The quality of sound around us significantly impacts our mental and physical well-being. Spaces with good acoustics can reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve mood, enhancing overall wellness. People with medical conditions such as hyperacusis and misophonia, which make people sensitive to noise, can benefit from quieter settings. Part of Felt Right’s mission is to provide cost-effective, elegant solutions for managing sound and combating the effects of noise pollution using Felt Right's decorative sound-dampening panels.
Use our acoustics calculator to find the optimal amount of coverage for your unique space and preferences. Just answer a few questions, and we’ll tell you exactly how much to order.
Managing sound pollution is one reason to invest in sound-dampening felt tiles, but these panels are also effective in soothing those with sensory needs, which can affect 1 in 6 people. A majority of these people have invisible disabilities, which means their challenges are not often visible to the naked eye. Some of these include autism, PTSD, Down Syndrome, early-onset dementia, and more. Up to 15% of the population suffers from some form of SPD (sensory processing disorder). Felt Right is committed to creating environments that foster a feeling of safety, security, and inclusion with our best sound-dampening panels.
Felt Right partners with KultureCity, a leading US-based non-profit organization focused on creating sensory inclusive™ spaces in order to address the needs of those individuals with invisible disabilities. These spaces are often located in large public spaces such as airports, schools, sports arenas, and shopping centers.
Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder that results in an increased sensitivity to a range of everyday sounds that most people would find tolerable. Those with hyperacusis may find noises like the humming of a fridge, the clatter of dishes, or even moderate levels of conversation painfully loud. This heightened sensitivity can lead to discomfort, pain, and avoidance of social situations or public places, significantly affecting one's quality of life.
Misophonia, on the other hand, is an emotional reaction to specific sounds. It's often described as a "fight or flight" response to particular noises, such as chewing, breathing, or tapping. These sounds trigger intense emotional responses such as anger, panic, or the need to escape, even when these sounds are objectively not loud or threatening. Misophonia can strain relationships and make social interactions challenging.
Our acoustic solutions, including acoustic sound dampening panels are designed with mental wellness in mind. They offer a visually pleasing and practical way to manage the acoustics in your environment, making spaces more comfortable for those with hyperacusis, misophonia, and anyone looking to reduce noise pollution in their lives. By dampening and controlling sound, our products help create serene spaces that promote concentration, relaxation, and overall mental well-being.
Sound Control FAQ
While no acoustic tile can eliminate the causes of noise pollution, such as car traffic and wind noise, Felt Right sound panels are designed to absorb sound reflections off of hard surfaces with a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.35. This means they reduce the reflected energy by 35% on average wherever they’re placed. The absorption percentage varies for different sound frequencies. Our sound-dampening art generally absorbs frequencies above 300 Hz and performs especially well (60-100% absorption) in the range critical to human speech (between 1.4 Khz and 8 kHz).
Depending on room size, we suggest covering a minimum area of either 3’ x 4’ or 4’ x 6’ with office sound-dampening panels to help reduce unwanted room noise. You'll notice the benefits of sound-dampening acoustic panels more when you increase the coverage area, which might be necessary if you experience hypersensitivity to noise. Larger spaces with hard surfaces will require more coverage. For a more accurate calculation, use our acoustic calculator.
Any open wall is a good candidate for decorative sound-dampening panels. And every bit of acoustic treatment counts. Placing tiles on two adjacent walls to reduce reverberation in both directions can be very effective. Finally, if the sound source and the listener are in fixed locations, placing tiles at first reflection points using the mirror trick will maximize effectiveness.
Reducing sound coming from an adjacent space is a more complex issue to address and may require a multi-pronged approach. Our customers have found that covering the entire wall with noise-blocking wall panels can be an effective part of the solution. Keep in mind that it is also important to do things like seal up air gaps, as even tiny air gaps let in a lot of sound.
Absolutely! Managing sound in your space is often a bit of a trial-and-error process. We recommend you purchase what you feel is reasonable for your space and your budget, especially if noise sensitivity is an issue for people in your home or office. You can always add more felt wall panels if you find that you prefer more sound absorption or if the layout or use of your space changes.
It’s so easy to install sound-dampening panels that it’ll only take a few minutes to add even more sound-dampening power to your space. A quiet, calm space free of unwanted noise can be a game-changer for those sensitive to sound.
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What Are Felt Right Tiles Made From?
Each Felt Right tile is made from high-density, engineered PET felt that has a warm, wool-like appearance but is also very durable and wear-resistant! Our tiles come from 50% recycled single-use plastic that has been broken down into fibers and sterilized without harmful chemicals. These fibers are dyed and felted together into sheets which we then cut down into different shapes. Each tile is 9mm and has precision-cut, chamfered edges.
How Do Felt Right Tiles Contribute to Healthy Indoor Air Quality?
