I have heard that the thicker the fabric, the better; is this correct? Something like a velveteen? Should the nap face downward, or does it even matter? I was thinking to attach it at the wall, on towel bars (using velcro) or similar. I have been trying to locate the "how to" on this project, but have been unsuccessful. I am interested to know how this is usually accomplished, professionally; there is no "example" within driving distance for me to "check out". I am required to be a jack-of-all-trades or problem fixer at my place of employment. It is not possible to hire an interior decorator or acoustics specialist for this project. Help! Your advice will be greatly appreciated!
2006-09-10 21:29:58 · 3 answers · asked by tama 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sounds reflect off of a hard surface (your current ceiling). If you use a thin material you are defeating the purpose and just going cosmetic.
Thicker fabric is certainly much better and will help to block some of the reflection. It is also beneficial to not try and hang the fabric as a flat surface. Having it drape a little also disperses sound a bit too. The direction the fabric is facing will really not matter too much.
The How to Hang part depends on the look you are going for. You can use various types of wire from home stores. Pool cover wire sometimes has interesting color covers. Rope, cable through bamboo, or buttons that have cord going back up to the ceiling.
Be creative & have fun.
2006-09-11 01:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by In The Woods 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drama department at my school very successfully converted echoewy basketball court into a dance studio by using velvet-like fabric on 2 out 4 walls. Walls are opposing one another and they are fully covered. Nap on that fabric has no particular direction to it.
2006-09-11 04:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cause of an echo is the bouncing of the sound waves off of the walls opposite you and then re-bouncing from the walls behind you, etc.,etc. So, 2 things you can try.
1. Break the even surface of the walls using furniture, aquarium, etc.
2. If you use curtains or drapes, use an absorbent material in a baffle (^^^^^^^^) configuration.
Hope it helps!
2006-09-11 09:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by p6730870 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