How to Install Sonex® Acoustical Foam in a Studio
Acoustical Solutions installs sound absorbing Sonex® foam acoustic panels in a home video studio. Acoustical foam is one of the most popular and effective noise control products.
How to Install Acoustic Foam Panels with Adhesive
Acoustical Solutions installs acoustical foam panels using adhesive to secure the panel to the wall. Video includes an instructional voice over.
- What is HPC Coating?
- HPC Coating for Wall and Ceiling Panels:
- Coating is applied to the panel face and edges.
- HPC Coating for Hanging Baffles and Clouds:
- The coating will be applied to all exposed edges and sides.
- HPC Coating for Drop-In Ceiling Tiles:
- All necessary edges will be coated to provide a finished appearance.
- Are custom HPC colors available?
- There is a minimum requirement of 700 square feet of Sonex® Acoustical Foam.
- We require the brand name, paint color and number.
- There is a setup fee is for each custom color.
- We require a deposit for the order.
HPC is a high-performance coating that is applied to acoustical melamine foam base. Our exclusive water based HPC formulation improves durability and protects the acoustical foam from dust and dirt, allowing the surface to be cleaned using a damp cloth. The HPC coating is especially appropriate for use high-traffic areas. HPC Premium extends the HPC coating further by offering a line of brilliant colors from which to choose.
Custom HPC colors are available. Popular paint brands may be combined with our exclusive HPC formulation to produce unique designs for any project.
To produce an order for custom HPC colors, please be aware of the following.
Customers with an order for custom HPC colors will receive a sample to approve prior to producing the order.
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Sonex® Adhesive Applicator Gun
The Sonex® Adhesive Applicator Gun is a used to apply Sonex® Acoustic Panel Adhesive when installing acoustical foam. This tool operates in a similar fashion to a standard caulking gun.…
Sonex® Acoustic Panel Adhesive
The Sonex® Acoustic Panel Adhesive has been specially formulated for use with our Sonex® acoustic foam panels. One 10.5-ounce tube installs approximately 16-24 square feet of Sonex® acoustic foam wall…
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Sonex® Classic Foam
$248.00 – $463.00
Size: 2' x 4'
Thickness: 2"
Sonex® Classic Foam is an extremely popular foam because of its design, acoustical effectiveness and economical price point. Sonex® Classic Acoustic Foam features a modified anechoic wedge design for cost-effective and impressive sound control.
The unique geometric shape of the surface pattern on these panels provides optimum absorption and deflection of sound energy, making them an excellent choice for recording and broadcast studios. These versatile panels can also be used in listening rooms, restaurants, production areas and other locations where sound absorption is critically important.
Sonex® Classic is available in natural melamine foam colors (natural white, natural grey) or HPC coated colors. These panels can easily be mounted to any wall or ceiling surface with acouSTIC water-based adhesive.
Features:
- Reduces echo and reverberation
- Improves speech intelligibility
- Exceptional acoustical performance
- Mold-resistant, fire-retardant
Technical Information for Sonex® Classic Foam:
- Size: 2′ x 4′ (8 sheets per box)
- Thickness: 2″
- Coverage: 64 square feet per box
- Part Numbers: SOC-2, SOC-2HW, COC-2
- Material: Open-cell melamine-based foam
- Pattern: Sonex® Mating parquet
- Finish: Natural Grey, Natural White, HPC Coated
- Density: 0.5 to 0.7 lbs./cu. ft. (ASTM D3574-77)
- Fire Rating: Class 1 per ASTM E84
- Microbial Growth: Passes UL 181, section 11
- Fungus Resistance Rating: #0 per ASTM G21
- NRC Per ASTM C423-90a
- Natural (Grey/White): 0.80 (Mounting Type A)
- HPC Coated Colors: 0.95 (Mounting Type B)
| Sound Absorption (Hz) ASTM C423-90a | |||||||
| Thickness | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | NRC |
| Natural Grey and Natural White | |||||||
| 2″ | 0.05 | 0.31 | 0.81 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.95 | 0.80 |
| HPC Coated Colors | |||||||
| 2″ | 0.13 | 0.41 | 1.02 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 0.95 |
Installation Method:
- Easily mount these panels to any wall or ceiling surface with water-based construction adhesive.
- For best results, install this product at the end of your construction project.
- Use clean gloves to prevent soiling material.
- Melamine foam is fragile, please handle with care.
- Do not install material of unacceptable quality.