FELT RIGHT SOLUTIONS:
Noise From Adjacent Spaces - Acoustic Solutions Guide
Reducing the sound coming from a noisy adjacent space is often a complex issue to address and may require a multi-pronged approach. Our customers have found that covering the entire wall with felt right tiles in order to dampen through-wall vibrations can be an effective part of the solution. Keep in mind it is also important to seal up air gaps between quiet and noisy spaces, as even tiny air gaps let in a lot of sound. Finally, if walls, floors, and ceilings are just too thin, you may consider renovation, adding mass (weight) to vibrating structures with the help of a licensed contractor.
Acoustic Considerations
Vibrating Structures (walls, doors, ceilings, floors)
Air Gaps (around doors, windows, etc)
Control of Noise Outside your Space
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Acoustic Solutions
Seal the Gaps
Seal non-critical openings between noisy and quiet spaces. Use heavy draft stoppers for gaps under interior doors, add soft neoprene gaskets to door jambs and windows, use acoustic sealant for floor/ceiling cracks.
Add Damping Layer
Covering a wall with a vibration-damping layer such as Felt Right tiles can reduce sound transfer through the wall by converting sound vibrations into movement of the tiles.
ADD MASS
Hire a licensed contractor to add weight to vibration-transferring structures. Use MDF to box in exposed ducts or between exposed joists. Add a second layer of drywall to an existing wall. Replace hollow-core with solid-core doors.
CONTROL THE NOISY SPACE
Within the noisy space, move noise sources away from your quiet space, set loud machinery on vibration-isolating rubber pads, talk to neighbors about their habits, and enforce local noise ordinances when appropriate.
Placement For Your Space
When adding absorbers such as Felt Right acoustic tiles, consider these placement options.
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Cover an entire wall.
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Cover both sides of the offending wall.
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Installation FAQs
For smaller, semi-permanent applications, we recommend using Felt Right commercial grade adhesive tabs. Adhesive tabs make for a quick and easy installation process and are included with every order.
For larger, permanent or overhead applications we encourage installers to use a construction adhesive like Liquid Nails, Roman-555 Extreme Tack Wallcovering Adhesive, or VHB tape to adhere tiles to wall or ceiling. Felt Right tiles are precision fabricated to allow for seamless installation and are a favorite with the construction trade.
Every order of Felt Right tiles comes standard with adhesive tabs. At checkout, you are given the option to choose between Paint Safe and Commercial tabs. For more information on the difference between tabs, see here.
Our felt wall panels are easy to clean and maintain. To remove dust, all you need is a vacuum wand or hose. For spot cleaning, all you need is a damp rag or household cleaner to spray the tiles and wipe them down. For high-traffic, commercial applications, you can disinfect Felt Right tiles with multi-purpose cleaning products. For more information, see our cleaning guide.
There are 2 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 forceful manner as the tile needs time to release 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.
Yes, you can use Felt Right tiles for ceiling applications. However, we do recommend using Felt Right Commercial-Grade adhesive tabs to create a stronger, semi-permanent bond.
Felt Right tiles are not suitable for flooring applications.
Felt Right tiles are easily installed with a tape measure, a level and a pencil. Simply orient your first few tiles and then build out your design from there. Most designs can be installed in less than an hour!