How We Make Our Acoustic Panels — From CNC to Finished Wall

People see the finished panel on the wall and assume it came out of a factory somewhere. It didn't. Here's what actually goes into making one in our workshop.

Designed Before Anything Gets Cut

Every pattern starts in Vectric — the software we use to draw and program the CNC toolpaths. Slot geometry, cutting depth, how four panels tile together as a set. It looks like a drawing program. The acoustic and visual decisions are all in there before the machine touches the material.

CNC Cut From Plywood or MDF

We cut from two materials depending on the finish. Plywood for stained wood looks — walnut, oak tones, natural finishes. MDF for solid colours. Both cut cleanly on CNC. What comes off the machine is precise but unfinished — the real work starts after.

Three Coats, No Shortcuts

Plywood panels are sanded, stained if needed, then finished with three coats of polyurethane — with sanding between each coat. It's the same process used on quality furniture.

MDF panels are sealed first, then finished with three coats of alkyd paint. Sealing matters — MDF absorbs paint and skipping it shows. This is also what gives us access to 830 catalogue colours. Any shade, matched to spec.

A Dedicated Paint and Drying Room

Dust is the enemy of a clean finish. We have a separate room for painting and drying — controlled, clean, purpose-built. It's not glamorous but it's why the surface looks the way it does.

The Result Is Worth the Time

CNC cutting is the fast part. Finishing is where the hours go. Each set of four panels takes significantly longer to produce than most people expect — and that's exactly why they hold up the way they do.

Need a specific colour, pattern, or custom size? Get in touch — custom work is a big part of what we do.