(pronounced eh-KOOS-tih-kuhl WAHL-kuh-veh-ring)

Also referred to as “acoustical wall fabric,” acoustical wallcovering is soft, pliable, sound-absorbing material for vertical surfaces is used to help control sound in interior spaces where speech intelligibility and sound clarity is essential — e.g., movie theaters, sound studios, classrooms, conference rooms, and video conference rooms. Many companies manufacture fire-rated, heavy duty, stain-resistant versions of acoustical wallcovering in a wide array of colors.