How to measure and order: decorative panels, fabric covers and supplied attachment counts.
Which measurements and product data prevent quantity mistakes for this job?
Use the matching calculator
Use this decision sequence
- Measure complete panel faces, depth and back returns. Distinguish perforation open area from retained material and specified attachment locations.
- Use supplied panel sizes, fabric stock, mask blank dimensions and an already specified attachment pattern. The calculator does not choose acoustic or fire performance.
- Run each matching calculation and keep different products as separate purchase items.
- Check whole packs, stock remnants and delivery rounding before placing an order.
Keep the quantities distinct
| Quantity or assumption | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Measured need | Measure complete panel faces, depth and back returns. Distinguish perforation open area from retained material and specified attachment locations. |
| Product basis | Use supplied panel sizes, fabric stock, mask blank dimensions and an already specified attachment pattern. The calculator does not choose acoustic or fire performance. |
| Purchase rounding | Whole packs, rolls and stock lengths can exceed the exact material need. |
Worked comparison
Four 0.4 × 0.4 m face-only reference blanks fit one 1 × 2 m stock piece. Adding 0.05 m panel depth and 0.05 m back return at each edge gives 0.6 × 0.6 m complete blanks. Three fit along that stock length and only one across its width, requiring two stock pieces for four panels.
Check before using the estimate
Face-only quantities omit the supplied wrap pattern. Perforation percentage is geometry, not sound absorption, ventilation capacity, fire performance or strength.
All dimensions, product properties, prices and specifications in this example are illustrative arithmetic inputs. Use the values from your measured plan, selected product data sheet and supplier quote. This guide does not choose construction specifications or certify safety.
Sources and product references
References support the stated product-data distinction. All worked examples are independent illustrative arithmetic.
Calculation and scope checked 2026-10-05. Methods and scope.