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Post by Hexspa on Feb 27, 2017 4:58:58 GMT
Hey guys. Many of you have questions about how to install acoustic treatment.
In this post I'll be talking about The Flat Method and how to employ gaps.
The Flat Method differs from the conventional Angled Method wherein you place your rigid absorbers across panels.
Both can, and should, be used in conjunction with one another.
I'm using dead weight, standoffs and chains to make it happen.
Check the pics below.
-m
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Post by Hexspa on Feb 27, 2017 5:12:30 GMT
 Here is a cloud absorber and the front left of my room. The cloud is attached at each corner with one chain and two cable ties each. I advise using either cable ties or hook screws in conjunction with a chain so you can get a level installation.  Same type of fasteners in the rear. Here my top panel is attached to the ceiling at three points (two corners and center) and is supported from the bottom by a chain that's connected to the top of the bottom panel and the wall. Be sure not to tighten the bottom chain too tight or the top panel won't hang flat. Also, if you prefer, you could make your panels shorter so they can stack, or be suspended, with each other.  This chain also makes sure the bottom panel doesn't fall forward. The top panel is behind and ensures the bottom panel doesn't fall back. |
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Post by Hexspa on Feb 27, 2017 5:14:25 GMT
 Here is a close up of the rear panels attaching to the ceiling.  Detail how the rear panels sit together with the gap behind.  This is the chain connecting the bottom panel to the wall and supporting some of the weight of the top panel. |
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Post by Hexspa on Feb 27, 2017 5:17:19 GMT
 These side panels, of which I'm most proud, are gapped using a drywall bead standoff and counterbalanced with a chain affixed to the wall.  Here is more detail on that aspect. The panel is gapped 3x, or 12", from the wall. -m |
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