Wall Panels for Offices in Goa

You do not need to cover every wall. Sound reflects between parallel hard surfaces, so treating part of each pair of facing walls — and the wall behind a cluster of desks — makes the biggest difference. Panels placed at seated head height work harder than ones high up near the ceiling.

Acoustic panels absorb sound inside a room; they do not stop it passing through a wall. If two cabins can hear each other clearly, the gap above the partition or under the door is often the real culprit. We will point this out during the survey so the panels are not expected to do something they cannot.

A panelled wall behind the reception desk is the most photographed surface in most offices. Fluted panels in a mid-tone wood finish, a WPC slat wall with a lit logo, or a panel in a deep neutral all look settled without dating quickly. Keep the logo and lighting plan in mind before choosing the panel, so fixings and cables can be planned.

Inner partitions in an air-conditioned office are dry and stable, so wood, veneer and MDF-based panels behave well. Outer walls, toilet walls and pantry walls are not: they see condensation, leaks and humidity in the rains. There, PVC and WPC are safer, and any panel should be fixed on a frame that leaves an air gap to the masonry.

If the building or insurer specifies fire performance for wall linings, tell us early. We can source panels with the relevant test documentation where it exists, and avoid ones that do not meet the requirement.

Offices are re-planned more often than homes. Panels fixed on battens or clip systems can be taken down and reused when a partition moves, whereas panels glued straight to plaster usually break on removal. Ask for the fixing method that suits how long you expect the layout to last.