How can we improve the acoustics of a shop with relatively simple interventions?
It is a question for you who have a commercial activity where you exhibit clothing, furnishings, books or other objects that the public chooses according to tastes and needs.
The feeling of well-being that an environment arouses does not depend only on the glance, on the harmony of lines and colours. There is the sense that never sleeps, hearing, which incessantly gives us information on the spaces we cross.
A soft silence favors concentration and rest.
Excellent acoustics are an essential basis for proposing background music that makes staying in a shop pleasant.
So, in this article, we give some tips on how to improve the acoustics of a commercial premises.
We then explain how the fiberglass wallpaper and sound absorbing panels reduce unwanted noise by absorbing sound, blocking reverberation and vibrations from external sources such as vehicles and construction equipment.
If you have already decided to intervene on the acoustics of your shop, contact us.
The Italian laws on shop acoustics
Acoustic comfort is so important that there are laws to ensure that every building has sufficient characteristics to guarantee it.
The DPCM of 5/12/97 regulates i passive acoustic requirements, which must be insured by whoever actually owns the property, and theacoustic impact, which affects who runs the business. Its rules cover buildings that were built or renovated after February 1998.
These are indications that serve to limit the noise pollution produced by commercial activities. In our article, however, we want to focus on how to improve the acoustics of a room where some people work and others look, choose and buy products in a relatively short amount of time.
What are the advantages of good acoustics in a commercial space
Good acoustics allow for good communication.
This requirement is essential for any space open to the public, especially where people might decide to make a purchase.
Shoppers often come not alone, but with friends or family. They talk to each other, compare notes, maybe they talk about the product they would like to buy.
The moment spent inside the spaces of a commercial activity must be relaxing, satisfying, pleasant. Dialogue between store staff and potential buyers is also facilitated by acoustic comfort.
Wall coverings to improve the acoustics of a shop
The acoustics of a shop or workspace are a very important aspect for customers and people selling products or services.
Unfortunately, many small businesses struggle with suboptimal acoustics.
Coverings can play a decisive role in putting an end to the annoyance caused by rumble and a constant sensation of indistinct noise. Indeed, thanks to the installation of sound absorbing panels and carpet on the floor, it is possible improve acoustics of a commercial space considerably.
Sound absorbing coatings are made of polyethylene and acoustic polyester or fiberglass.
The microscopic structure of the materials is characterized by cavities that trap sound waves, absorb them, and prevent them from being completely reflected from the surface.
If you want to improve the acoustics of your commercial space, discover the characteristics of our line of Acoustic Wall Sound sound absorbing panels.
Carpet also absorbs sound waves
Coatings characterized by good sound absorption can also be applied to the floor.
In this case, the choice of choice is the carpet which, precisely because of its soft and spongy consistency, is useful for capturing sound waves, preventing their reflection. In fact, it is precisely the reflection of sound waves on surfaces that causes that unmistakable and annoying noisy background that makes staying in certain spaces unpleasant.
we at Momenti Home offer carpets and rugs in 100% polyamide yarn plush fabric tufted and twisted shiny. For more information, visit the page of materials from the Home & Contract collection.
Sound absorbing acoustic curtains
Another possibility to increase acoustic comfort in a shop is to choose and install sound absorbing acoustic curtains.
The soft curtains with a rough texture offer an additional large surface suitable for absorbing sound waves and thus decreasing the sound reverberation. Inserting accessories such as carpets and curtains in a shop offers greater acoustic comfort and allows you to customize the environment according to the corporate image.
Our Home & Contract collection includes fabrics for home furnishings and commercial spaces printed with graphics by top designers.
If you want to improve the acoustics of your shop and give it an extra touch of style, contact us immediately.
