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Class A Acoustic Panels

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Acoustic Panels – The Basics

What are acoustic panels (for businesses and commercial spaces)? A: Acoustic panels are sound-absorbing products designed to reduce echo and reverberation within a room. They improve acoustic comfort rather than blocking noise between spaces. Typically mounted on walls or ceilings, our panels come in a wide range of colours, shapes, and finishes, making them both functional and visually appealing.
Soundproofing stops sound transfer between rooms; acoustic panels absorb sound within a space. Use acoustic panels to reduce echo and create a calmer, clearer environment in your workplace, school, or hospitality area.

Poor acoustics cause distractions and discomfort. Acoustic panels improve productivity, communication, and customer satisfaction. With cost-effective standard sizes and fully bespoke designs, we have solutions for every business type and budget. Whether you’re looking for acoustic wall panels, acoustic ceiling panels, or acoustic baffles, we have a solution to fix your acoustic issue.

Product Range & Materials

NOVA Acoustics offers a comprehensive range including:

• Acoustic Wall panels – fabric-wrapped, printed, PET felt and timber slat finishes

• Acoustic Ceiling panels – suspended rafts, baffles, tiles and clouds

• Bespoke designs – custom branding, shapes or creative layouts

• Standard size panels – budget-friendly, pre-configured solutions ideal for quick installation

Our acoustic panels are available in an extensive palette of colours and textures to match your corporate branding or interior design. We can also manufacture panels to any size or shape, including circles, hexagons, or custom geometries. Alternatively, choose from cost-effective standard-sized panels for quicker turnaround and lower cost.
We use premium, sustainable materials such as recycled PET polyester, fibreglass, wood wool, and FSC-certified timber. These offer high acoustic performance and durability, while providing aesthetic flexibility.
Yes. All our panels are tested to UK and European fire safety standards (EN 13501-1) and meet building regulations for offices, schools, and public buildings.

Design, Placement & Installation

We offer free acoustic assessments to calculate how many panels and where they should be placed for maximum effectiveness. Our design team can provide indicative layouts and coverage plans tailored to your space.
Absolutely. Panels can be tailored in any size, shape or colour, and even printed with branding, logos or imagery. This makes them ideal for corporate offices, schools, hospitality and retail environments that need both function and style.
Yes. Our standard-sized acoustic panels provide the same quality and performance as bespoke products but at a more cost-effective price and with shorter lead times. Perfect for quick acoustic upgrades.
Panels should be installed on major reflective surfaces – typically walls, ceilings, and open-plan ceilings. Ceiling rafts and baffles are ideal for high-ceiling spaces, while wall panels control reflections at speech level.
Our panels are designed for simple, secure installation. Smaller panels can be DIY-mounted, while larger or suspended panels benefit from professional fitting by our installation team.

Maintenance, Lifespan & Sustainability

Acoustic panels are low-maintenance. They can be vacuumed or wiped with a damp cloth. Avoid painting them, as this reduces sound absorption.
With correct installation, our panels provide over 10 years of consistent acoustic performance.

Yes. Many are made from recycled PET felt or sustainable timber, and all can be recycled at end of life.

Cost, Value & Return on Investment

Prices vary by material, size, finish and installation complexity. Our standard-size panels start at an affordable rate, while bespoke designs offer premium finishes and tailored acoustic coverage. Contact us for a project-specific quote.
Definitely. Better acoustics enhance productivity, wellbeing and customer experience providing measurable returns through improved satisfaction and reduced distractions.

Sector-Specific Solutions

Almost every commercial or public space benefits from improved acoustics. Our acoustic panels are widely used in:

• Open-plan offices & meeting rooms: Reduce background noise, improve speech privacy and concentration.

• Call centres: Prevent echo, improve call clarity and reduce listener fatigue.

• Restaurants, cafés & bars: Create a relaxed dining atmosphere where customers can converse comfortably.

• Schools, nurseries & lecture halls: Improve speech intelligibility and support compliance with BB93 acoustic performance standards for education.

• Gyms, fitness & leisure centres: Absorb impact noise and reverberation from equipment, music and group classes.

• Hotels, lobbies & corridors: Reduce noise transmission and enhance guest comfort.

• Healthcare environments: Support patient wellbeing and privacy with hygienic, easy-clean acoustic finishes.

• Retail stores & showrooms: Control echo and highlight brand messaging with custom printed acoustic wall features.

