Slat acoustic panels

LightEFX - Transparent Black

The perfect combination of style and acoustics!

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Slat panels are a great option for creating a unique and attractive feature wall, or for adding interest to a plain or uninspiring space. The combination of visual appeal and acoustic benefits can create a more pleasant and enjoyable environment whether in a residential or commercial space.

A slatted panel can provide several acoustic benefits to a room. First and foremost, slats absorb sound waves and reduce echoes, resulting in a more pleasing sound environment. This is because slat panels have a polyester backing to absorb sound. Also, when sound waves hit the veneer slats, they are reflected in different directions. This helps to break up sound waves and prevent them from bouncing back and forth between hard surfaces.

The slat panel is rectangular measuring 2700x600x21mm. Its construction features two distinct layers. The first of which is a backing layer made of sound-absorbing polyester and the second layer, which is the top layer, is made up of veneered lamella strips on MDF board. This provides the slat panel with its distinctive appearance and texture.

When installing slat panels, there are two main methods that can be used: direct installation onto the wall or installation onto a frame. Direct installation involves attaching the slat panels directly to the wall using screws and anchors. The second method requires the slat panels to be fixed onto a timber or metal frame.

The acoustic backing carries a class A fire rating certification ASTM E84-16.

Transform any room into a peaceful oasis with slat panels. The stylish solution for acoustic control!

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Colour selection

Colour selection with ID

Panel specifications

Each slat panel measures 2700mm x 600mm and consists of 12mm deep and 26mm wide lamellas with 14mm spacing in between. These slats are mounted onto a 9mm thick acoustic polyester felt base, resulting in a total thickness of 21mm for the panel.

The acoustic felt backing carries a class A fire rating certification ASTM E84-16.

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Installation

To cut the acoustic panel, tape the area with regular masking tape and position the slats 50mm inside the intended saw cut before screwing or stapling them. Using a fine-toothed hand or circular saw with a guide rail for cutting veneer slats is best.

After cutting, carefully sand the edges using fine-grain sandpaper. The polyester fabric of the acoustic panel is easily cut with a sharp blade.

Apply a protective finish such as wood oil to the veneer to maintain the natural look and feel. This protects the panels but also prevents dust buildup. If you choose to keep the panels without a finish, wipe them down with a dry cloth.

Installation - Cutting

1. Gluing straight onto the wall:
A construction glue or grab adhesive is recommended 
for this.

2. Screwing directly into the wall:
Using black screws for the backing, the panels can 
be screwed directly into the wall through the acoustic 
felt.

Installation - Glueing

A recommendation, using a minimum of 9 screws per panel at 80mm intervals across and 600mm intervals down the length of the panel.

When installing the panels onto plasterboard, ensure the correct anchors are used for secure plasterboard fixing.

When installing onto ceilings, it is essential to ensure the screws are screwed into the ceiling joists to provide proper support.

Installation - Wall

3. Screwing the panels into timber battens:
For optimal sound acoustics, assemble a frame with 45mm timber battens onto the wall and screw the slat panels directly into the battens through the acoustic felt.

For Class A sound absorption, it is recommended to use insulation bats between the slat panel and wall in addition to this method.

Installation - Battens

4. Installation on steel frame: 
Assemble the light steel frame onto the wall, following the picture, and ensure a 100mm gap from the wall. Maintain a suggested gap of 600mm between the vertical and horizontal studs.

Enhance the sound absorption by filling the middle sections of the frame with sound insulation.

Installation - Frame

Installation

Laboratory measurements of sound absorption coefficient were carried out in a reverberation room according to the test method of EN ISO 354:2003.

Slat panel mounted directly to the wall:
At 21mm thickness mounted directly to the wall, obtains an absorption coefficient of 0.3 (MH).

Frequency - Wall installation

Slat panel mounted onto battens:
Panel mounted with 45mm timber battens spacing and insulation.

Frequency - Batten installation

Slat panels mounted on frame:
Panels mounted on light steel joists with 100mm spacing from the wall and filled with insulation for an absorption coefficient of 0.95 (MH).

Frequency - Frame installation

Colour Range

Teak No. 3 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 03TK/27

Teak No.3
No.03 Teak - 01

Walnut No. 4 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 04WT/27

Walnut No.4
No.04 Walnut - 01

Smoked Oak No. 5 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 05SO/27

Smoked Oak No.5
No.05 Smoked Oak - 01

Teak No. 6 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 06TK/27

Teak No.6
No.06 Teak - 01

Wenge No. 7 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 07WG/27

Wenge No.7
No.07 Wenge - 01

Grey Oak No. 8 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 08GY/27

Grey Oak No.8ard 8
No.08 Grey Oak - 01

Black Oak No. 9 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 09BO/27

Black Oak No. 9
No.09 Black Oak - 01

Oak No. 10 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 10OK/27

Oak No.10
No.10 Oak - 01

Black Walnut No. 11 | SKU: PANEL-SLAT 11BW/27

Black Walnut No.11
No.11 Black Walnut - 01