ACOWHITE® acoustic system permanently combines perfect acoustic properties with aesthetic surface elegance: viable solutions in the form of smooth, jointless homogenous surfaces. Today, room acoustics no longer just have to meet very high demands in concert and theatre halls as well as auditoriums. More and more frequently, acoustic subjects are in focus with new buildings and conversion of schools, restaurants, banks, industrial and office buildings as well as private residential houses.

The current trend towards spacious, bright rooms with often hard floor coverings, smooth walls, and large window areas, as well as Spartan furnishing makes the installation of acoustically effective ceilings indispensable. The jointless acoustic system combines optimal acoustic properties, paired with aesthetic, finest coated surface elegance.

Consisting of preponderantly natural, mineral raw materials, the acoustic system offers an outstanding performance about sound absorption. In addition, it captivates through its jointless, homogenous surface which can be produced on horizontal and vertical, as well as on arched surfaces.

Basis components of the jointless acoustic system are the specially structured acoustic panels of non-pre-coated glass wool with its unique acoustic properties. The panels are easy to cut, whereby the incurred offcuts show a very good cost relationship in comparison to the competition. In the case of concrete or drywall construction, the panels can be glued quite easily to the prepared subsurface. Following this, two acoustically effective coats are applied to the panels, the base coat and the topcoat. The result is a functional, visually homogenous surface without annoying interruptions. The topcoat is slightly water and dirt repellant.

While the specially structured acoustic panels of the ACOWHITE® system absorb the sound perfectly, the two sound-permeable coatings take care of a jointless, aesthetic, visual appearance.

• Reduces reverberation
• Light in weight
• Has a minimum impact on the environment, is circular
• Can follow any ceiling shape
• Can be used on any surface
• Completely seamless, enables unlimited design
• Is hygroscopic
• Very stable at high humidity
• Fully breathable
• Unlimited service life
• Very fast application
• In large quantitie available in any colour
• Easy to repair locally
• Easy to care for and maintain
• Reduces energy consumption
• Noise reduction = stress reduction (at home and at work)
• Good acoustics = improved work efficiency and performance
• ceilings
• Non hazardous
• Easy to maintain and repair
• Zero VOCs
• Uses 80% recycled material
• Incombustible
• Vapor permeable
• Excellent fungal resistance
• Enhanced listening experience
• Excellent design flexibility – can be applied on curved and vaulted ceilings
• Jointless acoustic finish
• Non polarized material ensures low maintenance and easy cleaning
• Can be applied equally well to hard substrates or suspended
• Large colour spectrum

ACOWHITE® systems can also be applied in indoor pools, balcony soffits as well as wellness areas when there is no direct influence through moisture and water (condense water, spray water, water vapor, etc.).

• Indoor pools require air-conditioning or controlled room ventilation.
• Air conditions usual in swimming pools (relative humidity approx. 60%, room temperature approx. 30°C, chlorinated air) must be complied with.

ACOWHITE® systems shouldn’t be used in Areas:

• with increased steam effect (anterooms of saunas, steam baths, etc.)
• in spray water endangered areas
• with sea water and brine baths
• in areas with increased mechanical stress (gyms and sports centers, heavily used wall

Application

ACOWHITE® can be used in several ways on ceilings to achieve different acoustical effects according to the requirement of the building in question. See our Ceiling Systems brochure on this page for technical drawings.

The use of ACOWHITE® systems is recommended in concert and theatre halls and auditoriums. As well as in open-plan areas, with new building and conversion of schools, restaurants, banks, industrial and office buildings and private residential houses.

It can be applied in a few different ways to achieve different acoustical effects according to the sound reduction requirements. The entire surface is seamless and no expansion joints are required. It is finished as a textured or smooth surface.

The System is traditionally applied using Basecoat and Finish coat when being applied to conventional a ceiling. In some instances Finish coat is sprayed directly on to the prepared fibre board in two coats, each of 1mm depth.

Movement joints of the building shell must be taken over into the construction of the acoustic ceilings. Above and beyond this, movement joints must be arranged in the case of significantly restricted ceiling areas (e.g. in the case of constrictions due to wall nosing). Connections to components of other building materials, in particular supports or thermally highly stressed mounting parts such as recessed lights must also be separated, e.g. with shadow gap or rim or designed flexibly. Object specifically, butt joints can be required due to work stages.

Recommended area size: 200 m2

The use of heaters and dehumidifiers is urgently recommended. This can influence the drying time positively. In the optimum case, the drying time can be reduced by 30%. The surface quality also stays more constant with a shorter drying time.  Maximum relative humidity 70 %.

Minimum room, processing and substrate temperature  + 12° C.

From a humidity of more than 50 % the use of building dehydrators is urgently recommended.

A base-coat acoustic plastering compound supplied as a powder compound which is also suitable for spray application. It is applied in coats of 5-10mm with the final thickness being either 8mm or 18mm. Allow the material to cure for 48 hours after which it is overcoated with the Finish coat to complete the Acoustic Ceiling System.

A finish-coat acoustic plastering compound supplied in powder form which is also suitable for spray application. Finish coat can be finished to a textured or smooth finish according to application method employed. It is a pre-colored system available in a standard range of attractive shades.