Acoustic Perforations

Featurecraft acoustic panels combine sound absorption with a clean architectural finish. The patterns below are our standard perforations and engravings, each tested and documented so you can select with confidence. 

Need something different? Custom perforations and engravings, including cultural and project-specific designs, are a regular part of our work. Contact us to discuss

  • NRC ratings and coverage figures are based on a standard 2400 × 1200 mm panel.
  • Panels are typically supplied with a 1 mm black felt backing, so services and cavities behind the panel are not visible through the perforations.
  • Best acoustic results are achieved when the perforated panel is installed over a 20–100 mm acoustic blanket.

Perforated Panel - Grid Holes

Round holes drilled through the full panel thickness in a straight, evenly spaced grid. The simplest perforation pattern, available across a range of hole diameters and centres to suit the acoustic performance and visual density required.

Code
GH01
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
19.35%
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Code
GH02
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
8.61%
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Code
GH03
NRC Value
0.65
Open Area
5.75%
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Code
GH04
NRC Value
0.55
Open Area
3.57%
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Code
GH05
NRC Value
0.45
Open Area
2.71%
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Code
GH06
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
19.34%
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Code
GH07
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
10.83%
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Code
GH08
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
6.89%
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Code
GH09
NRC Value
0.65
Open Area
4.91%
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Code
GH10
NRC Value
0.50
Open Area
3.14%
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Code
GH11
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
19.24%
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Code
GH12
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
12.57%
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Code
GH13
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
8.72%
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Code
GH14
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
5.59%
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Code
GH15
NRC Value
0.50
Open Area
3.14%
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Code
GH16
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
19.05%
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Code
GH17
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
12.10%
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Code
GH18
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
16.48%
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Code
GH19
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
9.62%
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Code
GH20
NRC Value
1.00
Open Area
33.90%
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Code
GH21
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
21.49%
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Code
GH22
NRC Value
1.00
Open Area
27.25%
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Code
GH23
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
15.90%
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Code
GH24
NRC Value
1.00
Open Area
33.59%
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Code
GH25
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
19.64%
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Code
GH26
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
13.64%
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Code
GH27
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
19.62%
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Code
GH28
NRC Value
1.00
Open Area
34.91%
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Code
GH29
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
22.36%
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Code
GH30
NRC Value
1.00
Open Area
34.91%
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Code
GH31
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
19.64%
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Perforated Panel - Diagonal Holes

Round holes perforated through the panel on a 45-degree diagonal grid, so each row is offset from the next. Gives a softer, more visually even surface than a straight grid while providing the same acoustic openness.

Code
DH01
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
19.07%
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Code
DH02
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
8.48%
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Code
DH03
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
18.75%
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Code
DH04
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
10.56%
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Code
DH05
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
18.79%
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Code
DH06
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
12.10%
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Code
DH07
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
18.82%
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Code
DH08
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
11.99%
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Code
DH09
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
18.78%
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Code
DH10
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
18.67%
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Code
DH11
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
14.63%
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Code
DH12
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
18.49%
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Code
DH13
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
15.04%
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Code
DH14
NRC Value
0.95
Open Area
18.57%
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Code
DH15
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
12.11%
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Code
DH16
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
18.23%
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Code
DH17
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
17.02%
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Code
DH18
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
10.82%
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Perforated Panel - Slots

Elongated slots perforated through the panel in aligned rows, running either horizontally or vertically. Slot width, length, and spacing vary by pattern, giving a strong linear appearance and a high open area for acoustic absorption.

Code
SL01
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
29.88%
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Code
SL02
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
30.73%
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Code
SL03
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
30.73%
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Code
SL04
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
38.16%
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Code
SL05
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
31.40%
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Code
SL06
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
29.89%
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Code
SL07
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
30.68%
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Code
SL08
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
21.24%
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Code
SL09
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
30.42%
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Code
SL10
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
20.89%
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Code
SL11
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
16.40%
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Code
SL12
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
14.51%
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Code
SL13
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
23.04%
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Code
SL14
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
26.41%
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Code
SL15
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
15.17%
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Code
SL16
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
20.25%
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Code
SL17
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
18.67%
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Code
SL18
NRC Value
0.65
Open Area
15.62%
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Engraved + Perforated - Perforated Rib

Parallel grooves engraved into the panel face, with staggered slots perforated through the base of each groove. From the front it reads a clean ribbed surface, while the slots provide the open area needed for acoustic absorption.

Code
PR01
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
22.23%
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Code
PR02
NRC Value
0.80
Open Area
15.42%
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Code
PR03
NRC Value
0.75
Open Area
11.52%
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Code
PR04
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
30.06%
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Code
PR05
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
22.93%
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Code
PR06
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
19.06%
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Code
PR07
NRC Value
0.90
Open Area
56.96%
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Code
PR08
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
45.29%
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Code
PR09
NRC Value
0.85
Open Area
33.62%
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Engraved - Engraved Rib

Parallel grooves engraved into the panel surface only, with no perforation through the panel. Provides the ribbed, linear look of the perforated version where acoustic absorption is not required, or where the panel face must remain solid.