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Introducing: Paintable Acoustical Panels from Primacoustic

by Nyal Mellor September 28, 2012

FINALLY (yes it is worth the shouting!) we are able to offer reasonably priced, off-the-shelf, paintable acoustical panels! Primacoustic, one of our favorite suppliers of acoustical treatment, have stepped up to the plate and knocked one out of the park with the introduction of their 'Paintables' line.

Here are the specifications:

2" thick fiberglass
Resin hardened edges
Front and sides wrapped in a fiberglass tissue, painted white at the factory
Back side wrapped in a micromesh to prevent stray fiber
Available from Acoustic Frontiers in 24" x 24" in boxes of 12 for $499.99 or 24" x 48" in boxes of 6 for $449.99 with free shipping within the US Lower 48

The Paintables are field paintable with a paintbrush using your color choice of latex paints. Paint the panels a flat white to blend in with your ceiling. Or paint the panels the same color as your walls for a stealth, high SAF/WAF (spousal / self / wife acceptance factor) install!

Primacoustic Paintables

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