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Stretch Wall Panels

Clean, seamless acoustical wall treatments that look as good as they sound.

What Are Stretch Wall Panels?

Stretch wall panels use a track-and-fabric system to create large, seamless acoustical surfaces on walls. A perimeter track mounts to the wall, acoustical infill (usually fiberglass or mineral wool) fills the cavity, and fabric stretches tight across the face and tucks into the track. The result is a clean, wrinkle-free surface with no visible seams or fasteners.

Unlike pre-made fabric-wrapped panels that have visible edges and joints every 4 feet, stretch systems can cover entire walls — 20, 30, 50 feet or more — as one continuous surface. That's what makes them popular in high-end commercial spaces where appearance matters as much as acoustics.

Commercial Applications

  • Conference rooms and boardrooms — Clean walls with serious sound absorption. Reduces echo so people on speakerphone can actually hear each other.
  • Theaters and performing arts — Wall-to-wall fabric treatment for consistent acoustic absorption. Custom colors match design intent.
  • Corporate lobbies — A polished look that absorbs the noise from foot traffic, conversations, and hard flooring surfaces.
  • Recording studios and broadcast — Controlled acoustics with a professional appearance.
  • Courtrooms — Speech clarity is critical. Stretch panels tame reflections without looking institutional.
  • Houses of worship — Large wall surfaces need treatment. Stretch systems handle big areas efficiently.

Benefits

  • Seamless appearance: No joints, no panel edges, no visible fasteners. Just clean fabric from corner to corner.
  • Acoustic performance: NRC ratings from 0.80 to 1.05 depending on infill thickness and type. 2" fiberglass infill typically hits NRC 0.85+.
  • Fabric options: Hundreds of acoustically transparent fabrics in every color and texture. Guilford of Maine, Carnegie, and Knoll are popular spec choices.
  • Impact resistance: The fabric is tensioned, so minor bumps don't leave dents or marks like drywall would.
  • Maintainable: Fabric can be removed for cleaning or replacement without touching the track or infill. If someone stains a panel, swap the fabric — not the whole system.
  • Tackable: Most stretch systems are tackable. Push a thumbtack right into the wall. Pull it out and the fabric self-heals. Great for offices and classrooms.

How It's Installed

We start by mounting the perimeter track to the wall substrate. The track has a grip channel that holds the fabric edge. Acoustical infill boards get adhesive-mounted to the wall inside the track perimeter. Then we stretch the fabric across the face, tucking the edges into the track using a putty knife or insertion tool.

The fabric needs to be pulled evenly to avoid wrinkles. This is where experience matters — an uneven stretch shows immediately and looks terrible. Our crews have done enough of these to get it right the first time.

Inside and outside corners require mitered track and careful fabric folding. Cutouts for outlets, switches, and thermostats get finished with snap-in trim rings.

Specs

  • NRC: 0.80–1.05 (depending on infill depth and type)
  • Infill options: 1", 1.5", 2", or 3" fiberglass or mineral wool
  • Fire rating: Class A (with proper fabric and infill selection)
  • Panel depth: 1.5" to 3.5" total system depth from wall face
  • Maximum span: No practical limit — entire walls can be one panel

Manufacturers

We work with several stretch wall system manufacturers and source acoustical infill from Owens Corning and Johns Manville. The track systems come from companies like Conwed (now part of Armstrong), Fabricmate, and Clipso. Fabric is typically spec'd by the architect from acoustical textile lines.

Stretch Panels vs. Fabric-Wrapped Panels

Both absorb sound. The difference is appearance and coverage. Fabric-wrapped panels are pre-made in a shop — typically 2'×4' or 4'×8' — and mounted individually to the wall with visible edges between panels. Stretch systems cover the whole wall seamlessly. Stretch costs more per square foot but looks better on large surfaces. For smaller accent areas or rooms with lots of interruptions (doors, windows), individual panels may make more sense.

Get a Quote

Tell us about your space and we'll recommend the right wall treatment — stretch, panel, or a combination. Contact us for a free estimate.