To achieve optimum acoustic results, follow the steps below.

Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information.

Step 1: Determine Coverage Requirements

On average, we recommend the following application guidelines for acoustic art coverage. If your application is not listed, is unusual in some way or requires heavy coverage, we recommend you contact us for assistance.

Step 2: Select Locations and Orientations

Now that you know your coverage needs, you need to determine the best locations for the artwork. While you decide this, consider which artwork orientations (vertical, horizontal, square or panoramic) will be best for each setting or if you will create groupings with multiple pieces.

• To have the maximum effect on sound absorption and reverberation, add artwork to the most reflective areas first. These are the areas where it is apparent hard surfaces are negatively affecting the acoustics.
• Locate the sound sources that aggravate your situation and place artwork on the walls directly opposite, if possible.
• Disperse the artwork throughout the environment as much as possible and don’t overlook room corners where sound tends to collect.
• Sound abatement works best when the art is placed at the same level as the source of sound. However, sometimes this can look ridiculous, so use your best judgement.
• If your room is oddly shaped, has glass walls, lots of large windows or other hard surfaces you can’t hang from, go ahead and hang where you can. Even if you can’t accommodate the coverage we recommend, try your hardest to aesthetically achieve it and you will still notice an improvement with your room’s acoustics.

Step 3: Choose Your Sizes

Use the below tool to get as close as possible to the coverage needs you calculated in Step One. Enter quantities for the sizes you are considering, and it will tally the amount of square feet you have achieved.

For framed dimensions, add 2″ for the standard frame and 1 ¼″ for the float frame. A chart listing final framed sizes can be found here.

Although we offer 10 common acoustic sizes, we don’t want your project to be limited in any way and offer custom sizes up to 48″ x 96″ Email sales@chatterboxartworks.com for more information about custom sizes.

Step 4: Select Your Imagery

Now that you know your sizes and orientations, you can select your imagery! Choose from our collection, your own or from your favorite stock photography websites.

Be aware that imagery from our collection cannot be cropped or altered by our customers (please contact us for these needs), but if uploading your imagery, our software includes editing capabilities.

Chatterbox Collection

Our collection is in its infancy but is already showing great strength! We have plans to add many unique fine art images from around the globe in the coming months, so visit us frequently! Browse our collection or use keywords to search and save favorites to your wish list for ordering when ready.

Using Your Own Imagery

Although we have our own signature collection of ever-growing imagery to select from, we encourage you to use your own images or images from your favorite stock photography websites.

You must acknowledge that you have the applicable license to use, modify and reproduce the image you upload, and that you and will be legally responsible for any infringements. Chatterbox, Inc. bears no responsibility for the licensing of submitted artwork.

We have high standards for our fine art. We don’t accept image files below 150 dpi. Please contact us if you would like help upscaling your imagery or to request printing below 150 dpi.

Acceptable File Types

JPEG, PNG or SVG. Contact us if you need help converting your files.

Color Correction & Digital Editing

Upon receipt, we will prepare your file for production. We may alter the file to protect color vibrancy which can be affected by aspects of the printing process. If you have any concerns about your image file or want us to adjust something, please contact us. We offer graphic design services for an additional fee.

For technical information regarding required pixel dimensions, image resolution or maximum file sizes, visit Pixels 101.