Cafeteria Soundproofing
The cafeteria is a gathering place for students and employees. Unfortunately, most cafeterias lack the proper cafeteria soundproofing products needed to keep their space enjoyable.
With the large, open layout, tiled floor and hard, reflective surfaces, sound bounces around the room. This causes unwanted background noise. Your patrons will raise their voice to be heard over the noise. As crowds increase, so does the volume level.
How Loud is It, Really?
Noise levels in cafeterias without proper cafeteria soundproofing materials averaged between that of city traffic (85 decibels) and power saws (109 decibels). Definitely not appetizing.
During the rush times, it can be even worse. Some cafeterias registered sound levels as high as 10 decibels over the human tolerance level.
Noise levels become a problem when patrons begin competing over each other to be heard. Your cafeteria can become a dangerous place for frequent customers and cafeteria employees.
What Cafeteria Soundproofing Can Do for You
Cafeteria products:
- Absorb sound so it doesn't bounce off the walls and back into the space, reducing noise levels; patrons no longer have to shout to be heard
- Keep the noise of the cafeteria within the space so you don't have to worry about complaints from other buildings or rooms. And keep the noise in the kitchen from leaking into the cafeteria.
- Provide a healthy environment for patrons and cafeteria employees...you'll feel good knowing the noise level isn't dangerous
Cafeteria Soundproofing and Sound Absorption: What's the Difference?
Sound is like water. It doesn't have a shape or form, but molds itself to its surroundings. And like water, sound can be absorbed by some materials and contained by others. Click here to learn more sound basics.
Cafeteria sound absorption products soak up sound. They absorb sound waves and prevent them from bouncing off the walls. They improve the quality of the sound within the cafeteria.Click here to learn more sound absorption basics
Cafeteria soundproofing products trap the sound. They contain the sound within the cafeteria, making it impossible for the sound to move to other parts of the building. They also stop unwanted sound from entering the cafeteria. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Cafeteria Soundproofing Needs
Cafeteria Sound Absorption Products
Sound absorption materials stop noise from bouncing off the walls and back into the space.
The result? Patrons can hear each other more clearly. People won't need to raise their voice to compete over the sound. The dining experience is improved.
To be able to compare the performance of different sound absorption products, we rate them by how much sound they can take in. This rating is called NRC, which stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient. Click here to learn more about NRC ratings.
Below is a list of our sound absorption products that work best for cafeterias. Since the look of your cafeteria is essential to your business, these products are selected because they can match any décor. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and designs that can blend with or enhance the look of your cafeteria.
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Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels
These panels appear decorative but are really working hard to improve sound quality and speech clarity. Made of a lightweight fiberglass core, they are covered by a soft designer fabric. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available as a wall panel or a baffle that can be hung from the ceiling.
Features & Benefits:
Superior Acoustic Performance - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are our premium sound absorption product that can be used anywhere reverberation (echo) is an issue. Our acoustic panels will improve speech intelligibility, improve production and improve any listening or recording environment. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels absorbs noise generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. Basic hand tools and a limited amount of construction know-how is all that is needed to ensure a proper installation. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels can be cut or trimmed on the job site with simple hand tools. Our Acoustic Panels can be mounted permanently with adhesive or temporarily with Hook & Loop or Z-Clips.
Durability - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available with resin hardened edges or, for areas with high traffic, aluminum framing. The fiberglass core of our acoustic panels is firm and resists impacts well; however, we offer an impact-resistant model for areas with high traffic.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Our Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam
Our Studio Foam effectively absorbs noise in the room while adding architectural appeal to the décor. Made of lightweight polyurethane or melamine, our Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam serves many needs.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam absorbs sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Quality - Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam is made with flexible, professional grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer than other lower quality foams. Soft Sound™ Anechoic Studio Foam is firmer than other studio foam products on the market, which adds protection against rips or tears.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam is lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed.
Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Studio Foam is available in a variety of colors and sizes. Choose the color that best matches your personal décor.
Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels
Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a light-weight, thermally-bonded acoustical pad.
Features & Benefits:
Acoustic Performance at a Great Price - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are one of the most cost-effective sound absorbing materials available. The natural cotton fibers are acoustically superior when compared to other man-made fibers, such as fiberglass. The noise reduction performance of Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels matches other higher priced material on the market.
Keep it Green - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are 80% recycled cotton and do not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Quality - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a thermally bonded cotton panel made from high quality recycled fibers. The thermal bonding makes Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels tear and impact resistant. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are also resistant to fungi and mold/mildew.
Easy to Install and Handle - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. These panels contain no fiberglass and do not itch or cause skin irritation. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are attached to substrates with construction-grade adhesives. For cutting or trimming, use a sharp utility knife. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are available as a ceiling hung Baffle.See Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels
This semi-rigid sound absorber is made of polypropylene beads. These nonporous beads trap sound in their hollow cores. Sound is also trapped in the spaces between beads. Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are durable, washable and impact resistant...perfect for heavy-use areas.
Features & Benefits:
Dual Purpose Acoustic Material - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are truly unique in that they absorb noise and deflect noise. The irregular surface texture absorbs 50% of airborne sound, and the smooth, dense polypropylene core material deflects 50% of the sound back toward the noise source. This product is perfect for areas that need both soundproofing and sound absorption.
