Dressing Up Your Home Theater with Fabric Wall Coverings

For home theater owners, fabric wall coverings are a new and innovative way for effective sound absorption without the monetary investment and permanence of acoustic panels and tiles. Although relatively easy, the installation of fabric wall coverings should be carried out by a professional to ensure the integrity of its sound absorbing characteristics.

Fabric wall coverings are mounted using a small plastic track. The track itself is a mere 2 inches wide and lies at just 3/8 of an inch from the wall. Because the track does not sit flush with the wall, it can be installed on uneven and still create the illusion of a smooth wall surface. If the walls in the designated home theater area are not perfect squares, the fabric wall coverings may be installed in a down-and-around manner. It can actually fit around light switches, windows, doors, recessed cans on the ceiling, meaning the fabric wall coverings may be put on a ceiling and odd shaped walls. The installed fabric wall covering will maintain the flatness and uniformity of the walls regardless of all of the cuts that made into the fabric.

The fabric wall covering is literally a snap. After putting a rail across the top, bottom, and sides of the walls, the fabric itself is pushed into the track, leaving the rails on the backside of the fabric. The rails are basically what is between the wall and the fabric, meaning they are inconspicuous to the observer. As previously mentioned, it is suggested that a professional complete the installation for two reasons. First, the work is guaranteed and second, the fabrics will more likely fit perfectly in terms of flatness. Additionally, the installation professionals will offer instructions about how to remove the wall covering should you do decide to move the fabric.

To act as sound insulation, fabric wall coverings are installed across the entire span of the wall. The actual number of rails needed is calculated based upon the wall size, as opposed to a standard number. The fabric is 3/8-inch from the wall. Because the covering is acoustical, there is no need for additional material between the fabric and the wall. The fabric is actually the acoustical material. To be more specific, the material itself has 250,000 micro-perforations per square meter. As a part of your home theater design plan, the fabric may be ordered to contain a wall-to-wall mural with a picture of the home theater design owner’s preference. The mural is a photograph mural, rather than a painted mural, and is best printed with a scene most appropriate for a relaxing home theater environment. The most important consideration for your wall-to-wall home theater mural is that the distraction level is minimal. The mural may be a component of other home theater design features, such as paint and ceiling textures. Whatever your choice for your fabric wall covering, the design is custom-completed to suite your personal preferences along with your available home theater design space.

Fabric wall coverings are the latest and greatest element for home theater design. Because they are easily installed and removed, with the help of a professional, fabric wall coverings are a less expensive choice for home theater sound absorption. The customizable features of the canvas fabric make enhancing your home theater space a breeze and the effects memorable.