In modern open-plan offices, sound travels freely between desks, making concentration difficult. Wall and ceiling acoustic panels absorb excess noise, zoning collaborative and quiet areas while enhancing speech privacy. They can be colour-matched to brand palettes or integrated into feature walls.
Restaurants, cafés and hotel dining areas often suffer from harsh reflections caused by hard surfaces. Installing acoustic ceiling rafts, wall panels or shaped baffles helps reduce noise build-up without compromising the design aesthetic. Our wide colour range and custom-shaped options let designers maintain visual ambience while improving comfort.
Good classroom acoustics are vital for clear communication between teachers and students. Our Class A sound-absorbing panels improve speech intelligibility, reduce reverberation and help schools meet BB93 acoustic standards. Panels can be printed with educational imagery or school branding.
Yes. High ceilings and hard floors in gyms make them prone to echo. Acoustic baffles and rafts suspended from the ceiling absorb noise from equipment and voices, improving the environment for both staff and customers. Durable, moisture-resistant finishes are available for fitness and leisure applications.
Absolutely. In hospitals, clinics and care facilities, our acoustic panels help reduce stress and fatigue while improving privacy. We supply cleanable, antimicrobial and fire-rated finishes that meet hygiene standards. The same applies to spas, dental surgeries and therapy centres.

Yes – our panels can double as brand features. Using printed fabrics, coloured shapes or custom patterns, we integrate acoustic performance with striking design. Perfect for showrooms, exhibition halls and creative venues.

  • Echo and reverberation
  • Poor speech clarity
  • Noise distraction and lack of privacy
  • Compliance and performance concerns

Here’s what you can expect from an Acoustic Assessment:

  • Initial discussion of the issue
  • Review of room layout and use
  • Identification of acoustic problems
  • Clear recommendations and next steps

Technical & Compliance FAQs

Our products deliver up to Class A sound absorption in accordance with ISO 11654, providing exceptional control over mid- and high-frequency noise. Independent laboratory tests verify each model’s NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) and acoustic class.
Yes. All panels are tested to EN 13501-1:2007 +A1:2009 standards, achieving fire ratings suitable for commercial, educational and public-access buildings. Certificates can be supplied for building-control approval.
Sustainability is central to NOVA Acoustics. Many panels are made from recycled PET polyester derived from plastic bottles and are low-VOC, non-toxic and fully recyclable. Timber panels use FSC-certified sources.
RT60 is the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB in a room. Long RT60 = echoey spaces; shorter RT60 = clarity and comfort. Correctly placed panels dramatically reduce RT60, improving speech intelligibility and creating calmer environments.
No. Our ceiling rafts and baffles are engineered to maintain airflow and light distribution. They can be positioned around HVAC diffusers or lighting grids without affecting building services or compliance.
Yes. We offer on-site and desktop acoustic surveys, measuring reverberation time and background noise. Our experts then specify the ideal panel type, coverage and layout, complete with CAD drawings and performance estimates.
Yes – we provide product data sheets, acoustic test reports and BIM/Revit files for architects and specifiers. These include performance data, installation instructions and compliance documentation.
All our systems can be designed to meet or exceed BB93 (Schools), HTM 08-01 (Healthcare), and BCO Acoustic Guidelines (Offices), ensuring compliance for public and private projects alike.

Ordering, Delivery & After-Sales

Simply contact our sales team for a free consultation. We’ll assess your space, recommend suitable products, and provide a detailed quotation. You can order directly for supply-only or full supply-and-install service.
Yes – we can post sample packs showing material textures, colours and fabric finishes. For larger projects we also supply full-size demonstration panels so you can experience the acoustic performance firsthand.
Standard-size panels are typically available for quick dispatch within 3 – 5 days. Bespoke panels (custom sizes, shapes or prints) usually take 1 – 3 weeks, depending on order volume and design complexity.
Yes. Our experienced installation team works nationwide and can schedule fitting outside business hours to minimise disruption. All installations are carried out in compliance with health, safety and fire regulations
Absolutely. We collaborate closely with main contractors, architects, and interior designers to integrate panels seamlessly into new-builds or refurbishments, ensuring aesthetic and acoustic goals are met.
Panels are securely packaged and delivered across the UK. Standard-size products ship quickly from stock, while bespoke orders are dispatched once fabrication is complete. International shipping can be arranged upon request.

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