Desk screens – sound-absorbing desk screens
Reduce echo and create a better working environment at your desk
In office environments, home offices, and open workspaces, noise is one of the most common causes of reduced concentration and increased mental strain. Conversations, keyboard sounds, phone signals, and movements easily spread between workstations and bounce off walls, ceilings, and furniture. Sound-absorbing desk screens, also known as desk screens, are an effective measure for reducing these sound reflections and creating a more focused and comfortable working environment.
What are sound-absorbing desk screens?
Sound-absorbing desk screens are screens that are mounted on or between desks and are made of porous materials that capture sound waves. When sound hits the surface of the screen, the sound energy is converted into heat energy, which reduces reflections in the room. It is important to distinguish between sound absorption and sound insulation, which stops sound between rooms, and vibration damping, which reduces vibrations and structure-borne noise. Desk screens are used to improve the acoustics locally where the sound occurs.
Common acoustic problems at desks and workplaces
In open-plan offices and shared workspaces, echoes and long reverberations often occur. Hard surfaces such as desks, screens, glass partitions, and smooth walls reflect sound effectively, causing conversations to spread far and be perceived as disturbing even at a distance. The result is poorer speech perception, reduced concentration, and increased noise stress, both in professional work environments and in home offices.
How sound-absorbing solutions work in the work environment
Sound-absorbing products are placed close to the sound source to slow down sound waves early on and reduce their spread in the room.
Desk screens
Desk screens absorb sound from conversations, keyboards, and work tasks in the immediate vicinity and reduce disturbances between adjacent workstations.
Combination with wall and ceiling absorbers
In larger rooms, desk screens are most effective when combined with sound absorption on the walls and ceiling, creating a more even and balanced acoustics.
Complement with curtains and room dividers
Sound-absorbing curtains and room dividers can further reduce reflections and divide open spaces in an acoustically effective way.
Why choose sound-absorbing table screens?
Sound-absorbing table screens have a quick and clear effect on the working environment without requiring any structural changes. They improve the working environment, increase privacy between workplaces, and contribute to better concentration during the working day. The solution is flexible and easy to adapt when the office layout changes. In many environments, desk screens serve as an important part of a comprehensive solution for good acoustics.
Well-considered advice for best results
For the best effect, desk screens should be of sufficient height and positioned so that they break the direct path of sound between workstations. A common mistake is to use too few absorbent surfaces in the room, which limits the overall effect. By viewing desk screens as part of the room's overall sound absorption, you can create a long-term comfortable and functional working environment.
Sound-absorbing desk screens are therefore an effective and safe choice for those who want to reduce echo, improve concentration, and create a better working environment in both offices and home offices.