Paling Freestanding Acoustic Screen | Flexible Acoustic Partitions for Adelaide Classrooms and Workplaces
Not every acoustic solution needs to be permanent. In classrooms, training rooms and open plan education facilities across Adelaide and South Australia, the layout changes constantly and the acoustic solution needs to change with it. The Paling Freestanding Acoustic Screen is built for exactly that kind of environment. Freestanding, modular, folds flat for storage and effective enough to make a genuine difference to noise levels and focus in any space it is placed in.
Teachers and facility managers specifying acoustic solutions for South Australian schools and education facilities consistently face the same problem. The space needs to work as a full class one period, a small group breakout the next and a quiet individual work zone after that. Fixed acoustic panels cannot adapt to that. The Paling screen can. Its freestanding modular design means it repositions in minutes to create temporary learning zones, divide open spaces and define quiet areas wherever they are needed throughout the school day.
The 24mm EchoPanel construction delivers effective sound absorption that reduces the ambient noise and reverberation that makes concentration difficult in open learning environments. The pinnable surface adds a layer of functionality that goes beyond acoustic performance. Student work, notices, project resources and learning materials all pin directly to the screen surface, which means it pulls double duty as both an acoustic treatment and a display tool without any additional wall fixings or permanent installation.
The fold flat design means the screen stores neatly against a wall or in a storage room when not in use, which matters in schools and education facilities where storage space is always limited. Creative Systems supplies, delivers, assembles and installs across Adelaide and South Australia, working with schools, corporate workplaces and government organisations on acoustic and furniture projects of all sizes.
Features:
- Freestanding modular acoustic screen
- 24mm EchoPanel acoustic construction
- Pinnable surface for notices and student work
- Folds flat for easy relocation and storage
- Flexible configuration for any layout
- Lightweight and practical for dynamic environments
- Suitable for classrooms, breakout areas and open plan offices
- Commercial grade construction
- 5 year warranty
Specifications:
- Product Type: Freestanding acoustic screen
- Material: 24mm EchoPanel acoustic panel
- Warranty: 5 years
Dimensions:
Overall: 2850W x 1750H x 24mm T
Finishes:
- Mushroom
- Light Grey
- Charcoal
Common Questions:
Does this actually reduce noise, or just block line of sight?
Genuinely reduces it. The EchoPanel construction absorbs sound energy rather than just visually separating a space, so the zone it creates is actually quieter, not just hidden from view. That's the real difference between this and a basic hard surface partition.
Can teachers pin student work on it, or is it acoustic only?
Both at once. The pinnable surface holds notices, student work and learning materials directly without needing separate display boards or wall fixings. For classrooms where wall space is already maxed out, that dual function matters.
How much hassle is it to actually move and reconfigure between classes?
Minimal. Folds flat, no tools needed, no specialist setup. A teacher or facility staff member can reposition it between sessions on their own, which is the whole point given how often the same room ends up doing three different jobs in one day.
Does the colour range actually matter for matching a classroom?
Mushroom, Light Grey and Charcoal cover most school and education colour schemes without clashing, though it's worth checking against the room's existing palette before ordering.
Need an acoustic solution that can move as fast as the timetable changes? Talk to Creative Systems about your space.
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