Stylish acoustic panels!
Article published in Le Soleil
April 6, 2019
Your teenager is practicing his drum lessons, while the eldest would like to study in silence and you, on your side, had planned to watch a movie in the home theater? To avoid cacophony and conflicts in the house, have you thought about installing acoustic panels?
In recent years, many innovative solutions and products have been marketed to reduce noise in the home or in the workplace. We find at Distribution 2020, a division of Richelieu, the best products in this category.
“Acoustical panels aren't what they used to be: they offer beautiful contemporary designs that blend with home décor, while performing better. They can also be cut and used for different applications,” says Anne Michaud, General Manager of Distribution 2020.
Innovative markers
One of these innovative products is the Feltkütur felt board. No need to sacrifice aesthetics to improve the acoustic comfort of a room. The new Feltkütur product line combines functionality and design.
Rigid felt panels are available in different formats, thicknesses and textures, which gives them an interesting advantage. These panels are made of polyester felt, of which almost half of the fibers have been recycled. They can be cut to size, molded or applied directly to the wall, allowing a wide variety of layouts.
Where to apply them? Anywhere you want to absorb sound: in a family room, a music space or a home office, for example. “These felt panels come with acoustic properties, which make them unrivaled for reducing interior noise. Installed in strategic locations, they offer the best possible acoustic solution at a competitive cost,” assures Ms. Michaud.
Want to update your decor? Opt for Feltkütur's Decöfelt range, which offers decorative panels in simple shapes, adding an interesting design element to your decor, such as spheres, snowflakes or a shadowy reproduction of New York City.
In workplaces
Feltkütur acoustic panels are popular not only at home. Originally, they were exclusively dedicated to office environments, before conquering the residential area.
They are particularly popular in open-plan workplaces, which have practically become the norm in certain fields. The open area is popular for many reasons: it is brighter and particularly favors collaborative work. But what about the privacy of each worker? In addition to providing a visual barrier, the acoustic panel also reduces ambient noise, perfectly soundproofs meeting rooms and improves concentration. Some panels are also fireproof.
“Acoustical panels can take different forms. They are not necessarily large uniform panels: they can be bent, trimmed and added only where necessary,” insists Ms. Michaud.
Eco-friendly panels
In terms of acoustics, one of the most innovative products on the market is the Panolite Tekboard. This lightweight acoustic panel is manufactured by a Quebec company; it is mainly made of honeycomb cardboard, made from recyclable fibers and covered with felt from Feltkütur's Duotex range. The main advantage of Panolite panels is that they are 75% lighter than normal.
Everything is assembled using a hot polyurethane glue, without urea formaldehyde, forming very ecological panels. In addition, the composite assembly of these panels gives them a surprising strength, despite their lightness, allowing practically all uses, with multiple advantages.
Panolite also offers great design versatility, adds the Distribution 2020 spokesperson. sound, and comes in different finishes, such as wood veneer, laminate, melamine, ready-to-paint surfaces and more. It is one of the most versatile Quebec products,” she adds.
Developed by a Quebec company from Feltkütur felts, the Panolite Tekboard is one of the most innovative panels on the market.
Panolite panels can be used for different applications.
Panolite panels can be used for different applications.
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With more than 110,000 hardware products, Distribution 2020 offers the widest choice in the region. On the lookout for trends and innovative and sustainable products, this is the perfect place to get inspired or to find the accessory, piece of hardware, material or innovation that will meet your needs.
You hesitate in the choice of your materials? A visit to the showroom will allow you to compare the different products offered, to touch them, to arrange them and, thus, to give you a good idea of the desired result. In addition, advisors are always available to guide you in carrying out your small and large spring renovation projects.
