs.

If you want to learn more about our products, services, and offerings, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a message — we’re excited to help you transform your office space into a more conducive work environment!