Value - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are a perfect choice for tight budgets when acoustic improvement and soundproofing are needed. When compared to other one-dimensional products, it's a great dual functioning product for a great price.
Moisture Resistant - Unlike most sound absorption products, Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are moisture-resistant. It's also washable, so it can be applied to areas that may get dirty and require a hose down.
Durable - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are impact-resistant with good resistance to chemicals, bacteria and fungi.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle
Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are a cost effective, ceiling hung solution for areas that suffer from extreme levels of noise caused by echo. They offer excellent noise reduction qualities in low, middle and high frequencies. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are Class A™ rated and will meet the most stringent building codes requirements for flammability. This product is a lightweight, thermally bonded acoustical pad made from recycled cotton fibers. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles do not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), fiberglass or formaldehyde. This easy to install product is fungi, mold/mildew resistant. Use this product when echo is an issue and budgets are tight.
Features & Benefits:
Acoustic Performance at a Great Price - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are one of the most cost effective, sound absorbing materials available. The natural cotton fibers are acoustically superior when compared to other man made fibers, such as fiberglass and cellular foam. The noise reduction performance of Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle products matches other higher priced material on the market.
Keep it Green - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle is 80% recycled cotton and does not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Quality - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are a thermally bonded, cotton panel made from high quality recycled fibers. The thermal bonding makes Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle products tear and impact resistant. Echo Absorber™ is resistant to fungi and mold/mildew. Your baffles come with 4 heavy-duty, marine grade grommets, to ensure product longevity.
Easy to Install and Handle - Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles are light weight and can be hung with light-duty chain and s-hooks from trusses or other structural elements. These baffles contain no fiberglass and do not itch or cause skin irritation. Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles can be hung consecutively to maximize limited space.
Excellent Flammability Rating- Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffles have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles
Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made of flame-resistant, acoustic foam. This product was specially created to give excellent noise absorption qualities, while offering something other foams can't...Class A™ flammability rating. Where large numbers of people congregate, Class A™ products should be used instead of polyurethane foams. Ceiling hung, they enhance sound quality and aesthetics of a variety of spaces.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies and have a higher noise absorption rating than polyurethane baffles.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are lightweight and can be hung with light-duty chain and s-hooks. These baffles come with 4 grommeted straps, so baffles can be hung consecutively or daisy-chained.
Quality - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made with high quality melamine foam.
Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are available in bright white and light gray. Choose the color that best matches your personal décor.
Flammability - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are manufactured from melamine foam that has a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Cafeteria Soundproofing Products
Cafeteria soundproofing products trap sound. They keep sound in a desired location. This means the sound from the cafeteria won't leak into other parts of the building or out onto the street.
The result? Sound is kept where it should be and your patrons have a nice dining experience. Your customers enjoy their meal and come back again.
There are four common cafeteria soundproofing approaches. The four ways are: adding mass, increasing or adding air space, decoupling or creating a structural break within the wall assembly, and adding sound absorption material within the wall/ceiling cavities. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.
To be able to compare the performance of different cafeteria soundproofing products, we rate them by how much sound they can block. This rating is called STC, which stands for Sound Transmission Class. Click here to learn more about STC ratings.
Below is a list of our cafeteria soundproofing products. Cafeteria soundproofing products are typically applied behind drywall or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. There is a variety of cafeteria soundproofing products available.
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IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System
IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System is one of the most effective products to block sound. With its Complete Sound Isolation System, it creates a structural break within the wall/ceiling, isolating the sound. Also, IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System adds airspace, improving its overall soundproofing performance. This product requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques.
Features & Benefits:
Ease of Installation - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques. This product was engineered for the do-it-yourselfer and contractor alike.
Affordable - One package covers up to 64 SqFt. Total installed cost is lower than comparable soundproofing systems. Everything you need to soundproof your environment is included and delivered to your door.
Versatility - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System will reduce sound transfer on existing and newly constructed walls or ceilings. isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System can be installed on wood or steel studded walls.
Fast Shipping - Most orders placed before 3pm during weekday operation hours ship the same day and typically arrive at your door 1 to 3 days later.
Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material
The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible material dampens sound energy. It can be used behind drywall in wall and ceiling assemblies or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. It can also be used under flooring.
Features & Benefits:
Dual soundproofing function - The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy, giving improved acoustic performance over competitive rigid products.
Value - Pound for pound, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material products have better noise reduction characteristics than steel and other building materials.
Low Profile - Valuable square footage is maximized. Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is only 1/4 inch thick, saving space and money.
Variety - Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is available in a variety of lengths and widths. Also, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is available with a peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.
In-stock - We stock all advertised sizes and configurations of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material in large quantities. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in 3 business days. Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.
Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation
Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is a premium acoustical and thermal insulator. A tight friction fit between wood and metal studs minimize the movement of sound and heat from one space to another.
Features & Benefits :
Excellent Sound Absorption Performance - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation absorbs sound within wall and ceiling cavities, reducing the sound transfer from one space to the next. Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation has the highest NRC obtainable of 1.00.
Environmentally Friendly - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is manufactured with 80% recycled natural cotton fibers.
Easy to Install - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is friction-fit between 16 inch and 24 inch on center studs and does not require any special tools to install. Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation can be used between wood or steel studs.
Easy to Handle - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation is itch-free and does not contain formaldehydes or other harmful chemicals.
Energy Savings - Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation helps keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.