Acoustic Drywall Texture?

Shaz · Post by **Shaz** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 6:48 am

Any benefit of using this product on the studio ceiling?

http://www.homaxproducts.com/texture_4.html

AVare · Post by **AVare** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:04 pm

I tried to find absorption data on the site but no luck. Sorry, no idea.

Andre

cadesignr · Post by **cadesignr** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 2:29 am

I can't say one way or the other. However, this has been used in residential and commercial rooms for years. I believe this sort product diffuses and absorbs speaking range frequencys to a degree. That is what it is designed to do. My folks had it put on the ceiling in the late 60's. From what I remember, it did sound better for a home. However, it has become out of vogue as a visual treatment. Sucks to remove. I did it.

fitZ

BTW, the spray cans are no substitute for pro application. No comparison. These are designed for repair, not total ceiling application, believe me. I tried it in a small room for my mom. UGGGGGGGH!

Shaz · Post by **Shaz** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:59 am

Thanks! I sent an email to the company asking for some specs. This is what I got:

"Thank you for taking the time to contact us at Homax Products,Inc.regarding your inquiry. The Acoustic Texture is simply ceiling texture that has acoustic texture in it. The Acoustic product does not have any sound absorbing qualities as it is simply a texture.
If you are looking for sound proofing or sound absorption, you would need to check with a store that specializes in sound proofing."

Innovations · Post by **Innovations** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:09 am

This is just patch kits for the spray on stuff that is SO common and almost universally disliked. Since it is not a flat hard surface I guess it disperses a little, but in reality it is a timesaving move by tract home builders to avoid having to tape and seal ceilings.

Sword9 · Post by **Sword9** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:39 pm

A former employer of mine used this in a few studio/music rooms. Seemed like good stuff, but way to expensive for me to afford.

http://www.rpginc.com/products/baswaphon/index.htm

AVare · Post by **AVare** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:50 pm

A former employer of mine used this in a few studio/music rooms. Seemed like good stuff, but way to expensive for me to afford.

http://www.rpginc.com/products/baswaphon/index.htm

USG has a product called something like Acoustical Plaster, if the goal is to get absorption and appear "normal". It would still require additional construction to get efficient low end absorption though.

Not tying in to my quote above, why the question about the subject material to begin with? It is definitely not cheaper than any studio specific absorption systems.

If "normal" appearance is a concern, then usual studio absorption faced with a fine pattern metal mesh would look like an office ceiling from a distance without close inspection.

Andre