Quick answer: Preserved moss walls soak up some sound, especially high sounds, and look great. But they are usually thin, cost more per square metre, and need care to stay nice in dry aircon. Fabric acoustic panels soak up more sound for less money. You can use a moss feature wall and panels elsewhere.

Key takeaways

  • Moss walls soak up some sound and look great.
  • Panels soak up more for less money.
  • Use moss for a feature, panels for echo.

What moss walls are

A moss wall is real moss, preserved so it does not need watering. It is set into panels and fixed to the wall. It is mainly a design feature.

Sound

The soft, bumpy surface soaks up some sound, mostly the high part. The moss layer is thin, so lower voices are not soaked up as well. One moss wall alone rarely fixes an echoey room.

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Moss walls vs panels infographic

Cost and care

Moss walls cost more per square metre than fabric panels. They can fade or dry out in strong sun or very dry air. Check the care needs with your moss supplier.

Moss wall vs acoustic panels diagram

Where panels win

Panels soak up more sound per dollar, at about S$255 per m² installed. Our 50 mm panels are NRC (a score from 0 to 1 for how much sound a panel soaks up) 1.00, and they come in 39 colours. A light vacuum keeps them clean. See acoustic panel prices.

Using both

Put a moss feature wall in reception. Use panels in meeting rooms and on ceilings, where echo hurts calls most. Each does the job it is best at. See office acoustics.

Brand look

Panels come in green fabric colours to match a nature theme. Printed panels can carry a leaf or forest image. That keeps the look across the office. See colours.

Green panels

Green fabric panels give a nature feel for much less. Pick a shade that sits well next to the moss. Printed panels are another option.

Placement

Keep moss out of strong direct sun. Keep it away from aircon vents that blow dry air on it. Panels can go where moss would not last.

What we see on real jobs

A moss wall in reception does not fix the meeting rooms next door. Those rooms still need panels for clear calls.

Get a straight answer for your room

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