Acoustic Wood Panels
Perforated or grooved boards let sound through to the absorber behind
A plain wood board reflects sound; the pattern is what lets it in
Hole or groove size and spacing change which frequencies are absorbed
Fire class depends on the board and backing together, so we specify both
Acoustic Wood Panels
Acoustic wood panels are perforated or grooved wood boards that let sound through to an absorbing layer behind. Acoustic wood panels use a pattern of perforations or routed grooves across a wood-finished board to let sound pass through into an absorbing layer behind, so the surface reads as a continuous timber finish while doing real acoustic work. The pattern is engineered, not decorative: hole or groove size, spacing and the backing behind the board set which frequencies are absorbed, which makes these panels useful where a project has a reverberation-time target to hit. They sit comfortably in boardrooms, auditoriums, hotel lobbies and reception areas, where a fabric or felt surface would feel too utilitarian for the setting and solid wood cladding would reflect sound rather than absorb it. We match the pattern, finish and absorption class to your interior from the ranges we work with, then supply and install across the UK — get in touch for a free survey.
Sound absorption
Perforations or grooves let sound through the wood face into an absorbing layer behind.
Design flexibility
Perforated or grooved patterns in veneer and lacquer finishes suit classic and contemporary interiors.
Acoustic Wood Panels
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From first survey to final finish
One team handles all seven stages, the same way on every project, so you always know what happens next.
A surveyor visits the site, or works from your drawings and photos when a visit isn't practical. Either way, the room, its surfaces and how it is used are recorded before any advice is given.
Reverberation, ambient noise and noise transfer are read against what the space is used for. The findings arrive as a written report with recommendations, yours to keep with no obligation to proceed.
Treatment is modelled against a reverberation target, then drawn up with panel positions, fixings and finishes. Nothing moves forward until you have approved the design.
Every quotation comes with the specification behind it, listing products by type, quantity and finish with costs set out line by line. What is quoted is what the design calls for.
Panels, baffles, ceilings and screens come from our Acoustic Solutions range and are supplied to the approved specification. What arrives on site matches what was designed.
Our own engineers fit to the approved drawings, checking positions and fixings as they go. One team supplies and installs, so nothing is handed between contractors.
Optional: after fit-out the space can be measured again and compared with the original survey, so the improvement is measured rather than assumed. Results are reported against the relevant standards and the written record goes into your building file.
One contractor from first measurement to final sign-off
We work in a strict sequence. Each stage is verified before the next one begins.
Site Survey & Assessment
We listen to the problem and understand the space. You tell us what you hear and when it matters most.
Design & Quotation
An engineer visits the site and assesses the reverberation, noise transfer and how the space is used. You receive clear recommendations.
Supply &
Install
We specify the correct materials and plan the work around your operation. Nothing is left to chance.
Testing & Compliance
We fit the treatment cleanly with minimal disruption. Before-and-after measurement is available as an option.
Acoustic product FAQs: specification, performance and installation
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about this type of acoustic product.
The wood face itself would reflect sound. The perforations or grooves are what let sound reach the absorber behind, and open area, hole or groove size and the backing set the absorption. A pattern with very little open area looks solid but absorbs less.
In most cases, yes, using stain, veneer or lacquer options. Exact species and colour matching varies, so we send samples and confirm the closest achievable match before ordering. Timber ages differently, so allow for slight variation next to old joinery.
Standard timber panels are not recommended for high-moisture environments such as pools, kitchens or washdown areas. For those we specify a moisture-resistant or industrial range instead, with sealed faces and stable cores.
Perforated boards look calm and uniform, while grooved boards give a linear, rhythmic look. Both come in a range of hole and groove sizes, which changes the look and the frequencies absorbed. We show samples of each and check the tested absorption.
Routine dusting is usually enough. Refinishing depends on the timber treatment, the lacquer and how much light and wear the panels receive. We advise on maintenance for the specific finish at specification stage.
Find out what your room needs
Book a free site survey or talk to an acoustician. We'll tell you what your room needs.
