Max's Eatery

The challenge

The old-school diner design had a contemporary twist and left customers with ringing ears and lost conversations. The hard surfaces and open ceiling made for a loud and distracting dining experience. In addition, the obstructions in the ceiling meant that traditional drop ceilings or other acoustical treatments weren't going to work.

The solution

To maintain their aesthetic,1,200 square feet of LYRA PB Direct-Apply ceiling panels from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions were installed. When applied directly to a ceiling, the panels have a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.80, meaning they absorb 80% of the sound that strikes them. The panels were applied directly to the existing ceiling using an approved adhesive and installation took place in less than a day - the restaurant never had to close!

On-site acoustical testing confirmed the improvement. Prior to the panels, reverberation time in the space was 1.3 seconds. Following installation of the panels, it decreased to 0.8 seconds – a significant acoustical reduction of nearly 40%. This reduction in reverberation time resulted in a reduction of overall noise levels.

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There was a whole new ‘feel’ to the space. No longer are the servers or diners overwhelmed by noise. The panels turned out to be a quick, easy, and efficient way to absorb sound without having to make any major changes."

- Max Titter, Shop Owner

"

There was a whole new ‘feel’ to the space. No longer are the servers or diners overwhelmed by noise. The panels turned out to be a quick, easy, and efficient way to absorb sound without having to make any major changes."

- Max Titter, Shop Owner

"

There was a whole new ‘feel’ to the space. No longer are the servers or diners overwhelmed by noise. The panels turned out to be a quick, easy, and efficient way to absorb sound without having to make any major changes."

- Max Titter, Shop Owner

The results

90

Number of 2' x 4' panels installed

40%

Acoustical reduction in the reverberation time

Zero

Days restaurant had to be closed for the job

90

Number of 3' x 4' panels installed

40%

Acoustical reduction in the reverberation time

Zero

Days the restaurant had to be closed for the job

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LYRA PB Direct Apply

LYRA PB Direct Apply ceiling panels provide sustainable and acoustical options for a wide variety of applications.

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Max's Eatery product highlight

LYRA PB Direct Apply

LYRA PB Direct Apply ceiling panels provide sustainable and acoustical options for a wide variety of applications.

Shop Now

Max's Eatery product highlight

LYRA PB Direct Apply

LYRA PB Direct Apply ceiling panels provide sustainable and acoustical options for a wide variety of applications.

Shop Now

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