wall drapes?

Disjointed · 10th April 2008, 02:34 PM

im looking to see if anyone has a good idea for wall drapes for my studio, especially in front of my sliding glass doors... im assuming the thicker the better...

regular blackout/thermal drapes do ok?

easier to make some with velour/other?

thanks for any replies

Ethan Winer · 10th April 2008, 04:37 PM

The best drapes will have inch-thick rigid fiberglass or acoustic cotton behind them. I don't know of a place to buy anything like that, but you can probably sew that easily in an hour or two.

--Ethan

initialsmm · 10th April 2008, 07:33 PM

Try them, they may have something suitable.

RoseBrand.com: Theatrical fabrics, stage curtains, backdrops, hardware and accessories

Disjointed · 15th April 2008, 03:04 PM

thx for the replies...

checked out that rosebrand.com .. it seems to be about the same thickness as my e-bay cheap-o black out drapes.. though it costs 5 times as much...

with say 1/4" thick fabric drapes and no insulation behind them, will i get any effect?

high frequency absorption? flutter stop?
obviously its not going to get any bass.. (which i also need)
its got to be better than straight glass right?

its in front of a sliding glass door (entrance to my studio) so i need it to look good . i fear with my sewing abilities it will look not-so-good to, say the least, from the back side if i sew some acoustical cotton on...

thx

tubeman · 15th April 2008, 05:03 PM

Everest discusses velour material for drapes, and also the effect of creating folds with the material. Apparently this is has a pronounced effect at 500 and 1000 Hz.

One company that sells 25 ounce velour claims that their absorption coefficients are:

Results of ASTM C423-09a Standard Test for Sound Absorption
Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000
Absorption Coefficient 0.20 0.57 0.91 0.95 1.02 1.05

I wound up buying 25 ounce velour from Rosebrand.

The jury is out on blackout drapes. I bought some off ebay b/c i didn't want the sunlight to stain the velour, but i wonder if they merely reduce airspace b/t the velour and wall/window.

Ethan Winer · 15th April 2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disjointed

with say 1/4" thick fabric drapes and no insulation behind them, will i get any effect?

Sure, maybe 1 KHz and above.

--Ethan

Disjointed · 16th April 2008, 02:25 PM

thx, you guys gave me a nudge in the right direction...

building my own drapes with velour seems to be the best cost/value

the 21oz velour from rosebrand.. would cost about $75 for 5yds - enough to cover my door with folds.... (close to the price of the cheap-o blackout drapes)

i was looking at the pre-made drapes before.. man are they expensive!

thanks for the help,
mike

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15th April 2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Disjointed Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: right behind you!! Posts: 356	thx for the replies... checked out that rosebrand.com .. it seems to be about the same thickness as my e-bay cheap-o black out drapes.. though it costs 5 times as much... with say 1/4" thick fabric drapes and no insulation behind them, will i get any effect? high frequency absorption? flutter stop? obviously its not going to get any bass.. (which i also need) its got to be better than straight glass right? its in front of a sliding glass door (entrance to my studio) so i need it to look good . i fear with my sewing abilities it will look not-so-good to, say the least, from the back side if i sew some acoustical cotton on... thx

15th April 2008, 05:03 PM	#5
tubeman Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: brooklyn Posts: 133	Everest discusses velour material for drapes, and also the effect of creating folds with the material. Apparently this is has a pronounced effect at 500 and 1000 Hz. One company that sells 25 ounce velour claims that their absorption coefficients are: Results of ASTM C423-09a Standard Test for Sound Absorption Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 Absorption Coefficient 0.20 0.57 0.91 0.95 1.02 1.05 I wound up buying 25 ounce velour from Rosebrand. The jury is out on blackout drapes. I bought some off ebay b/c i didn't want the sunlight to stain the velour, but i wonder if they merely reduce airspace b/t the velour and wall/window.

16th April 2008, 02:25 PM	#7
Disjointed Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: right behind you!! Posts: 356	thx, you guys gave me a nudge in the right direction... building my own drapes with velour seems to be the best cost/value the 21oz velour from rosebrand.. would cost about $75 for 5yds - enough to cover my door with folds.... (close to the price of the cheap-o blackout drapes) i was looking at the pre-made drapes before.. man are they expensive! thanks for the help, mike