Felt Right tiles adhere to strict quality standards and ensure our products do not contain any red-list chemicals or materials harmful to your health. Our materials have also been tested to confirm they do not emit any harmful gasses into the places where you install your designs.
Where Are Felt Right Tiles Made?
We make our felt panels in-house in Draper, UT. Our headquarters are located at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountain Range, which provides a backdrop almost as beautiful as our custom felt wall designs.
What Is Required to Install My Felt Right Tiles?
We use easy-installation methods for our felt tiles that only require a tape measure, level, and pencil. After aligning your first few tiles, your design should be easy to complete. Most felt wall designs take less than an hour.
Are Adhesive Tabs Included in My Felt Right Order?
Every order of Felt Right tiles comes with plenty of adhesive tabs for installation. We also provide a few extras just in case you lose a few.
Can I Purchase Extra Adhesive Tabs?
Yes. To purchase extra adhesive tabs, visit our Adhesive Tabs section under the "About" tab.
How do I install Ceiling Products and Hardware?
Here you can find some helpful Youtube videos with descriptions on each video:
How to use Flat Ceiling Hardware
How to use ACT/Drop Ceiling Hardware
How to install Ceiling Cloud Baffles
How to install Baffle Blades
Are Felt Right Tiles Safe For My Walls?
Yes. Felt Right tiles utilize our proprietary, removable adhesive and can be uninstalled damage-free when removed properly. Upon removal, the tile is first separated from the wall, leaving the tabs on the wall surface. The tabs are then removed from the wall by rolling them off with your thumb or fingers.
Can I Relocate a Felt Sound Panel Once It’s in Place?
Of course. We include extra adhesive tabs in all of our orders. These extra tabs let you reposition one or two tiles during the installation process. If you need to move more tiles, you can always order extra adhesive squares.
Can the Acoustic Felt Wall Panels Be Used in Ceiling Applications?
Yes, you can use Felt Right tiles in ceiling applications. However, we do recommend using Felt Right Commercial-Grade adhesive tabs to create a stronger, semi-permanent bond when installing sound-dampening ceiling tiles.
Can Felt Right Tiles Be Used in Flooring Applications?
You should not use Felt Right tiles for flooring applications.
Do the Tiles Stick to Textured Walls?
Felt Right adhesive tabs conform to most surfaces including lightly textured walls. We recommend switching to our Commercial Tabs at checkout if your walls are Cement, Cinder Block, Brick, or highly textured.
How Long Does it Take to Ship an Order?
Most orders ship from our factory within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, this lead time may be extended to 5-6 business days for larger orders, or if we are super busy. If you need your order by a specific date, please reach out to us at support@feltright.com, and we will do everything we can to accommodate.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do! You can calculate shipping rates during your checkout.
How do I uninstall felt acoustic panels without damaging the paint?
There are two important steps to uninstalling felt Right tiles without damaging paint:
Step 1: Carefully separate each tile from the adhesive tabs.
Tiles are removed, leaving the tabs on the wall surface. This is done by inserting fingers between the tile and the wall, away from the tab location, and gradually applying pressure until the tile separates from the tabs. Avoid pulling the tile directly away from the wall in an abrupt or forcefully, as the tile needs time to release from the tabs. Avoid pulling the tile directly away from the wall abruptly or forcefully, as the tile needs time to be released from the tabs.
Step 2: Roll the tabs off the wall. Once the tile has been removed from the wall, leaving the tabs, then remove each tab from the wall. This is done by starting at a corner of the tab, applying pressure, and rolling the tab off of the wall with your finger or thumb. Avoid pulling the tab directly away from the wall.
If you have difficulty getting the tab to begin rolling, you can use a block pencil eraser to start the process.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days of purchase and we will refund you minus the cost of shipping (or you may ship it yourself).
Your refund will be processed within 14 business days of receiving your returned items.
We accept orders up to $1,000 and charge a 15% restocking fee for orders between $1,000 and $3,000.
We do not accept returns for orders over $3,000, Room Dividers, Ceiling Baffles, or Desk Dividers.
We limit returns on large orders because we custom-fabricate tiles for each order rather than store excess inventory as part of our effort to minimize our environmental footprint.
Please note that orders placed within seven days of each other will be counted as one order and are subject to the terms listed above.
What Is the Best Sound Dampening Material?
High-density felt, like the material used in Felt Right tiles, is one of the best sound-dampening materials. It effectively absorbs sound while being aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly. Other great options include foam panels and fiberglass.
How To Soundproof a Room?
While soundproofing a room can be useful for those who require absolute silence, it's unnecessary for most people because it involves more than just adding acoustic panels. You’ll want to seal gaps around windows and doors, install thick curtains, and add dense materials like mass-loaded vinyl or extra drywall to block outside noise. In addition to being time-consuming, soundproofing a room is also very expensive. Alternatively, you could install Felt Right tiles to reduce internal noise within the room.
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