Acoustic & Soundproof Wall Panels

Acoustic wall panels, often called soundproof wall panels, are soft, sound-absorbing panels that fix to your walls to cut echo and background noise. Hard walls bounce sound around a room, so calls, meetings and open-plan chatter carry further than they should. Our acoustic wall panels soak up that reflected sound, making rooms quieter and speech clearer. Choose from UK-made fabric tiles and baffles, Muffle panels up to 2m wide, and designer cork, moss and Abstracta sound panels. Not sure what you need? Read soundproofing vs acoustic panels or our acoustic wall panels buyer's guide.

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How to choose acoustic wall panels

Four quick decisions that get you the right panels first time.

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How much echo do you have?

As a rule of thumb, cover around 15–25% of the wall area in a typical office or meeting room. Very echoey rooms with hard floors and glass need more.

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Where should they go?

Put panels on the walls where sound bounces most: opposite desks, behind meeting tables, and on bare glass or plaster walls. Spread them out rather than grouping them in one place.

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Which style?

Rectangular fabric panels absorb the most for the money. Shaped tiles let you create patterns, and cork or moss panels add a natural finish.

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How will they be fitted?

Most panels fix with strong Velcro strips or keyhole brackets, so they are easy to put up yourself. We can also install them for you anywhere in the UK.

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Compare our wall panels, tiles and baffle boards

Our own UK-made fabric wall panels, side by side.

Muffle wall panel

Muffle wall panel

Our best-selling wall panel, with a lab-tested acoustic core.

Acoustic core
25mm (NRC 0.55)
Sizes
400 – 1200 × 400 – 2000mm
Fixing
Industrial Velcro
Lead time
5–10 working days
From
£82.50 ex. VAT
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Economy wall baffles

Economy wall baffles

A great-value way to cut echo across larger walls.

Thickness
15 or 30mm
Sizes
600×600 – 900×1200mm
Finish
Choice of fabric colours
Lead time
7–14 working days
From
£65.55 ex. VAT
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Rectangle acoustic tiles

Rectangle acoustic tiles

Thick, modular tiles for a stronger design statement.

Thickness
64mm
Sizes
1000×500 or 1400×700mm
Fixing
Keyhole brackets
Lead time
15–20 working days
From
£104.00 ex. VAT
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Fabric acoustic panels or slatted wood panels?

Slatted wood panels are popular in homes, and many people searching for acoustic panels have seen them. They look great, but they work differently from fabric acoustic panels, so it is worth knowing which one your room needs.

Fabric acoustic panelsSlatted wood panels
How they absorbThe whole fabric face absorbs sound, with a sound-absorbing core behind itThe felt behind and between the slats absorbs; the wooden slats themselves reflect sound
Best forCutting echo in offices, meeting rooms, classrooms and canteensFeature walls and a warm look, mainly in homes
Sizes and coloursMade to order in many sizes and fabric colours, or printed with your own designUsually set lengths and a few wood finishes
Fire safetyOur fabric panels use certified fire-retardant fabrics for offices, schools and public buildingsCheck each product's fire rating

If your main goal is a quieter, less echoey room, fabric acoustic panels usually do more for the space they take up. Many projects use both: fabric panels where the echo is worst, and a slatted feature wall for looks.

How many acoustic panels do you need? A worked example

A simple way to estimate is to cover 15 to 25% of the wall area. Here is how that works for a typical meeting room:

  1. Work out the wall area. A 5m by 4m room with 2.7m ceilings has walls of (5 + 4 + 5 + 4) × 2.7 = about 48.6m².
  2. Pick a coverage level. Use around 15% for a carpeted room with soft furniture, and 25% for hard floors, glass walls or high ceilings. At 20%, this room needs about 9.7m² of panels.
  3. Divide by the panel size. A 1200 × 800mm panel covers 0.96m², so this room needs around ten panels.

Spread the panels around the room at ear height, focusing on walls that face each other and the areas where people talk most. For large open-plan offices, high ceilings or canteens, add acoustic ceiling panels or hanging baffles as well. Our guide do acoustic panels work? explains more, or send us your room sizes and we will do the maths for you.

Acoustic panels for every space

Offices and open-plan spaces

Panels on the walls cut the background hum and stop conversations carrying across the room. Pair them with acoustic office screens and acoustic desk dividers for the quietest result.

Meeting rooms and video call rooms

Hard walls and glass make meeting rooms echo, which makes video calls hard to follow. A few panels behind and opposite the table make speech much clearer.

Schools and classrooms

Panels help pupils hear the teacher and reduce noise in halls, canteens and sports areas. Pinnable fabric panels also double as display boards.

Restaurants, canteens and receptions

Busy spaces with hard surfaces get loud quickly. Acoustic panels, including printed panels and moss walls, cut the noise while adding to the look of the space.

Home offices and studios

The same fabric panels work in home offices, podcast rooms and music rooms, where echo makes recordings and calls sound hollow.

Printed and custom panels

We make panels in custom sizes, shapes and colours, and can print your artwork, photos or branding onto them, so they work as wall art and acoustic treatment at the same time.

Soundproof wall panels or acoustic panels?

