Acoustic Door Panels for Music Practice Rooms
When wall space is limited in music rooms, finding an effective acoustic treatment can be challenging. At a Melbourne music school, Sontext worked with Jacaranda Industries and the project architect to create a practical solution — using Serenity™ Fabric Acoustic Panels as custom-built acoustic door panels.
Serenity Acoustic Panels Installed as Doors
The panels were fitted to steel-framed doors with a perforated rear and breathable acoustic fabric on the front. By utilising the air cavity within the door, the system delivers effective absorption across a wide frequency range. A 25 mm panel thickness was selected to maximise space while maintaining performance.
Why Choose Acoustic Door Panels?
- Space-saving: Ideal when walls are occupied by storage, glazing, or instruments.
- Proven performance: Door cavity + perforated rear boosts low–mid frequency absorption.
- Custom finish: Wide fabric and colour range to match school interiors.
- Australian made: Panels are manufactured to order for size, thickness, and mounting.
Where This Approach Works Well
- Music practice rooms and studios
- Ensemble rooms with limited free wall area
- Instrument storage rooms needing extra absorption
- Door-integrated treatments alongside acoustic ceiling panels
Serenity Acoustic Panel Thickness Comparison*
| Panel Thickness | NRC Rating* | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | 0.65–0.75 | Rooms with limited depth or over an air cavity (e.g. door panels) |
| 50 mm | 0.85–0.95 | Classrooms, offices, general wall applications |
| 75 mm | 0.95–1.00 | Music rooms, studios, reverberant spaces |
| 100 mm | 1.00+ | High-performance studio absorption |
*Indicative NRC ranges only. Actual results vary with fabric, perforation, and mounting method.
FAQs – Acoustic Door Panels
1. Can acoustic panels be installed on doors?
Yes. Sontext custom-builds panels for doors, using the internal door airspace to support sound absorption.
2. What panel thickness is best when wall space is limited?
A 25 mm panel with airspace behind is often ideal, giving strong results in minimal depth.
3. Can I get custom sizes?
Absolutely. All Serenity panels are made to order in Australia for your opening size and hardware clearances.
4. What fabric options are available?
A wide range of acoustic fabrics and colours. See our Serenity Fabric Acoustic Panels.
5. Can we combine door panels with other treatments?
Yes. Pair with SerenityLite ceiling panels or, for larger performance spaces, explore auditorium acoustic panels.
Custom Solutions for Unusual Spaces
From schools to studios, Sontext manufactures custom acoustic panel solutions when traditional wall placement isn’t possible — including doors, ceilings, and furniture elements. For education projects, see our Classroom Acoustic Panels.
Talk to an Acoustic Expert
Need an acoustic solution without wall space? Email sales@sontext.com.au with photos and dimensions, and our team will recommend the best mix of Serenity panels and mounting options.