I've used blankets, pillows and raw absorbing material to test.
DIY is a lot less expensive, but purchasing completed panels will look more finished depending on your skill level.
Do some homework before you move ahead. Learn about sound absorbing properties of various materials so you avoid buying junk. This applies to purchased and DIY.
I have a man cave and did DIY. Looks good but would not meet WAF in our living/family rooms.
Both Roxal and Owens Corning make the absorbing material.
Joann Fabrics for the covering material.
Home Depot will cut your wood frame pieces for free once you have your measurements.
FWIW; my skills are the ability to measure, drill holes, drive screws, use glue, and pound nails. I can hang wall paper, curtain rods, and pictures, replace plumbing fixtures, and have taken apart a clothes dryer and dishwasher to make repairs.
It took me about one and half to two hours to build one complete 2ft by 4ft panel.
https://fullenglish.co/blog/2016/8/13/sound-absorber
Thanks for listening!
Dsper
DIY is a lot less expensive, but purchasing completed panels will look more finished depending on your skill level.
Do some homework before you move ahead. Learn about sound absorbing properties of various materials so you avoid buying junk. This applies to purchased and DIY.
I have a man cave and did DIY. Looks good but would not meet WAF in our living/family rooms.
Both Roxal and Owens Corning make the absorbing material.
Joann Fabrics for the covering material.
Home Depot will cut your wood frame pieces for free once you have your measurements.
FWIW; my skills are the ability to measure, drill holes, drive screws, use glue, and pound nails. I can hang wall paper, curtain rods, and pictures, replace plumbing fixtures, and have taken apart a clothes dryer and dishwasher to make repairs.
It took me about one and half to two hours to build one complete 2ft by 4ft panel.
https://fullenglish.co/blog/2016/8/13/sound-absorber
Thanks for listening!
Dsper