DIY Acoustic Panels Tutorial

[jlafrenz]

Originally Posted by NorCo_1806

Judd, in picture 10 (first shot of the roxul on the fabric) you can see where the fold was, from when the fabric was shipped and stacked at the store. What did you do to get rid of that folded crease?

Not sure what fabric you used, it looks like a nicer grade of burlap. Maybe you used a steamer? Or possibly the crease came out when you pulled it tight?

I'll list my link here too...
Judd, take a look, let me know what you think. As you can see, I used microsuede, that also came with a crease down the middle. I ended up turning the fabric to avoid the crease. Sadly that gave me much less fabric to pull around on the sides.

One more tip about pulling the fabric, try to pull evenly, so the side of the panel doesn't look wavy when you're done. I used a 4' metal ruler, 1.25" wide....I put it between the insulation and the fabric, so when I pulled the fabric I couldn't compress it more anywhere than elsewhere (confused?) I then, of course, slid the ruler out, before finishing the corners.

Also, if you don't mind saying, how much did you spend per 4' x 2' panel?

I'd also highly recommend a pneumatic stapler, if you have access!!

Some of the crease comes out when the fabric is pulled tight. I did use a warm iron on the fabric to smooth out the crease. Just like ironing a shirt.

Good point about pulling the fabric evenly. I started with the center and then pulled each corner. Then the space in between.

The fabric I used was called Mulsin. If found it at Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart. It is only a couple bucks a yard and some times less with Hobby Lobby sales.

I am guessing around $20 per panel (give or take). The fabric is the cost that will fluctuate depending on what you use and if it is on sale.