The Panel Hub (TPH) designs and manufactures high-performance architectural panel systems engineered for long-term durability, acoustic efficiency, and visual consistency. This document serves as the master technical reference for the SoundPanel® and GroovePanel® collections, outlining the material engineering, structural composition, and performance standards behind every panel.
The surface of a panel defines how it looks, feels, and ages over time. At The Panel Hub, we specify A-Grade real wood veneers (not printed laminates or plastic foils) to ensure long-term visual integrity and architectural realism. Our veneers are sliced from carefully selected timber logs, preserving the natural grain structure and character of the wood. We use:
Many panels in the market rely on 9mm or 10mm PET felt to reduce cost and shipping weight. While visually similar, thinner substrates limit the panel’s ability to absorb problematic sound frequencies. By standardizing on 15mm AcuFelt™, TPH increases material mass by over 50%. This performance advantage is especially noticeable in:
At the core of every TPH panel is construction-grade MDF, manufactured to meet EN 13986 certification, the European standard certification that governs wood-based panels used in building and architectural applications.
TPH panels are engineered from the inside out. Optimizing both the internal core and external surfaces to deliver long-term stability, safety, and architectural finish for interior environments.
To prove our panels work, we put them through rigorous testing. Based on SGS testing conducted in accordance with ISO 354:2003, TPH acoustic panels achieved an NRC rating of 0.85. In plain English, this means that 85% of the sound energy that hits the panel is absorbed and trapped, while only 15% bounces back into the room.
In the world of slat wall systems, most standard panels use a thin 9mm felt backing, which often struggles to reach an NRC of 0.50 or 0.60. By engineering our panels with a 15mm AcuFelt™ core, we provide the extra depth needed to trap "mid-range" frequencies.
At The Panel Hub, we believe in compliance-focused engineering, not "fireproof" marketing. No wood-based product is completely fireproof, but it can be engineered to behave safely in a fire. Our panels are tested under the EN 13501-1 standard and received a D-s2, d0 rating. This means:
The Panel Hub doesn't use "greenwashing" or empty sustainability words like "eco-friendly" without proof. Instead, we rely on Responsible Management through the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). What our FSC certification really guarantees:
Most manufacturers reduce felt thickness to lower shipping costs. Increasing depth to 15mm creates a larger internal air-trap, significantly improving absorption of low-frequency sound waves that thinner materials cannot effectively manage.
Thanks to CoreShield™ technology, panels are far more stable than standard MDF-based systems. While not intended for direct water exposure, they are suitable for well-ventilated bathrooms and humidity-variable environments.
ChromaShield™ uses targeted UV inhibitors rather than surface oils alone. These inhibitors block specific light wavelengths responsible for fading and yellowing, preserving natural wood color over time.
All TPH panels use 100% authentic A-grade timber veneers, applied using a three-sided seamless wrap to maintain natural grain visibility from multiple viewing angles.
Yes. Water-based finishes, formaldehyde-free adhesives, and Low-VOC materials ensure suitability for residential and sensitive commercial environments.
Each panel has a professionally applied satin oil finish that provides even color, a soft sheen, and surface protection straight out of the box.
