Lucas Salon Acoustic Treatment

Steve SniderSteve joined the team in 2016. A Virginia Tech graduate and proficient musician, his career in customer service combined with his knowledge of live venue music gives him great expertise for any acoustical project. Steve holds certifications in Building Acoustics and Noise Control and Principles of Acoustics for the Home Studio. 1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0120

AlphaSorb® Fabric-Wrapped Panels Treat Reverb at Lucas Salon.

AlphaSorb® Fabric-Wrapped Panels treat reverberation at Lucas Salon.

The Issue

Derek at Lucas Salon had a beautiful space with high ceilings and clean, modern lines inviting his customers into his space. There was one problem: the echo and reverberation made essential communication between staff and customers nearly impossible. Communication is a cornerstone of any great business, and Lucas Salon knew something had to be done. The solution had to keep the sleek aesthetic and keep their budget in line as well.

Fabric wrapped panels on the wall at Lucas Salon treat the acoustics.

The Challenge

Lucas Salon is a busy salon in New Hampshire. They rely on customers finding a sense of relaxation in their space. The floor plan offered a long, narrow footprint with high ceilings — a recipe for echo and reverberation in any space. Staff started noticing that they weren’t able to properly communicate with each other, and worse yet, they were having a hard time hearing and conversing with their customers. Lucas Salon needed a solution that would not impede the business day or customer experience, maintain their aesthetic, and work for their budget.

AlphaSorb® Fabric-Wrapped Ceiling Clouds Treat reverberation at Lucas Salon.

The Solution

In many cases for retail establishments there is limited wall space. Lucas Salon was no different. But, the salon did have a great space from the ceiling down about four feet. We decided to go with our AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels. They offer a sleek look, a wide variety of fabrics and colors, and are easy to install. The FR701 panels would line, or form a band, around the top of the walls. This would disperse the sound absorption evenly throughout the space and offer the best treatment with the least amount of impact from the POV of day-to-day business, install time, keeping the look and feel of the space, and maintaining the customer’s outlined budget.

Materials

AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels: 2″ thick – 3′ x 4′ panels in #408 Black

The Result

The panels looked great, almost blending into the existing color scheme of the salon walls. They solved the echo and reverberation issues and allowed the staff to communicate, the customer a haven and the business to function at peak form. Derek, the owner said, “They work amazingly, we are pumped! You can actually have a conversation with people and not have to yell or say “what?” due to not hearing them!” Update — in early 2023, Lucas Salon came back to Acoustical Solutions for a second phase of their noise reduction project. We added AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Ceiling Clouds to the space, with wonderful results. The customer told us it was a “massive difference, it’s so quiet you really can hear others conversations!”

To learn more about how Acoustical Solutions can solve your noise control problems, use our contact form, call one of our Acoustical Sales Consultants at (800) 782-5742, or visit us on the web at acousticalsolutions.com.

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