People often search for soundproof wall panels or soundproofing tiles when what they need is acoustic wall panels, so it helps to know the difference.

  • Acoustic panels absorb sound inside a room. They cut echo and reverberation, so speech is clearer and the room feels quieter. This is what most offices, meeting rooms, classrooms and restaurants need.
  • Soundproofing stops sound passing through a wall. That needs mass and airtight construction, such as extra layers of plasterboard or an independent stud wall, and is usually building work.

Our sound absorbing wall panels and acoustic tiles are the quick, no-building-work fix for noisy, echoey rooms. They reduce the noise people hear inside the space and, in many cases, the amount of sound that carries out through doors and gaps. If you need full soundproofing between rooms, talk to us and we’ll explain the options.

Sound reducing wall panels for every budget

Choose economy acoustic wall tiles for large areas on a budget, fabric-wrapped panels in any colour for offices and meeting rooms, or printed acoustic panels that add your branding or artwork. For ceilings, see our acoustic ceiling panels.

Need a custom size, colour or print?

We make sound panels for walls in custom sizes, colours and printed designs, for any budget. Send us your room size or photos and we’ll recommend how many panels you need, and fit them for you if you like.

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What do acoustic panels cost?

Our economy baffle boards start at about £55 + VAT, Muffle fabric panels at £82.50 + VAT and acoustic tiles at £104 + VAT. The total cost of treating a room depends on its size, how many panels you need and the fabric you choose. In the worked example above, a 5m by 4m meeting room needs around ten panels.

Fixings come with every panel, delivery is free to England and Wales, and you can order free fabric swatches before you buy. If you would rather not fit them yourself, we can install them anywhere in the UK. Ask us for a quote.

FAQs

Do acoustic wall panels really work?

Yes. Acoustic wall panels absorb sound that would otherwise bounce off hard walls, so they cut echo and make speech clearer and rooms calmer. Our Muffle wall panel has a lab-tested noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.55, meaning it absorbs over half of the sound that hits it.

How many acoustic panels do I need?

For most offices and meeting rooms, covering around 15–25% of the wall area makes a clear difference. Rooms with hard floors, glass walls and high ceilings need more. Send us your room size and we’ll recommend a layout. Contact us.

Are soundproof wall panels the same as acoustic panels?

No, and true soundproof panels do not really exist as a simple wall product. Stopping sound passing through a wall needs heavy building work, such as extra mass and sealed gaps. Acoustic panels do a different job: they absorb echo and noise inside the room, which is what makes most offices, classrooms and meeting rooms feel quieter.

How are the panels fixed?

Most of our panels fix with industrial-strength Velcro strips or keyhole brackets, so you can put them up yourself with basic tools. For larger projects or high-level panels, our fitters can install them for you anywhere in the UK.

Are your acoustic panels fire-retardant?

Yes. Our fabric wall panels are upholstered in certified fire-retardant fabrics, such as Camira and Macflex, which are suitable for offices, schools and public buildings. Check each product page for the exact fabric and certification.

Can you make acoustic panels to a custom size?

Yes. We make acoustic wall panels in custom sizes, shapes and colours, including printed panels with your own artwork or branding. Send us your measurements and we’ll send you a quote.

Do acoustic wall panels soundproof a room?

Not fully. Acoustic wall panels absorb sound inside a room, which cuts echo and makes the room quieter, but they do not stop sound passing through walls the way building-work soundproofing does.

What are the best wall panels for soundproofing an office?

For noisy, echoey offices, fabric acoustic wall panels are the most effective quick fix because they absorb speech. Cover around 15 to 25% of the wall area, more in very echoey rooms.

Do noise cancelling wall panels exist?

Not in the way noise cancelling headphones work. Wall panels absorb sound rather than cancelling it, which cuts echo and makes a room noticeably quieter and clearer.

Will direct-to-wall soundproofing panels stop noise from next door?

No. Panels fixed direct to the wall absorb sound inside your room, but stopping sound passing through a wall needs mass and building work. For echoey rooms and clearer calls, absorption is usually what you need.

What is the difference between acoustic tiles and baffle boards?

Both absorb sound. Acoustic tiles are smaller shapes you can arrange into patterns or feature walls, while baffle boards are simple flat panels, often fitted in rows across a wall or hung from the ceiling.

Acoustic wall panels for offices, schools and meeting rooms

Acoustic wall panels are the simplest way to reduce noise and echo in a room. Hard walls, glass and floors reflect sound, so voices bounce around and rooms feel loud. Sound absorbing wall panels soak up that reflected sound, making speech clearer and spaces calmer, whether it is an open-plan office, a meeting room, a classroom or a restaurant.

Our range covers fabric acoustic panels made in the UK, decorative acoustic wall tiles in rectangles, hexagons and circles, natural cork acoustic panels, moss walls, and acoustic ceiling panels for rooms where wall space is limited. Many people search for soundproof wall panels or noise reduction panels: what they usually need is acoustic absorption, which is exactly what these panels provide.

For the best results, combine wall panels with acoustic office screens and acoustic desk dividers. Not sure where to start? Read our guide on how to reduce noise in an open plan office, our guide do acoustic panels work?, order free fabric swatches, or contact us for free advice.

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