Quick answer: Personal training studios are often small rooms with mirrors, rubber floors and a speaker, so voices and clanking weights ring around. A small PT room usually needs about 6 to 12 panels to calm the echo, roughly S$1,110 to S$2,220 installed. Panels make sessions feel calmer and stop voices carrying around the room, but they do not block sound passing through walls to the next room.

Key takeaways

  • Small PT rooms echo more than you expect.
  • About 6 to 12 panels for a small room.
  • Panels do not make a room soundproof.

Why do small PT rooms sound harsh?

Small rooms with hard walls reflect sound quickly, so voices sound boxy and loud. Plates and dumbbells clank, and music fills the room. The room can feel tiring rather than motivating. See why small rooms sound boxy.

How many panels does a PT room need?

A small room the size of a meeting room usually needs about 6 to 12 panels. A larger PT floor with several stations is more like a studio gym, at 15 to 25 panels. We confirm from photos. See how many panels you need.

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.

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PT studio panel cost diagram

Will panels keep sessions private?

Not on their own. Panels stop voices bouncing around your room, but they do not stop sound passing through a wall to the next room. For real privacy, the wall and door need sealing. Read acoustic treatment vs soundproofing.

Where should panels go?

Put panels on the wall facing the mirror and on one side wall, at head height and above. Keep them out of reach of racks and swinging kettlebells. A ceiling panel helps in rooms with low hard ceilings. See where to place panels first.

What does it cost?

At S$185 per panel installed, 6 panels cost about S$1,110 and 12 panels about S$2,220. A larger PT floor at 20 panels is about S$3,700. The exact count is confirmed from photos. See acoustic panel prices.

Why does it matter for business?

PT clients pay for attention. A calmer room makes it easier to talk, coach form and build trust. Trainers can speak at a normal level through back-to-back sessions.

Can I take panels with me when I move?

Yes. We can take panels down at the end of your lease and re-fit them at your next place. Check your lease for what the landlord expects when you hand back the unit. Screw holes in the old walls may need patching.

What colour suits a PT studio?

Dark greys and black hide marks well. Brand colours work on walls clients see most. There are 39 fabric colours to pick from.

What we see on real jobs

Small rooms often need fewer panels than expected. Treating the main wall alone can change how the room sounds.

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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