Modern offices and public buildings are filled with hard surfaces that reflect sound — leading to echo, distraction, and poor communication. Installing acoustic wall panels is one of the most effective ways to manage sound in these environments. Whether it’s a workplace, library, hall, or medical centre, acoustic treatment helps create a quieter, more productive setting.
1. Reduces Echo and Reverberation
In large or open rooms, sound bounces off walls and ceilings, creating reverberation that makes speech harder to understand. Acoustic wall panels absorb these reflections and significantly reduce echo — making conversations and presentations clearer.
2. Improves Speech Clarity
Good acoustics are essential in offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and community halls. Reducing background noise allows speech to travel more clearly, making it easier to communicate effectively in group settings or client meetings.
3. Supports Staff Productivity
Noise is one of the biggest distractions in open-plan offices. Sound absorption helps reduce ambient noise from phones, conversations, and HVAC systems, which leads to improved focus and fewer interruptions for employees.
4. Enhances User Comfort in Public Spaces
In public buildings like libraries, reception areas, and medical centres, controlling sound helps to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Acoustic wall panels help reduce stress and discomfort caused by noisy or echo-filled environments.
5. Improves Interior Aesthetics
Today’s acoustic panels are available in a wide range of finishes, fabrics, and colours. Options like Serenity Fabric Panels and Murano Timber Panels double as design features, helping to soften interiors visually while treating sound.
6. Helps with Privacy and Confidentiality
In offices, health facilities, and customer service areas, acoustic treatment helps prevent conversations from carrying across rooms. This creates zones of privacy and improves discretion — especially in open-plan layouts.
7. Complies with Building Standards
High-quality commercial acoustic panels are fire-rated (Group 1), low in VOCs, and manufactured to meet safety and sustainability standards. Products like those from Sontext are lab-tested and custom-made to suit both compliance and design requirements.
Decrasound Environmental Certifications
Decrasound Polyester Acoustic Panels are certified by leading global sustainability bodies. These recognitions confirm that the materials meet strict criteria for health, safety, and responsible manufacturing. Below are the current third-party environmental certifications held by Decrasound:
These certifications assure specifiers and project managers that Decrasound panels contribute to healthier indoor environments, support low-emission design, and align with Green Building requirements such as WELL, Green Star, and LEED.
Ideal Locations for Acoustic Wall Panels
Here are just a few examples where acoustic treatment makes a big impact:
- Offices & Meeting Rooms – improve collaboration and concentration
- Reception Areas – create a quieter first impression
- Libraries – reduce echo in large reading spaces
- Education Facilities – improve speech clarity in classrooms and halls
- Healthcare Centres – minimise noise for comfort and privacy
Get Expert Advice from Sontext
If you’re planning to install acoustic wall panels in your workplace or public venue, the team at Sontext can help. With decades of experience and custom Australian-made solutions, we work closely with architects, builders, and facility managers to deliver outstanding results.
Contact us today at sales@sontext.com.au or call +61 3 9432 2733 to get started.
You can also explore our full product range at www.sontext.com.au.