Acoustic foam tiles on sale

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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,070
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    afterburnt wrote: »
    I ordered corrugated cardboard to mount them to. I am not sure how I will attach them to the walls. Anyone have any good ideas?

    I used a hotmelt glue gun and so far so good. I had to reposition a couple panels after the glue dried and it can be done but not recommended.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,290
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    oh, yeah -- derp :# -- you mentioned that, didn't you?
    That seems like a reasonable choice :)
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
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    motorstereo wrote: »
    afterburnt wrote: »
    I ordered corrugated cardboard to mount them to. I am not sure how I will attach them to the walls. Anyone have any good ideas?

    I used a hotmelt glue gun and so far so good. I had to reposition a couple panels after the glue dried and it can be done but not recommended.

    I am going to mount the foam on the corrugated cardboard then attach them to the wall with Velcro dots. This should work, placement is going to be the hard part.


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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,290
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    What's the value-add for the corrugated cardboard substrate?
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  • Legender
    Legender Posts: 478
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    The cardboard allows you to easily mount one item to the wall instead of 6-12 individual square foot tiles, depending on your chosen configuration/need.
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  • mhardy6647
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    ahhh, that makes sense!

    I was thinking of a "pointilist" application of individual squares, thus my perplexity.

    Thanks.
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  • Gerres26
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    How do these panels compare to a diy panel made with fiberglass insulation like Roxul safe n sound or owens corning for first reflection points ?
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  • Jim Shearer
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    I have become a fan of the 3M Command Adhesive products. Easy to hang something, easy to take it down. So far, it hasn't left damage behind.
    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Command-Large-Picture-Hanging-Strips-Value-Pack-17206-6ES/205360679

    Cheers, Jim
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  • [Deleted User]
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    ^^^ +-1; I bought the above but haven't got around to trying them yet.
    Still playing around with placement, though 20 degrees is 20 degrees for
    the first reflection point.
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  • mhardy6647
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    I haven't used that one yet; I do like the 3M version of "super-Velcro", though:

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-3-in-Clear-Extreme-Fasteners-RF6730/204465391

    Probably a bit -- extreme -- for the titular application of this thread, though :)

    As to Roxul products -- they're 'spensive, aren't they?
    The titular product(s) is/are cheep.
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  • afterburnt
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    Jim Shearer wrote: »
    I have become a fan of the 3M Command Adhesive products. Easy to hang something, easy to take it down. So far, it hasn't left damage behind.
    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Command-Large-Picture-Hanging-Strips-Value-Pack-17206-6ES/205360679

    Cheers, Jim

    Thanks Jim I am going to try these. Are they reusable?
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  • Gerres26
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I haven't used that one yet; I do like the 3M version of "super-Velcro", though:

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-3-in-Clear-Extreme-Fasteners-RF6730/204465391

    Probably a bit -- extreme -- for the titular application of this thread, though :)

    As to Roxul products -- they're 'spensive, aren't they?
    The titular product(s) is/are cheep.

    The Roxul products are definitely a little more expensive but i was just wondering if these cheap foam panels will be comparable performance wise. I dont have any room treatments and im a little cheap lol but i want to get some first reflection points covered that will work.

    So does anyone have any experience with similar products as to whether these will work for my intended use?

    Thanks
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  • motorstereo
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    Any treatments are better than none imo. I'm also thinking they're like most everything else in life where the more you spend the better the product. I splurged and used the 2'' thick panels as I can't see the 1'' panels doing much of anything unless you coat the entire room in them.
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  • CoolJazz
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    Gerres26 wrote: »
    How do these panels compare to a diy panel made with fiberglass insulation like Roxul safe n sound or owens corning for first reflection points ?

    No comparison. Thin foam can only help with the slap echo from bare open walls. Yes, better than nothing.

    Good stuff, like OC, is much more broadband in its effect. That's really what you want in this kind of stuff.

    I've working with treatments for a looong time. I wouldn't touch foam for nothing. I've thrown it away.

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  • Gerres26
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    CoolJazz wrote: »
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    How do these panels compare to a diy panel made with fiberglass insulation like Roxul safe n sound or owens corning for first reflection points ?

    No comparison. Thin foam can only help with the slap echo from bare open walls. Yes, better than nothing.

    Good stuff, like OC, is much more broadband in its effect. That's really what you want in this kind of stuff.

    I've working with treatments for a looong time. I wouldn't touch foam for nothing. I've thrown it away.

    CJ

    Ok, thanks for the heads up. Thats the info i was looking for...i didnt want to waste money even though im sure its better than nothing.
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  • kharp1
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    That's why I went with the 96 panel deal. Considerably less and can double them up, at least that's the plan.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    so is that a 12 foot padded cell then... >:)
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  • kharp1
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    No sir, it's 11'6" by 12.
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  • mhardy6647
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    rednedtugent wrote: »
    so is that a 12 foot padded cell then... >:)

    -- but it sounds good.
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  • Jim Shearer
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    afterburnt,

    The 3M Command strips aren't reusable. Once removed from the wall, you toss them. But with the heavy duty stuff I linked to, the piece on the picture frame (or whatever) can still be used with a new piece on the wall. And the pieces on the wall appear to me to be identical to the ones you use on the picture frame.

    IIRC, the Command adhesive hooks come with an extra adhesive strip, just in case of error, or perhaps later re-use of the hook.

    Cheers, Jim
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  • mhardy6647
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    speaking of:

    Wall treatment schemes
    Adhesive options

    This -- interesting new product, I think, may present some new options in wall treatments.

    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-the-toy-block-tape#/

    Lego-compatible adhesive tape.

    Just imagine three-dimensional Lego wall treatments.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    edited March 2017
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    I use several 2x4 2 inch pyramid foam in my room. I hot glued card board to the back, then used small picture nails to mount them to the wall (one on each corner). They aren't going anywhere and can be removed and repositioned easily while only leaving tiny holes behind.

    The small nails can barely be seen.
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  • Dabutcher
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    I bought two 24 packs . Third party seller. Not Walmart. . Went in a different direction,so took to Walmart to return. They refused because of the third party vendor. So I thought . WTF? Called them for an RMA. They said just keep them and they will issue me a refund of funds. Peace. D
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  • kharp1
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    I had a slight issue with my purchase form the Walmart website and Walmart wanted no part it. Finally got it worked out through the third party, but, that's what I get for dealing with the **** known as Walmart. Should have known better.
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  • alexmusic
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    Hello

    I have been recording music in my home studio for a year now, I want to make my music quality better

    But I don't understand microphones for recording music.

    Help me choose a new microphone, here are a few options: Shure SM57, Audix D6, Sennheiser

    Found a review of Best Microphones For Home Studio
    What to choose?
    Thanks friends

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  • pitdogg2
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    yea right spammer …. BE GONE
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