A dedicated home theater typically benefits from 25–40% wall coverage. For a 200 sq ft room, plan for 10–16 panels (2'x2' or 2'x4'). Treat the front wall, first-reflection points on side walls, and the rear wall. Add bass traps in all four corners for low-frequency control.

Start with the front wall (behind or beside the screen), then first-reflection points on side walls (use a mirror to find them), then the rear wall. Place bass traps floor-to-ceiling in all corners. A ceiling cloud above the primary seating position completes the treatment.

Standard broadband panels (2"–4" thick) absorb mid-to-high frequencies. To control bass resonance and room modes, you need corner bass traps (ideally 4"–6" thick). Our 4" bass trap panels are specifically designed for home theaters where low-frequency control is critical.

Yes. We offer over 60 fabric colors including classic home theater blacks, grays, and deep tones in Burch Fabrics Prime Time acoustic fabric. Every color choice maintains the full 2" NRC 1.0 absorption rating. You can also choose custom printed panels with cinematic artwork.

No - the goal is controlled acoustics, not an anechoic chamber. Treating 25–35% of surfaces gives you the industry-standard RT60 of 0.3–0.4 seconds for dedicated home theaters. This eliminates flutter echo while preserving natural dynamics. Our free room analysis ensures you get the right coverage.

Yes, on our primary fabric lines. Our panel cores and our Burch Fabrics Prime Time and Guilford of Maine fabric lines are Class A fire rated per ASTM E84, the standard for residential and commercial installations. Microsuede and burlap are decorative options and are not Class A rated.