reduce echoes with acoustic sprays and plasters
is your school or workplace too echoey?
Oscar Acoustics offers a wide range of solutions for reverberation control. Our acoustic sprays and plasters are used to acoustically treat an interior space for reverberation (echo) control. So, why is it worth having these types of applications, and what are the benefits?
why reverberations are so problematic
An echoing space makes it harder to communicate effectively, especially if you’re often dealing with large crowds. It’s particularly ruinous for music and other audio.
When reverberation is not controlled, it can defeat the entire purpose of a space. Excessive echo makes it difficult to understand speech, makes private conversations tricky, and diminishes the quality of music and other sounds.
Sound can bounce off walls, ceiling and floors, before they reach our ears, resulting in uncomfortable noise levels. If your space has hard surfaces like concrete, glass or tiles, echoes are likely to last longer, so speech and music is distorted.
This phenomenon is particularly bad news in environments such as:
- Concert halls where an excellent clarity of sound is vital for performers and audiences.
- Conference rooms where effective communication is vital in such spaces and echoes can make a performance feel unprofessional, even when the presentation is otherwise of good quality.
- Schools and lecture theatres where students need to clearly understand teachers or lecturers.
- Open-plan offices where a quieter environment can help us concentrate and be more productive but collaboration spaces are also needed.
- Restaurants and bars where diners are less likely to return if they have to shout to be heard and are unable to understand what their party is saying.
how our acoustic sprays and plasters can solve the problem
Our acoustic sprays and plasters enable designers to create spaces that sound as good as they look. They work by absorbing sound waves, preventing them from bouncing off hard surfaces, therefore reducing the reverberation time.
This is particularly important in public or large spaces, where sound can otherwise feel overwhelming and even make us feel disorientated.
how do acoustic sprays and plasters work?
Acoustic sprays are sprayed directly onto walls or ceilings. They are typically made from mineral fibres or cellulose-based materials, which offer excellent sound absorption properties.
One of their biggest benefits is that they can be applied to many different types of substrates. Acoustic sprays can be applied to a wide range of surfaces, from concrete to plasterboard, making them suitable for application in any interior space.
Providing a seamless finish for the entire surface and hiding any imperfections, our acoustic sprays follow the lines of whatever is underneath, acoustically treating and decorating at the same time.
choose from a range of acoustic sprays
Oscar Acoustics has a variety of sprays to choose from, including:
- SonaSpray fcx, a seamless and decorative acoustic plaster spray finish that creates an attractive, flat and lightly pitted surface.
- SonaSpray fc for a lightly textured and firm finish. This spray provides superb acoustics by absorbing noise, instead of reflecting it.
- SonaSpra K-13 Special, a fire-rated acoustic spray for a seamless finish and medium texture.
- SonaSpray K, an industrial decorative spray that can be applied to flat or curved surfaces.
introducing our acoustic plasters
Acoustic plasters are ideal for spaces where maintaining a clean, architectural look is essential. They provide a high-quality finish that looks almost identical to standard plaster but with sound-absorbing properties.
They’re renowned for being long-lasting and durable. That makes them ideal for spaces where you don’t want a great deal of maintenance.
Just like our sprays, acoustic plasters can be finished in various colours and textures to fit the aesthetic requirements of any space. Products include Oscar Elite for an exceptionally smooth acoustic plaster finish.
what are the benefits beyond reverberation control?
Firstly, there’s the fact that they can enhance the look of your space.
Many traditional acoustic solutions such as acoustic panels can appear as an afterthought and often do not fit in with the aesthetics of a space. However, our acoustic sprays and plasters will blend seamlessly into the design of any space. Whether it’s a museum, office or luxury hotel, you won’t have to worry about it spoiling the appearance of your space.
they’re easy to apply
Our acoustic sprays are especially easy and quick to apply. They can make short work of acoustically treating entire buildings quickly and economically.
Plasters can take longer to apply, but they offer a bespoke finish that integrates effortlessly with your overall interior design. Both solutions can be applied without altering the existing structure of your room’ they’re therefore suitable for both renovations and new constructions.
Both sprays and plasters are great at reducing echoes. They’re also fire-rated, so can contribute towards the safety standards of your building. This makes them an excellent choice for public spaces such as offices, schools, hospitals, and theatres where fire safety is a concern.
sustainable solutions for your space
Our acoustic sprays and plasters are made from sustainable, recycled materials, offering an environmentally friendly option for acoustic treatment. Better yet, they can make your space more energy-efficient by also providing thermal insulation.
Find out more about our acoustic sprays and plasters. Or don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.