Acoustic panels work by absorbing sound energy that would otherwise bounce around the room. Their porous structure allows sound waves to enter and become trapped in the fibres, dissipating as heat instead of reflecting. They are particularly effective at absorbing mid-to-high frequency sounds such as speech, making them ideal for offices, schools and restaurants.

Most acoustic panels are lightweight, safe (low VOC, non-toxic), and easy to install on walls or ceilings. Plus, because many are made from recycled materials (such as PET), they are one of the most environmentally responsible products available.

The number of panels required depends on the size, shape, and materials in the room, as well as the intended use. A small meeting room might need as few as 6–8 wall panels to one wall, while an open-plan office could require dozens of ceiling baffles or rafts. The aim is to reduce the reverberation time to a comfortable level, not to cover every surface.

Walls: Good practise is to apply panelling from skirting to ceiling to 2no. perpendicular walls to reduce flutter echoes.

Ceilings: In accordance with new BS ISO 22955:2021 guidelines, the ceiling is the most important treatment area, and should feature approximately 50-60% Class A coverage in open plan office spaces.

Resonics provides a free acoustic survey and CAD layout to determine exactly how many panels you need and where they should go. This ensures you invest only in what’s necessary to achieve measurable results.

The best placement depends on how the room is used:

• Offices/meeting rooms: first reflection points (side walls and ceiling above desks). Ideally on 2 perpendicular walls to reduce flutter echo.
• Restaurants/classrooms: spread evenly across walls and ceilings to avoid “hot spots”. Ideally above 50% of the ceiling area using Class A products.
• Studios: direct reflection points behind and beside speakers/microphones.

Ceilings are often the most effective surface because they are large, open, and unobstructed. Our free CAD proposals include detailed layouts showing the exact recommended panel placement for maximum performance.

Almost anywhere. We install acoustic solutions in:

• Offices and boardrooms
• Classrooms and lecture halls
• Restaurants and cafés
• Village halls and community centres
• Recording studios and performance spaces
• Homes and residential developments
• Swimming pools

Any space with hard, reflective surfaces can benefit. We’ve delivered over 5,000 installations across the UK and Europe — proving there’s no environment where good acoustics don’t matter.