Black P42 Acoustic Slat Wall Panel

Black wood-look slats over a felt backing, 600 mm wide, in 2400, 2700 and 2900 mm lengths. From $66 a panel.

Black Oak P42 is a dark, wood-look acoustic slat wall panel for black wall panelling that still shows texture and shadow lines. Next to Black Oak 8210C and Black (3002), which come in 2400 and 2700 mm, P42 adds a 2900 mm length, so it also covers walls taller than the usual 2.4 and 2.7 m ceilings.

The length you pick changes how many cuts you make, how much you throw away and what the wall costs per square metre. This page sets that out in dollars, with a worked panel count, so you can order the right quantity the first time.

• Black, wood-look slats with a felt acoustic backing, 600 mm wide
• 2400 × 600 × 19 mm at $66.00, 2700 × 600 × 19 mm at $70.00, 2900 × 600 × 21 mm at $85.00
• From about $43 to $49 per m² of wall, depending on length, before cuts, wastage and delivery
• For dry interior walls, fixed with panel adhesive or screws
• Sydney-wide delivery is available, quoted by suburb, order size and product length
• View the finish at our Rouse Hill showroom, or ask us for photos or a short video

Black Oak P42 sizes, prices and cost per square metre

The panels are 600 mm wide and run vertically, so wall height decides the length and wall width decides how many panels you need. Measure the height at more than one point along the wall, because floors and ceilings are rarely perfectly level.

Trimming has a price. A 2900 mm panel cut down to suit a 2.4 m wall leaves a 500 mm offcut on every panel, so each usable square metre costs about $59, compared with $45.83 for the 2400 mm panel that needs no cut. On a 2.7 m wall the 2900 mm panel works out at about $52 per usable m², against $43.21 for the 2700 mm panel. The 2900 mm length earns its price on walls close to 2.9 m high, where one panel runs the full height with no horizontal join.

How many Black Oak P42 panels does your wall need?

Divide the wall width in millimetres by 600 and round up. Then choose the length from the table above and multiply by the price. These panel-only examples use full 600 mm coverage, before wastage and delivery:

• TV wall, 3.6 m wide and 2.4 m high: 6 panels at 2400 mm, $396.
• Bed-head wall, 3.0 m wide and 2.7 m high: 5 panels at 2700 mm, $350.
• Tall wall, 2.4 m wide and 2.9 m high: 4 panels at 2900 mm, $340.
• Wall 3.3 m wide: 3300 ÷ 600 is 5.5, so order 6 panels. The last panel is cut down its width to fit.

If the wall has a door, window or other opening, panels beside and above it still need cutting to suit, so allow a little extra. Our guide on how to measure a wall for acoustic panels walks through the measuring step by step, or send us your wall width, height and a photo and we will help you work out the quantity.

Which length for which wall

• TV and media walls: a black wall behind a screen cuts the contrast between the display and the room. Most lounge rooms suit the 2400 or 2700 mm length, depending on your ceiling.
• Bed-head walls: a full-height black backdrop behind the bed gives a hotel-style focal point. Match the length to the ceiling so the slats run unbroken from floor to ceiling.
• Home offices: the wall behind your desk is the one your camera sees. Slats take some of the hollow sound out of a bare wall and give calls a clean, dark backdrop.
• Reception, cafe and retail walls: where the wall is taller or you want one unbroken run, the 2900 mm length avoids a horizontal join.
• Entries and stair walls: taller walls like these are where the 2900 mm panel is most likely to need no trimming.

Want to compare more colours before you decide? See the full wood slat wall panel collection, or the oak acoustic slat wall panels range.

Black Oak P42 or another dark panel?

Black Oak 8210C and Black (3002) both come in 2400 mm ($66.00) and 2700 mm ($70.00). Black Oak P42 matches those two sizes and prices, and adds a 2900 mm length for taller walls. If your wall is 2.7 m or lower, any of the three will fit without trimming, so the choice comes down to the finish you prefer.

Photos on a screen cannot show how a black panel's grain and sheen differ from the next one. Ask us for photos or a short video of each, or compare them in person at the Rouse Hill showroom.

If black feels too strong, Smoked Oak 24S ($66.00) or Smoked Oak B618 ($75.00) offer a smoked, mid-to-dark look, and Silver Oak 557S ($70.00) goes lighter. For a curved wall, a rigid slat panel is the wrong product, so look at the flexible acoustic panels instead.

What Black Oak P42 does and does not do for sound

Slat panels with a felt backing help reduce echo and reflected sound inside a room, which makes a hard, empty room feel calmer. They do not soundproof a wall, so they will not stop noise travelling through to the next room. Our guide explains whether acoustic slat panels reduce echo and what to expect.

We do not publish an acoustic (NRC) or fire rating for this panel on the product page. If your commercial project specifies one, contact us before you order.

Before you order: trimming, colour and returns

A cut panel cannot be uncut, and the 2900 mm length is the one most likely to be trimmed. These are the points from our returns and exchanges policy that matter most here.

• Eligible change-of-mind returns or exchanges are accepted within 15 calendar days of purchase or delivery, with proof of purchase.
• Panels must be unused, uninstalled, uncut, undrilled and in their original packaging.
• Change-of-mind returns are not accepted once a panel has been cut, drilled or installed.
• For an approved change-of-mind return or exchange, you pay the cost of returning the product. Original delivery charges are generally not refundable.
• Colour and finish can vary slightly between batches, photos and the panels themselves, so check the colour before you cut.
• Inspect your order before installing it: size, colour, quantity and condition. If something is wrong, contact us before you go ahead.
• If a product is faulty, damaged or incorrect, contact us as soon as you can with your proof of purchase and photos. We will assess it under the Australian Consumer Law.

Delivery, showroom and trade pricing for Black Oak P42 in Sydney

• Delivery: Sydney-wide delivery is available. Delivery cost depends on your location, order size and product length, and a 2900 mm panel is a long item, so tell us the length when you ask. Contact us with your suburb and order details for a delivery quote. Tracking is provided once an order is dispatched.
• Showroom: you are welcome to visit our Rouse Hill showroom (Unit S25, The Vaul, 5 Money Close, Rouse Hill NSW 2155) to see products, colours and finishes. Please contact us first so we can confirm the panels you want to see are available to view.
• Trade and bulk pricing: as a direct supplier, we can offer competitive pricing for builders, installers, trade customers and larger orders. Send us the quantity for a quote.
• Installation help: we work with experienced installers we can confidently recommend. Send photos and measurements of your space and we can help coordinate installation.
• Adhesive and accessories: ask us what you need for your wall and we can supply it with your order.

Prefer to talk it through? Call +61 452 166 781 or email info@emudesignbuild.com.au. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.

Fitting Black Oak P42 acoustic slat panels

The panels are fixed with panel adhesive or with screws, depending on your wall. Adhesive leaves a clean face with no visible fixings, and screws make it easier to adjust or remove a panel later. A flat, sound, dry wall gives the best result, and many customers fit slat panels themselves with basic tools. For large walls or tricky layouts, use an experienced installer.

• How to install acoustic slat wall panels
• How to cut acoustic slat panels, useful if you are trimming the 2900 mm length
• How much acoustic slat panels cost per square metre in Australia

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