Wallpapering acoustic felt on the wall

With these step-by-step instructions, you can install Silentum acoustic felt on the wall perfectly. The acoustic felt not only ensures better room acoustics, but also gives your walls a stylish look. To achieve the best result, follow the individual steps and follow our tips for gluing and taping. Let's get started!

Step by step

Step 1:
Prepare acoustic felt

Lay your acoustic felt on a flat surface. Make sure that the Front page and which is the reverse side of your felt. We always add a corresponding marking at the factory.

Step 2:
Cut felt and Velcro to size

Fair the Acoustic felt according to your circumstances and cut it to the Desired size to.

You could glue the felt directly, but we advise you to use a Velcro system and recommend the product ecofix from the Vorwerk company. Cut your chosen hook and loop to match the size of the felt.

Bonding vs. gluing?

Theoretically, you can also wallpaper the felt directly onto the wall instead of using a Velcro system. "Great! Saves me time and money"you think to yourself? That's right, but Attention! There are good reasons why we expressly recommend the Velcro system:

When bonding, there is a risk that the Adhesive penetrates the felt and you can then see this irreparably in the finished work.
In addition, the Velcro system more flexibleThis means that if something didn't work out during assembly, you can remove the felt again and stick it on again.
The Velcro system also makes it possible to Dismantling possible without damaging the felt. To do this, you need to work carefully so that the felt does not come out of the mould.

Step 3:
Apply primer

Clean the wall thoroughly so that it is dust-free, dry and grease-free. Apply the primer with a short pile roller or a large wallpapering brush. even and comprehensive on the wall.

For this coating, we recommend the product "Primer D1" from Murexin. The concentrate is very economical, solvent-free and very low in emissions. The quantity required is approximately 1 litre/10 m².

Step 4:
Attach Velcro system

Now apply the hook and loop system to the entire surface of the pre-treated wall. No waiting time is necessary. The ecofix we recommend is self-adhesive and you can carefully press the cut strips down by hand first so that they adhere evenly to the surface.

Then use a Pressure rollerto firmly connect the strips to the wall. Check that the strips evenly and there are no loose spots.

Direct bonding?

If you decide in favour of the adhesive option despite the reasons mentioned above, you will need to apply an adhesive after priming. The same applies if your hook and loop system is not self-adhesive.

In this case we advise you to Special linoleum and carpet adhesive DK 74 (approx. 300g/m²). A very good alternative to this adhesive is the Wet and pressure-sensitive adhesive D 391 (approx. 500g/m²), also from Murexin. Both are applied undiluted to the wall and guarantee optimum hold.

Make absolutely sure that you use the adhesive Even and not too thick on!

Step 5:
Attach acoustic felt

Now the Silentum acoustic felt can go on the wall. Place it on the top edge and carefully smooth it down. Use a roller or a Pressure roller you ensure the appropriate adhesion again and you can remove small air bubbles or wrinkles.

Step 6:
FINE GRINDING

The final step is the finishing touch. If there is still some felt sticking out, cut it off with a spirit level and a ruler.

Installation video

In our video, we show you how to professionally apply the acoustic felt to the wall to make your project a success. Take a look and see for yourself how easy it is.

Application examples

Be inspired by some of our realised projects! Our partners show how versatile acoustic felt can be used - whether as stylish wall panelling or creative ceiling design. Find ideas for your own project.