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Acoustic Tiles

Wave Tile

Wave three-dimensional acoustic tiles create a calm flowing design across its surface. Decorative and acoustic 3D wall tiles Enhance interior ambience with stunning feature walls Each tile measures 500mm x 500mm, 50mm deep Priced per pack of 9 tiles

Acoustic Performance

Superior sound absorption for comfortable, productive spaces

Sustainable Material

Made from 80% post-consumer recycled PET plastic

Design Flexibility

8 colourways to suit any interior

Price

From $795.00 per pack of 9 tiles + GST

Covers 2.25m² per pack 9 tiles at 500 × 500mm

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How it works

The science behind Wave Tile

Wave Tile uses engineered 100% PET felt construction to absorb sound waves that would otherwise bounce off hard surfaces and create echo. Sound energy hitting the panel is converted into microscopic heat energy within the dense fibre structure — reducing reverberation time and improving speech clarity in any space.

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Broad-frequency sound absorption

engineered PET construction delivers broad-frequency absorption across the speech and mid-frequency range — the frequencies that matter most for comfortable, productive interiors.

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Air gap dramatically boosts performance

Mounted with a 20mm air gap behind the panel, this product achieves αw 0.50 — roughly 50% more absorption than direct-fix installation. A 50mm gap pushes performance even higher. An air gap is recommended for any installation where acoustic performance is a priority.

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Made from 100% PET felt

Constructed entirely from PET polyester felt made from recycled plastic bottles, with no toxic adhesives or VOCs. Lightweight, durable, and fully recyclable at end of life.

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Modular tile format for creative installations

Supplied in packs for grid or freeform layouts. Tiles can be mixed across colourways to create custom patterns, rotated for directional installations, or combined with infill pieces for seamless coverage.

Wave Tile installed in a modern interior

In use

Transforming commercial interiors

Colours

Colourways

8 colourways
Where to use it

Built for spaces where acoustics matter

From corporate offices to hospitality fitouts, Wave Tile delivers measurable acoustic improvement where hard surfaces create echo, noise fatigue, or speech clarity issues. Here are the environments where we see this panel deliver the biggest impact.

Open-plan offices

The problem

Hard surfaces in modern offices (glass partitions, concrete ceilings, polished floors) bounce sound around, causing speech privacy issues, concentration loss, and workplace fatigue.

The solution

Apply to feature walls, behind monitors, or as wayfinding panels. 25–40% wall coverage typically delivers comfortable acoustics in open-plan settings.

25–40% wall coverage

Boardrooms & meeting spaces

The problem

Echo in meeting rooms makes conversations tiring, harms presentation audio quality, and creates poor video call experiences with hollow, reverberant sound.

The solution

Install as feature wall behind the presentation screen or full-wall treatment opposite the seating. Cleaner, clearer speech improves meeting productivity and video call quality.

30–50% wall coverage

Hospitality & restaurants

The problem

Concrete floors, exposed ceilings and hard walls create a lively atmosphere that tips into unbearable noise during peak service — diners shout, staff tire, reviews suffer.

The solution

Ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted tile clusters can be positioned strategically above high-conversation zones without covering entire surfaces.

25–40% wall coverage

Home theatres & media rooms

The problem

Uncontrolled reflections muddy dialogue, collapse the stereo image, and wash out surround sound cues. A hard-surfaced lounge room is an acoustic liability for any decent audio system.

The solution

Treat first reflection points on side walls and add absorption to the rear wall to dramatically improve dialogue clarity and soundstage precision.

35–50% wall coverage

Classrooms & education

The problem

Reverberation in classrooms directly impacts speech intelligibility — students struggle to hear the teacher, especially those with hearing loss or learning English as a second language.

The solution

Panels on the rear wall and upper portions of side walls reduce reverberation time and measurably improve speech clarity from any seat in the room.

30–45% wall coverage

Healthcare & wellness

The problem

Hospital corridors, waiting rooms and consultation spaces often have hard, easy-clean surfaces that amplify stress and make private conversation difficult.

The solution

Apply to waiting room walls and consultation space ceilings. Acoustic calm reduces patient anxiety and supports HIPAA-compliant speech privacy.

20–40% wall coverage

Details

Specifications

Material
100% PET (27% recycled)
Weighted Alpha (αw)
Direct fix: 0.50 (MH) Sound Absorption Average (SAA): Direct fix: 0.58
Installation

Three installation methods, three performance levels

How you install Wave Tile dramatically affects its acoustic performance. Direct fix is simplest and cheapest — a 20–50mm air gap behind the panel can nearly double its sound absorption, particularly at lower frequencies.

A 20mm air gap is the standard professional installation for commercial projects. For critical listening spaces like home theatres or recording studios, a 50mm gap delivers maximum performance.

Professional installation

Footprint Creative offer professional installation across Perth metro. For interstate projects, we supply install guides and support your contractor directly.

Direct fix (glued)

The panel is adhered directly to the wall surface with a compatible construction adhesive. The simplest installation method — ideal for budget-conscious projects or where the wall can't be built out.

Effort

Low effort • Fastest install

Performance

Baseline acoustic performance — αw 0.50. Best for high-frequency absorption.

20mm air gap (recommended)

Recommended

The panel is mounted on battens or a shallow frame, leaving a 20mm cavity behind. This air gap becomes part of the acoustic system, resonating with and absorbing lower frequencies the panel alone can't fully catch.

Effort

Medium effort • Standard professional install

Performance

Significant performance boost. The industry-standard approach for commercial acoustic treatment.

50mm air gap

Mounted on a deeper frame with a 50mm cavity behind. Maximum acoustic performance — the recommended installation method for projects where acoustic quality is a priority (home theatres, studios, critical listening spaces).

Effort

Higher effort • Best for premium installations

Performance

Maximum absorption across all frequencies including low-end. Recommended for studios and critical listening spaces.

Environment

Sustainability

Our acoustic panels are manufactured with a commitment to environmental responsibility. Made from recycled PET plastic bottles, every panel diverts waste from landfill while delivering superior acoustic performance.

Carbon Neutral

Certified carbon neutral manufacturing process

Global GreenTag

GreenTag GreenRate Level A certified

Low VOC

Meets Green Star IEQ low-VOC requirements

Recyclable

100% recyclable at end of life

Care & longevity

Built to last a decade

Wave Tile is engineered for commercial-grade longevity. With minimal care, the panel maintains its appearance and acoustic performance for 10+ years. Here's how to get the most out of your installation.

Regular cleaning

Vacuum with a soft brush attachment every few months to remove dust and airborne particles. This maintains both appearance and acoustic performance over time.

Spot cleaning

For marks or light stains, blot with a damp microfibre cloth using water only. For stubborn marks, a mild pH-neutral detergent diluted in water is safe. Blot — don't rub — to avoid matting the surface texture.

Lifespan

EchoPanel® has a published 10-year product life expectancy with proper care. The colour-through construction means the panel won't look faded or damaged even if lightly scuffed.

Fire and safety

EchoPanel® is independently tested and certified to AS 1530.3, AS ISO 9705 Group 1, and international fire standards including ASTM E84 and EN 13501-1. Safe for use in commercial and public spaces.

End-of-life recycling

At end of life, these PET tiles are 100% recyclable. Their clip-fix installation means they can be uninstalled cleanly without contamination, then returned to the PET recycling stream.