Quick answer: Yes, light acoustic panels can go on wardrobe doors, cabinet fronts and some room doors, which helps when wall space is short. They soak up echo there just like on a wall. But a panel on a door does not soundproof it. Use light fixings, and make sure doors still open and close freely.

Key takeaways

  • Panels can go on wardrobes and cabinets.
  • They help echo, not soundproofing.
  • Use light fixings; doors must still work.

Why use doors

Small HDB rooms often have one wall for the bed, one for the wardrobe and one window. The wardrobe front can be useful space. It is often a big, flat, hard surface facing you.

What it does

A panel on a door or wardrobe soaks up echo in the room. It works much like a panel on a wall. This is useful in bedrooms and studios that are short on wall space.

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Panels on doors and cabinets infographic

Will a panel soundproof the door?

No. A panel on a door does not stop sound passing through the door. For that, use a solid door and seals around the frame. See treatment vs soundproofing.

Panels on doors: yes and no diagram

Fixing

Use light no-drill pads or small screws into solid parts of the door. Check the hinges can take the extra weight. Hollow doors need extra care with screws.

Clearance

Make sure doors still open and close fully. Handles must not be blocked. Check that panels do not rub on frames or the next door.

Studios

A panel on the back of the studio door helps with echo behind your chair. The door is often the only free surface behind you. Pair it with panels on the side walls. See home studios.

Sliding wardrobes

Panels on sliding doors work if they clear the other door when sliding. Check the gap before you fix them. Slim 25 mm panels fit best.

Rentals

No-drill pads on wardrobe doors avoid holes in a rented flat. Test the pads on a hidden spot first. Some finishes may mark when pads are taken off.

What we see on real jobs

In small home studios, the back of the door and the wardrobe front are often the best spots left.

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