Corning 703 - attaching fabric, and attaching to wall.

[skiltrip]

I know there's a lot of scattered info on here about using Owens Corning 703 panels for room treatment, but I have two simple curiosities about it. I plan on picking up some panels, and burlap fabric to cover them.

1.) What do you usually use to attach the burlap to the panels? In some posts I've seen staples mentioned (if this is the case, what kind? round head, flat head, what length?), and in some I've seen people mention using spray adhesive (if this is the case, what kind/brand will work, and does it work well with burlap?)

2.) What do you usually use to mount the panels on the wall? Do you use hooks and wire like hanging a picture? Can I just screw them into the wall using sheetrock screws? Special mounts/hangers?

Thanks!

[Glenn Kuras]

1) Spray glue works well.

2) If you build them with wood frames you can hang it on the wall like a picture frame.

Glenn

[skiltrip]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

1) Spray glue works well.

2) If you build them with wood frames you can hang it on the wall like a picture frame.

Glenn

I won't be using wood frames. In that case, what would one usually do? I know people also sometimes attach a plywood back.. but i'm trying to get away cheap as possible here, while not losing functionality (as far as sound absorption). I have no problem just Drywall screwing them in... One screw in each corner. This is probably a quick and dirty way to do it... but one or two of my walls might possibly be covered SOLID with these 2x4 panels, so there's no need to "unhang" them, and I can't use wood frames as they wouldn't fit (8' ceilings).

[DSD_Mastering]

Snap-tex did my rooms. They just use spray adhesive and cover the whole wall with 703. Then at all the borders they have fabric stretch tracks, which are pretty cheap. The tracks staple to the drywall and you you lock in the fabric at one end and stretch it across the wall and lock it into the opposing track. Pretty cool!

Regards,
Bruce

[Crash]

Originally Posted by skiltrip

I won't be using wood frames. In that case, what would one usually do? I know people also sometimes attach a plywood back.. but i'm trying to get away cheap as possible here, while not losing functionality (as far as sound absorption). I have no problem just Drywall screwing them in... One screw in each corner. This is probably a quick and dirty way to do it... but one or two of my walls might possibly be covered SOLID with these 2x4 panels, so there's no need to "unhang" them, and I can't use wood frames as they wouldn't fit (8' ceilings).

You can have a fabric loop sewn on the back of the covering material so you can throw it over a screw or hook. Or, you can buy pre-made bags that have this already.

Bass Traps Acoustic Panels from Ready Acoustics

I went with the Chameleon frames as they were cheap and let me have control of color, etc. I have less than $100 per frames invested but you can go cheaper with bags I would think.

[TVPostSound]

Here's an old article that still bears weight:

Build a Better Bass Trap

[TVPostSound]

but i'm trying to get away cheap as possible here,

.

I am the ultimate cheapskate, made many panels myself.
I was going to make 2 with stands, wrote out a list of what I needed, though about it, and purchased 2 from GIK, it was cheaper in the long run when you add my labor costs.

The 2" panels he sells are $55. Do you really need to cover the whole wall??

Disclaimer, I have no affiliation with GIK, I have never even met Glenn.

[danny]

I'm using spray adhesive, no problem.

I'm mounting with 2" by 2"'s (actually 1.5" x 1.5" but that's how they sell 'em), drilled into the wall above and below the panels. They hold up perfectly well, and this takes only a couple of minutes each to install. I also bought 1" x 3" strips to stop the panels from falling out, but have found this unnecessary in practice.

[StephenMarsh]

3M '77' spray adhesive is fantastic

[danny]

Originally Posted by StephenMarsh

3M '77' spray adhesive is fantastic

It's good, but I still prefer weed..

[HudHudson]

We bought a dozen of the Ready bags and had a carpenter design and build simple wooden brackets that slipped right into the three loops on the back and have a small lip at the bottom to support the panel (2" of 705 and 2" of 703). They keep the panels 4" from the wall and leave all the sides open (more surface area for absorption) and we can angle the panels slightly, reducing edge effects. They look fantastic and together with our other treatments we have a fantastic-sounding control room now. I'll post pics as soon as I remember to take a camera to the joint.