Wall Panels for Conference Rooms in Goa

Sound in a meeting room bounces between parallel surfaces: the two long side walls, and the screen wall and the rear wall. Treating one of each pair, at the height of seated heads, removes most of the flutter echo. The rear wall opposite the screen is often the most important, because it sends the speaker's voice back towards the microphones.

Glass walls cannot take panels, so balance them with heavy curtains, or put extra absorption on the opposite solid wall.

Not every panel is acoustic. Plain fluted, PVC or WPC panels look good but reflect sound much like a painted wall. Fabric-wrapped panels, felt panels and slatted panels with an absorptive backing are the ones that reduce echo. A common pattern is decorative panels on the screen wall, where looks matter most, and absorptive panels on the side and rear walls.

Ask for the panel's acoustic performance data where available, and be wary of thin decorative foam sold as soundproofing.

The wall behind the display is the backdrop for presentations; the wall behind the participants is what the far end sees on a video call. Mid-tone wood, fabric and textured finishes look good on camera. Glossy surfaces reflect lights into the lens, and busy patterns distract.

Plan the screen size, bracket, cable route and any speakers or soundbar before the panels go up, so everything sits flush and hidden.

Hotels and many office buildings have requirements for wall linings in meeting rooms. Tell us the requirement and we will choose panels with appropriate test documentation from the supplier, rather than guessing after the fit-out.

Wall panels work best as part of a set. A carpet or rug under the table, chairs with upholstered backs and a curtain across the glass all take some of the load, so fewer panels are needed and the room still looks restrained. If the ceiling is hard plaster with no acoustic tiles, mention it: a high, hard ceiling may need more absorption on the walls to compensate.