Slat Wood Acoustic Wall Panels Installation

Wall Preparation

Make sure that the surface is clean (free from dust, spilled paint, loose debris or dirt), structurally sound, dry and free from defects before starting the installation process.

Maintenance and Repair

You can start by removing the protective packaging from the AcousticMod components. If possible, we recommend adding a protective finish to the panels. Lacquer works well in this regard because it preserves the natural look of the wood. Once this has been applied, light dusting or vacuuming will prevent dust accumulation.

If you choose to keep the panels without a finish, a dry wipe is suitable for wiping the panels.

Cutting the Panels

Pre-measuring and marking the area will help.
We recommend using a saw with sharp, fine tooth or an oscillating cutting tool to cut the slats and felt transversely. A utility knife can be used to cut the felt lengthwise. After cutting a section of a panel, you may need to strengthen the connection between the PET panel and the wooden slats. We recommend using screws, nails or staples for this. When you install, the panels are attached to the sockets, you may need to cut them to fit around vents, pipes, or other obstructions.

Please wear gloves during installation

METHOD 1

Gluing straight on the panel

We recommend using a construction adhesive for a permanent installation or silicone adhesive for a semi-permanent installation.

1. Clean and prepare the wall surface.
2. Spread the adhesive on the back of the panel (see Figure A), with a gap of 2” (51 mm) around the edges.
3. Glue the panel to the wall, make sure the weight of the panel is supported while the adhesive dries (see adhesive instructions for drying time). We recommend using a few drywall screws or regular screws in addition to the adhesive to hold the panel in place when installing. When installing on ceilings, secure the panel to the ceiling joists with drywall screws in addition to the adhesive.

METHOD 2

Screwing directly into the wall

Secure the panel directly to the wall from the black PET panel support using black drywall screws or regular screws. We recommend a minimum of 20 screws per panel spaced approximately 9.6“ (24 mm) apart across the width and 24” (610 mm) apart along the length of the panel.

If you are screwing into drywall, please make sure to use appropriate anchors. If you are ceiling mounting, fix the screws directly to the ceiling joists or (for empty ceilings) using suitable anchors.

METHOD 3

Screwing / Nailing the panels on to furring strips

This method provides additional sound/bass absorption by leaving an air gap behind the panel. We recommend installing 1x2 timber battens on the wall and fixing them to the wall joists at 23.5” (600 mm) intervals.

Attach the panels to the furring strips as directed in Method 2.