There are many reasons to use Wall Upholstery for your next project. Fabric-covered acoustical walls have been used for decades, by radio and television stations, to enhance the sound of speaking voices. It is now used in conference rooms and offices, concert halls and performance spaces, galleries and educational institutions. Wall Upholstery is prepared with lush layers of under-padding. This al
lows major construction flaws in walls and ceilings can be covered without expensive repair. This same padding insulates against intrusive. Fabric padded surfaces are not just for residential situations. Restaurants, hotels, ballrooms, recording studios and just about any other commercial installation that requires beauty wedded to practicality will benefit from considering upholstered walls and ceilings. Decorating with Fabric has several methods of Wall Upholstery depending on the application. Trent Mock & Peter David is available to consult with you on your next wall upholstery project to determine the correct application required. The Benefits of Wall Upholstery
There are many reasons to consider wall upholstery, versus other types of wall coverings:
Unparalleled warmth, texture and depth.
Improved acoustics and soundproofing in key rooms, such as home theaters, dining rooms and bedrooms.
Precise scribing to architectural contours and built-in elements, creating a tailored effect.
Enhanced durability – holds up to generations of use with lower overall cost.
Ability to install over irregular surfaces, eliminating the need to remove prior treatments or prep walls.
Affords the application of unique details, such as brass nail heads or gimp trim.
It’s a natural process, with none of the toxins of paint, stain or wallpaper application. Sound Control and Wall Upholstery
In this age of digital sound, "acoustical disasters" seem to be everywhere. When sound reflects from hard wall surfaces, the results can be very uncomfortable. Sound needs to have a certain degree of both absorption and reflection. Sound absorption is a ratio of energy which strikes a surface, less the amount of energy which is reflected back from the surface. A common measurement term used in the industry is the NRC rating which stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient. It is the average of specific frequencies as absorbed by certain materials. For example, ½ inch gypsum wallboard has an NCR rating of .07, which means gypsum will absorb 7% of sound energy and reflect back 93%. Compare this to an acoustically treated wall with an NCR of .75 achievable with fiberglass or Dacron covered in an acoustically appropriate fabric. One can listen, speak in a normal tone and be "acoustically comfortable". Ask any teenager's parent to describe the alternative
