1" SoundControl Ceiling Mounted Acoustic Panel 2ft by 4ft

• Ceiling treatment to complement wall-mounted panels. Ceiling-mounted panels extend acoustic treatment into the ceiling plane, increasing total absorption coverage in spaces where wall area is insufficient to achieve the required reverberation reduction on its own. The 2ft × 4ft format maximises absorption per panel, making it the most efficient format for achieving large ceiling coverage areas with fewer fixing points.
• Open-plan offices — reverberation and echo control. In open-plan environments, sound energy reflects off hard ceiling surfaces and contributes significantly to the overall reverberation time of the space. Ceiling-mounted panels absorb this reflected energy directly at the ceiling plane. The 2ft × 4ft format is suited to row arrangements along the length of larger open-plan spaces, providing maximum coverage per row of panels.
• Meeting rooms and conference spaces. In smaller enclosed rooms, ceiling treatment is particularly effective because the ceiling is a large, unobstructed reflective surface. The 2ft × 4ft format is suited to larger meeting rooms and boardrooms where the ceiling area can accommodate the longer panel dimension, reducing the number of panels required to treat the ceiling.
• Spaces with limited wall area. The ceiling-mounted format is the appropriate specification for spaces where wall surfaces are largely occupied by windows, glazed partitions, whiteboards, or shelving, leaving insufficient unobstructed wall area for effective wall-mounted panel coverage.
• Educational environments — classrooms and lecture spaces. The 2ft × 4ft format is suited to row arrangements across the ceiling of larger classrooms and lecture theatres, providing maximum coverage per row and reducing the total number of panels and fixing points required.

• NRC 0.75 — effective mid and high frequency absorption. The 1" (31mm) foam core achieves NRC 0.75 (Sound Absorption Class C), with strong absorption from 500Hz upward: 0.65 at 500Hz, 0.94 at 1000Hz, 1.13 at 2000Hz, and 0.99 at 4000Hz. Effective for controlling speech-frequency reverberation. Low-frequency absorption is more limited (0.30 at 250Hz); where low-frequency control is also required, the 2" SoundControl Ceiling Mounted panel (NRC 1.00) is the appropriate specification.
• Class '0' fire-rated foam core — compliant for commercial use. The acoustic foam core is Class '0' rated to BS 476 Parts 6 and 7, and C s1, d0 to EN 13501-1, meeting commercial fire safety requirements for ceiling-mounted acoustic treatment in offices, schools, and public buildings.
• Open-weave polyester fabric wrap — 31 colour options. The open-weave polyester fabric allows sound to pass through to the foam core without significant attenuation, maintaining the full NRC 0.75 performance across the entire colour range. Available in 31 colours — download the swatch card for the full range.
• Mirror plate ceiling fixing — supplied with hardware. Supplied with mirror plate fixing hardware for direct ceiling attachment. Mirror plate fixing provides a flush, secure ceiling mount suitable for permanent installations on solid ceiling structure or appropriate noggins.
• 2ft × 4ft format — maximum ceiling coverage per panel. At 0.74m² per panel, the 2ft × 4ft is the largest format in the 1" SoundControl ceiling range, providing the most absorption per fixing point and the most efficient coverage for large ceiling areas.
• Handmade in the UK — consistent quality across every panel. All SoundControl panels are handmade in the Advanced Acoustics UK facility using consistent materials and construction methods, ensuring uniform acoustic performance and finish quality across every panel in an installation.

Mark the fixing positions on the ceiling using the panel dimensions as a guide. Ensure fixing positions are located on solid ceiling structure or appropriate noggins — do not fix into plasterboard alone without appropriate cavity fixings. Check for concealed services (electrical cables, pipework) before drilling into the ceiling. Due to the panel size, two people are recommended for installation.

For mirror plate fixing: screw the mirror plate to the ceiling at the marked position using appropriate fixings for the ceiling construction, and attach the panel to the mirror plate. Check that the panel sits flush and level before finalising the fixing position.

For grid installations, use a chalk line or laser level to ensure consistent alignment and equal spacing between panels across the ceiling surface. Mark all fixing positions before installing any panels to ensure the grid is correctly laid out.

Can ceiling mounted panels be fixed to a suspended ceiling grid?

Ceiling mounted panels are designed for direct attachment to a solid or plasterboard ceiling surface. They are not designed to drop into a suspended ceiling grid. For suspended ceiling installations, the ceiling suspended format — which hangs from steel wire rope fixed above the ceiling grid — is the appropriate choice, as it does not require structural fixings into the ceiling tiles themselves.

Can I order panels in a custom size?

Yes. Custom sized panels are available across the SoundControl range. Contact us with your required dimensions and we will provide a quote. Most custom orders are straightforward modifications of the standard sizes and carry the same 2–3 week lead time. A custom panel option is also available directly on this page for ceiling mounted formats.

Can I see the fabric colours before I order?

A PDF swatch card showing all available fabric colours is available to download here. If you would like a physical fabric sample before committing to a colour, contact us and we will send one out. Given the 2–3 week lead time on all made-to-order panels, confirming the colour against your interior before ordering is worthwhile.

Will acoustic panels actually make a noticeable difference to our office?

In a hard-surfaced office with plasterboard walls, a solid ceiling, and a concrete or hard floor — the standard construction of most commercial fit-outs — reverberation times are typically well above the recommended level for speech intelligibility. Acoustic panels absorb the reflected energy that accumulates in those surfaces, reducing reverberation time and improving clarity. The result is a room where conversations are clearer, background noise feels less intrusive, and sustained concentration is easier. The improvement in a standard office environment is significant and immediately noticeable.

I need panels for a specific project date — can you accommodate a deadline?

Contact us before ordering with your required delivery date and we will confirm whether it is achievable. Lead times are typically 2–3 weeks, but where a project deadline is tight we will do our best to accommodate it.  Get in touch and we'll help in any way we can.