Quick answer: Condo function rooms and clubhouses usually have stone floors, glass and high ceilings, so parties, talks and AGMs turn into a roar. Acoustic panels on the ceiling and upper walls fix it. A typical function room needs about 20 to 30 panels: S$3,700 to S$5,550 installed. The MCST (your building management) usually approves the work first.

Key takeaways

  • Stone, glass and high ceilings cause the roar.
  • 20 to 30 panels for a typical function room.
  • The MCST council usually approves it first.

Why function rooms are loud

They are built to look grand and be easy to clean, with marble, glass and high ceilings. That is great for photos but bad for talking. Every voice bounces off the hard surfaces and builds into a roar.

What residents notice

At parties, people shout. At AGMs, people at the back cannot hear. Karaoke booms into the pool area.

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Fix a loud function room infographic

Where panels go

Ceiling clouds over the main area and panels on the upper walls. Keep panels away from pool splash zones. The ceiling is usually the biggest bare surface, so start there. See ceiling vs wall panels.

Cost

About 20 to 30 panels at S$185 each installed: S$3,700 to S$5,550. Standard fixings are included; a scaffold for high ceilings is extra if needed. We confirm the count from photos.

Panels and price diagram

Getting MCST approval

The council usually wants to see the layout, the colours, fire papers and a clear quote. We prepare method statements and risk assessments, and coordinate with the owner’s side and third-party consultants on fire papers. A clear, short pack makes it easier for the council to decide. See what building management asks.

Will panels stop noise reaching residents?

No. Panels make the room sound better inside, but they do not block noise reaching nearby units. What works is closing doors and windows, door seals and solid doors.

What to put in the council paper

Include the problem, a short video, the layout, colours, the price, the timeline and fire papers. Keep it to one page if you can. A short paper is easier for a busy council to read and approve.

Good colours for clubhouses

Warm grey, sand or timber-like tones blend with stone and wood finishes. With 39 colours, most clubhouse walls can be matched closely. Pick one or two colours so the room looks calm.

What we see on real jobs

Function rooms mix stone, glass and height, which makes them very loud. A few ceiling clouds change how the whole space sounds.

Get a straight answer for your room

WhatsApp a photo of the room (+65 8930 1905) and tell us what you use it for: calls, TV, music or mixing. We'll suggest a layout, a colour and a price, including no-drill options where your walls allow.

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