Quick answer: Plan acoustic panels at the design stage, order them once walls and ceilings are fixed, and install after painting but before equipment and mirrors are fully in. Panels are made to order in about 4–6 weeks, so order them at least six weeks before opening. Installation itself takes a few hours to 1 to 2 days. Leaving it to the last week risks opening with an echoey room.

Key takeaways

  • Plan panels at design stage.
  • Panels are made to order in about 4–6 weeks.
  • Install after paint, before equipment.

When should I start planning panels?

At the design stage, when you plan the layout, mirrors, speakers and lighting. Panels need wall and ceiling space, so mark it on the plan. This avoids clashes with TVs, shelves and aircon vents. See plan acoustics before interior design.

When should I get a quote?

As soon as you have a floor plan or photos of the bare unit. Quotes from photos are free. Early prices help your budget. See quotes from photos.

Not sure what your room needs? Send us a photo on WhatsApp or request a free quote. We'll tell you how many panels, where they go and the price. See our gym and studio acoustic panels and recent projects.

When panels fit in infographic

When should I order?

Once walls and ceilings are confirmed. Panels are made to order in about 4–6 weeks, so order at least six weeks before you want them up. Confirm your colour choice early too, as late changes push back the date. See custom panel lead times.

When is the best time to install?

After painting and electrical work, but before heavy equipment and racks arrive. The room is clear, scaffold for ceilings is easy to place and nothing gets damaged. Mirrors and racks can then go in around the panels. See preparing the space.

Fit-out acoustic timeline diagram

How long does installation take?

Usually a few hours to 1 to 2 days, depending on panel count and ceiling work. High ceilings needing scaffold take longer. A small reception can take a few hours, while a big room with ceiling panels takes more time. See how long installation takes.

What if I am already open?

Panels can still go in. We can work outside class times. We work Monday to Saturday in working hours; night and Sunday installs are possible with a surcharge, quoted case by case. It just takes more planning around equipment.

What does the budget look like?

A typical studio room needs 15 to 25 panels, about S$2,775 to S$4,625 installed. Standard fixings are included; scaffold, night or Sunday work and custom sizes are quoted separately. A reception area often needs fewer than 10 panels. See acoustic panel prices.

Does the contractor need to coordinate?

Yes. Share our installation date with your contractor so painting and electrical work are done first. Ask them to leave panel walls free of shelves, TVs and vents.

What we see on real jobs

Late decisions on colour or size are the easiest way to push back a custom order. Choosing early keeps the panels on schedule with the rest of the fit-out.

Get a straight answer for your room

Send a photo or short video of your studio or gym floor on WhatsApp (+65 8930 1905), ideally during a class. We'll suggest where panels go, keep them clear of equipment and mirrors, and install outside class times.

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