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Open office with Ezobord Hoody desk dividers on workstations.

Acoustical Systems

Acoustic Felt Office Dividers: Desk Screens and Partitions for Workplace Privacy

Acoustic felt office dividers help organize open workplaces while adding visual separation and sound absorption where people work, meet, and focus. This guide compares desk-mounted screens, suspended partitions, modular dividers, and freestanding office…

November 1, 2026 · 7 min read

A bright contemporary bar featuring glowing TransOnyx panels across the counter and bottle display.Architectural Panels

October 31, 2026 · 8 min read

Backlit Faux Onyx Panels for Hotel Lobbies and Bars

Backlit faux onyx panels for hotel lobbies and bars bring a stone-inspired surface and integrated illumination together in one interior feature. This guide covers TransOnyx…

Workplace island and cabinetry in Lab Designs SC422 Orange, a solid orange matte laminate.Laminates and Veneers

October 31, 2026 · 7 min read

Digital Printed Laminates for Commercial Interiors: Design Range and Specification Guide

Digital printed laminates for commercial interiors can serve two distinct roles: carrying custom graphics and branding, or bringing a specified decorative pattern to casework and…

Natural oak Akupanel Highline panels covering a tall living room wallAcoustical Systems

October 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Akupanel Alternatives: Comparing Wood Slat, PET Felt, and Paintable Acoustic Panels

How Akupanel Pro compares with solid wood slat walls, PET felt panels, paintable acoustic wallcovering, and ceiling treatments, plus what to check before buying a cheaper slat…

A wall of ATI Fusion Textured Metal Parchment printed with a sunburst designLaminates and Veneers

October 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Elevator Cab Interiors: Wall Panels, Laminates, and Metal Finishes

What to use on elevator cab walls: unbacked textured aluminum, real-metal laminates, fingerprint-resistant and custom-printed HPL, and 3D panels, with fire, abrasion, and weight…

A hotel bar with glowing TransOnyx panels across the counter and bottle displayArchitectural Panels

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Hotel Interior Materials: Lobby Feature Walls, Backlit Bars, and Corridor Walls

Materials that work in hotel lobbies, bars, and corridors: dimensional wood and metal feature walls, backlit TransOnyx panels, and paintable glass textile wallcoverings for…

Gray Akupanel 3x1 wide slat panels behind a black leather sofaAcoustical Systems

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

How to Install Akupanel Acoustic Wood Slat Panels

Step-by-step installation for Akupanel acoustic slat panels on drywall, studs, and ceilings: construction adhesive, screws into furring strips, cutting, and cleaning.

Office lounge with a wall clad in solid-color Ezobord acoustic panelsAcoustical Systems

October 29, 2026 · 1 min read

How to Install Ezobord Full Sheet Acoustic Panels

How to mount Ezobord PET felt Full Sheets with EzoTape and construction adhesive: tape spacing for 9 mm and 12 mm sheets, leveling, and burnishing.

Open shelving with recycled leather veneer back panels behind vases and booksLaminates and Veneers

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

How to Install Stratto Peel-and-Stick Recycled Leather Veneer

How to apply EcoDomo Stratto peel-and-stick recycled leather veneer to walls, cabinetry, and furniture: surface prep, temperature, rolling, and cure time.

Three Texturglas woven textures painted in shades of blue and tealWallcoverings and Upholstery

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

How to Install Texturglas Glass Fiber Wallcovering

Wall preparation, hanging, seams, corners, and painting for Texturglas glass fiber wallcoverings and the GV45/GV250 Wall Restoration System.

Ezobord baffle clouds suspended over an open workspaceAcoustical Systems

October 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Restaurant Acoustics: How to Cut Noise with Panels, Baffles, and Clouds

Why restaurants get loud, where absorption does the most work, and which ceiling baffles, clouds, and wall panels to use, with NRC ratings and fire data for each.

Pantry and refrigerator wall clad in grey EcoDomo recycled leather veneer with nailhead trimWallcoverings and Upholstery

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Sustainable Wall Materials for LEED Commercial Interiors

Wall surfaces that help commercial interiors toward LEED: recycled PET felt, recycled leather, low-emission laminates, and repaintable glass wallcoverings, with the documents to…

Lab Designs Laminates: Premium, Sustainable Surfaces for Commercial & Residential InteriorsLaminates and Veneers

January 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Lab Designs Laminates: Premium, Sustainable Surfaces for Commercial & Residential Interiors

When it comes to high-performance laminates that combine design flexibility, durability, and sustainability, Lab Designs is widely regarded as one of the top laminate brands in…

Zen & Ligne by Duchateau now In Stock, 4–8 Day DeliveryArchitectural Panels

October 29, 2025 · 3 min read

Zen & Ligne by Duchateau now In Stock, 4–8 Day Delivery

Duchateau’s Zen and Ligne slat-wall collections are now on the shelf and ready to ship with 4–8 day delivery time, renovate a space fast without compromising on design,…

The Peel & Stick Recycled Leather VeneerLaminates and Veneers

June 19, 2025 · 3 min read

The Peel & Stick Recycled Leather Veneer

Stratto RLV is an innovative peel-and-stick recycled leather veneer that combines sustainable materials with a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backer for an effortless, durable…

Cover 4,500 Sq Ft in a Day: Fast, Low-Cost Wall Reinforcement for New Builds and RehabWallcoverings and Upholstery

June 17, 2025 · 8 min read

Cover 4,500 Sq Ft in a Day: Fast, Low-Cost Wall Reinforcement for New Builds and Rehab

Novelio Classic Easyglue offers contractors and renovators a fast, durable solution for wall renovation projects. Featuring a homogeneous, water-activated glue film on the back,…

Noise Reduction with Unlimited Design PossibilitiesAcoustical Systems

June 5, 2025 · 4 min read

Noise Reduction with Unlimited Design Possibilities

In today’s open-plan offices, vibrant lounges, and cozy home studios, unwanted noise can derail productivity, erode comfort, and diminish the impact of carefully curated décor.…

Reinventing Public Housing with our Texturglas® Wall Finish SystemWallcoverings and Upholstery

June 5, 2025 · 5 min read

Reinventing Public Housing with our Texturglas® Wall Finish System

Texturglas® transforms HUD housing interiors by cutting installation time, simplifying placement, and lowering costs. Instead of tearing out drywall, Texturglas®’s woven…